Palabaddala Tea and Eco Lodge
Mapalana Ihala Para Watawala, Sri Palabaddala
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Why people book this hotel
“The hotel is in a beautiful location surrounded by trees and the swimming pool w…”
“It's a wonderful place with its location, pool, large rooms, staff, and natural …”
“Rooms were comfortable”
“The location gives you the views, the quiet, the jungle & tea plantations in one”
“Great staff who took care of us with love”
“The staff was so friendly and accomodating that it felt like staying at a friend…”
“Realy nice lodge with natural pool, river-pool and a giant terrace for eating an…”
“Fresh water swimming pool, river swim on your door step”
“Clean rooms and beautiful views right from the bed”
“Close to the Sri pada trail , nice rooms with AC and beautiful view , very clean…”
“Swimming in the pool, delicious breakfast and dinner”
“You have a very good choice for breakfast and they serve it very attractive way”
Overview
Set in Ratnapura, Palabaddala Tea and Eco Lodge offers 3-star accommodation with a garden and a restaurant. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, room service and currency exchange for guests. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options. You can play darts at the hotel. The nearest airport is Ratmalana International Airport, 87 km from Palabaddala Tea and Eco Lodge.
Traveller reviews
Ayona
extended_group
March 19, 2026
“peaceful location and friendly staff”
The hotel is in a beautiful location surrounded by trees and the swimming pool was amazing. Rooms were comfortable. Very quiet location and enjoyed listening to birds.
Ilker
solo_traveller
March 11, 2026
It's a wonderful place with its location, pool, large rooms, staff, and natural surroundings.
Irena
extended_group
March 9, 2026
Thank you for the time we spent here with our friends. Swimming in the pool, delicious breakfast and dinner. Clean rooms and beautiful views right from the bed. Great staff who took care of us with love. We also visited the Buddha temple and a beautiful waterfall with ancistrus fish that nibbled on us while we were swimming, it was an experience. Thank you. God is infinitely loving.
Ben-Elias
solo_traveller
February 28, 2026
Beautiful nature, run with care
Samuel
solo_traveller
February 4, 2026
Close to the Sri pada trail , nice rooms with AC and beautiful view , very clean bathroom .
marcus
extended_group
December 30, 2025
It's 40min away from the main road inside of the forest. Nice Environment and beautiful atmosphere.
marcus
extended_group
December 30, 2025
“Nice lodge with awesome gem tour with shanuka”
Realy nice lodge with natural pool, river-pool and a giant terrace for eating and activities. The Gem-tour with shanuka is awesome, he is knowledged and fulfils every wish.
Shanks Raj
couple
December 24, 2025
“Fabulous Location for Unique Chilled Jungle/ Tea Experience.”
We loved the location - expect a 40min to 1 hour drive from Ratnapura. The location gives you the views, the quiet, the jungle & tea plantations in one. Fresh water swimming pool, river swim on your door step. Trip to a waterfall that we had all to ourselves. The little tiny village is surprisingly active when it's pilgrimage time up to Adams Peak. The hotel is also a fabulous location for walks/ hikes.
WillemO
couple
August 17, 2025
The staff was so friendly and accomodating that it felt like staying at a friends place. We got a tour of all of their garden and got their help to visit 2 waterfalls! (The one right next to the lodge and the one 4 kilometers away). The food was also very tasty and served in large portions, so a big thank you to the kitchen staff aswel! Aside from the lodge we also took on the challenge of trying to reach Adams peak. We unfortunately didn't make it all the way (this side of the mountain has 11.000 steps), but we enjoyed the entire experience. Amazing views, some wild animals and we were completely alone the entire day due to it being off season. We would definitely recommend anyone to try to do Sri Pada off season.
Shaun
solo_traveller
May 20, 2025
“Asanka is an exceptional host that made the property feel very homely”
Dhammike C K
couple
May 1, 2025
“Very nice location”
You have a very good choice for breakfast and they serve it very attractive way. I like this place as there is a very nice stream in this property is very attractive and you can have a Barth in the stream while having a nice natural fish therapy to your feet,
Victoria
family_with_children
April 25, 2025
“Wonderful host, and will be a beautiful place when all finished”
This is a lovely spot up in the hills at the start of the trail up Sri Pada. You can do the trail right from the house. Anushka the owner went out of his way to show us around, and was a fantastic host. He has a wonderful vision for the place. We dipped our feet in the river and had them nibbled by fish. And Anushka taught us how to play Carrom. A lot of fun! We ate a great and cheap dinner in the local village. It was a bit of a building site while we were there, as they were just finishing the second floor of the building, and some of the gardens too. When all finished I think it will be very nice.
Robert
couple
April 7, 2025
Cons: Still unfinished, restaurant in the hotel is quite expensive for the location. I would prefere go elsewhere. Pros: Great place when you are planing to go to the Sri Pada/Adams Peak. Advise: the hike to the top will take around 4:30h if you are in a good condition. But it’s a serious hike!
Manel
couple
March 31, 2025
Poor communication and the staff are not supportive . Views are breathtaking,
T
family_with_children
March 27, 2025
“great stay if you don't mind paying a premium for everything”
- location and the tranquillity of the property - view from the room and the bathroom - staff (a big THANK YOU to Asanka, one of the nicest hotel managers)
Erwin
couple
March 7, 2025
“Super eco friendly and beautiful place”
The staff is super, the location is perfect. A bit of an adventure to get there and we love that. Beautiful garden with birds and monkeys nearby. The food is amazing and the portions huge. The nearby waterfall is a must go. We highly recommend the eco lodge to other travelers.
Luisa
couple
March 7, 2025
“One of our favourite stays in Sri Lanka”
The location was far away from the busy cities and tourists. Our view from our bedroom window was spectacular. A perfect hideaway located in the hills, ideal for hikers. The base of Adams peak is within walking distance. One of the most spectacular waterfalls 4km away and jungle nature reserve surrounds the property. The meals are divine!! Only the best traditional Sri Lankan meals are served for breakfast and dinner.
Robin
couple
February 24, 2025
“Comfortable and quiet hotel, that serves as a good base for exploring the nearby mountains”
Large, comfortable rooms with beautiful views over the surrounding mountains.
Asela Bambarandage
family_with_children
January 26, 2025
Location is great. Room & bathroom are clean
Kaveesha
extended_group
January 19, 2025
“All in all, it's definitely worth for the price.”
I really loved the location. It's the closest hotel to stay for someone who's planing to climb Adams Peak from the Rathnapura side. Literally only 200m away from the entrance. The tea estate in the front is breathtaking and has a wonderful morning view. I highly recommend this hotel.
Facilities
Activities
Children's playground, Darts, Hiking, Badminton equipment, Yoga classes, Walking tours, Themed dinner nights, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class, Live music/performance
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, Indoor play area, Kids' outdoor play equipment
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas
General
Bicycle parking, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Safety deposit box, Designated smoking area
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, BBQ facilities, Garden
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property
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, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive
Services
Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Currency exchange, Shuttle service, Express check-in/check-out, Ironing service, Packed lunches, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Room service, 24-hour front desk
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
The spacious double room has a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a bidet. The double room features a tea and coffee maker, a balcony and garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
Double Room with Mountain View
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a bidet. The double room provides a tea and coffee maker and garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Standard Double Room
The spacious double room features private bathroom equipped with a shower and a bidet. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
The spacious twin/double room has a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a bidet. The twin/double room features a tea and coffee maker and garden views. The unit has 2 beds.
Classic Quadruple Room
Featuring free toiletries, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a bidet. The quadruple room has a tea and coffee maker, a balcony and garden views. The unit has 2 beds.
Deluxe Quadruple Room
Offering free toiletries, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a bidet. The quadruple room has a tea and coffee maker, a balcony and garden views. The unit has 2 beds.
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