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Nalanda Residence

3.0 star property
Mountain retreat with spa services and on-site dining combines tranquility with convenience, perfect for travelers seeking both relaxation and local flavors

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Nalanda Residence offers a peaceful mountain setting with daily English breakfast. Relax on the cozy terrace, book spa treatments, and enjoy bike rentals for trail exploration. On-site restaurant with regional cuisine and free WiFi included.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, Mountain View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View, Mountainside

  • Mountain view
  • 180 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Diyathalawa, Nalanda Residence is near a train station and in the mountains. Dhowa Rock Temple and Nine Arches Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care and Amphitikanda Tea Estate. Visit our Diyathalawa travel guide
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Kodi Kanda, Aluthwala North, Diyathalawa

What's nearby

  • St Benedict's Monastery
    9 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Dhowa Rock Temple
    14 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Dambatenne Tea Factory
    17 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Kinellan Tea Factory
    17 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Little Adam's Peak
    22 min drive - 12.4 miles

Getting around

  • Haputale Railway Station
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dinasiri Super Foods
    10 min drive
  • Olives
    4 min drive
  • MistyVibe Cafe & Restaurant
    4 min drive
  • Mint of the Mist
    5 min drive
  • KFC
    8 min drive

About this property

Nalanda Residence

Guesthouse in the mountains
Consider a stay at Nalanda Residence and take advantage of free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. In addition to a library and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • Barbecue grills, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Nalanda Residence have thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Balconies or patios, stovetops, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Stovetop

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Is Nalanda Residence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Nalanda Residence?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Nalanda Residence?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Nalanda Residence provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Nalanda Residence located?

Situated in the mountains, this guesthouse is within 9 mi (15 km) of St Benedict's Monastery, Dambatenne Tea Factory, and Dhowa Rock Temple. Lipton’s Seat and Kinellan Tea Factory are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Nalanda Residence Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mads

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay at Villa Nalanda. Visaka is an amazing host and provided us with everything we needed. All our meals were home-cooked and delicious, the view over the mountains was just incredible, and her team is so lovely. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stevie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best stay in Sri Lanka

What a dream this place is. Fantastic stay that felt like we were welcomed into a home of warm friends. Food was perfect, stay was perfect, view and massages perfect as well. perfect place for some rest and rejuvenation. Take a great book and fall asleep in the comfortable double bed lounger in the flower garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Friendly staff and service

The property was clean and staff were very, very friendly and nice. Location is remote, which we knew that, and view of property is beautiful overlooking a valley. It doesn’t feel like a ‘hotel’ but very much a home stay, with very personalize deco and feel of a home, including a lot of family pictures and loved ones. WiFi / internet was poor. Non existence to be precise, which was a real downer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous, very attentive host who went above and beyond to help us as guests
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing view, incredible staff, highly reccomended

I would highly recommend Villa Nalanda. It had an amazing view, very nice and modern rooms (exactly like the photos) and fantastic staff. Visaka who is the owner and host made sure were were well looked after. Her home cooked meals were some of the best food we had in Sri Lanka.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018