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Simpson's Forest Hotel

Property class: 5 and above

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A patio with a table set for tea, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the landscape. - Simpson's Forest Hotel (Wattegama)
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Located close to Temple of the Tooth, Simpson's Forest Hotel provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like rock climbing and mountain biking at this hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body treatment, a body wrap, or a manicure/pedicure. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Tea Room with free pick up & drop

  • Mountain view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Tea Room - Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a wardrobe.

Forest Villa- Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 33 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A large, white building with a green roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and dense trees.

Simpson's Bungalow Room- Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Wattegama, Simpson's Forest Hotel is near a train station and in the mountains. Don't miss out on a visit to Royal Botanical Garden. Explore all the area has to offer with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Wattegama travel guide
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Elkaduwa Road, Meenawatte Estate, Wattegama, Central Province, 20810

What's nearby

  • A mountain range with a layer of clouds below.
    Central Highlands of Sri Lanka
    16 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • A white colonial-style building with a red roof on a lake, surrounded by lush greenery and small floating gardens.
    Kandy Lake
    24 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • A historic white building with a red roof and a crowd of people in front.
    Temple of the Tooth
    25 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • Hunasfalls Waterfall
    10 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Udawatta Kele Sanctuary
    22 min drive - 10.6 miles

Getting around

  • Kandy Railway Station
    48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Salgado Hotel & Bakery
    18 min drive
  • Kandy Myst by Cinnamon
    16 min drive
  • Royal Bar and Hotel
    18 min drive
  • Devon Bakers Best
    18 min drive
  • Burger Hut
    15 min drive

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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)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: LKR 20 for adults and LKR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rock climbing

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Reflexology

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for LKR 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately LKR 20 for adults and LKR 10 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: LKR 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does Simpson's Forest Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–8:00 AM.

Is Simpson's Forest Hotel 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 Simpson's Forest Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Simpson's Forest Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Simpson's Forest Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Simpson's Forest Hotel located?

Situated in the mountains, this luxury hotel is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Temple of the Tooth and 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Royal Botanical Garden.

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

Simpson's Forest Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Franziska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The most beautiful pool and surroundings Staff was helpful. Amazing views and quiet rooms! Pool bar and food overall were not up to a 5 star hotel, but beautiful surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service
The pool and views around the hotel were amazing and the bed was very comfy. However the food in the restaurant was bad, no amenities in the rooms, and staff not very helpful in arranging transport to get to town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worth it for the pool alone. Lovely staff. Good food. Its a trip to get there and only with good weather for the roads but once there its like the garden of eden with a banging infinity pool and views over sri lanka
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Søren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed at Simpson’s one week, and what a week. Staff very very kind and service minded. Facilities excellent in the middle of an area with amazing nature and great wildlife. Food excellent. We had the pleasure to make local food with one of the chefs and travel to knuckles mountains, explore the tea plantage and may other exiting adventures. We will be back again as soon as possible:-)
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Amazing place!!!

This place is a paradise corner. I would definitely rate it as a 5* resort due to its picturesque views, infinity pool, nature friendly approach, high customer service, intimacy and so much more. LOCATION: on the top of a peak, in the middle of the luxuriant forest. Pretty intimate, only 18 rooms for a huge domain. CLEANLINESS: Very clean and properly maintained. STAFF: One of the best customer service I experienced in Sri Lanka. Very attentive with their guest, going above and beyond to provide one of a kind type of service to each customer. FACILITIES: Did I mention about that infinity pool? It's way better in real life. Breakfast on the terrace with amazing views and birds twitting around you. It's a beautiful location for hosting events as well since they have plenty of space. They even have a tracking path, a gym and a helipad! What else would you wish for? It is definitely the best value for the money in that part of Sri Lanka. You won't be disappointed if you choose this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es handelt sich um eine sehr große und gepflegte Hotelanlage mit sehr aufmerksamen Personal und tollem infinity pool. Beim Spaziergang rund um die Anlage hat man eine schöne Sicht in die Teeplantagen und kann auch Affen begegnen. Nachteilig ist, dass das Hotel etwas abgelegen ist und eher eine vornehme Anonymität herrscht.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location within an Tea estate up in the hills. You can take walks with a guide who will show/tell you about different animals and plants. There is an amazing infinity pool with beautiful views. Rooms are spacious and nice. Staff is wonderful. A perfect place if you want peace and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Urs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025