Ancient Gardens Villa

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.9
Rated exceptional

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10

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Ancient Gardens Villa in Pinnawala offers family rooms with private bathrooms, terraces, and balconies. Each room includes a wardrobe, TV, and free toiletries. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace, garden, open-air bath, and restaurant. The family-friendly restaurant serves Chinese, Indian, seafood, local, Asian, and barbecue grill cuisines. Additional facilities include a shared kitchen, outdoor play area, and picnic area. Location and Attractions: Located 11 mi from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 14 mi from Kandy railway station, the lodge provides easy access to local attractions. Victoria Reservoir Kandy Seaplane Base is 29 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Asian, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guest reviews

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Diana
Russia Russia
“A welcoming, friendly family! They were very attentive and welcoming! The interior was unique and captivating! It was a wonderful stay, thank you, Gayashen! I highly recommend it!”
Thomas
Slovenia Slovenia
“A very tastefully designed room attached to a family dwelling in a village off the main Kandy road. The host is friendly and helpful in the extreme.”
Lenita
Finland Finland
“The host was an extremely kind person, as were his family and their dog Bruno. We received great recommendations for the surrounding area and for Kandy. The accommodation is perfect for nature lovers — in the evenings you can hear grasshoppers and...”
Matušková
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“Unforgettable stay Our stay at Ancient Garden Villa was absolutely amazing and one of the best experiences we had in Sri Lanka. The host and his wonderful family made us feel truly welcome and did everything possible to help us throughout our...”
Anke
Germany Germany
“We had a wonderful time, Gayashan and his family are lovely hosts! He gave us very helpful informations for the whole trip. His Mom cooked a tasty, typical Sri Lankan Dinner We highly recommend the place”
Harriet
Australia Australia
“A truely authentic welcome to Sri Lanka after touching down in Colombo. Gayashan and his family made us feel very welcome. Gayashan was the perfect guide for our trip to Pinnawalla and Kandy. Fantastic experience for families!”
Hannah
New Zealand New Zealand
“Gayashan was an incredible host! He went above and beyond to make sure we had a great stay and my only regret is not staying longer! Thank you so much Gayashan, I hope we will be back one day :)”
Hana
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“Wow, I really recommend this place. The owner was super super helpful and really nice. I never had an experience like this before. It was our first night in Sri Lanka and he helped us with transportation (we came by public bus). He told us where...”
Christina
Austria Austria
“Die Gastgeberfamilie ist sehr nett, hilfsbereit und zuvorkommend! Uns wurde in allen erdenklichen Bereichen geholfen (Wandertour zum Bible Rock, Wasserfallausflug, Tuktuk-Organisation). Wir bekamen immer den Einheimischenpreis (Bier, Kaffee,...”
Céline
France France
“Ici, on est en famille. Le lieu est vraiment charmant, tout en simplicité. La nourriture est délicieuse, soigneusement préparée par la famille. Il y règne un sentiment très paisible de calme et de paix. Gayashan est vraiment un hôte...”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Chinese • Indian • Seafood • Local • Asian • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Dairy-free

Amenities of Ancient Gardens Villa

Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast

House rules

Ancient Gardens Villa takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 2 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

2 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
$4 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
$8 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Ancient Gardens Villa 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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