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The Planters House

3.5 star property
Mountain hotel with outdoor pool, near Lipton’s Seat

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Escape to the hills of Lipton’s Seat at The Planters House, where lush gardens and a sunny arcade/game room await. Take advantage of in-room WiFi, an outdoor pool with sun loungers, and laundry facilities for your convenience.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • Outdoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Train station pick-up service
  • Train station drop-off service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Arcade/games room
  • Library
  • Front desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

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The Peacock Suite

The Peacock Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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The Sunbird Suite & The Bunk Room

The Sunbird Suite & The Bunk Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
  • 54 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Sunbird Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

The Bluebird Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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The Fantail Room

The Fantail Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
  • 34 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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The Cottage

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
  • 52 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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The Oriole Room

The Oriole Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
Rainfall showerhead
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Monarakanda Estate Rd, Nandimale, Koslanda, Uva Province, 90190

What's nearby

  • Lipton’s Seat - 27 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Dambatenne Tea Factory - 34 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Diyaluma Falls - 41 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Nine Arches Bridge - 68 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Little Adam's Peak - 68 min drive - 32.4 km

Getting around

  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 81.8 miles/131.7 km
  • Haputale Railway Station - 47 min drive
  • Ella Railway Station - 86 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station drop-off (surcharge)
  • Train station pickup (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Diyathalawa Hela Bojun Hala - ‬55 min drive
  • ‪Golden Hill Tea Center - ‬49 min drive
  • ‪Kelliebedde Tea Factory - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪Malindee Country Life Inn - ‬56 min drive
  • ‪Sinhagiri Restaurant - ‬54 min drive

About this property

The Planters House

Enjoy your visit to Koslanda with a stay at The Planters House. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights at this Colonial hotel include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
    • Train station shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 1938
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Colonial architecture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Free cot/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 150 per room (one-way)
  • Train station pick-up and train station drop-off services are offered for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Planters House Hotel Koslanda
Planters House Hotel
The Planters House Hotel
The Planters House Koslanda
Planters House Hotel Hildummulla
Planters House Hildummulla
Hotel The Planters House Hildummulla
Hildummulla The Planters House Hotel
The Planters House Hildummulla
Planters House Hotel
Planters House
Hotel The Planters House
Planters House Hildummulla
The Planters House Hotel Koslanda

Frequently asked questions

Does The Planters House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Planters House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Planters House?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Planters House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Planters House?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by The Planters House?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 150 per room one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Planters House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at The Planters House and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include an arcade and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Planters House?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

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The Planters House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

A unique experience
It was a unique experience. A hotel in the top of the mountain in a very quiet area. Very nice and helpful personal and we felt that its a privat hotel just for us. Thanks for every person working in this hotel
Haytham, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Planters House was fantastic! The team were all so lovely and welcoming, and the views are honestly to die for. Being located up in the mountains, surrounded by nothing but tea, was just beautiful and so peaceful. The hotel doesn’t have a restaurant, instead you order what you want at what time you want it, which is such a unique experience. As others have mentioned, the hotel is a Jeep-ride up a steep mountain which adds to the experience and sense of adventure. The hotel is a little rough around the edges and not as polished as the pictures, but for us this added to the charm.
Edwin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Taro, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Condition of the hotel was very poor; dirty rooms and damaged bed / bathroom. Food was appalling, especially the breakfast.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Incredibly attentive staff and such a special stay. Wish it had been longer! The perfect place to relax, recharge and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Make sure you allow for ample time for Lipton’s Seat hike and it’s a great idea to bring school supplies, snacks, etc. for the children in the villages on your way up.
Hailun, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Never have I had to ride 45 minutes up into a tea plantation to get to a hotel but it made it all the more special. Staff lovely if not a little unqualified but it adds to the charm of this colonial Plantation house Fantastic infinity pool, amazing birds and sounds, views to die for, comfy period bedrooms with its history oozing from every corner Ought to be all inclusive as frankly once there one isn’t going anywhere. Bring a good book and indulge
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in every sense - building, surrounds, staff, food and surroundings. This was our first trip to Sri Lanka and after travelling many places was our favourite! So many good things to say, so little space! Try it out!
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

From the pick up from Haputale train station by the hotel’s 4 wheel drive to the welcome received @ Planters House the helpfulness of the staff the room the food all were exceptional. I cannot rate this place high enough. Mark the owner was extremely helpful prior to me booking and advised on our provisional itinerary which was a great help . Thank you to all the staff for making our stay memorable. Well done👍
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The location was breathtaking and the property itself was really relaxing
Hasindra, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The wonderful Malinda and his team made our stay at The Planter’s House so enjoyable. We were the only guests staying so it felt more like our private home which I think it still would do even with other guests. The bumpy ride up to the house is all part of the experience and enables the place to feel remote and special. The house and location is stunning - beautifully decorated in beautiful grounds with breath taking views, most especially from the swimming pool. We walked to Lipton’s Seat, visited Dambutene Tea Factory, watched films by fire light - my only regret was not staying an extra day and night to really savour the specialness of this place. A big thank you to Malinda and his team.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely property, we had a great experience! Only 6 rooms, very cosy and beautiful overlooking a tea plantation, surrounded by mountains, with pool and many activities to do like hiking to Lipton's Seat. Very welcoming staff on-site. Highly recommend!
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ole, 1-night trip