Is Nalanda Residence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Nalanda Residence?

As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nalanda Residence on Oct 29, 2025 start from ₩226,136, 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.

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.

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 mi (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 mi (20 km).

Nalanda Residence Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mads

Jan 2, 2018

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

Jan 7, 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Dec 22, 2018

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

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Aug 25, 2018

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

Jan 10, 2018

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

Jan 5, 2018

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

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