The Planters House

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.9

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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: The Planters House in Koslanda offers a hotel with a swimming pool, sun terrace, and lush garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant, and private check-in and check-out services. Comfortable Amenities: Rooms feature private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities such as free toiletries and soundproofing. Additional facilities include a lounge, outdoor fireplace, and games room. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves continental, buffet, and à la carte breakfasts with local specialities, fresh pastries, and more. Dining options include brunch, lunch, dinner, and high tea. Prime Location: Located 83 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the hotel is near attractions like Demodara Nine Arch Bridge (33 km) and Ella Rock (33 km). Guests appreciate the scenic views and excellent service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guests who stayed here loved

Martha
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We Loved our stay at Planters House, pool was incredible as we're the views from our room. Lovely staff who were attentive but gave us space to relax, even a phone call from the owner to ensure we were there safe. Great to be able to hike liptons...”
Charlotte
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The house is wonderful and the rooms extremely comfortable. The location of the hotel is stunning being amongst the tea plantations beneath Lipton's seat. The pool has the most spectacular location overhanging the valley below with birds and...”
Alexa
Australia Australia
“The beautiful location , the historical house, the staff and the climate. Drive in was an added excitement !”
Thomas
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was a very unique experience staying at the Planters House. The views, property and swimming pool were absolutely amazing. It is very remote and isolated, so great if that is what you like. There are some great walks from the property. The...”
Anthony
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful house, immaculately clean, lovely super-helpful staff in an awesome location, away from it all in the hills. The remoteness is enhanced by the beautiful but bumpy approach through villages and tea plantations (build some additional time...”
Thomas
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amazing amazing amazing view from the stunning pool. Room was pristine and bed very comfy. Felt totally remote and serene during our stay. Staff were super friendly and curry and rice was top notch. 4WD journey is 'exciting' but totally worth it.”
Johannes
Germany Germany
“This was the perfect place. Wonderful service and an extraordinary house in a fantastic surrounding. It was absolutely wonderful.”
Sylvain
Belgium Belgium
“The place is magnificent. Lot of charm, nicely decorated and an amazing pool. Staff was very caring and professionnal. The trail to Lipton's seat is highly recommended as you will walk through small mountaineous villages and tea plantations. As...”
Ross
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“Everything was so nice, staff assisted us when we needed them but most of the time they were “invisible”. I like architecture and the feeling of escaping.”
Fausta
Switzerland Switzerland
“Wunderschön das haus, der garten, die sehr schönen Aufenthaltszimmer: Salon, terrasse, Bibliothek, musik- und kinozimmer. Wunderbarer garten mit dem pool wie im dschungel, alles sensationell wie auch der manager lasantha chandra kumara. Für die...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic

Facilities of The Planters House

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
  • Free cot available on request

House rules

The Planters House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Planters House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.