Guest Houses in Haputale

Our stay was absolutely magical! The hospitality was outstanding. [Begum], sorry if I wrote it wrong, was incredibly welcoming and kind. Her behavior was absolutely exceptional, and she spoke English very well, which made everything so easy. It truly felt like a privilege to stay with her. One of the rare people who made us feel completely safe and cared for, without any pressure or intention to make money off us!!She always recommended the best options for our trips, ensuring we had the best experience. The food was delicious— Begum is an excellent cook, and I highly recommend trying her meals! The room was clean, with a comfortable bed. Our private shower was just across our room. Thank you so much for your kindness and outstanding hospitality.

The view was amazing, the food was good, the room was super nice. The next time I want to spend more nights there.

To begin with, I love Nilowin this place a lot. It was so amazing to stay at this lovely and beautiful place with full of love, help and support from the family Saman,Shan, Madushi, Sujatha and the lovely dog mummy Ruby and puppies. 1. For me, I always care more about the people of the place. And about Nilowin, it’s just amazing to have met this lovely and warm family. Saman, the older brother who is not only just the host for me, he also tried to give me a lot of good tips about traveling Sri Lanka, like sharing the route of trekking around our place to the railway trail, and also accompanied me and another guest to the top of tea plantation to see the nice sunset and also walked through the village, and also he shared a lot of good ideas about his cooking school plan and showed me the kitchen and garden he is going to build etc. And Shan, the younger brother is really fun and interesting person and always prepares the food I love for me everyday and also took me to the Sunday market to buy fruits and tuna, and when I go out of Nilowin, he always drives me to the station and when I come back he will pick me up. And Madushi, the wife of Saman , she is a little bit shy but super cute and friendly and helpful, yes , she even taught me how to cook pork curry with potatoes ( I love it a lot even though it’s super spicy). And Sujatha, the mother of two brothers, she is also lovely and likes smiling a lot every time when she sees me, and one more thing about the mother Sujatha, she cooks so tasty food , onion sambol, egg hoppers, rice and curry , fried rice, western breakfast, milk rice , coconut rotti etc, I love all the food she cooks. And the dog family Ruby and puppies just make my stay at Nilowin so happy and full of sweet memories, I love to hug them and pat them, and every time when I open the cage for them , I love to see them jump on me and kiss me, they just warm and melt my heart.

We stayed here for a few days during our motorcycle trip through the hill country, and honestly, it felt like a hidden gem. From the outside, it doesn’t look like much, but once you step in the room, it’s a true “backpacker’s posh” – everything is thoughtfully designed, with every little detail fit for western traveler – a rare find in Asia, if you know what I mean. Our room was spacious and clean, with plenty of hooks and storage for gear. The bathroom was excellent, with a separate shower space and even proper shampoo and shower gel. The balcony was a standout too, offering breathtaking views that we couldn’t get enough of. The location is great – peaceful, sheltered from the wind, and away from city noise, yet just a short walk up the shortcut stairs to hilltop - the stairs are on the left side of the Southern View Holiday Resort if you come down. The garden is lovely, full of flowers and cozy plants, and the large lobby downstairs is perfect for meeting fellow travelers or just relaxing with a book. It really has the spirit of a mountain hiking lodge. Breakfast was a feast: fried eggs, toast, jam, fresh fruits, yogurt, rotis, and really good coffee. I couldn’t even finish it all and ended up packing some for our hike. The owners are wonderful – friendly, helpful, and genuinely thoughtful. Overall, a wonderful stay – big thanks for creating such a welcoming spot!

We loved this stay so much. Laurie and Dima are such a welcoming and attentive couple who gave the best advice and helped us have a wonderful time in Haputale. We felt very comfortable and well taken care of and the food was the best (with never-ending refills and a Sri lankan eating lesson <3)! The room was comfy and the mountain view stunning! I recommend this place so dearly and I wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you so much for having us!!

It is located in a quieter area and short walking distant to must-go ‘Adisham’

Wow! I only have great things to say about this place. The clean, great location and hospitality of the room was incredible. The lovely lady, Kalai, who owns the property is incredibly sweet and humorous. I was the only guest staying here for 2 nights and she treated me as part of her family - even making me breakfast on the day I checked out. I 100% recommend this stay to any other traveller. You can also rent a scooter for a small fee to explore further outside of town.

The place was great with amazing views and a calm atmosphere. You hardly ever hear any vehicle traffic. You could hear a lot of birds, especially in the morning. The staff did an amazing job to make us comfortable and made us delicious meals. The owner, Muni lives next door and was very responsive to all our questions and requests. The villas themselves are very nicely designed, built and decorated. Everything was very thoughtfully done. Great place to wind down and get in touch with nature.

Great view Friendly staff Clean environment Hot water available Tasty food