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Set in Gampola, 12 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Villa Nilmalee offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The property is allergy-free and is situated 17 km from Kandy railway station. All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a fridge, a minibar, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hotel also feature free WiFi, while selected rooms also feature a mountain view. At Villa Nilmalee the rooms come with bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers an à la carte or Asian breakfast. At Villa Nilmalee you will find a restaurant serving Asian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Gampola, like hiking. Bogambara Stadium is 18 km from Villa Nilmalee, while Kandy City Center Shopping Mall is 18 km from the property. The nearest airport is Victoria Reservoir Kandy Seaplane Base, 41 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast info

Asian

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
or
3 single beds
1 large double bed
or
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.1
Location
8.6
High score for Gampola
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dilshan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed here for 2 nights as a base for exploring Kandy and Nuwara Eliya and couldn’t have asked for more. The rooms are very comfortable and the staff are so welcoming. The pool is a wonderful new addition - it was great to have a dip after a...
  • Paula
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location all though 20 mins from Kandy it was very peaceful. The room was very spacious, 4 poster bed , plenty of storage lovely rain shower, plus the tree house. The food was very good local , the staff were amazing made you feel at home....
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were extremely helpful, and always extremely friendly. The price was extremely good for the quality of the hotel. The hotel is just outside of Candy, and not too far away from some amazing hill tea plantations. We rented a car with a...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Dairy-free

Facilities of Villa Nilmalee
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Mosquito net
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Kids' pool
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Tamil

House rules
Villa Nilmalee takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 15 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
US$12 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
US$12 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Villa Nilmalee in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Villa Nilmalee

  • Check-in at Villa Nilmalee is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Villa Nilmalee may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Villa Nilmalee has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Room options at Villa Nilmalee include:

    • Triple
    • Double

  • Villa Nilmalee is 1.1 miles from the centre of Gampola. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Villa Nilmalee is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Villa Nilmalee offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Swimming Pool
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Cooking class