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Thotalagala

★★★★★ Dambatenne Road, Haputale, Haputale, LK

9.6 guest rating· 57 reviews

The five stars

Thotalagala holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.

The service side of those stars shows in its listing: Swimming pool, Room service, Terrace, Outdoor pool and Pool with view.

Guests score it 9.6/10 across 57 reviews.

About this hotel

Luxurious Suites Named after Prominent Personalities

Thotalagala, a restored former planters bungalow in Haputale, offers seven Suites, each honoring a historical figure from the Uva Province. The Suites boast elegant bedrooms, lavish bathrooms with premium amenities, and picturesque views of the garden and mountains.

All-Inclusive Experiences and Culinary Delights

Guests at Thotalagala enjoy a comprehensive stay with unique activities like visiting Lipton's seat and exploring the Dambetanne Tea Factory. Indulge in pre-dinner cocktails, a delightful high tea with mountain views, and a gourmet Ala carte menu paired with fine wines and spirits.

Infinity Pool and Scenic Surroundings

Relax by the infinity pool at Thotalagala, overlooking the lush garden and majestic mountains. The tranquil ambiance and top-notch facilities ensure a rejuvenating stay in the heart of nature.

Experience elegance and history at Thotalagala - Book now for an unforgettable getaway.

Rooms & rates

Suite

Sleeps 3 · 51 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

Junior Suite

Sleeps 2 · 28 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Infinity pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool with view
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Access to health care professionals
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  • BBQ facilities
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Cooking class
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Face masks for guests available
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Hiking
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Picnic area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Terrace
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Walking tours
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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Dambatenne Road, Haputale, Haputale, LK

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say9.657 reviews

+ Luxurious stay+ Exceptional service+ Beautiful location
Cleanliness9.7
Service10.0
Location9.7
Room Quality9.2
Amenities9.5
Value for Money9.2

Magnificent location with friendly and helpful staff. Very comfortable accommodation and excellent meals.

10.0

The view is magnificent. Staff helpful. friendly and efficient. Tea plantation tour very special experience. Excellent meals.

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Sylvia · AU · 2026-04-26

Magical setting with wonderful staff.

9.0

Fabulous in-the-clouds location with views to die for. Staff were incredibly friendly, attentive & professional at all times. The team went out of their way to make a memorable Christmas experience which really elevated the stay! Plenty of communal spaces to lounge in.

Our room (Duncan) was lovely, but very expensive even for the time of year (Christmas). It wasn't particularly big and unfortunately was located near the bar/dining area so quite noisy late at night and early morning. Also not much privacy if you wanted to open the curtains.

Susan · GB · 2025-12-29

A very luxurious couple of days amongst the beautiful tea plantations of Sri Lanka.

10.0

It was such a treat staying at Thotalagala on an all inclusive basis for 2 nights during our 2 week trip around Sri Lanka. The bungalow is so calm, impeccably decorated and equipped with a great team. We had mixed weather (October) but still did a lot - sun rise viewpoint (Lipton Seat), a tea factory tour, walked through the tea plantations. And when at the bungalow we loved swimming in the pool, admiring the views, playing scrabble and sampling the amazing and daily changing food menu. Kanth took the greatest care of us and we also enjoyed our walks with Madhu. One of my favourite things was the hot water bottle that is placed in your bed while you're eating dinner - heaven.

Honestly nothing comes to mind.

Louisa · GB · 2025-10-23

The hosts were exceptional & provided a very personalised service. This is a unique boutique hotel with a colonial f

10.0

Superb location, with panoramic views of the surrounding areas.

Nothing not to like, all exceptional.

Tasaduq · GB · 2025-10-14

Guest review

9.0

A localização e a simpatia dos funcionários. Vista incrivel

Jose · PT · 2025-08-24

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is Thotalagala really a five-star hotel?
Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Good to know

Please note that the property only accepts children of ages 8 and above. Please present the same credit card that you are providing here as a guarantee for your booking, at the point of check-in at the hotel.

Thotalagala is an 'Other Safe and Secure Tourism' certified hotel, accepting fully vaccinated tourists. The property will contact you prior to your booking for proof that you have received the COVID-19 vaccination.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

A deposit may be required at the property.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children from 3 years old to 11 years old stay for US$30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

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Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.