Rukgala Retreat
Teldeniya Road
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Why people book this hotel
“The architecture blends nicely with nature and the staff was kind and receptive …”
“Impeccable staff, so friendly make you feel at home from the first second”
“The property itself is beautiful, with spacious rooms, comfortable bedding, a lo…”
“The rooms are stunning with beautiful design”
“Stunning location with lovely views of the lake and forestry”
“silence, location”
“Clean and spacious room, beautiful garden and yoga hut”
“The breakfast was also appropriate for a yoga retreat”
Overview
Situated in Digana, 7.4 km from Pallekele International Cricket Stadium and 1.8 km from the centre, Rukgala Retreat features air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and an outdoor swimming pool. The property has lake and inner courtyard views, and is 20 km from Bogambara Stadium. The bed and breakfast provides mountain views and an outdoor fireplace. The units at the bed and breakfast are fitted with a seating area. The bed and breakfast offers some units that have a terrace and pool view, and units include a private bathroom and a desk. All units feature bed linen. Guests at the bed and breakfast can make the most of yoga classes offered in-house. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at Rukgala Retreat. Guests can also relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Kandy City Center Shopping Mall is 20 km from the accommodation, while Kandy railway station is 20 km from the property.
Traveller reviews
Mathilde
solo_traveller
May 21, 2026
“A visually beautiful place to disconnect but services felt priced above the value delivered”
I discovered Rukgala through Google Maps and was immediately drawn to the peaceful atmosphere and stunning natural surroundings. The property itself is beautiful, with spacious rooms, comfortable bedding, a lovely pool and a very calming yoga shala. The architecture blends nicely with nature and the staff was kind and receptive to feedback throughout the stay.
Dominic
couple
May 20, 2026
“For anyone wanting a relaxing stay in the heart of the jungle we cannot recommend this more.”
Impeccable staff, so friendly make you feel at home from the first second. Food is the best we’ve had in Sri Lanka. Every detail in this retreat has been well thought through. The rooms are stunning with beautiful design. Yoga everyday twice is amazing. So peaceful feel no need to leave the accommodation. We cannot recommend this stay enough, we are extending our stay as enjoyed it so much!
Katy
couple
May 16, 2026
“This place was perfect - we had such a good time, did all the activities and the staff were great! I would love to go ba”
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Howard
couple
February 8, 2026
“Memorable stay”
Stunning location with lovely views of the lake and forestry. Food was fantastic. Staff were so friendly and attentive always received service with a smile. Yoga was varied and good for people who want to learn more about the breathing side of the practice.
Emily
couple
January 12, 2026
“Beautiful location, outstanding food and staff.”
We came to Rukgala off a recommendation as part of our honeymoon and had a lovely stay. The food was absolutely delicious and some of the best we’ve had in Sri Lanka, and the access to kayaks / paddle boards and suggested hikes around the area was super helpful, unfortunately the weather wasn’t the best when we were there and we were unable to take full advantage, but had it been then we’d of also done knuckles mountains range which is just an hour a way. The staff (aside from manager) were very attentive, kind and helpful throughout our stay - they made us a delicious surprise chocolate cake to celebrate our honeymoon!
Darren
couple
December 31, 2025
“Lovely location staff & food but excessively expensive”
Staff and food were fantastic.
Yuk Mui
extended_group
November 8, 2025
“Great hospitality”
Nice and calm
Stephini
couple
July 17, 2024
“A calming and serene atmosphere to have a relaxed stay.”
We loved the overall stay! There was a warm welcome. The view was amazing. Peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. We appreciated the comfortable bed and the amenities. The breakfast was also appropriate for a yoga retreat. The kayaking added to the relaxing experience. We spent our honeymoon night there and it was beautifully set up. The bunch of flowers at the welcoming was definitely a sweet gesture which we appreciated a lot. Just what we needed that night :)
Lars
couple
March 17, 2024
“Perfect place for a retreat. Yoga, stand up paddling, small hikes, relaxing and enjoying fantastic local food.”
Clean and spacious room, beautiful garden and yoga hut. Dining / community area is amazing. Perfect place to relax but also to connect with other travellers. Food is fantastic!
Aigerim
solo_traveller
February 27, 2024
“Beautiful scenery, quiet and healing.”
The area is incredibly beautiful and you are in the middle of jungle, mountains and a lake. Yoga was good and twice a day.
Meghan
couple
October 19, 2023
“Favorite place from now on!”
Perfect getaway but just close enough to visit Kandy! The nicest staff and surrounded by the most beautiful nature! Difficult to name one thing if this is your favorite place from now on!!!
Justyna
family_with_children
August 30, 2023
silence, location
Samanthi
solo_traveller
July 16, 2023
“Lovely for some downtime in nature close by to Kandy”
Yoga retreat but non pretentious- you could join sessions as you pleased and it didn’t matter your level. Really beautifully furnished and great sized rooms. Welcoming to solo travellers. Good food too. A short trip out from Kandy so would recommend if you find yourself an bit bored of the town and looking for some downtime in nature.
Annamaria
couple
January 19, 2023
“Best place we stayed in Sri Lanka”
Best place we stayed in Sri Lanka. such a peaceful place surrounded by nature. we enjoyed the colorful birds, the beautiful lake, the kind staff, the AMAZING food, and monkeys playing in the trees. The hotel is beautifully decorated and has great view. we did yoga twice with the sweetest teacher Christina, and she was fantastic - even though we were beginners she managed to make us proud of every little improvement and to make us thankful for our bodies every step of the way.
lisa
family_with_children
January 19, 2022
“Very peaceful and left feeling totally relaxed”
This place is extremely relaxing and comfortable. The food is very good , fresh and varied . The staff are exceptional also and go out of their way to help you
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Massage, Hiking, Cycling, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Couples massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage, Yoga classes, Personal trainer, Walking tours, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Delivered food is securely covered
General
WiFi available in all areas, Adult only, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Outdoor fireplace, Outdoor pool, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Garden, Terrace
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Pool/beach towels, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Swimming pool
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive
Services
Laundry, Car hire, Concierge service, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping
Deluxe Double Room
The pool with a view is the standout feature of this double room. The double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 1 bed.
Superior Double Room
Guests will have a special experience as the double room features a pool with a view. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Deluxe Twin Room
This twin room features a pool with a view. The twin room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 2 beds.
Superior Twin Room
The pool with a view is the standout feature of this twin room. The spacious twin room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.
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