Bungalows in Koslanda

A gorgeous place managed by a tremendous team of excellent people. The A4 which leads to Living Heritage Koslanda is the perfect introduction to the property - jungle and waterfalls... Arriving at the gates we were welcomed by Johnson, the ever present manager, and guided to a gorgeous reception pavillion with fabulous views of the surrounding hills and dense forests. Our suite was overwhelming. Rather than a grand room, we were presented with a courtyard house built in the traditional Sri Lankan style including not only an outdoor shower, but an amazing jaccuzi, where water runs from an ancient granite water spout. This place must be experienced as words alone could never do it justice. Living Heritage Koslanda is one big experience! Another surprise was the beautiful garden in particular the infinity pool . The materials used everywhere throughout Liv. Heritage Koslanda are hand cut stone, local wood (massive beams), old terracotta roof tiles and finely polished cement floors. Most times we felt like being in an ancient temple complex in the jungle. We cannot rave enough about the place and its staff. We feel priveleged to have had the opportunity to stay in this jewel of a place. Johnson gave us a most interesting tour through their herb, veggie and fruit garden down to a small temple behind which is a small cow shed with what must be Sri Lanka's happiest 4 cows. Their only purpose is to give manure, which is used to feed the garden soil. Composted food scraps are recycled into liquid fertilizer, grey water is collected for watering during dry spells. What stands out above all is the engaging and caring service by every member of the staff as exemplified by Johnson's leadership. Don't miss out on the many offerings by the chef. As Kumar, the chief butler, so aptly said "just eat slowly, then you can eat more". He is absolutely right. Food was delicious and beautifully presented.

The view is amazing. Just stay there an see the sunrise and sunset.

Everything ! The place is amazing. It is charged with history and beautiful. You will find books and board games everywhere to enjoy by the fireplace when the sun goes down. The gardens are a dream. There are very well curated and you will be able to observe the birds nesting in the trees. And the view ! There is no words to describe it. It is breathtaking. Finally, what we enjoyed the most was the service. We are used to travel in luxury hotels and the staff of Thotalagala have nothing to envy to the most experienced staff. The food was really good and every team member was very kind and thoughtful. They gave us a free upgrade, offered us so many little attentions that I can mention everything in this comment. They are knowledgeable and flexible, they care for every little details, they are passionate about hospitality and genuinely caring about people. And at the end, that is the thing that matters. They are the one making this place feels like home and we hope to be able to visit them again.

Great host family, hostel with amazing view. They give you all the information needed, prepare a take away breakfast if you want to go for a sunrise and even they rent you a scooter. Great experience overall.

The location was idyllic & the grounds beautiful. The rooms were comfortable & suited our family of 9. It was a good place to relax.The food served was excellent & the staff very helpful & friendly. Would love to return for a longer stay.

We like the hospitality, the kindness of the hosts, they are very helpfull and very attentive to their customers. The place is awesome with a wonderful view. It is in the mountain, in the nature, you have a lot of walks possible, and you have tea trees everywhere. You can walk to reach some beautiful places around. It is a wonderful place you can see animals and hear the birds. The food is the best meal we had in Sri Lanka. Honestly it would be a mistake to not taste it. Thank you for everything it was much more than expected.

Here are some good reviews for a motel: *5-star review* "Had a fantastic stay at this motel! The room was clean and comfy, and the staff were super friendly. Loved the convenient location and affordable price. Highly recommend for anyone traveling through the area 😊👍" *Excellent Value* "Was pleasantly surprised by the quality of this motel. Room was spotless, and the amenities were great. Close to local attractions and restaurants. Will definitely be back! 👍💯" *Clean and Comfortable* "Great experience at this motel! The room was tidy and well-maintained, and the bed was super comfy. Staff were helpful and courteous. Would definitely stay here again 👍🏼💤" *Perfect for a Quick Stay* "Needed a place to crash for the night, and this motel hit the spot. Room was quiet and clean, and the price was unbeatable. Would recommend for anyone looking for a no-frills stay 👍👌" *Friendly Staff* "The staff at this, Yemi bungalow went above and beyond! They were super helpful with recommendations and made our stay really enjoyable. Room was clean and cozy, too

I had a wonderful stay at this property. The place was clean, spacious, and well-maintained. I especially loved the peaceful environment and beautiful surroundings—it felt like a perfect getaway. The host was friendly and responsive, which made the experience even better. The amenities provided were exactly as described, and everything was in excellent condition. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone looking for a comfortable and relaxing stay.

Great Place!! Value for money!! Highly Recommended!! Friendly Owners!!

This was our favourite stay on the Pekoe Trail and one of the nicest places we've stayed in Sri Lanka! The guesthouse is absolutely stunning, set up in the hills with beautiful views. Our room was spacious and very clean with a comfy bed and a good bathroom. We loved sitting outside the room taking in the views. Hosts were amazing - so kind and really looked after us. We had dinner and breakfast here, both were great. The guesthouse is a little way off the Pekoe Trail (totally worth it for the amazing views) and they very kindly picked us up from the railway station and dropped us back there in the morning.