Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge
Resort in Central Province
5-Star Resort
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this resort
Luxury resort with free valet parking and spa services
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this resort. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, spa services, and dry cleaning.
Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge offers 19 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.
Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool.
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this resort. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, spa services, and dry cleaning.
Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge offers 19 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.
Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.
Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Map of Central Province
Available Rooms
Deluxe Tented Lodge with Mountain View
1 Double • 398 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Honeymoon Suite, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool, Mountain View
1 King • 600 ft²
Sleeps 3
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££££
Reviews
5.0
It was absolutely fantastic. Loved it.
5.0
Amazing hotel! The staff was great, views were stunning (we never grew tired of it!) and the room/rent was extraordinary, wonderful to wake up to the view. The staff were very attentive and helped with everything, even a hospital visit was solved in and out within 30 minutes from the request.
Breakfast was very good, ala carte menu was average.
Very bumpy road to get up there though.
1.5
Terrain: The way up was tough especially in rough rainy weather. Be prepared for that! Service Attitude: After my driver and I arrived after a long day, we found no one to receive us at the steps, or even as we went in, the receptionist on night duty ignored us for about 5 minutes while attending to all her other tasks and also speaking t another Caucasian, before realising that we had a booking already. To which suddenly the attitude changed, and I was offered the tea and warm towels. Was given a room that was quite far away from the main area, really cold and tired by the time Id arrived at the tent. Redeeming factor: Lots of sunshine next day, breakfast was generous and colorful, and they also matched a fun naturalist Kasun to my short trekking that morning. Rooms: Well-designed, nice touches, but cold at night even with the heater. Some insects but thats part of the whole deal. Nice tea inside the tent made it homely. Each tent is not too close to each other, thats good.Overall for the service and location, felt it is a bit overpriced. Did not see any action at the tea plantation / gardens, maybe just not my luck :P
3.0
Terrain: The way up was tough especially in rough rainy weather. Be prepared for that!
Service Attitude: After my driver and I arrived after a long day, we found no one to receive us at the steps, or even as we went in, the receptionist on night duty ignored us for about 5 minutes while attending to all her other tasks and also speaking t another Caucasian, before realising that we had a booking already. To which suddenly the attitude changed, and I was offered the tea and warm towels.
Was given a room that was quite far away from the main area, really cold and tired by the time I'd arrived at the tent.
Redeeming factor: Lots of sunshine next day, breakfast was generous and colorful, and they also matched a fun naturalist Kasun to my short trekking that morning.
Rooms: Well-designed, nice touches, but cold at night even with the heater. Some insects but that's part of the whole deal. Nice tea inside the tent made it homely. Each tent is not too close to each other, that's good.
Overall for the service and location, felt it is a bit overpriced. Did not see any action at the tea plantation / gardens, maybe just not my luck :P
10.0
Such an amazing experience staying amongst the clouds. Incredible food, great facilities, and lovely staff. The spa was amazing over looking the mountains and Jesy was a fabulous masseuse. Our kids loved the cooking class. A must visit!!
10.0
Our stay at Madulkelle was wonderful - we cannot recommend it enough. The views are breathtaking, staff were incredibly friendly and went out of their way to help us with anything we needed. The rooms/lodges were like our own little paradise up in the clouds. Definitely planning another stay!
5.0
We had an incredible stay in Madulkelle! The honeymoon suite was a real treat - the whole property is so tranquil and relaxing. As other reviews have mentioned the food is not great, which is a real pity given the standard of food in Sri Lanka. There can also be some noise from the dogs at night. But these were things we knew in advance and we were happy to book for the scenery. Some changes and this place could be exceptional, but we loved our stay nonetheless.
10.0
It is great, fresh mountain air, great massages, beautiful
5.0
What a place. We loved every minute in the Eco-friendly Madulkelle Lodge. The drive there through the endless tea plantation was just amazing and once arrived we were warmly welcomed and rewarded with our most luxurious 'glamping' tent overlooking the spectacular Knuckles Ranges.
The hotel itself is located directly in the tea fields and the scenery is absolutely stunning especially from the infinity pool. We did take a four-hour walking tour which was absolutely amazing and highly recommended.
Our room was a permanent “tent” and very comfortable, clean and very charming. Each room has a balcony with the same stunning views across the tea plantation. The service was top class and the restaurant food was very good and excellent value.
We stayed 4 nights here and didn't want to leave. Highly recommended for nature lovers and would not hesitate to stay there again.
2.5
What a place. We loved every minute in the Eco-friendly Madulkelle Lodge. The drive there through the endless tea plantation was just amazing and once arrived we were warmly welcomed and rewarded with our most luxurious 'glamping' tent overlooking the spectacular Knuckles Ranges. The hotel itself is located directly in the tea fields and the scenery is absolutely stunning especially from the infinity pool. We did take a four-hour walking tour which was absolutely amazing and highly recommended. Our room was a permanent “tent” and very comfortable, clean and very charming. Each room has a balcony with the same stunning views across the tea plantation. The service was top class and the restaurant food was very good and excellent value.We stayed 4 nights here and didn't want to leave. Highly recommended for nature lovers and would not hesitate to stay there again.
10.0
We loved our stay here, and didn't want to leave! We had researched in advance so had a good idea of what to expect in terms of accommodation (i.e. glamping) but it out did our expectations. The staff were so welcoming for the 3 nights we were there, especially when doing some of the activities such as the bird watching trek or cooking class which were both great. The tents are amazing, feeling very luxurious with outstanding views over the valley towards the Knuckles. The pool and gardens are very well maintained, and it feels extra special to be in amoungst the tea plantation.
FYI we got a private taxi to take us up to the lodge from Kandy, took around an hour and a half (at rush hour).
The food was really good, especially breakfast - big breakfast and dinner meant we didn't really need much for lunch.
We found our whole stay to be really amazing, and already thinking about to trying to go back!
5.0
We loved our stay here, and didn't want to leave! We had researched in advance so had a good idea of what to expect in terms of accommodation (i.e. glamping) but it out did our expectations. The staff were so welcoming for the 3 nights we were there, especially when doing some of the activities such as the bird watching trek or cooking class which were both great. The tents are amazing, feeling very luxurious with outstanding views over the valley towards the Knuckles. The pool and gardens are very well maintained, and it feels extra special to be in amoungst the tea plantation. FYI we got a private taxi to take us up to the lodge from Kandy, took around an hour and a half (at rush hour).The food was really good, especially breakfast - big breakfast and dinner meant we didn't really need much for lunch. We found our whole stay to be really amazing, and already thinking about to trying to go back!
1.0
he rooms and surrounding are stunning. The lodge is let down by the disengaged staff and the imitation Western food. Dinner was $25 dollars each and more expensive than in other high end hotels we stayed at in Sri Lanka. The options were limited, the Western food was very poor and the Sri Lankan food was not made authentically. Breakfast was equally poor. The trekking is also overly expensive. We stayed in much better hotels at the same price point.
2.0
he rooms and surrounding are stunning. The lodge is let down by the disengaged staff and the imitation Western food. Dinner was $25 dollars each and more expensive than in other high end hotels we stayed at in Sri Lanka. The options were limited, the Western food was very poor and the Sri Lankan food was not made authentically. Breakfast was equally poor. The trekking is also overly expensive.
We stayed in much better hotels at the same price point.
2.5
We loved our 2 night stay here and so far it’s been the best shower we have had! Staff are lovely and friendly.Tents are beautiful, clean and secure.Recommend doing a tea tour for 2 hours we had kumar and he was great.
5.0
We loved our 2 night stay here and so far it’s been the best shower we have had!
Staff are lovely and friendly.
Tents are beautiful, clean and secure.
Recommend doing a tea tour for 2 hours we had kumar and he was great.
5.0
Beyond what we expected, a wonderful glamping experience with the most incredible views & first class service. The staff could not do enough for you.
We did not want to leave.
2.5
Beyond what we expected, a wonderful glamping experience with the most incredible views & first class service. The staff could not do enough for you. We did not want to leave.
2.5
Beyond what we expected, a wonderful glamping experience with the most incredible views & first class service. The staff could not do enough for you. We did not want to leave.
10.0
Wow, what a great find. Beautiful location and people. Very relaxing setting and a staff that goes above and beyond.
5.0
The property is based on a location which is absolutely beautiful. We loved our stay here cuz of the amazing view. The facilities of the property is really good, however, I'd like if the road to get to the place made better. Breakfast could have a little bit more variety.
10.0
The property is based on a location which is absolutely beautiful. We loved our stay here cuz of the amazing view. The facilities of the property is really good, however, I'd like if the road to get to the place made better.
Breakfast could have a little bit more variety.
8.0
Beautiful hotel, where the staff is very friendly and surroundings breathtaking!
4.0
Beautiful hotel, where the staff is very friendly and surroundings breathtaking!
2.5
The views and estate were absolutely incredible. The rooms were clean. Food was disappointing and too westernized. Also not of very high quality. The rooms were clean and spacious but bathroom area was very dark. It was also not very convenient to open the windows on a daily basis.
5.0
The views and estate were absolutely incredible. The rooms were clean. Food was disappointing and too westernized. Also not of very high quality. The rooms were clean and spacious but bathroom area was very dark. It was also not very convenient to open the windows on a daily basis.
2.5
Fantastic location and surroundings. It was a fun experience sleeping in a luxury tent. The bed was comfortable but we had problems sleeping during the night because it was quite cold and very windy - the walls were shaking and it felt like the tent would blow away. Usually it might not be as windy.The food was a bit of a disappointment. There was a fixed menu every night which wasnt more than OK. The breakfast was great however, but dinner and lunch menu have a lot to improve. The hotel staff was sweet, even though we had some troubles communicating; we asked for an extra duvet (since it was cold at night), this took them 1,5 days to arrange.
5.0
Fantastic location and surroundings.
It was a fun experience sleeping in a luxury tent.
The bed was comfortable but we had problems sleeping during the night because it was quite cold and very windy - the walls were shaking and it felt like the tent would blow away. Usually it might not be as windy.
The food was a bit of a disappointment. There was a fixed menu every night which wasn't more than OK. The breakfast was great however, but dinner and lunch menu have a lot to improve.
The hotel staff was sweet, even though we had some troubles communicating; we asked for an extra duvet (since it was cold at night), this took them 1,5 days to arrange.
5.0
We stayed at the Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge for two nights. We had a fantastic time celebrating Christmas here in this incredibly beautiful place. Pictures truly do not do it justice. The food was amazing and the facilities are just gorgeous. We loved our little ‘tent’ that was tucked away on the side of the mountain. Our only complaint the entire time was that we asked for two glasses of champagne to be sent to our room and instead we received a glass of something that was definitely not champagne (maybe it was a dessert wine?!). Otherwise every experience we had there was fantastic and we would love to go back someday!
10.0
We stayed at the Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge for two nights. We had a fantastic time celebrating Christmas here in this incredibly beautiful place. Pictures truly do not do it justice. The food was amazing and the facilities are just gorgeous. We loved our little ‘tent’ that was tucked away on the side of the mountain. Our only complaint the entire time was that we asked for two glasses of champagne to be sent to our room and instead we received a glass of something that was definitely not champagne (maybe it was a dessert wine?!). Otherwise every experience we had there was fantastic and we would love to go back someday!
5.0
Beautiful lodge in a stunning setting. This is great if you’re looking to escape and cut off from the outside world. The lodge is set in a breathtaking landscape which means all activities are enclosed rather than venturing out and the lodge offers some great things such as tea plantation tours, waterfall tours and the infinity pool overlooking the plantations. Food was great and a good mix. Staff made it feel like an absolute luxuary. Cannot even describe the views from the luxuary tents- mind blowing. Make sure you either get transport from the hotel or a driver you trust to get you to the lodge as it’s an hour upward climb on the side of a mountain.
3.0
Amazing room. Great service. Difficult to get to.
8.0
Peaceful in the mountains, beautiful vieuw and very quit and relax
Far away from everything
2.5
Stayed here to relax for a few days before travelling around the island. Got train from Colombo to Kandy then taxi to resort (45 mins). Coming back we took a tuktuk which was great for seeing everything.
This is a great location and totally relaxing. Food is excellent and they catered ad hoc but excellently for my partner who is a vegan (we found Sri Lanka in general caters brilliantly for veggies but takes a bit to get them used to no dairy or eggs). My only minor gripe is that they serve their beer from cans, it is a bit cheap bearing in mind the target market for this place and most places in Sri Lanka, even the lower end all serve in bottles, it is also at odds with some of the lengths they go to to provide an excellent service and experience.
4.0
Great place, very calming, interesting eco concept. Wont suit everyone, essentially you are staying in a (very) posh tent. An expensive one too. 1500m above sea level so amazing views. However, quite cold and wet in Nov. Perhaps we were unlucky with weather? We upgraded to the suite which gives you wifi, tv in your tent plus a little pool and bit more space. Not a great deal to do, but then you wouldnt go there for activities, its more about relaxation. Ditto facilities, food hall/ chill out area and one pool. Nothing else. We did go to the tea factory which was v interesting. Staff and food were excellent. Perhaps a slight misnomer stating location as Kandy, its nowhere near! Kandy is perhaps 1.5h away. And the journey up the hills is amongst the most uncomfortable ive experienced as the road is so bumpy, narrow and winding. A proper road should be laid. But its worth it! Definitely an experience with having and i dont regret booking. Great for a few days during honeymoon. But more than a few days here and i think i would get bored
8.0
Great place, very calming, interesting eco concept. Won't suit everyone, essentially you are staying in a (very) posh tent. An expensive one too. 1500m above sea level so amazing views. However, quite cold and wet in Nov. Perhaps we were unlucky with weather? We upgraded to the suite which gives you wifi, tv in your tent plus a little pool and bit more space. Not a great deal to do, but then you wouldn't go there for activities, its more about relaxation. Ditto facilities, food hall/ chill out area and one pool. Nothing else. We did go to the tea factory which was v interesting. Staff and food were excellent. Perhaps a slight misnomer stating location as Kandy, its nowhere near! Kandy is perhaps 1.5h away. And the journey up the hills is amongst the most uncomfortable ive experienced as the road is so bumpy, narrow and winding. A proper road should be laid. But its worth it! Definitely an experience with having and i don't regret booking. Great for a few days during honeymoon. But more than a few days here and i think i would get bored
2.5
An amazing hotel. You could not beat this experience anywhere else. We hiked to the top of the local range and stood at the edge of the waterfall looking down - an absolute treat for the senses.
We went during the rainy season so the weather was lovely and cool - not sure how the tents will fare in the warmer months without AC.
I would definitely stay here again and have already recommended it to friends and family.
5.0
Hiking, views, serenity, hospitality, uniqueness, excellent staff; I cant say enough about this place. My wife and I unfortunately only booked 1 night but were able to extent it one more. What an amazingly unique experience if you love calm, the outdoors, and culture. Be sure to walk down into the local villages and ask the staff how to hike to The Worlds End.
5.0
Hiking, views, serenity, hospitality, uniqueness, excellent staff; I can't say enough about this place. My wife and I unfortunately only booked 1 night but we're able to extent it one more. What an amazingly unique experience if you love calm, the outdoors, and culture. Be sure to walk down into the local villages and ask the staff how to hike to "The World's End".
2.5
Amazing hotel. We got the room with the mountain view and it was absolutely beautiful. I would recommend using their hotel pick up services because our driver had a tough time finding and teaching the place.
FAQs
How much does this resort cost compared to others in Central Province?
The average price for a rental in Central Province is £31 per night. This rental is £236 above the average.
Is parking included with this resort?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this resort?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge. Enjoy the water!
Is Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this resort is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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