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Nalanda Residence

3.0 star property
Mountain retreat with spa services and on-site dining combines tranquility with convenience, perfect for travelers seeking both relaxation and local flavors

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Nalanda Residence offers a peaceful mountain setting with daily English breakfast. Relax on the cozy terrace, book spa treatments, and enjoy bike rentals for trail exploration. On-site restaurant with regional cuisine and free WiFi included.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Laundry room

Room options

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View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, Mountain View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, Mountain View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private bathroom
Bidet
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View, Mountainside

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View, Mountainside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Bidet
Microwave
  • 180 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Diyathalawa, Nalanda Residence is near a train station and in the mountains. St Benedict's Monastery and Dhowa Rock Temple are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Uva Halpewaththa Tea Factory and Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care.
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Kodi Kanda, Aluthwala North, Diyathalawa

What's nearby

  • St Benedict's Monastery - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Dhowa Rock Temple - 14 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Dambatenne Tea Factory - 17 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Kinellan Tea Factory - 17 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Nine Arches Bridge - 21 min drive - 20.0 km

Getting around

  • Haputale Railway Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Malindee Country Life Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mint of the Mist - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lion Inn Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dinasiri Super Foods - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tea's Cart - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Nalanda Residence

Guest house in the mountains
Consider a stay at Nalanda Residence and take advantage of free English breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. In addition to a library and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guest house include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and smoke-free property
  • A front desk safe, a 24-hour front desk and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at Nalanda Residence offer thoughtful touches, such as 24-hour room service, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Balconies or patios, stovetops and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 11 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Hob

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 16 November 2025 to 1 February 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property will be renovating from 16 November 2025 to 1 February 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Dining venue
  • Exterior
  • Fitness facilities
  • Front desk
  • Guestrooms
  • Hallway
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lobby
  • Parking area
During renovations, the guest house will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Villa Nalanda House Diyathalawa
Villa Nalanda House
Villa Nalanda Diyathalawa
Nalanda Residence Guesthouse Diyathalawa
Nalanda Residence Guesthouse
Nalanda Residence Guesthouse Haputale
Nalanda Residence Guesthouse
Nalanda Residence Haputale
Guesthouse Nalanda Residence Haputale
Haputale Nalanda Residence Guesthouse
Guesthouse Nalanda Residence
Villa Nalanda
Nalanda Residence Haputale
Nalanda Residence Guesthouse
Nalanda Residence Diyathalawa
Nalanda Residence Guesthouse Diyathalawa

Frequently asked questions

Is Nalanda Residence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Nalanda Residence?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Nalanda Residence?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Nalanda Residence?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Nalanda Residence provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Nalanda Residence located?

Situated in the mountains, this guesthouse is within 9 miles (15 km) of St Benedict's Monastery, Dambatenne Tea Factory and Dhowa Rock Temple. Lipton’s Seat and Kinellan Tea Factory are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Reviews

Nalanda Residence Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mads

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay at Villa Nalanda. Visaka is an amazing host and provided us with everything we needed. All our meals were home-cooked and delicious, the view over the mountains was just incredible, and her team is so lovely. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Stevie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best stay in Sri Lanka

What a dream this place is. Fantastic stay that felt like we were welcomed into a home of warm friends. Food was perfect, stay was perfect, view and massages perfect as well. perfect place for some rest and rejuvenation. Take a great book and fall asleep in the comfortable double bed lounger in the flower garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Friendly staff and service

The property was clean and staff were very, very friendly and nice. Location is remote, which we knew that, and view of property is beautiful overlooking a valley. It doesn’t feel like a ‘hotel’ but very much a home stay, with very personalize deco and feel of a home, including a lot of family pictures and loved ones. WiFi / internet was poor. Non existence to be precise, which was a real downer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous, very attentive host who went above and beyond to help us as guests
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

JK, Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing view, incredible staff, highly reccomended

I would highly recommend Villa Nalanda. It had an amazing view, very nice and modern rooms (exactly like the photos) and fantastic staff. Visaka who is the owner and host made sure were were well looked after. Her home cooked meals were some of the best food we had in Sri Lanka.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018