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Floating Mountain Villa

★★★★★ 48 Glenloch Estate, Karagasthalawa, Katukitula, Sri Lanka, Nuwara Eliya, LK

9.7 guest rating· 40 reviews

The five stars

Floating Mountain Villa 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, Spa/wellness center and Outdoor pool.

About this hotel

Luxurious Sustainable Retreat

Infinity Pool and Mountain Views

The Floating Mountain Villa in Nuwara Eliya offers a picturesque escape with an infinity pool overlooking the mountains. Enjoy the stunning mountain views from the sun terrace while relaxing in the serene environment.

Gastronomic Delights and Activities

Indulge in a variety of dining options at the on-site restaurant serving delicious warm dishes, local specialties, and fruits for breakfast. Guests can also engage in activities like billiards, hiking, and walking tours, ensuring a memorable stay filled with fun and adventure.

Comfortable Accommodation with Modern Amenities

Experience comfort at its best in every unit with a seating area, flat-screen TV, safety deposit box, and a private bathroom with premium amenities. Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi, balcony in some units, and complimentary bed linen and towels provided during your stay.

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Rooms & rates

Superior King Room

Sleeps 3 · 28 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

Standard Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 22 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony

Sleeps 4 · 37 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Fence around pool
  • Infinity pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool with view
  • Swimming pool
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Free Parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Restaurant
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Tour desk
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  • Room service
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Badminton equipment
  • BBQ facilities
  • Billiards
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Concierge service
  • Cooking class
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • 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
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Key access
  • Kid meals
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Massage services
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Packed lunches
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Picnic area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Public transport tickets
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shallow end
  • Shared kitchen
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Walking tours

Location

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48 Glenloch Estate, Karagasthalawa, Katukitula, Sri Lanka, Nuwara Eliya, LK

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Check-out
until 12:00 PM

What guests say9.740 reviews

+ Excellent service+ Beautiful location+ Spotless rooms
Cleanliness9.8
Service10.0
Location9.8
Room Quality9.8
Amenities9.2
Value for Money9.8

Guest review

6.0

Personnel très bien

Hôtel loin de newara Élya, Prix excessif pour le Sri Lanka Non approprié pour un voyage en famille

olivia · FR · 2026-08-07

Guest review

10.0

Beautiful property with stunning views.

Ruz · AE · 2026-06-01

Fantastyczne miejsce

10.0

Cudowny hotel z sympatycznym i bardzo pomocnym gospodarzem . Wszystko na wysokim poziomie , czysto , piękne widoki , smaczne jedzenie

Agata · PL · 2026-01-25

I have to say this has been the worst experience of our entire trip in Sri Lanka.

1.0

The only highlight of this place is the property manager, Akila, a local Sri Lankan gentleman. He was kind, professional, and genuinely welcoming, delivering the warmth and positive experience we encountered everywhere else in Sri Lanka.

I have to say this has been the worst experience of our entire trip in Sri Lanka. The location of this property is extremely misleading. It was my mistake not to double-check the actual distance, but I did not expect it to be so far away from all the major attractions. We booked two rooms for two nights and were traveling with children. Unfortunately, there is absolutely nothing for kids to do here. This resulted in a very unpleasant experience for them, and they were extremely bored the entire time. The property is far from everything and highly inconvenient to reach or go anywhere from. The total price for this stay was over $1,000. For this amount, the value is simply not there. In Sri Lanka, this price range corresponds to truly top-tier luxury hotels, yet the amenities were shockingly low quality. For example, the shampoo and shower gel provided were very cheap, with a white liquid floating on top of green liquid, which felt unhygienic and completely unacceptable at this price point. After realizing the situation, I asked the host if it would be possible to cancel one night. The response was polite but felt very political and defensive. She reminded me that I had not specified kids in the booking, even though it was obvious from our arrival and the fact that we paid for 4 people. While technically courteous, her response emphasized rules and policies over empathy or practical solutions. She explained that one night could not be refunded due to Booking.com’s terms and conditions. While I understand the policy, it did not address the real issue or our discomfort. For a host with such high ratings, the lack of flexibility and genuine understanding was especially disappointing—particularly given how warm and kind the people of Sri Lanka generally are. Later, I learned that the host is not local, which may explain the difference in approach.

Jing · US · 2026-01-12

Guest review

10.0

Ons verblijf in de villa was geweldig. Onze host Akila is waarschijnlijk de meest vriendelijke man in heel Sri Lanka. Hij helpt je bij alles en kan overal een extra woordje uitleg of hulp bieden. Hier word je behandeld als een koning. We waren op dat ogenblik de enige verblijvers dus hadden de hele villa voor onszelf. Door de afgelegen ligging in de bergen met een van de mooiste uitzichten, is ‘ultieme rust’ het codewoord voor ons verblijf hier. Wij reden van het verblijf naar The Grand Hotel voor een high tea ervaring (heel leuk), maar zijn hiervoor wel even onderweg geweest. Voor de theeliefhebbers en lokalere bezienswaardigheden alvast een paradijs. Voor uitstappen naar Nuwara Eliya, net iets te ver weg. De villa is niet modern maar geeft een koloniale indruk. Zo is het terras aan het zwembad aan wat vernieuwing toe, maar verder past alles wel in het plaatje. We verbleven in een perfect afgewerkte kamer en hebben heerlijk geslapen hier. Qua comfort ga je hier niets te kort komen. En ook aan Akila’s kookkunsten valt niets aan te merken. Wij hebben ongelooflijk genoten van ons verblijf hier en raden het zeker aan. Dit verblijf was een reiservaring op zich.

silke · BE · 2025-12-29

Ця вілла залишила у нас лише найтепліші й найприємніші спогади.

10.0

Місце неймовірно затишне й спокійне, а господар настільки турботливий, що ми весь час відчували себе бажаними гостями. Дуже раді, що обрали саме цю віллу.

Yevheniia · UA · 2025-12-09

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is Floating Mountain Villa 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.

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