Villa Nilmalee
399, Kahatapitiya Walauwa, Bothalapitiya, Gampola, Kandy
View on map and nearby hotels
Why people book this hotel
“Its a new nice property with nice room and staff”
“Only 5 rooms, so very cosy”
“Conveniently located Comfortable Friendly staff”
“The staff are the best”
“Very clean environment”
“Old kolonial style but very neat and well maintained”
“Good price for a nice rice and curry dinner”
“The price was extremely good for the quality of the hotel”
“The nearby Ambuluwawa Tower is well worth a visit (if you’re not scared of heigh…”
“It was close to the Ambuluwawa tower and a Hypermarket in walking distance”
“A good size infinity pool”
“The pool is a wonderful new addition - it was great to have a dip after a long d…”
Overview
Set in Gampola, 12 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Villa Nilmalee offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is situated 17 km from Kandy railway station, 18 km from Bogambara Stadium and 18 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall. The accommodation features room service, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a fridge, a minibar, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hotel also feature free WiFi, while selected rooms also feature a mountain view. At Villa Nilmalee the rooms come with bed linen and towels. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Asian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. Guests at Villa Nilmalee will be able to enjoy activities in and around Gampola, like hiking. Sri Dalada Maligawa is 19 km from the hotel, while Kandy Museum is 19 km from the property.
Traveller reviews
Bilal Cader
solo_traveller
May 24, 2026
“Standards gone down”
Conveniently located Comfortable Friendly staff
Gregoire
family_with_children
February 22, 2026
“Beautiful house, but could be a ran in a much nicer way”
Beautiful house with the colonial style. A good size infinity pool. Convenience on the way to Kandy
Paul
couple
December 29, 2025
“Probably the best place to stay in the area”
The staff are the best. They will do anything for you. They helped us with are visit to the tower and transport plans. Breakfast was lovely.
Mariyam
family_with_children
August 23, 2025
Amazing place to be in
Anuradha
solo_traveller
August 15, 2025
The staff was very courteous. Very clean environment.
Alexandra
solo_traveller
February 21, 2025
Its a new nice property with nice room and staff. Manager was very kind and helpful.
TONY
couple
January 29, 2025
“Great stay lovely villa”
Lovely villa
BJ
couple
October 27, 2024
“Very nice stay in a beautifull house with very kind personel.”
Very nice ambiance. Old kolonial style but very neat and well maintained. Only 5 rooms, so very cosy. Large rooms with nice beds. Great view on the surrounding hills. Very kind personel. Fast responding to my changing plans and questions. Good price for a nice rice and curry dinner.
dilshan
family_with_children
August 10, 2024
“The tastiest food in Sri Lanka”
We stayed here for 2 nights as a base for exploring Kandy and Nuwara Eliya and couldn’t have asked for more. The rooms are very comfortable and the staff are so welcoming. The pool is a wonderful new addition - it was great to have a dip after a long day of sightseeing. But the best thing has to be the food. They ask you what you want to eat and then cook it for you. It was absolutely delicious and by far the tastiest food we ate during our whole two week holiday. The nearby Ambuluwawa Tower is well worth a visit (if you’re not scared of heights!) and make sure to ask the manager, Asoka, about tea - he’s so knowledgeable and passionate about it! He did a tea tasting for us which was fascinating. We’d definitely stay here again.
Dierk
couple
May 4, 2024
It was close to the Ambuluwawa tower and a Hypermarket in walking distance. The bed was comfortable.
Paula
couple
March 14, 2024
“I loved staying here and would love to come back one day !”
The location all though 20 mins from Kandy it was very peaceful. The room was very spacious, 4 poster bed , plenty of storage lovely rain shower, plus the tree house. The food was very good local , the staff were amazing made you feel at home. The Manager was very personable and did every thing to help you.
TONY
couple
March 10, 2024
“Great stay lovely villa”
Lovely villa
Michael
couple
February 15, 2024
“Lovely stay in a quiet villa outside of Candy. Thank you to all the staff.”
The staff were extremely helpful, and always extremely friendly. The price was extremely good for the quality of the hotel. The hotel is just outside of Candy, and not too far away from some amazing hill tea plantations. We rented a car with a driver, which was a very good value and I would certainly recommend.
Sara
family_with_children
January 24, 2024
“Brilliant short stay”
Clean, spacious, modern, great hospitality, good food, amazing value
Ilona
family_with_children
January 10, 2024
“Beautiful and comfort room and beds!”
We only stayed one night at this Villa but would come back! The owner greeted us with some home made fruit drinks and let us use the room to put our baby to sleep even though it wasn't 100% ready yet. Very nice people and comfortable house with very big rooms!
Tabriz
family_with_children
January 15, 2023
“Highly recomended location”
The place was serene yet in the city therefore it was excellent
Julia
couple
December 29, 2021
Amazing staff, delicious cuisine, caring manager, clean and comfortable. Really enjoyed our staying here ☺️
Godwin
couple
December 29, 2021
The Garden is well kept and njce. Loved to spend some time there when the sun was ot there.
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Hiking, Walking tours, Bike tours, Themed dinner nights, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class
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, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Breakfast in the room
Food & drink safety
Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Family rooms, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking rooms, Allergy-free room, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Street parking, Accessible parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, 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
Self check-in
Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Shuttle service, Ironing service, Express check-in/check-out, Valet parking, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Airport shuttle, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Packed lunches, Luggage storage, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge)
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Deluxe Double Room
The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a washing machine, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower.
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
The double room offers air conditioning, a washing machine, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower.
Superior Triple Room
The triple room features air conditioning, a washing machine, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower.
Hotel Policies
Price Watch
Email me price updates for Hotel Villa Nilmalee
Each day we'll check prices and send you an email for your selected dates at Villa Nilmalee.
If you don't have specific dates but would like to check prices for say next weekend or say next month we can check the price too.