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Our top choices for Lipton’s Seat hotels

A man sitting on a wooden deck with a view of a lush green mountain.

1. Villa Lé Maas Tota

Villa Lé Maas Tota
3.0 star property
3.1 km from Lipton’s Seat
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Stunning location and lovely room with friendly staff."
Australia
James
The price is €187
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Villa Lé Maas Tota
A swimming pool with two gazebos, lounge chairs, and a view of mountains.

2. Jetwing Kaduruketha

Jetwing Kaduruketha
4.5 star property
10.2 km from Lipton’s Seat
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (101 reviews)
"Awesome experience overall. Everything was great."
Australia
Punsara
The price is €182
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Jetwing Kaduruketha
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.

3. Ella Ostella

Ella Ostella
2.0 star property
10.3 km from Lipton’s Seat
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"Property was brand new and very well maintained. The manager Melanie was awesome, available at all times and very friendly. Room was clean and comfortable."
United Kingdom
Harshit
The price is €22
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Ella Ostella
A tented room with a bed, a chair, and a table with a bowl.

4. Living Heritage Koslanda

Living Heritage Koslanda
3.0 star property
5.7 km from Lipton’s Seat
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (7 reviews)
"Fantastic quiet spot to enjoy Koslanda area. Highly recommended if you're looking to unwind and enjoy the grounds. Staff, service, food, room, pool all great, only downside is drive time to wider activities (Ella/Lipton's Seat) make for long day trips."
United States
Chris
The price is €126
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Living Heritage Koslanda
A bed with white bedding and striped pillows, a grey headboard, and a canopy.

5. Ella Nimal Nest Inn

Ella Nimal Nest Inn
3.0 star property
10.4 km from Lipton’s Seat
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (15 reviews)
"Rooms basic but clean. Great views and very good breakfast! "
United Kingdom
Maxwell
The price is €37
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Ella Nimal Nest Inn
A room with a balcony, wooden flooring, and a view of a forested hillside.

6. Hillcrest

Hillcrest
3.0 star property
10.3 km from Lipton’s Seat
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (24 reviews)
"The place is great. Beautiful view, large clean rooms with comfy beds, delicious breakfast and the staff are incredible. They all go above and beyond to help and are very overly to deal with. For the price the place is amazing."
Canada
Ryan
The price is €58
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Hillcrest
Front of property – evening/night

7. Manor House Bandarawela By Seven Angels

Manor House Bandarawela By Seven Angels
4.0 star property
5.3 km from Lipton’s Seat
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Clean and quiet. Good food. "
Norway
Gurli
The price is €123
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Manor House Bandarawela By Seven Angels
A balcony with a view of mountains, a wooden table with chairs, and a stone countertop with a sink.

8. Rainbow Sky Cottage Ella

Rainbow Sky Cottage Ella
3.0 star property
9.6 km from Lipton’s Seat
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (13 reviews)
"Lovely stay with great views overlooking the surrounding hills. The lady running the hotel was very nice and helpful, sorting us taxis and a laundry service. The breakfast was really good and huge! "
United Kingdom
Anonymous traveller
The price is €105
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Rainbow Sky Cottage Ella
A wooden dining table with chairs, candles, and a bottle of wine.

9. Ella Retreat Hotel

Ella Retreat Hotel
3.5 star property
9.9 km from Lipton’s Seat
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (34 reviews)
"Charming, beautiful view, helpful staff."
United States
Trude
The price is €66
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Ella Retreat Hotel
A brick archway with lights, surrounded by lush greenery and ferns.

10. Ella Nine Peaks (Araliya Villa & The Club House)

Ella Nine Peaks (Araliya Villa & The Club House)
3.0 star property
7.5 km from Lipton’s Seat
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (5 reviews)
"Usually all hotels/resorts will provide towels inside their bathrooms. The resort does not. Bring your own. Book villa so that you can enjoy breakfast in the forest."
Singapore
Nordin
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Ella Nine Peaks (Araliya Villa & The Club House)
A clear pool with a view of mountains and trees.

11. Moi Ella by DBI

Moi Ella by DBI
4.0 star property
7.2 km from Lipton’s Seat
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (6 reviews)
"Beautiful pool and grounds. In the jungle is you want an out of town nature experience. Good food and very nice staff. Our room had a nice balcony too."
Canada
SHIRLEY
The price is €62
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Moi Ella by DBI
A spacious room with large windows, wooden furniture, and a view of the outdoors.

12. Nalanda Residence

Nalanda Residence
3.0 star property
5.8 km from Lipton’s Seat
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"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!"
Australia
Mads
The price is €188
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Nalanda Residence
A balcony with a table set for tea, overlooking a lush valley and distant mountains.

13. Ella Nature Life Guest and Restaurant

Ella Nature Life Guest and Restaurant
2.0 star property
8.9 km from Lipton’s Seat
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (5 reviews)
"Great staff, and nice views."
United States
Cristian
The price is €27
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Ella Nature Life Guest and Restaurant
A lodge with a green roof, wooden exterior, and a gravel driveway.

14. Bandarawela Hotel

Bandarawela Hotel
3.0 star property
6.3 km from Lipton’s Seat
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (45 reviews)
"Great accommodation, good food and pleasant stay"
Australia
Rukshan
The price is €69
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Bandarawela Hotel
A view through a wooden-framed window with patterned curtains, revealing a balcony with a railing and a view of greenery and buildings.

15. Grand View Guest House & Restaurant

Grand View Guest House & Restaurant
3.0 star property
6.1 km from Lipton’s Seat
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (7 reviews)
"We messed up our trip and left a day early (holiday brain) but the hotel was very good. The location is great, while you will hear the call to prayer it wasn't an issue for us"
Australia
Eric
The price is €18
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Grand View Guest House & Restaurant
A balcony with two tables and chairs overlooking a mountainous landscape.

16. Dowa Elegance Resort

Dowa Elegance Resort
3.0 star property
7.7 km from Lipton’s Seat
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (6 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, helpful and accommodating. Had the best stay there for my birthday "
United Kingdom
Kamafmp
The price is €58
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Dowa Elegance Resort
A resort with multiple buildings, a stone pathway, and lush greenery.

17. Happy Sky Ella

Happy Sky Ella
3.0 star property
10.1 km from Lipton’s Seat
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Tranquility and friendly staff"
Australia
Indunil
The price is €52
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Happy Sky Ella
A neatly made bed with rolled towels, a vase with flowers, and a view of the outside through a window with curtains.

18. Bel View Guest House

Bel View Guest House
3.0 star property
6.9 km from Lipton’s Seat
7.8 out of 10, Good, (6 reviews)
"The room is very big and the staff is super friendly. They can help with the planning. There is also a free pick up from the trainstation so make sure to let them know which train you take. Beds are very comfortable."
Netherlands
Anonymous traveller
The price is €7
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Bel View Guest House
A four-poster bed with white linens and a canopy, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a small table with a lamp.

19. Clio Ella Resort

Clio Ella Resort
3.0 star property
9.5 km from Lipton’s Seat
7.8 out of 10, Good, (87 reviews)
"The only hotel in the world to cable car me in. And maybe my favourite hotel in Sri Lanka. Very relaxing as no internet in rooms and I read and listened to waterfall. Heaps of room to do yoga."
Australia
Belinda
Clio Ella Resort
A triangular wooden structure with a pool in front.

20. Area 4 eco cubes

Area 4 eco cubes
3.0 star property
7.9 km from Lipton’s Seat
7.0 out of 10, Good, (6 reviews)
"Great hide away in the jungle, i little difficult to find but worth it, amazing to wake up in the woods."
United Kingdom
Terence
The price is €47
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Area 4 eco cubes
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Compare popular hotels close to Lipton’s Seat

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A man sitting on a wooden deck with a view of a lush green mountain.
Villa Lé Maas Tota
3.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
2 reviews
View
A swimming pool with two gazebos, lounge chairs, and a view of mountains.
Jetwing Kaduruketha
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
101 reviews
View
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.
Ella Ostella
2.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
14 reviews
View
A tented room with a bed, a chair, and a table with a bowl.
Living Heritage Koslanda
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
7 reviews
View
A bed with white bedding and striped pillows, a grey headboard, and a canopy.
Ella Nimal Nest Inn
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
15 reviews
View

Other attractions near Lipton’s Seat

A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by lush greenery.
Photo by Nalaka Iroshana
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Diyaluma Falls

8.4/10 (5 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Diyaluma Falls during your travels in Koslanda. Wander the forests or discover the area's mountain views.
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Top Lipton’s Seat Hotel Reviews

A house surrounded by dense forest, with a well-maintained lawn and a pathway leading to the entrance.
Thotalagala

Thotalagala

Thotalagala
Haputale

10/10 Excellent

Very special. Outstanding service
Ireland
Jens
Reviewed June 14, 2025
Thotalagala

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the area like around Lipton’s Seat?

Lipton’s Seat is located in an area that travellers like for its forests. You'll find 99 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Lipton’s Seat?

The Planters House is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Lipton’s Seat. Other good choices within a few miles include Villa Lé Maas Tota and Thotalagala.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Lipton’s Seat?

Expedia has 99 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Lipton’s Seat.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lipton’s Seat, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Lipton’s Seat.