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Oliphant Boutique Villa by Amaya

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 334 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor Space
  • Breakfast available

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee: USD 20 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Room service (24 hours)

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Games
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
  • Safe at front desk

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Security system

General

  • 7 units
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Garden
  • Soundproofing

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This is a designated quarantine villa. The property can only accept bookings from travelers who are required to quarantine (i.e. international travelers). You may be asked to provide evidence of this on arrival.
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 20.00 per person

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 credit card, debit card, or 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 and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

About the neighborhood

Located in Shanthipura, this villa is in the mountains. Nuwara Eliya Golf Club and Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea Garden are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Gregory and Lover's Leap Waterfall. Pedro Tea Factory and Hakgala Botanic Gardens are not to be missed. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding. Visit our Shanthipura travel guide
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Map
Shanthipuara Road, Shanthipura, 22200

What's nearby

  • A winding road through a mountainous landscape with a village and a valley shrouded in clouds.
    Lake Gregory
    12 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • A lush green tea plantation with terraced fields and a mountain in the background.
    Pedro Tea Factory
    14 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • A deer with antlers standing in a grassy field.
    Horton Plains National Park
    41 min drive - 21.5 miles
  • Eagle's View Point Shanthipura
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Pidurutalagala
    26 min drive - 7.9 miles

Restaurants

  • Cafe Noshers
    7 min drive
  • Barista
    7 min drive
  • Indian Summer Restaurant
    9 min drive
  • Grand Indian Restaurant
    7 min drive
  • Pizza Hut
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oliphant Boutique Villa by Amaya 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 Oliphant Boutique Villa by Amaya?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Oliphant Boutique Villa by Amaya?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Oliphant Boutique Villa by Amaya located?

Situated in the mountains, this villa is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Nuwara Eliya Golf Club and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Assemblies of God Church Nuwara Eliya. Lake Gregory and Lover's Leap Waterfall are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Oliphant Boutique Villa by Amaya Reviews

Reviews

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Like staying in a fairytale!

This small and charming hotel sits high upon the hill, overlooking a nearby village and the Oliphant Tea Factory. It's a quiet location, with stunning rooms - which is a welcome change if you're staying mostly in guest houses or big resorts. The staff goes out of their way to make sure everything is perfect, and the sounds and smells of nature were great - if you like the sound of birds chirping, this is a place for you. There's one tree with tons of them (they said 1,000 but I couldn't wrap my head around that). It's easy to drive or Tuk Tuk into town, and we got to do some additional walking by the village. Staying at Oliphant has been the accommodation highlight of our trip, and we'd easily pay well over $500 a night for an experience like this in the US.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquil, beautiful, intimate and luxurious

My wife and I had a most wonderful stay at The Oliphant. It's one of the rare hotels which live up to the beautiful photos you see on the official website. Location: It's not very accessible so you need to hire a driver or rent a car. But the inaccessibility is part of the charm. The Oliphant is in a restored colonial bungalow that's over a 150 years old, and in the middle of the Oliphant tea estate. Accommodation: Despite the age, the hotel was recently refurbished and very well maintained. It has all the creature comforts and amenities you would expect from a luxury boutique hotel. Service: The service is simply superb. The staff are highly attentive and personable, and make the greatest effort to ensure that your stay is comfortable. We particularly enjoyed Keshavan's warmth and his sharing of life in Sri Lanka. Keshavan's colleagues (apologies as we didn't get all their names) were also wonderful and models of excellent service. Dining: We went for the half board option and absolutely enjoyed the food. Value: The Oliphant is not cheap. But it's great value for money compared to similarly luxurious accommodation in Sri Lanka. Overall: A splendid stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ottime potenzialità con alcuni punti di migliorame

Struttura molto bella ed elegante, arredamenti nuovi e molto pulita, un peccato che abbia alcuni punti di miglioramento: Riscaldamento da accendere prima dell’arrivo degli ospiti in una giornata fredda di pioggia, nessuno del personale presente all’arrivo. Cibo buono ma pessima aspirazione della cucina, odore di cibo diffuso e porte spalancate per areare aumentando ancor più il freddo, nell’ambiente elegante e di charme stonavano l’acqua in bottiglie di plastica e le marmellatine confezionate
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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

wonderful place to spend relation time with a love

it was a wonderful stay for 3 days. just beauiful remote garden where you can spend good time alone with someone you love. nothing else to do. you might need a car to be able to reach to nearby city where you can get food and wash your clothes. i would recommend to rent a car (prefebly with a driver) if you want to go to different cities in sri lanka. they have a kitchen to provide food. but prices was at least triple of any good resturant. also no washing machine which is supposed to be there in such remote area. anyway, the place is not to miss if you are visiting sri lanka.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

رائع

فندق رائع جدا انصح به بشده لن تندم على الاقامه فيه
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

pärla!

Trevligt, mysigt och fantastiskt serviceinriktad personal. Vi hade en kort, men fantastisk vistelse. Stället ligger fantastiskt fint. Som en oas, mitt i te-plantagen.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
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8/10 Good

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

Beautiful bungalow for a one night stay.

Beautiful colonial bungalow where the service and food are excellent! Only down points are the location; it’s in the highest village and therefore the access road is not the easiest to navigate making Nuwara Eliya less accessible. Also, we were in room 2 and the noise from the rest of the bungalow was very noticeable; the phone ringing in the evening and other guests walking around the corridors.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantasik pärla

Fantasikt liten pärla, väldigt lugn plats mycket ren och fint , bra mat, och kanon service från personalen, hjälper till med allt, mycket bra hjälp med turer transporter. Dem hjälper er med allt. Ni blir inte missnöjda med detta boende
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay, they room was superb and the bungalow is in a lovely peaceful location a 7 min tuk tuk from Nuwara Eliya town centre. The hospitality and food was some of the best we had in Sri Lanka. The curry was probably the best we had. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden gem off the beaten track

Super comfy beds, beautifully presented old colonial bungalow. The staff were really lovely and went out of their way to make our stay memorable. Absolutely delicious food.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in 8 places during our 2 week trip in Sri Lanka and this was our favourite stay. The building and our rooms were beautiful. And the staff were friendly and helpful. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful bungalow high up in a tea plantation

We had an amazing 2 nights at the recently renovated Oliphant Bungalow. We had a warm welcome and the staff are attentive and always there to help. The whole place is very tastefully decorated in neutral tones, with beautiful gardens. The room and bathroom is spacious and elegant. The breakfast and dinner was very good and everything is prepared fresh on site. There was a wine list but only one red wine was available and it would have been nice to have more choice. We enjoyed a 2 hour circular walk through the tea plantation behind the hotel. Thank you to Lakshman, Keseven, Mr Rathnasiri and the entire team there for making our stay a memorable one and we hope to return again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Unique but quiet experience in the hills of NE

A unique boutique hotel, converted from an estate owner's bungalow, in a village that is the highest tea plantation in Sri Lanka. The property itself is really charming and the staff incredibly attentive. We did an amazing walk up into the hills behind the hotel with gorgeous views and which yielded interesting snippets of the history of the estate. It's set slightly outside Nuwara Eliya so not easy to get down to the town without transport (although I believe tuk tuks can be arranged) but so much nicer than staying in town itself. It's relatively new and not so well known yet so a little quiet but definitely worth staying and you see a more authentic side of the area and get to understand the life of the tea picker and small farm holder. Owned by a larger group, promotion will be put behind this hotel and it will start to get known. Great for travellers who appreciate a more unique and peaceful environment and don't want to go with the large groups of tourists who are herded round Sri Lanka in big tour buses.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

This place is amazing, as with all lovely "boutique" hotels it's the people that make the difference, everything was lovely from the food to the beds just perfect. The staff were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

值得推荐的文化遗产酒店

除了用餐准备时间太长外，几乎无可挑剔。 不知道为什么会把酒店名翻译成“象牙”，太误导了。这是奥利芬家族私邸改建的酒店。 酒店很多基础设施，都有150年历史。即便新配置的家具，多半也是安装殖民时期的风格配置的，所以一走进酒店就有穿越到十九世纪的感觉。 入住当天只有我们一行5人，所以两个管家服务的很周到。只是用餐准备的时间太长，从点餐到上前餐花了一个多小时时间，因为现点现做，后厨只有一个厨师和帮手的原因。这难免引起我们的不快，我们的不满弄得两位管家很紧张，反而让我们有些心不安。晚餐虽然准备时间很长，但做的很地道，于是把不满化作感谢，大家皆大欢喜。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
小型的精致酒店，在山上，英式管家服务非常赞，酒店只有7个房间，非常精致的沙发、客厅、木地板，床品，浴室也很大。酒店前身是英国人sir oliphant-1840年代斯里兰卡的司法部长（好像是，记得不一定很精准，都是在酒店lobby或者叫客厅里放的介绍上看到的）的儿子建造的快200年了，有年头有历史，不过不要担心，装潢装修还是很新很精致的）推荐！
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

A lovely stay

We stayed at the Bungalow for 2 nights and had a really good experience. A little further out of Nuwara Eliya than other hotels, however only a short tuk-tuk ride away. Signage towards the hotel could be improved slightly, as it is a little off the beaten track! The rooms were of an exceptional standard, the styling was very similar to that of a Cotswold country hotel! The staff are extremely attentive, if not slightly too eager to be on hand in the restaurant at all times! Aside from this, a truly lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A beautiful renovated tea estate bungalow

Excellent property with exceptional staff and food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nestled in the hills away from the crowd

Serene peaceful cosy, a truly beautiful place. Typical english bungalow. Excellent service. Good food. Friendly and helpful staff. I loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019