Aqua Dunhinda Nature Retreat

Hotels
8.8 (62 reviews)
4HGF+JV8 Dunhinda Road Ethgala , Kandy , lk

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Stunning views
Helpful staff
Spacious rooms
Peaceful atmosphere
Cons:
Narrow road access
Inconsistent food quality
No alcoholic beverages available

Categories

Cleanliness
7.71
The cleanliness of the bathroom toilet was noted to be lacking.
Service
9.18
Staff were very friendly, helpful, and always ready to assist.
Location
9.02
The property is surrounded by beautiful greenery and has amazing views.
Room Quality
9.17
Rooms were clean, spacious, and well maintained with fantastic views.
Amenities
9
The pool and the overall setting provide a great experience.
Value for Money
8.66
Good deal with the genius discount and overall pricing for the experience.
Food and Beverage
8.71
Food was outstanding with a good variety, but sometimes inconsistent.
Overall Experience
8.98
A perfect mix of nature, relaxation, and comfort in a serene environment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:50

Property Description

Scenic Views

Aqua Dunhinda Nature Retreat offers stunning river and mountain views from the comfort of your balcony.

Comfortable Accommodation

Relax in air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private bathrooms, and a choice of a desk, bed linen, and a kitchenette in selected rooms.

Outdoor Activities

Explore the lush surroundings with hiking and cycling options, or unwind by the outdoor swimming pool amidst the serene garden setting.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of nature and luxury at Aqua Dunhinda Nature Retreat.

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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 62 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.71
Service: 9.18
Location: 9.02
Room Quality: 9.17
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 8.66
Food and Beverage: 8.71
Overall Experience: 8.98
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Susan • solo_traveller • au
7
Nice rooms with stunning views.
Pros:

Lovely property, nice rooms, we stayed in a chalet with river views. The staff of young men tried hard to meet our needs. Pool was lovely.

Cons:

Food was ok, but not great. However it is off season so maybe not the usual chef. The river is hard to get to from the hotel. Lots of steps.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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sille • family_with_children • dk
4
Pros:

Hotellet ligger utroligt natur smukt

Cons:

Det var meget mærkeligt. Vi var de eneste gæster og der var så 4-5 gutter til at tage sig af os. De havde ikke rigtig styr på madlavning (alt blev tilberedt i meget parfumeret kokos olie) og de glemte en del under rengøringen som vi efterfølgende måtte bede om.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Gavin • solo_traveller • ae
8
Great place to unwind
Pros:

The staff is courteous, humble, cheerful and extremely helpful. Especially Mr Hariharan deserves a great deal of appreciation. He speaks good English as well. The property itself is clean, surrounded by jungle and with a raging river rafting worthy type of water body right in front, makes for a fabulous view.

Cons:

The location is almost 1 hr away from kandy. So it's not near by and the hotel location mentions kandy which is not entirely true. Also location is difficult to find if you are alone and new to the area. Need to call them and they are nice enough to come fetch you. The last 900 metres or so before reaching the resort is rocky and bumpy.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Matyáš • couple • cz
10
Pros:

Lokalita je unikátní a personál nemohl být přívětivější. Děkujeme Harrymu a jeho týmu za krásné chvíle.

Cons:

Všechno bylo skvěle.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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yael • solo_traveller • il
10
Pros:

וואו!!!! מקום מושלם בלב טבע פראי. חדר מעץ בעל 4 קירות זכוכית המשקיף לנוף עוצר נשימה. ירידה נגישה לנהר, הטבע במיטבו, ברכת שחייה על קצה הנוף. מומלץ ממש לאנשים שמבקשים לשהות במקום נוח בשיאו של הטבע.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Khosalan • solo_traveller • lk
10
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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karen • extended_group • au
10
Highly recommend Aqua Dunhinda
Pros:

Peaceful, private stunning views. Big bungalow rooms the staff were great. Harry and his team looked after us.
Great activities archery volleyball and a beautiful pool.

Cons:

It’s not that close to Kandy. 1 hour drive but it’s actually worth the trip. We loved our stay. 10 out of 10.

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Isabelle • couple • nl
7
2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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J. Ducleroir • solo_traveller • fr
5
Pros:

Emplacement était bien, vue sympa

Cons:

Acces a l'hôtel très difficile,
Repas et petit déjeuner nul

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Sukitha • couple • gb
9
Friendly and generous staff and service in a serene location.
Pros:

Asanka and the team of staff went above and beyond to make our stay special - they organised a cake for my husband's birthday, answered all our questions and provided excellent service. The Sri Lankan breakfast and crab curry special were also delicious. We loved the pool and the serenity. (FYI we were fine with this, but in case it is a priority for you, they do not serve alcohol).

Cons:

Some of the activities were not available due to the season. Near the pool area, small tables to put drinks on would be helpful as well.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Sukitha • couple • gb
9
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Hend • couple • eg
10
Pros:

We had a great time

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Brooke Emily Grace • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Harry and the team were great - lovely quiet, secluded location but plenty of activities on offer.

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Carolien • couple • nl
9
Het was hier super! Luxe in de natuur, prachtig uitzicht vanaf de kamer - waar je heerlijk kunt lunchen, eten of ontbijt
Pros:

De ligging, het zwembad, het eten

Cons:

De douche

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Veronique • solo_traveller • fr
10
Les chambres sont ouvertes sur la nature sur 180 degrés
Pros:

Lieu calme et magnifique

Cons:

Juste un peu moi de la villex

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Vinal • couple • lk
10
Exceeded All Expectations!
Pros:

The place is magnificent, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. The staff were extremely friendly, especially Hariharan. The cabanas were very clean, and the scenic views were absolutely beautiful.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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coulet • extended_group • fr
9
Pros:

Les chambres étaient tout simplement magnifique, avec une vue à couper le souffle, dans un endroit, très dépaysant, la piscine est super jolie. C’est un hôtel très joli pour s’y reposer et se détendre dans le calme .
Le chemin pour y aller n’est pas goudronnée en avertir votre chauffeur, mais le nôtres nous a conduit sans problème

Cons:

Ras

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Estelle • couple • fr
9
Superbe !
Pros:

Le cadre en pleine nature est superbe. Assez isolée.
Le staff est superbe !!! Merci Hary et son équipe pour tous
Ça offre une pause dans un séjour parfois bruyant
Petit déjeuner bien, on nous a fait découvrir un petit déjeuner sri lankais

Cons:

Nothing special

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Mille • family_with_children • dk
9
Afslappende og smukke omgivelser
Pros:

Fantastisk placering og personale der virkelig gik op i du havde en god oplevelse! Du skal bruge Aqua Dunhinda som et sted hvor du kan trække vejret efter nogle lidt travle dage i Kandy og give dig selv lov til at få et par dages pusterum. Det er et godt stop på vejen hvis du skal videre til Nuwara Eliyah.

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Heidi • family_with_children • it
9
A spasso per Kandy
Pros:

Struttura fuori dal mondo! Incantevole! Immersa nella natura nel bel mezzo della giungla!!!
Cibo strepitoso!!!! Cena super!
Possibilità di fare lezioni private di yoga sulla terrazza.
Il driver Amila gentilissimo e preparato a disposizione degli ospiti per la scoperta dell'isola!! CIAO Amila

Cons:

Gli ultimi due km di strada sterrata per raggiungere l'hotel

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee