Hill Safari - Tea Estate Villa

We stayed in the hotel for two days. It’s a very quiet and peaceful place with a breathtaking view. We got food of good quality, first time in Sri Lanka with tofu. You can feel the humidity in the rooms, but it’s good to handle. We can recommend to put the clothes into the plastic bag. Good point to start hiking on the peko Trail. Very helpful and friendly service. Good relation between what you pay and what you get. We can recommend this place.

The Hotel is located in a wonderful Valley and the Personal ist very nice and available (the have also killed a big spider for us). We have always eated well. For breakfast we always had a pot of tea, a banana, some Toast and Jam, and also eggs. The main Dishes changes. We had créps with coconut, rotti and Sandwiches. For lunch they prepared you whatever is best for you (to take away or to have there). Also the Dinner is always different but always good and tasty! The room was really good. The only negative point is that the hotel is a little bit dated so there was a little bit of mold, but it wasn’t dangerous or boring. We are really happy by staying there!

About 10 KM to Horton Plains NP, exceptionally lovely scenery. Proximity to the NP is marred by the abysmal road conditions, driving on which can be bone crushing- even though this is not the fault of the owner. The manager and the staff are excellent, they try to serve you with full attention and to the best of available resources. Description on the website is accurate and the owner writes promptly and clearly without fanfare or lies. Food is excellent, although they tend to limit the portions- say one small piece of chicken per dinner plate!! Even so, food is excellent and they make what you order. Rooms are well appointed. Bathrooms are not very clean. Again, this is not due to lack of staff or resources but carelessness, which is a shame. Rooms are otherwise well appointed. Overall though one should expect more for the price you pay for the room and board. By local standards this place is expensive. Given the poor road condition, proximity to the park is not that meaningful and staying in other places may be better. Make sure that you take cash, because CC don't work neither here and certainly not at the main gate of the Horton Plains NP which attracts many tourists but has no facilities for the money you pay as a foreigner, which is also a shame for a country struggling with financial hardships.

Our stay was quite magical, especially due to the exquisite setting and excellent service. The views of the forest on the way were incredible. We saw fantastic sunsets, and sun and moon rises. We were fortunate to have a solid driver-an essential for navigating the hairpin turns. The staff were attentive and kind and proud of their service legacy. The food and tea were stellar. My main suggestion would be for better care in making sure the bathrooms and bedsheets were better cleaned. Those aspects were a bit rough-luckily there was hot water. Finally, Horton Plains is an amazing place. Just be sure to bring local cash since they don’t take credit cards and you don’t want to miss the phenomenal sights and moderate hike!

Local, reasonable and beautifully situated as a pivotal part of our daily hikes and exploring the mountains and tea plantations of Sri Lanka. Claude and Raseka looked after us so well, they were attentive and friendly and provided us with endless cups of tea. The rooms were simple but clean, the shower pressure is low but the water is hot and the local food was delicious. A lovely spot to recover after a long day of walking.

The place indeed was close to heavens and is undoubtedly the best in around Ohiya for a comfy stay. Surroundings are absolutely spectacular and gives you the breathtaking views of lush green mountains which are sunken in clouds during many hours of the day. Milinda & Co is extremely friendly and provides you with five star hospitality throughout. They're very informative and never hesitate to go the extra mile for you. Thiru's food was next level and he definitely adds a lot of value. Room that hosted us was equipped with all necessities and overall the place is so much more than a lodge which provides you with an impeccable experience. Cheers for the owners and the team.