"Hillside" Thotulagala, Dambetenne Road, 3 km post
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“The views from the terrace and the nearby campsite are also absolutely beautiful”
“Spend hours looking out of the window watching storms come and go, walk through …”
“Owner and his family are super kind, very helpful, and they spoke great English”
“Shirodh couldn’t be more helpful and organised wonderful, personalised trips”
“We ate at their table for breakfast and dinner”
“Nothing was too much for them- they cooked an amazing dinner and breakfast and h…”
“There are steps to get to this property- it is so worth the effort”
“Please don't expect anything luxurious, but the price is fair for what you get”
“The food was very good and the area is amazing, super green and quiet”
“Amazing view from the room, super peaceful, just what you need to escape the bus…”
Featuring a garden, shared lounge and views of mountain, White Monkey Dias Rest is situated in Haputale, 47 km from Gregory Lake. Boasting full-day security, this property also has a family-friendly restaurant and a sun terrace. Free private parking is available and the guest house also features car hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. Units are complete with a private bathroom, while some units at the guest house also boast a seating area. A selection of options including warm dishes, local specialities and pancakes is available for breakfast. For guests with children, the guest house offers an indoor play area. Guests can also warm themselves near outdoor fireplace after a day of cycling. Demodara Nine Arch Bridge is 27 km from White Monkey Dias Rest, while Horton Plains National Park is 37 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 101 km from the accommodation.
MartynaT.T
solo_traveller
May 3, 2026
“Kind people, stunning views, unacceptable room”
Owner and his family are super kind, very helpful, and they spoke great English. I genuinely enjoyed the time I spent with them. Everyone was polite, supportive, and really went out of their way to help. The views from the terrace and the nearby campsite are also absolutely beautiful.
James
couple
April 16, 2026
“I miss it already”
A magical place away from the beautiful craziness of Haputale. Spend hours looking out of the window watching storms come and go, walk through the tea plantation to find special lookouts. In the evening before good wholesome food hang out with the other guests and family and play some games. And don’t miss Frankie’s chocolate samosa hut up by the road, perfect with a good book and cup of strong tea.
marco
family_with_children
April 15, 2026
I loved my stay here! They welcomed me with nice hot tea and some sweets! :) Beautiful location, stunning views and adorable family. They will treat you like one of them! The food was very good and the area is amazing, super green and quiet. There's also an amazing hut (Franky's) that makes exceptional samosas, rottis and teas only one minute away! 100% recommended!
Sharon
solo_traveller
April 10, 2026
“Basic, comfortable and welcoming”
The family were the loveliest most welcoming people. The views were stunning! There are steps to get to this property- it is so worth the effort!
Louise
couple
April 1, 2026
“Break taking views and wonderful hosts”
Break taking views and wonderfully run family business. Shirodh couldn’t be more helpful and organised wonderful, personalised trips. We loved the shared meals as they were sociable and we had delicious food throughout our stay.
Susan
family_with_children
March 30, 2026
“Kindhearted humble family made the visit interesting and special . Loved the mom!!!!”
Family were simply lovely folk who couldnt do enough for you . We ate at their table for breakfast and dinner .My husband watched soccer with them in their lounge
Eva
extended_group
March 18, 2026
Extremly friendly helpful beautiful from Inside and outside Host Family Very welcoming and sweet Beautiful, incredible beautiful view and surrounded by beautiful nature Can highly recommend and would definetely come again one day if possible! Thank you!!
Alexandra
family_with_children
March 15, 2026
Really nice family and great food ❤️
Steve
family_with_children
March 1, 2026
Great location, lovely views. Amazing home cooked dinner. Franky's hut at the top of the steps was wonderful.
Iza
family_with_children
February 28, 2026
Very welcoming and friendly family! They helped us with all our needs and arranged tuktuks for transport. Amazing view from the room, super peaceful, just what you need to escape the busy Ella vibes...the food was delicious as well! Lots of beautiful hikes around, we extended one more night and would probably keep on extending it if we didn't have other plans... We will definitely come back again!
Kamila
family_with_children
February 27, 2026
We stayed 3 nights and enjoyed a lot. If you really want to become a part of a Srilankan family for a while, then this is a place for you! Please don't expect anything luxurious, but the price is fair for what you get. Spectacular views, authentic vibes, nice welcoming people, eating together at a big table with other guests, playing carrom and cards in the evenings 😉. This all far away from crowds in Ella 👍 We miss it already! ♥️ PS: Don't forget to drink some tea at the Frankie's hut up by the road, it Is delicious!
céline
family_with_children
February 25, 2026
“Great place in the mountains”
Amazing place, amazing view, lovely family, great experience in the mountains although we had lots of rain (but that'slife!!) We had great time at White Monkey Dias during our 3 days there, mostly thank to their warm welcome! The kids loved it and met many interesting people and kids there, local as well as travelers. Definitely one of our favourite places during our trip! Thanks for all!
Krystof
couple
February 18, 2026
“There are only few places in the world where you just feel home immediately. This is one of them. Beautiful people amazi”
We absolutely loved the place. View energy people ❤️
Rebecca
couple
February 8, 2026
“Great views, great food and even better family!”
Amazing stay and made even better by the welcoming family. Nothing was too much for them- they cooked an amazing dinner and breakfast and helped arrange trips up Lipton’s seat and other trips (they even delivered our bags to us at the station after we’d been on a hike!) We even got upgraded to the cottage where the views were amazing! Would definitely recommend
Jayne
family_with_children
February 3, 2026
We loved the view 😍 especially from the bungalow. Newly renovated. We enjoyed the everyone dining all together evening meal and loved the cookery experience. Breakfast was good. We were visited by a monkey on our balcony. Fantastic experience all round 👏 We'll definately go back and would recommend it. The family and very warm and super welcoming
Charles
couple
January 31, 2026
“Relaxing stay”
Great views, relaxing place to stay, close to Lipton seat
Hari
couple
January 25, 2026
Very warm and welcoming host family. The location is great with beautiful tea plantations and a Mini World‘s End viewpoint a hike away. The food was excellent and the host was also really helpful with activities to do around the Haputale area and how to organise our next day.
Marie
family_with_children
January 19, 2026
“Lovely family, great value for money!”
Great breakfast Awesome views on valley Very good dinner
Charlie
couple
January 19, 2026
“Incredible family, incredible experiences,.incredible views, incredible food”
The family are absolutely incredible. They are so generous with their time and knowledge! We ended up extending our stay because of how wonderful our experience was. We had a jam packed time with lots of activities to do: eagles rock, mini worlds end, liptons seat, rea factory, waterfall excursion and a hike in a bird sanctuary. Shirodh especially made these tours special with his expert knowledge and guidance. Thank you! A special mention as well to the delicious food and spectacular views! Would highly recommend.
Montaño
couple
January 17, 2026
“Best host and family”
The family is the sweetest, will take good care of you. Viraj is an amazing host, we spent rainy days playing caroom and cards together and took good care of us. Thanks man! Farina did the best cooking class for us, with amazing price btw Dinners are super good and worthy, they do really good rice and curry Views were amazing You will feel at home, really great atmosphere
Fishing, Hiking, Cycling, Entertainment staff, Evening entertainment, Walking tours, Bike tours, Themed dinner nights, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class
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
Board games/puzzles, Indoor play area
Breakfast options, Restaurant
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms
Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor fireplace
Street parking, Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing rules followed
24-hour security, Key access
Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, 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, First aid kit available
Private check-in/check-out, Shared lounge/TV area, Pet bowls, Express check-in/check-out, Ironing service, Tour desk, Car hire, Laundry, Room service
This double room's special feature is the fireplace. Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower. The double room is furnished with a desk and a seating area and has garden views. The unit has 3 beds.
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
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