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Nalanda Residence

Property class: 3
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Diyathalawa guest house

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A spacious room with large windows, wooden furniture, and a view of the outdoors.
A dining area with a wooden table set for four, surrounded by chairs.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a kitchen in the background.
A cozy living room with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, and a view of the mountains through large windows.
A modern two-story house with a covered patio, stone foundation, and a grassy yard.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Kodi Kanda, Aluthwala North, Diyathalawa
  • Place, St Benedict's Monastery
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Dhowa Rock Temple
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Kinellan Tea Factory
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

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

  • Mountain view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through a glass door.

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View, Mountainside

  • Mountain view
  • 180 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Diyathalawa

In Diyathalawa .You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of St Benedict's Monastery and 9 miles (15 km) of Dambatenne Tea Factory. Dhowa Rock Temple is within 9 miles (15 km) and Lipton’s Seat is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • St Benedict's Monastery - 14 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Dhowa Rock Temple - 19 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Kinellan Tea Factory - 25 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Little Adam's Peak - 32 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Nine Arches Bridge - 33 min drive - 25.8 km

Getting around

  • Haputale Railway Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Hill Tea Center - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mint of the Mist - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lion Inn Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Orient Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kelliebedde Tea Factory - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Nalanda Residence

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Diyathalawa guest house
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A roundtrip airport shuttle and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A 24-hour fitness center, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Nalanda Residence. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Diyathalawa guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Nalanda Residence offers 4 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

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
  • Stovetop

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

Property is also known as

Villa Nalanda House Diyathalawa
Villa Nalanda House
Villa Nalanda Diyathalawa
Nalanda Residence Guesthouse Diyathalawa
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Villa Nalanda
Nalanda Residence Haputale
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Nalanda Residence to the airport?

Nalanda Residence is 219.4 mi (318-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Nalanda Residence?

As of Oct 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nalanda Residence on Oct 28, 2026 start from CA $229, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Nalanda Residence have an airport shuttle?

Nalanda Residence offers an airport shuttle.

Does Nalanda Residence offer free breakfast?

Nalanda Residence offers free English breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at Nalanda Residence?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Nalanda Residence?

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

Is there free parking at Nalanda Residence?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Nalanda Residence have a pool?

Nalanda Residence does not have a pool.

Does Nalanda Residence have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Nalanda Residence have a spa?

This guesthouse doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Nalanda Residence to downtown Diyathalawa?

Nalanda Residence is 0.9 mi away from Diyathalawa.

Nalanda Residence Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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