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Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge

5.0 star property
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Outdoor pool
Deluxe Tented Lodge with Mountain View
Lobby
Exterior
Deluxe Tented Lodge with Mountain View

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Richland Road, Madulkelle, Panwila
  • Sembuwatte Lake
    30 min drive
  • Kandy Lake
    47 min drive
  • Temple of the Tooth
    47 min drive
  • Kandy (KDZ-Polgolla Reservoir)
    61 min drive

Room options

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Honeymoon Suite, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool, Mountain View

Honeymoon Suite, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool, Mountain View

  • 55.7 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Tented Lodge with Mountain View

  • 37 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Madulkele

When you stay at Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge in Madulkele, you'll be in the mountains and 3 minutes by foot from Central Highlands of Sri Lanka. .This luxury resort is 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Sembuwatte Lake and 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Knuckles Mountain.
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What's nearby

  • Sembuwatte Lake - 30 min drive
  • Royal Palace of Kandy - 44 min drive
  • Wales Park - 44 min drive
  • Kandy Lake - 47 min drive
  • Temple of the Tooth - 47 min drive

Getting around

  • Kandy Railway Station - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oruthota Chalets - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪N J Caterers - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Food House - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Dinemore - Openair - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Food House - ‬34 min drive

About this property

Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge

Luxury resort with free valet parking and spa services
Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge offers 19 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool.

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 deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and Thai massages.
Stay in one of 19 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the resort's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Arabic, English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour pick-up airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Ropes course
  • Spa services
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - Thai

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
  • Braille signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Mosquito nets
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property requires guests to check in before dark.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 95 per vehicle
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 95
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

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 credit card, debit card, or 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Madulkelle Tea Eco Lodge Panwila
Madulkelle Tea Eco Panwila
Madulkelle Tea Eco Lodge
Madulkelle Tea And Eco Panwila
Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge Resort
Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge Panwila
Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge Resort Panwila

Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Even better in real life
It was absolutely fantastic. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Great ambiance in the mornings
Terrain: The way up was tough especially in rough rainy weather. Be prepared for that! Service Attitude: After my driver and I arrived after a long day, we found no one to receive us at the steps, or even as we went in, the receptionist on night duty ignored us for about 5 minutes while attending to all her other tasks and also speaking t another Caucasian, before realising that we had a booking already. To which suddenly the attitude changed, and I was offered the tea and warm towels. Was given a room that was quite far away from the main area, really cold and tired by the time I'd arrived at the tent. Redeeming factor: Lots of sunshine next day, breakfast was generous and colorful, and they also matched a fun naturalist Kasun to my short trekking that morning. Rooms: Well-designed, nice touches, but cold at night even with the heater. Some insects but that's part of the whole deal. Nice tea inside the tent made it homely. Each tent is not too close to each other, that's good. Overall for the service and location, felt it is a bit overpriced. Did not see any action at the tea plantation / gardens, maybe just not my luck :P
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dragan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such an amazing experience staying amongst the clouds. Incredible food, great facilities, and lovely staff. The spa was amazing over looking the mountains and Jesy was a fabulous masseuse. Our kids loved the cooking class. A must visit!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Madulkelle was wonderful - we cannot recommend it enough. The views are breathtaking, staff were incredibly friendly and went out of their way to help us with anything we needed. The rooms/lodges were like our own little paradise up in the clouds. Definitely planning another stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super stay
We had an incredible stay in Madulkelle! The honeymoon suite was a real treat - the whole property is so tranquil and relaxing. As other reviews have mentioned the food is not great, which is a real pity given the standard of food in Sri Lanka. There can also be some noise from the dogs at night. But these were things we knew in advance and we were happy to book for the scenery. Some changes and this place could be exceptional, but we loved our stay nonetheless.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is great, fresh mountain air, great massages, beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breathtaking
What a place. We loved every minute in the Eco-friendly Madulkelle Lodge. The drive there through the endless tea plantation was just amazing and once arrived we were warmly welcomed and rewarded with our most luxurious 'glamping' tent overlooking the spectacular Knuckles Ranges. The hotel itself is located directly in the tea fields and the scenery is absolutely stunning especially from the infinity pool. We did take a four-hour walking tour which was absolutely amazing and highly recommended. Our room was a permanent “tent” and very comfortable, clean and very charming. Each room has a balcony with the same stunning views across the tea plantation. The service was top class and the restaurant food was very good and excellent value. We stayed 4 nights here and didn't want to leave. Highly recommended for nature lovers and would not hesitate to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cat, Edinburgh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay here, and didn't want to leave! We had researched in advance so had a good idea of what to expect in terms of accommodation (i.e. glamping) but it out did our expectations. The staff were so welcoming for the 3 nights we were there, especially when doing some of the activities such as the bird watching trek or cooking class which were both great. The tents are amazing, feeling very luxurious with outstanding views over the valley towards the Knuckles. The pool and gardens are very well maintained, and it feels extra special to be in amoungst the tea plantation. FYI we got a private taxi to take us up to the lodge from Kandy, took around an hour and a half (at rush hour). The food was really good, especially breakfast - big breakfast and dinner meant we didn't really need much for lunch. We found our whole stay to be really amazing, and already thinking about to trying to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Missed the mark
he rooms and surrounding are stunning. The lodge is let down by the disengaged staff and the imitation Western food. Dinner was $25 dollars each and more expensive than in other high end hotels we stayed at in Sri Lanka. The options were limited, the Western food was very poor and the Sri Lankan food was not made authentically. Breakfast was equally poor. The trekking is also overly expensive. We stayed in much better hotels at the same price point.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay
We loved our 2 night stay here and so far it’s been the best shower we have had! Staff are lovely and friendly. Tents are beautiful, clean and secure. Recommend doing a tea tour for 2 hours we had kumar and he was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning setting
Beyond what we expected, a wonderful glamping experience with the most incredible views & first class service. The staff could not do enough for you. We did not want to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lidia, U.S.A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wow, what a great find. Beautiful location and people. Very relaxing setting and a staff that goes above and beyond.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property is based on a location which is absolutely beautiful. We loved our stay here cuz of the amazing view. The facilities of the property is really good, however, I'd like if the road to get to the place made better. Breakfast could have a little bit more variety.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Kat, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with an incredible view
Beautiful hotel, where the staff is very friendly and surroundings breathtaking!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible views. Disappointing food.
The views and estate were absolutely incredible. The rooms were clean. Food was disappointing and too westernized. Also not of very high quality. The rooms were clean and spacious but bathroom area was very dark. It was also not very convenient to open the windows on a daily basis.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful surroundings and a fun experience
Fantastic location and surroundings. It was a fun experience sleeping in a luxury tent. The bed was comfortable but we had problems sleeping during the night because it was quite cold and very windy - the walls were shaking and it felt like the tent would blow away. Usually it might not be as windy. The food was a bit of a disappointment. There was a fixed menu every night which wasn't more than OK. The breakfast was great however, but dinner and lunch menu have a lot to improve. The hotel staff was sweet, even though we had some troubles communicating; we asked for an extra duvet (since it was cold at night), this took them 1,5 days to arrange.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kristen, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic experience at Madulkelle!
We stayed at the Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge for two nights. We had a fantastic time celebrating Christmas here in this incredibly beautiful place. Pictures truly do not do it justice. The food was amazing and the facilities are just gorgeous. We loved our little ‘tent’ that was tucked away on the side of the mountain. Our only complaint the entire time was that we asked for two glasses of champagne to be sent to our room and instead we received a glass of something that was definitely not champagne (maybe it was a dessert wine?!). Otherwise every experience we had there was fantastic and we would love to go back someday!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Reema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible and unique
Beautiful lodge in a stunning setting. This is great if you’re looking to escape and cut off from the outside world. The lodge is set in a breathtaking landscape which means all activities are enclosed rather than venturing out and the lodge offers some great things such as tea plantation tours, waterfall tours and the infinity pool overlooking the plantations. Food was great and a good mix. Staff made it feel like an absolute luxuary. Cannot even describe the views from the luxuary tents- mind blowing. Make sure you either get transport from the hotel or a driver you trust to get you to the lodge as it’s an hour upward climb on the side of a mountain.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Honeymoon suite
Amazing room. Great service. Difficult to get to.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017