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Simpson's Forest Hotel

5.0 star property

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A person sitting in a clear-bottomed infinity pool with a wooden deck on one side, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.
A gazebo with four wooden chairs and a chandelier, large windows offering a view of the mountains.
Front of property
A patio with a table set for tea, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the landscape.
A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a concrete ceiling.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$173
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Explore the area

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Elkaduwa Road, Meenawatte Estate, Wattegama, Central Province, 20810
  • Place, Hunasfalls Waterfall
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Kandy Lake
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Temple of the Tooth
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Tea Room with free pick up & drop

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Tea Room with free pick up & drop

  • Mountain view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Tea Room - Mountain View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Tea Room - Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Forest Villa- Mountain View

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a wardrobe.

Forest Villa- Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 33 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Simpson's Bungalow Room- Mountain View

A large, white building with a green roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and dense trees.

Simpson's Bungalow Room- Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Wattegama

A luxury stay in Wattegama awaits you at Simpson's Forest Hotel. You'll be 15.1 km (9.4 mi) from Temple of the Tooth and 22.2 km (13.8 mi) from Royal Botanical Garden. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .A day of pampering can include massages and body wraps along with reflexology and mani/pedis. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the 24-hour gym and kids' swimming pool as well as access to rock climbing and free bike hire. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour business centre and laundry facilities. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 5-property class Wattegama hotel include Hunasfalls Waterfall and Central Highlands of Sri Lanka.

What's nearby

  • Hunasfalls Waterfall - 10 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Central Highlands of Sri Lanka - 16 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Udawatta Kele Sanctuary - 22 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Kandy Lake - 24 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Temple of the Tooth - 25 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

  • Kandy Railway Station - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salgado Hotel & Bakery - ‬18 min drive
  • Department Of Coffee
  • ‪Kurumbunkz - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Kandy Myst by Cinnamon - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Devon Bakers Best - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Simpson's Forest Hotel

Simpson's Forest Hotel offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

You'll find a 24-hour business centre on site. Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury Simpson's Forest Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Wattegama hotel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Simpson's Forest Hotel offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate dining areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 42-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and bidets.

This Wattegama hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology.

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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)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: LKR 20 for adults and LKR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rock climbing

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Reflexology

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for LKR 20.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately LKR 20 for adults and from LKR 10 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: LKR 20.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Simpson's Forest Hotel Kandy
Simpson's Forest Kandy
Simpson's Forest Hotel Pathadumbara
Simpson's Forest Pathadumbara
Hotel Simpson's Forest Hotel Pathadumbara
Pathadumbara Simpson's Forest Hotel Hotel
Hotel Simpson's Forest Hotel
Simpson's Forest
Simpson's Forest Pathadumbara
Simpson's Forest Hotel Hotel
Simpson's Forest Hotel Wattegama
Simpson's Forest Hotel Hotel Wattegama

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Simpson's Forest Hotel?

Simpson's Forest Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Simpson's Forest Hotel?

As of 12 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Simpson's Forest Hotel on 1 Sept 2026 start from NZ$173, including 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.

Is parking available at Simpson's Forest Hotel?

Yep, Simpson's Forest Hotel has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Simpson's Forest Hotel?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body wraps and body scrubs.

Does Simpson's Forest Hotel have a pool?

Simpson's Forest Hotel has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM.

What makes Simpson's Forest Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Simpson's Forest Hotel.

Does Simpson's Forest Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is served daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Simpson's Forest Hotel?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Simpson's Forest Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Simpson's Forest Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Simpson's Forest Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Simpson's Forest Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Franziska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The most beautiful pool and surroundings Staff was helpful. Amazing views and quiet rooms! Pool bar and food overall were not up to a 5 star hotel, but beautiful surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service
The pool and views around the hotel were amazing and the bed was very comfy. However the food in the restaurant was bad, no amenities in the rooms, and staff not very helpful in arranging transport to get to town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worth it for the pool alone. Lovely staff. Good food. Its a trip to get there and only with good weather for the roads but once there its like the garden of eden with a banging infinity pool and views over sri lanka
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Søren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed at Simpson’s one week, and what a week. Staff very very kind and service minded. Facilities excellent in the middle of an area with amazing nature and great wildlife. Food excellent. We had the pleasure to make local food with one of the chefs and travel to knuckles mountains, explore the tea plantage and may other exiting adventures. We will be back again as soon as possible:-)
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing place!!!

This place is a paradise corner. I would definitely rate it as a 5* resort due to its picturesque views, infinity pool, nature friendly approach, high customer service, intimacy and so much more. LOCATION: on the top of a peak, in the middle of the luxuriant forest. Pretty intimate, only 18 rooms for a huge domain. CLEANLINESS: Very clean and properly maintained. STAFF: One of the best customer service I experienced in Sri Lanka. Very attentive with their guest, going above and beyond to provide one of a kind type of service to each customer. FACILITIES: Did I mention about that infinity pool? It's way better in real life. Breakfast on the terrace with amazing views and birds twitting around you. It's a beautiful location for hosting events as well since they have plenty of space. They even have a tracking path, a gym and a helipad! What else would you wish for? It is definitely the best value for the money in that part of Sri Lanka. You won't be disappointed if you choose this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es handelt sich um eine sehr große und gepflegte Hotelanlage mit sehr aufmerksamen Personal und tollem infinity pool. Beim Spaziergang rund um die Anlage hat man eine schöne Sicht in die Teeplantagen und kann auch Affen begegnen. Nachteilig ist, dass das Hotel etwas abgelegen ist und eher eine vornehme Anonymität herrscht.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location within an Tea estate up in the hills. You can take walks with a guide who will show/tell you about different animals and plants. There is an amazing infinity pool with beautiful views. Rooms are spacious and nice. Staff is wonderful. A perfect place if you want peace and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Urs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025