Gileemale Walawwa & Estate

Hotels
8.5 (4 reviews)
Gileemale walawwa, Gileemale, Ratnapura , Ratnapura , lk

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Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Express check-in/check-out
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Massage services
Packed lunches
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Unique local experiences
Cons:
Cleanliness issues due to nature

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Mention of spiders and land leeches; indicates some cleanliness issues.
Service
9
Staff and host were very friendly and easy going.
Location
9
Location allows engagement with local community and offers access to tours.
Room Quality
8.5
The historic house provides a unique experience with limited rooms.
Amenities
8.5
Offerings include kayaking and access to a private waterfall.
Value for Money
8.5
Unique experiences and personal service justify the cost.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Food prepared on site with local ingredients.
Overall Experience
8.5
Extraordinary stay that enriched understanding of Sri Lanka.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 10:41

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Gileemale Walawwa & Estate offers free bikes to explore the stunning surroundings. Relax in the garden, shared lounge, or on the terrace.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in a mix of American and local cuisine at the restaurant. Grab a refreshing cocktail at the snack bar for a perfect evening.

Recreational Activities
Unwind with a game of darts at this 4-star hotel. Explore the nearby hiking and cycling trails for an adventurous experience.

To experience luxury, culinary delights, and adventure, book your stay at Gileemale Walawwa & Estate now!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 4 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 8.5
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LEONIE • family_with_children • gb
9
Fabulous.
Pros:

It felt like going back in time and staying with a family running an estate with so many little industries on the land - cinnamon plantation, tea plantation, mining for gemstones, rubber plantation to name but a few. We had a wonderful guided tour of all the activities and met and watched the local staff working. Fascinating. The owner is 7th generation of the estate and many of the staff were several generations. The food was freshly cooked and delicious.

Cons:

Maybe airconditioning in the room as the fan was quite noisy. An ensuite would have been a bonus 2 but actually the shared bathrooms did work OK.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Eva • couple • lt
10
Pros:

It is so beautiful villa full of history and the staff is the cutest persons! They showed us around, organised a SUPER good dinner and breakfast. It’s so peaceful place, totally worth the stop!

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
K
Karolina • couple • ch
7
Down-to-earth place where you meet the local community
Pros:

The staff and the host were very friendly and easy going. We appreciates to stay in a local, down-to-earth place, where we could learn a lot about the history of the place and engage with the local community. We chose the place as it offered tours to sapphire mines, and it met oyr expextations!

Cons:

The spiders! Land leeches! But only that - thats not the dault of the host;)

2025-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Matthias • solo_traveller • de
10
Wenn ich noch mal nach Sri Lanka kommen sollte, werde ich auf jeden Fall hierher zurückkehren!
Pros:

Ein außergewöhnlicher Aufenthalt, der uns in drei Tagen Sri Lanka, seine Natur, seine Kultur und seine Menschen näher gebracht hat als der ganze Rest der zweieinhalbwöchigen Reise. Wir hatten das ganze, geschichtsträchtige Haus zur Verfügung, das ohnehin nur vier Gästezimmer hat. Ishanta und seine Angestellten haben uns in einer bisher nicht gekannten Weise persönlich betreut, ohne je aufdringlich zuwerden. Ruhe und Individualität also absolut gesichert. Dazu ein großartiger Einblick in die sehr konsequent ausgerichtete nachhaltige Bewirtschaftung des Anwesens - Tee, Zimt, Kautschuk, ein bißchen Kaffee, traditionelles Schürfen von Edelsteinen (also ganz ohne Maschinen und Rodung). Das Essen wird vollständig vor Ort zubereitet, mit dem, was das Anwesen zu bieten hat. Das ganze eingebettet in die unverfälschte buddhistische Kultur des Hauses und des Dorfes. Herrlich auch das Kayaking auf dem Fluss hinter dem Haus und die Wanderung zu einem für andere Touristen nicht zugänglichen Wasserfall mit Baden und Sonnen. Gileemale Walawaa eignet sich zudem sehr gut als Ausgangspunkt für die Wanderung auf den Adam's Peak, den traditionellen heiligen Berg Sri Lankas. Die stärksten Eindrücke unserer Reise werden wir sicher aus diesen drei Tagen mitnehmen.

Cons:

So wie es ist, ist es genau richtig. Wer ein steriles Luxushotel für den Durchschnittstouristen aus Europa sucht, braucht dies hier nicht.

2025-08-08 • via Nuitee