Name: The Planters House
Address: Monarakanda Estate Rd, Koslanda, Koslanda, Koslanda, 90190, Sri Lanka
Rating: 10

24-hour reception

Smoke-free property

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No elevators

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Sun Deck

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Free parking

Parking

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Pool and beach

Playroom

Kids

Pets Not Allowed

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Additional measures against COVID-19

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At the hotel

Castlereigh Reservoir Waterdrome

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The Planters House

Koslanda

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Magical well renovated colonial house away from it all with wonderful views. It was spotlessly clean and well maintained. The staff were so very helpful and the food was first class. It really was like staying in someone’s lovely home with personal service. Beautiful walks can be done through local villages and even up to Lipton’s Seat. As it is so secluded, the roads to it are challenging so they will send a jeep to pick you up, which adds to the adventure and exclusivity.

Immaculate Heritage Tea Planters House with personal service

A beautiful old-fashioned with amazing infinity pool that makes you feel like you are floating in the tree canopy.

The journey from the pickup point should only be attempted using the hotel’s transport. It is a challenge but adds to the sense of adventure.

Tranquil old-style hospitality

We are i a round travel in Sri Lanka ond our stay in planters house hotel was very unique in everything from the location to the hospitality and also the food

Thanks for everyone in the hotel
I recommend this hotel for everyone

Unique experience

We stayed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and simply loved it. The house and grounds are so beautiful and so well kept. The location is amazing and it feels like you have died and gone to heaven. We walked, relaxed, played croquet on the lawn and swam in the pool (which is gorgeous). We drank tea and ate breakfast outside and even watched movies with a log fire  blazing away. The staff even prepared us a proper Christmas dinner (which was yummy). 

We totally recommend it. The staff are very attentive and extremely helpful. 

There are a couple of things to note though. The drive up to the house from the road is about 45 minutes on an extremely bumpy path and the linens need a little attention. We also thought that the bathrooms could do with a spruce up. BUT because of where you are you understand. 

BUT any negatives melt away because of where you are and you can let the world melt away in this idyllic setting. 

Utterly gorgeous.

Amazing house in an incredible location. Simply breathtaking.

We stayed at Planter House with a group of friends stayed for 2 nights and the bungalow was well maintained and had amazing views of the valley, the sunset and the stars. 

Malinda, Amila and the rest of the team were attentive and always around to ensure we were well taken care of. 

Lovely bungalow 

Stayed here two nights with family and friends and loved it! The scenery is absolutely amazing, the bungalow is tastefully decorated with attention to detail, the rooms in the bungalow are gorgeous; we stayed in the cottage which was nice enough but could be a bit better decorated. Lovely garden at the back through. The bungalow is spacious and has lots of lounge areas with fireplaces etc. The service was fantastic - all the staff - Malinda and Amila and the whole team, were so helpful, welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. The food was yummy and always arrived quickly and without fuss. The garden is beautiful, with croquet and a massive trampoline, gorgeous pool (cold!) and loads of games in the house. We did the 13km round trip walk to the Lipton Seat which was amaaaaazing! The most incredible scenery. Highly recommend!

Stunning bungalow and scenery!

Planters house is absolutely amazing and the garden and swimming pool an absolute delight. The setting is grandiose and everything down to each and every detail is full of taste and refinement.
 
We have been fortunate to visit many places in the world and seldom have seen such a perfect place. 
 
Planters house really has managed to create a unique experience for fortunate guests like us up in the tea country and we are really grateful for the few days we spent there. 

Delightful and memorable stay 

Once you hop in the Jeep to the house and start your journey on the long windy road you get the sense you are In for something special. 50 minutes later you arrive at a gorgeous colonial property that is magnificently furnished and immaculately looked after. The rooms are gorgeous as well as the many common areas to relax. The infinity pool the most special I have been in with a remarkable mountain setting . With a trampoline for the kids we didn’t need to leave for 2 days. To top it off the food was delicious and near faultless. A truly unique and fulfilling experience.

Unique Sri Lankan Experience

We had high expectations of the place after seeing all the pictures and really hoped it was true after the long journey - we were not disappointed! Such a beautiful place, the building and rooms were well thought out and decorated, and the surroundings were amazing. We went on walks around the surrounding areas, including Lipton seat which was beautiful (and a long walk so be prepared!) Plus a chilled afternoon at the pool with some wine. 

The staff were very helpful and always around, although not pestering which can be the case at many other places we visited. They were thoughtful enough to give us water for our onwards journey and little touches like that made us feel welcome and appreciated.

The food was great and they were able to adapt our orders based on preferences, for example one morning they made us egg hoppers which were super tasty. I would recommend anyone wanting Sri Lankan food to give it a try there as there was so much variety and tasted so good!

To top off the amazing few days we had, there was a knock on the door one morning with Malinda (the general manager) asking if we wanted to see the wild elephants. We then drove a few minutes and got to see one! Such a great experience - something completely different to seeing a wild elephant on your door step than a safari. 


Highlight of the holiday

We spent 3 idyllic nights at Planters, and can’t recommend enough - Malinda and team were so welcoming, and attentive without being overbearing during our stay. 

The start of the stay involves a 35 minute journey from the main road up the hill to the venue - it’s quite a bone-shaker, but the views during the drive more than make up for it. And of course once you arrive at the beautiful 1930s building with a warm welcome from the manager, and you see the vista that PH offers - you realise how necessary the drive is to get those kinds of views. 

Checking in was a breeze - passports, welcome drink, ‘what time would you like to dine, and what would you like to eat?’ and then a tour of the building and site. 

The whole building (rooms and the various lounges) is furnished very stylishly - it’s like stepping back in time, but with mod-cons including WiFi, power shower (and bath), premium shower products, filtered water and infinity pool. 

Things you will definitely enjoy: Malinda and the team’s perfect level of service - ‘hands off’, ie always there for you (including fixing drinks and food at any time, sorting out your arrival to PH and your onward journey), but not in-your-face; the surrounding gardens and the infinity pool area with its (for us) mountain views, hundreds of butterflies, beds, huts and log fire; the breakfast and dining on the terrace, always with outstanding views. 

Things you will hopefully enjoy: the scent of the jasmine (stronger in evening for some reason) from the gardens; the migrating butterflies that fly over you by the pool; star-gazing with little/no light pollution; cows, goats and (the occasional) wild elephant in surrounding grounds; the hike to Lipton’s Seat - allow 5 hours for a round trip, but the views on the way and the food at the peak is most definitely worth it. 

We took train to Haputale train station from Kandy, and a cab (3000R - we didn’t haggle) from station to the PH pick-up point - and would recommend this route. 

 

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