10/10 Excellent
Jacqueline
Travelled with partner
31 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jacqueline
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Simpson's Forest Hotel
5.0 star property
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Pool
- Room service
- Gym
- Breakfast available
- 24/7 front desk
Explore the area
Elkaduwa Road, Meenawatte Estate, Wattegama, Central Province, 20810
- Udawatta Kele Sanctuary15 min drive
- Kandyan Art Association & Cultural Centre16 min drive
- Sembuwatte Lake22 min drive
- Kandy (KDZ-Polgolla Reservoir)27 min drive
Room options
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Deluxe Tea Room with free pick up & drop
- 36 sq m
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
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Deluxe Tea Room - Mountain View
- 36 sq m
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Forest Villa- Mountain View
Forest Villa- Mountain View
- 33 sq m
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 6
- 3 King Beds
View all photos for Simpson's Bungalow - Mountain View
Simpson's Bungalow - Mountain View
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 6
- 3 King Beds
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About the area
Wattegama
With a stay at Simpson's Forest Hotel in Wattegama, you'll be 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Temple of the Tooth and 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Royal Botanical Garden. .This luxury hotel is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Central Highlands of Sri Lanka and 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Udawatta Kele Sanctuary.
What's nearby
- Temple of the Tooth - 17 min drive - 14.7 km
- Kandy Lake - 17 min drive - 14.7 km
- Royal Palace of Kandy - 18 min drive - 16.0 km
- Kandy General Hospital - 20 min drive - 17.2 km
- Royal Botanical Garden - 24 min drive - 22.2 km
Getting around
- Kandy Railway Station - 48 min drive
Restaurants
- Cafe 1886 By Salgado Bakers - 18 min drive
- Salgado Hotel & Bakery - 18 min drive
- Global Kitchen - 18 min drive
- Cinnamon Citadel Panorama Restaurant - 18 min drive
- Cafe Koi - 18 min drive
About this property
Simpson's Forest Hotel
Luxury hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center
Simpson's Forest Hotel offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with indoor private spa tubs and minibars. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 42-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.
This Wattegama hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 23 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring indoor private spa tubs and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax and unwind with massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Simpson's Forest Hotel has a restaurant on site.
24-hour room service is available.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
- Free self-parking on site
- Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
- Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM: LKR 20 for adults and LKR 10 for children
- 1 restaurant
- 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
- 24-hour room service
Things to do
- 24-hour fitness centre
- Billiards/pool table
- Children's pool
- Free bike hire
- Mountain biking
- Outdoor pool
- Private picnics
- Rock climbing
- Spa services
Family friendly
- Children's pool
- Laundry facilities
- Outdoor pool
- Separate dining area
- Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
- Banquet hall
Guest services
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry facilities
- Tour/ticket assistance
Business services
- 24-hour business centre
Outdoors
- BBQ grill(s)
- Garden
- Nature reserve
- Picnic area
- Terrace
Spa
- Body scrubs
- Body treatments
- Body wraps
- Facials
- Manicures and pedicures
- Massages
- Reflexology
Accessibility
- If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- This property does not have any lifts
- Tile flooring in room
- Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
- Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
- Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
More
- At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
- At least 80% of food locally sourced
- Couples dining
- Locally owned and organised tours and activities
- Smoke-free property
- Vegan dining options
- Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Air conditioning
- Egyptian cotton sheets
- Premium bedding
Bathroom
- Dressing gowns
- Bidet
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
Entertainment
- 42-inch LED TV
- Films for purchase
- Premium channels
- Satellite channels
Food and drink
- Dining room
- Electric kettle
- Free bottled water
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Minibar
More
- Desk
- Energy-saving switches
- Individually decorated
- Individually furnished
- Iron/ironing board
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- LED light bulbs
- Private indoor hot tub
- Safe
- Separate sitting area
- Slippers
- Soundproofing
- Water-efficient showers only
- Water-efficient toilets only
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 available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not 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
- Fee for continental breakfast: approximately LKR 20 for adults and LKR 10 for children
- Rollaway bed fee: LKR 20.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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 security system, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
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Simpson's Forest Hotel Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
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Property conditions & facilities
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Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
19 Apr 2023
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Henrik
21 Jan 2019
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.
Henrik
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019