Simpson's Forest - Luxury Boutique Resort & Spa - Kandy

Hotels
9.3 (401 reviews)
Meenawatte Estate Elkaduwa, Wattegama , Kandy , lk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Friendly staff
Great amenities
Cons:
Slow service at times
Some comfort issues in rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.88
Clean and well-maintained property.
Service
9.35
Staff were friendly and attentive, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere.
Location
9.89
Beautiful setting with great views, ideal for relaxation.
Room Quality
8.34
Rooms were satisfactory but some guests noted issues with comfort.
Amenities
9.37
Infinity pool and nature walks are standout features.
Value for Money
9.33
Great value considering the quality of facilities and service.
Food and Beverage
9.38
Breakfast received positive comments; overall dining experience was good.
Overall Experience
9.85
Overall positive experience with minor complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 12:13

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation

Simpson's Forest Hotel, nestled in Kandy, offers a tranquil escape just 13 km from the bustling Kandy City Center Shopping Mall. The hotel boasts free bikes, private parking, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center for guests to unwind.

Exquisite Dining Options

Indulge in a gastronomic journey at the hotel's restaurant, serving a delectable array of American, Chinese, and Asian cuisine. For those with dietary preferences, dairy-free, halal, and gluten-free dishes are readily available upon request.

Entertainment and Recreation

Enjoy a plethora of activities during your stay, from billiards to hiking and cycling in the picturesque surroundings. Additionally, the hotel features a children's playground, ensuring a memorable experience for families.

Ready to experience luxury and serenity at Simpson's Forest Hotel? Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

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

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 401 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.88
Service: 9.35
Location: 9.89
Room Quality: 8.34
Amenities: 9.37
Value for Money: 9.33
Food and Beverage: 9.38
Overall Experience: 9.85
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A • family_with_children • lk
10
Excellent
Pros:

Clean and well organized

Cons:

Some tall clove trees blocking the Mountain View

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Jung • family_with_children • ch
8
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
10
Pros:

We had an amazing time . The area was so peaceful and beautiful. The infinity pool especially . Great food and the staff could not do too much for us .

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Volha • solo_traveller • ae
10
Pros:

Nature and atmosphere were amazing. The rooms were spacious, beautiful, and very comfortable. The food was excellent with a great selection. The staff were friendly, attentive, and always willing to help with anything. I really enjoyed my staying and felt very well taken care of.

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Balakumar • family_with_children • gb
9
Relaxing and child friendly was with our young granddaughter
Pros:

Beautiful scenery , very friendly staff and cannot do enough for you

Cons:

Restaurant can have a few more choices , pool away but accessible either walking or by buggy. Always available

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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ALLAM • couple • in
9
Relaxed and rejuvenated
Pros:

The pool and private cooking class

Cons:

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2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Kohulan • solo_traveller • za
9
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Nilakshi • extended_group • lk
7
Still good
Pros:

Beautiful property with breathtaking views! Infinity pool is a plus.

Cons:

Seems housekeeping needs improvement as we had to move rooms because the AC and TV remote weren’t working. There was also a musty smell in the bathroom.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • extended_group • de
10
Überragend
Pros:

Im Grunde war alles wunderbar. Herrliche Zimmer herrliche Lage, sensationeller Pool und wahnsinnig nette Mitarbeiter.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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isabel • solo_traveller • pt
8
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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tolliday • couple • gb
10
Perfect stay!
Pros:

Such an incredible resort. Lovely views from the rooms. Staff and service was beyond. Great amenities. Would really recommend staying here!

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Madeline • couple • fr
10
Magnifique hôtel pas loin de Kandy au milieu de la nature
Pros:

Magique endroit avec une piscine à débordement donnant sur une vue à couper le souffle.
Calme et reposant je recommande grandement cet hôtel !

Cons:

Climatisation un peu trop forte lors du repas du soir.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Sudarshani • solo_traveller • lk
10
The location is amazing. Friendly staff, services are excellent overall everything is excellent.
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • fr
9
Merveilleuse expérience dans les champs de thé !
Pros:

Une expérience absolument merveilleuse, qui nous fait regretter de ne pas avoir passé plus de nuits dans l’hôtel. La piscine à débordement offrant une vue sublime, un personnel extrêmement attentionné et très flexible pour nos demandes, une grande qualité dans les équipements, dans la chambre, tout était absolument parfait ! Pour finir, un excellent restaurant, un excellent bar, avec un personnel extrêmement attentionné lui aussi, une cuisine de grande qualité pour un prix tout à fait correct.

Cons:

Nous avons entendu du personnel bruyant tout dans la matinée, nous aurions aimé un peu plus de discrétion. Cela reste anecdotique et ne nous a pas empêché d’apprécier énormément notre séjour.

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Beryl • couple • fr
10
Superbe accueil avec le meilleur iced tea que j’ai pu goûter ! L’endroit est paisible et à couper le souffle. J ai chois
Pros:

Superbe accueil avec le meilleur iced tea que j’ai pu goûter ! L’endroit est paisible et à couper le souffle. J ai choisi le bungalow qui se trouve face a la piscine et la vue sur les vallées ! Le matin nous avons eu le droit un levée de soleil absolument magnifique, pendant la journée le paysage change avec la lumière du soleil ! Vous avez même une salle de sport à disposition. Le petit déjeuné et déjeuné est excellent !

Cons:

Pour un hôtel de ce standing là, la TV ne fonctionnait pas, et nous n’avions pas de verre dans la salle de bain pour les brosses à dents ou simplement de rincer.

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Nisayuru • solo_traveller • lk
9
Nature, relax, boost up the good energy
Pros:

Calm and relaxing. Excellent place if you love nature.

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Stephan • couple • de
10
Ein Urlaub im Garten Eden mit sehr freundlichen Menschen.
Pros:

Das Simpson Forest ist ein Platz zum entspannen. Das Hotel liegt umgeben von einer wunderschönen Flora und Fauna. Es ist ratsam eine Nature-Tour mit Shandu zu manchen. Er erklärt die Umgebung auf eine unaufdringliche Art, dass man ihn gespannt zuhört. Das Team im Hotel, angefangen an der Rezeption mit Shane und Nilupul, man fühlt sich gleich herzlich willkommen. Es wird sich um alles gekümmert, so dass man gleich entspannen kann. Unbedingt sollte man auch im Wellnessbereich verwöhnen lassen. Auch im Restaurant und Küche sind Menschen am Werk, die ihr Handwerk verstehen. Ganz besonders Anusha und sein Team. Das Essen ist hervorragend. Vom Zimmer hat man einen atemberaubenden Blick in die Berge. Vielen Dank dem Team im Simpson Forest.

Cons:

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2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Bhagyashree • couple • ae
5
5 star in natural beauty but actually only a 3 star property when it comes to the rooms and the facilities
Pros:

The natural beauty and the surroundings are beautiful

Cons:

It’s certainly not a 5 star luxury resort. The rooms are dated, devoid of any extra furniture, dark and really need an upgrade. The bed linen and the mattresses are quite old too. The bathroom is quite dingy. Overall, the accommodation could do with brighter lighting.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
6
5 star location and grounds, but sadly not 5 star overall
Pros:

We had a very mixed experience. Much about this hotel is exceptional. But much is also nowhere near the 5 star and “luxury boutique” label.

On the positives, the grounds of the hotel are stunning - extensive and beautifully kept and with outstanding views to the hills (the Knuckles range) and down to Kandy. The infinity pool has magnificent far reaching views. It is a 30 minute drive up from Kandy but for us that was a positive as it meant escape from the chaos of Kandy into the peace and beauty of the hills. And it is close enough to Wattegama that a taxi or tuk tuk could be ordered and arrive in 10 minutes.

The staff are wonderful, kind and helpful. The greeting when we arrived was everything you would hope for in a 5 star hotel.

The room had a lovely private terrace with a view to the hills. The bed was comfortable.

We had dinner the first night we stayed. It was a worryingly big menu, trying to cater for every type of visitor, but in fairness when we ordered the local Sri Lankan cuisine it was excellent.

Cons:

On the negatives, the layout of the rooms round two sides of a (immaculate) lawn feels a bit like a motel. The room itself was vast but almost entirely devoid of furniture. With a polished concrete floor and a gigantic vaulted ceiling, it felt like being in a portion of a barn. The fittings are all dated. The towels were thin, worn and ancient and in at least one case had a hole in it, as did a placemat at breakfast. The tea and coffee facilites were very poor - coffee was Nescafé sachets, and not renewed when the room was serviced. The shower was ok. The dining room was huge and with only a few couples staying felt intimidating and institutional. Buffet breakfast the first morning with tea and coffee served from pre-prepared flasks was a low point. My partner asked for espresso but that wasn’t apparently an option. The next day they changed to set menu breakfast which was probably a good idea to reduce the waste but the tea and coffee were no better. We used the gym which is not as advertised- small, outdated equipment, no weights. The spa appears to be a room with a massage therapist. In short, not “luxury”, certainly not “boutique” and absolutely not 5 star. Of course it is astonishingly cheap - less than £100 a night when we stayed - so actually priced about right, just not as advertised.

I really wish this place well. With some small investment in the rooms, towels etc, a makeover of the restaurant and the “spa” it would be absolutely stunning and they could charge 5 times the current price.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • extended_group • gb
9
Pros:

We had an amazing stay in the Forest villa! This hotel is so beautiful and in the most incredible location. The infinity pool is even better than it looks in photographs, with an unbeatable view. But mostly I would like to highlight the wonderful hospitality - we were welcomed and supported by Shane throughout our stay. He was so warm and helpful! We also want to give a special mention to Gunasakara who took us on the nature walk, he was so knowledgeable and showed us all the different plants and wildlife throughout the estate. He was so patient and kind, we hope that he will continue leading activities as a naturist.

Cons:

It is very remote so unless you do a day trip, you eat at the hotel. The food was good but not the best we had in Sri Lanka. This really isn’t a negative as the beauty of the nature around the property is fabulous.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee