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Nalanda Residence

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Diyathalawa with 24-hour fitness centre and free breakfast

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Lobby sitting area
Terrace/patio
Interior
Exterior
Stovetop, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Kodi Kanda, Aluthwala North, Diyathalawa
  • Place, St Benedict's Monastery
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Dhowa Rock Temple
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Dambatenne Tea Factory
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, Mountain View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, Mountain View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private bathroom
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Stovetop
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View, Mountainside

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View, Mountainside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
2 bedrooms
Bidet
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Mountain view
  • 180 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Diyathalawa

At Nalanda Residence, you'll be 7.9 km (4.9 mi) from St Benedict's Monastery and 13 km (8.1 mi) from Dambatenne Tea Factory. Highlights at this guest house include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour fitness centre, and has a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Free English breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 11 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Diyathalawa guest house include Dhowa Rock Temple and Kinellan Tea Factory.
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What's nearby

  • St Benedict's Monastery - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Dhowa Rock Temple - 14 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Dambatenne Tea Factory - 17 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Kinellan Tea Factory - 17 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Nine Arches Bridge - 21 min drive - 20.0 km

Getting around

  • Haputale Railway Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mint of the Mist - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Malindee Country Life Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dinasiri Super Foods - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Nalanda Residence

Guesthouse in Diyathalawa with 24-hour fitness centre and free breakfast
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A round-trip airport shuttle and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A 24-hour fitness centre, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Nalanda Residence. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Diyathalawa guest house is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Nalanda Residence offers 4 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower, bidets and complimentary toiletries. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 11 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Hob

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 16 November 2025 to 1 February 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property will be renovating from 16 November 2025 to 1 February 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Dining venue
  • Exterior
  • Fitness facilities
  • Front desk
  • Guestrooms
  • Hallway
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lobby
  • Parking area
During renovations, the guest house will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

Villa Nalanda House Diyathalawa
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Nalanda Residence Guesthouse Diyathalawa
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Nalanda Residence?

Nalanda Residence offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Nalanda Residence?

Yep, Nalanda Residence has a free self car park.

What makes Nalanda Residence a romantic place to stay?

24-hour room service, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Nalanda Residence.

Does Nalanda Residence serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Nalanda Residence?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Nalanda Residence?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Nalanda Residence's onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine.The property will be renovating its dining venue from November 16 2025 until February 1 2026 (completion date subject to change).

What time are check-in & check-out at Nalanda Residence?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Nalanda Residence?

No, pets are not allowed.

Nalanda Residence Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stevie

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mads, Melbourne

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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018