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Palabaddala Tea and Eco Lodge

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Mapalana Ihala Para Watawala, Sri Palabaddala

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
9 mentions

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 …

Comfortable rooms
9 mentions

Rooms were comfortable

The location gives you the views, the quiet, the jungle & tea plantations in one

Friendly staff
7 mentions

Great staff who took care of us with love

The staff was so friendly and accomodating that it felt like staying at a friend…

Pool
5 mentions

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
3 mentions

Clean rooms and beautiful views right from the bed

Close to the Sri pada trail , nice rooms with AC and beautiful view , very clean…

Breakfast available
3 mentions

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

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Ayona

extended_group

March 19, 2026

9

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.

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Ilker

solo_traveller

March 11, 2026

10

It's a wonderful place with its location, pool, large rooms, staff, and natural surroundings.

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Irena

extended_group

March 9, 2026

10

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.

B

Ben-Elias

solo_traveller

February 28, 2026

10

Beautiful nature, run with care

S

Samuel

solo_traveller

February 4, 2026

9

Close to the Sri pada trail , nice rooms with AC and beautiful view , very clean bathroom .

M

marcus

extended_group

December 30, 2025

10

It's 40min away from the main road inside of the forest. Nice Environment and beautiful atmosphere.

M

marcus

extended_group

December 30, 2025

10

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.

S

Shanks Raj

couple

December 24, 2025

10

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.

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WillemO

couple

August 17, 2025

10

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.

S

Shaun

solo_traveller

May 20, 2025

10

Asanka is an exceptional host that made the property feel very homely

D

Dhammike C K

couple

May 1, 2025

3

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,

V

Victoria

family_with_children

April 25, 2025

8

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.

R

Robert

couple

April 7, 2025

8

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!

M

Manel

couple

March 31, 2025

7

Poor communication and the staff are not supportive . Views are breathtaking,

T

T

family_with_children

March 27, 2025

8

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)

E

Erwin

couple

March 7, 2025

9

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.

L

Luisa

couple

March 7, 2025

8

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.

R

Robin

couple

February 24, 2025

9

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.

A

Asela Bambarandage

family_with_children

January 26, 2025

6

Location is great. Room & bathroom are clean

K

Kaveesha

extended_group

January 19, 2025

8

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.

Max 3 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 16 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Double Room

The spacious double room features private bathroom equipped with a shower and a bidet. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 36 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 4 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 4 guests 36 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 20:00
Check-outFrom 07:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printNo special policies listed.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 12:09 PM

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