Palabaddala Tea and Eco Lodge

Hotels
8.6 (35 reviews)
Mapalana Ihala Para Watawala, Sri Palabaddala , Ratnapura , lk

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Friendly staff
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Difficult food ordering

Categories

Cleanliness
8.56
Chambre spacieuse, propre et confortable, mais no detailed mention of cleanliness.
Service
9.03
The staff was friendly and accommodating, and fulfilled all wishes.
Location
9.07
Beautiful environment inside the forest, great for nature and activities, but requires a long drive.
Room Quality
8.52
Chambre spacieuse, propre et confortable mais limited room details.
Amenities
8.55
Nice amenities including a natural pool and terrace for activities.
Value for Money
8.31
Food ordering was mentioned as difficult, which may affect overall perception of value.
Food and Beverage
8.26
Food was tasty and served in large portions but ordering difficult.
Overall Experience
8.53
Overall enjoyable nature experience with beautiful scenery and friendly staff.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 00:49

Property Description

Tranquil 3-Star Retreat in Ratnapura

Nature-Inspired Accommodation: Palabaddala Tea and Eco Lodge, nestled in Ratnapura, offers a serene escape with a lush garden and a charming restaurant for a delightful dining experience.

Family-Friendly Amenities: With a 24-hour front desk and a fun children's playground, this lodge ensures a hassle-free stay for families looking to create lasting memories.

Exciting Leisure Options: Guests can unwind by playing darts or explore the scenic surroundings, promising a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.

Experience the beauty of Ratnapura at Palabaddala Tea and Eco Lodge. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 35 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.56
Service: 9.03
Location: 9.07
Room Quality: 8.52
Amenities: 8.55
Value for Money: 8.31
Food and Beverage: 8.26
Overall Experience: 8.53
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Sinem couple de
10
Das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis ist das beste was ich bis jetzt in SriLanka erlebt habe!
Pros:

Die Unterkunft war wunderschön, mitten in der Natur gelegen. Das Zimmer war groß und die Betten gemütlich! Der Blick war richtig toll in die Berge :)
Das absolute Highlight war auf jeden Fall der Naturpool mit einem Blick übers Tal!
Wir haben hier 2 Nächte verbracht und es war der perfekte Startpunkt für die Wanderung zum Adams Peek. Nach 12.000 Stufen aber auch der perfekte Ort um sich danach wieder zu entspannen.

Die 3 Mitarbeiter waren total toll und haben sich gut um uns gekümmert. Wir haben uns rundum wohl gefühlt und können jedem ans Herz legen diese Unterkunft zu buchen.

Cons:

alles top top

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Ayona extended_group gb
9
peaceful location and friendly staff
Pros:

The hotel is in a beautiful location surrounded by trees and the swimming pool was amazing. Rooms were comfortable. Very quiet location and enjoyed listening to birds.

Cons:

We wanted a few extra hours added to our check out time as were planning to climb Adams Peak starting after 6 pm. The charge/hour for 5 hours exceeded the cost/night. If you are planning to climb Adam's peak and want to check out around 6PM, we suggest that you book two nights accommodation.

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Laugier couple re
10
2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Marcel couple nl
8
Was niet echt bijzonder … gladde badkamer vloer … heerlijke Kottu gegeten ( jammer dat er niets te doen is verder )
Pros:

De bagage werd nr boven gebracht … super aardig 😊

Cons:

NVT

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Ilker solo_traveller tr
10
Pros:

It's a wonderful place with its location, pool, large rooms, staff, and natural surroundings.

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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MARLENE couple fr
9
Pros:

L'emplacement près du départ de randonnée
La chambre était très grande
Dans la nature avec les singes 🐒

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Irena extended_group cz
10
Pros:

Thank you for the time we spent here with our friends. Swimming in the pool, delicious breakfast and dinner. Clean rooms and beautiful views right from the bed. Great staff who took care of us with love. We also visited the Buddha temple and a beautiful waterfall with ancistrus fish that nibbled on us while we were swimming, it was an experience. Thank you. God is infinitely loving.

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Yannick extended_group be
10
Pros:

La piscine naturelle, le guide pour monter au dessus de Adam's Peak, le confort.

Cons:

Rien de particulier.

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Ben-Elias solo_traveller ch
10
Pros:

Beautiful nature, run with care

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Julia Bree couple us
10
Superb Retreat near Adams Peak
Pros:

We came here for Adams Peak and we were not disappointed. The staff here was SO attentive every step of the way. Asanka even dropped and picked us up from the start of Adams Peak trail. The food was delicious. We also did a Gem Tour to a traditional mine and the Ratnapura Gem market which was a completely new and interesting experience. There is a natural pool and streams to play in too. My son loved it here!

Cons:

Everything was great

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Leontine couple nl
8
Fraai verblijf in een betoverende omgeving ver van de bewoonde wereld
Pros:

de accommodatie was erg mooi, midden in de natuur met uitzicht op Adams Peak. Weg van alle drukte uit de steden.

Cons:

De medewerkers spraken niet of nauwelijks Engels en wij geen Sri Lankaans…. Dat was soms lastig.

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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marcus extended_group de
10
Nice lodge with awesome gem tour with shanuka
Pros:

Realy nice lodge with natural pool, river-pool and a giant terrace for eating and activities.
The Gem-tour with shanuka is awesome, he is knowledged and fulfils every wish.

Cons:

Food ordering was a little bit difficult

2025-12-30 via Nuitee
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marcus extended_group de
10
Pros:

It's 40min away from the main road inside of the forest. Nice Environment and beautiful atmosphere.

2025-12-30 via Nuitee
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Shanks Raj couple gb
10
Fabulous Location for Unique Chilled Jungle/ Tea Experience.
Pros:

We loved the location - expect a 40min to 1 hour drive from Ratnapura. The location gives you the views, the quiet, the jungle & tea plantations in one.
Fresh water swimming pool, river swim on your door step. Trip to a waterfall that we had all to ourselves. The little tiny village is surprisingly active when it's pilgrimage time up to Adams Peak. The hotel is also a fabulous location for walks/ hikes.

Cons:

They are still doing work on the place. English isn't so great & watch out for payments interms of what you eat and what they charge for. Be specific about what you want to eat & they are willing, kind & able to cook you anything but cheaper to eat along village main road.

2025-12-24 via Nuitee
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Asif Ali Asker extended_group lk
8
2025-11-29 via Nuitee
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Laurie couple fr
10
Parfait !
Pros:

Un espace isolé idéal pour se reposer dans la nature. L’hôte était adorable et très serviable. La chambre était spacieuse, propre et confortable.
Nous avons pris ce logement afin de monter le pic Adam. Il est idéalement situé pour débuter le sentier.
Je recommande à quiconque qui souhaite monter cette montagne où passer un moment détente dans la nature de réserver ce logement !

2025-11-20 via Nuitee
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Albert couple lk
10
Pros:

Супер все

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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Lucas couple de
10
Pros:

super liebes Personal, leckeres Essen und direkter Zugang zum Wanderweg

2025-09-16 via Nuitee
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Kanchana Dilrukshan couple lk
8
2025-08-20 via Nuitee
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WillemO couple be
10
Pros:

The staff was so friendly and accomodating that it felt like staying at a friends place. We got a tour of all of their garden and got their help to visit 2 waterfalls! (The one right next to the lodge and the one 4 kilometers away). The food was also very tasty and served in large portions, so a big thank you to the kitchen staff aswel!

Aside from the lodge we also took on the challenge of trying to reach Adams peak. We unfortunately didn't make it all the way (this side of the mountain has 11.000 steps), but we enjoyed the entire experience. Amazing views, some wild animals and we were completely alone the entire day due to it being off season. We would definitely recommend anyone to try to do Sri Pada off season.

2025-08-17 via Nuitee