“An idyllic rural retreat set in a grand residence on a 50-acre coconut estate. Vast rooms are traditionally styled, the best have teak four-posters and views onto the garden. Homemade meals are a real treat. A restful escape just an hour from the airport.”
“An idyllic rural retreat set in a grand residence on a 50-acre coconut estate. Vast rooms are traditionally styled, the best have teak four-posters and views onto the garden. Homemade meals are a real treat. A restful escape just an hour from the airport.”
Hotel Review
A brilliant first or final Sri Lankan holiday stop, Horathapola Estate brims with charm. This imposing estate house features spacious guest rooms with private balconies overlooking verdant gardens. Nab a room in the main house for superb period furnishings, teak floors and huge bathrooms, hide away in the two-bedroom lodge as a family, or book the more contemporary pool suite. Expect delicious Sri Lankan feasts — Western options are also available — crafted from the estate’s own produce. The team’s attention to detail is excellent. Spend your days lazing about in the saltwater pool, embarking on a complimentary bullock cart ride across the estate, or touring coconut oil and coir rope factories with a knowledgeable guide. Enjoy evenings on the terrace as tropical birds flit overhead. A relaxed, romantic spot, which also suits groups of friends or outdoorsy families.
Written by Saskia Walker
Recommended For
- Short break
- Located close to the airport, this is perfect for the first or last stop on your trip
- Groups
- With just seven rooms, this is a great option to rent out in its entirety as a group
- Families
- The separate two-bedroom lodge is ideal for families wanting a little independence
- Sights nearby
- The coastal town of Negombo, with its many churches, heritage architecture and large fishing community is an hour’s drive away
- Birdwatching
- Enjoy bird watching in the early morning or evening, from your balcony or a spot in the gardens
- Cycling
- Tour the estate and nearby village on the hotel’s complimentary bicycles
- Other Activities
- Complimentary bullock cart tours of the 50-acre coconut estate
- Cooking classes
- Try a Sri Lankan cooking class with the hotel chef
- Restaurant
- Traditional Sri Lankan cuisine is served for breakfast and dinner (lunches are available on request)
- Full of character
- Family Suites
- Quiet
- Intimate
- Charming
- Traditional
- Child friendly
- Antiques
Facilities
- Restaurant
- Traditional Sri Lankan cuisine is served for breakfast and dinner (lunches are available on request)
- Swimming Pool
- Large outdoor saltwater pool
- Bicycles available
- Family Suites
- Parking
- Wifi
- Child friendly
- Garden
Activities
- Sights nearby
- The coastal town of Negombo, with its many churches, heritage architecture and large fishing community is an hour’s drive away
- Birdwatching
- Enjoy bird watching in the early morning or evening, from your balcony or a spot in the gardens
- Cycling
- Tour the estate and nearby village on the hotel’s complimentary bicycles
- Other Activities
- Complimentary bullock cart tours of the 50-acre coconut estate
- Cooking classes
- Try a Sri Lankan cooking class with the hotel chef
Map & Location
