The Backyard Balangoda

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

About this property

Elegant Accommodations: The Backyard Balangoda in Balangoda offers a hotel with a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out, a lounge, outdoor fireplace, and a 24-hour front desk. Comfortable Amenities: Rooms feature private bathrooms, balconies with mountain views, and modern amenities such as tea and coffee makers, flat-screen TVs, and work desks. Additional services include daily housekeeping, room service, and free on-site parking. Dining Experience: The restaurant serves Indian, Italian, Middle Eastern, seafood, Thai, local, Asian, and barbecue grill cuisines. Breakfast options include full English/Irish and Asian. Outdoor dining areas and a coffee shop enhance the dining experience. Local Attractions: Located 28 mi from Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base and 29 mi from Hatton Railway Station, the hotel provides easy access to local points of interest. Guests appreciate the peaceful nature-centric location with scenic views.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Asian

Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Jinadi
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“I visited The Backyard Balangoda with my sister and had a wonderful experience. The mountain views are absolutely stunning and create a peaceful atmosphere—it truly felt like I was flying in the freedom sky. The place feels very safe and...”
Eman
United States United States
“We had an amazing time at the Backyard, I wish we had stayed for longer! Sumith is an amazing host, he was incredibly responsive and attentive to every detail. He made delicious Sri Lankan breakfast every morning. We couldn't believe our eyes...”
Elizabeth
United States United States
“The lodge is located in a gorgeous, magical place in Sri Lanka….quiet, peaceful and well off the beaten tourist track. The view from my cabin was absolutely stunning. The property is a small working tea plantation and there are nice walks on farm...”
Tatiana
Spain Spain
“Great nature scenery, very well decorated and friendly staff. Great to escape to a quiet place in the mountains”
Chetan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The best views of our Sri Lanka trip. The landscape is amazing, the accommodation both outside and inside is so cool. The garden area is so nice to chill in with Bruno the doberdor. The food and drink was some of the best we had in Sri Lanka...”
Тимофей
Russia Russia
“Beautiful views. Good food. Breathtaking hiking trails and waterfalls. Large and comfortable room. Friendly staff. The owner arranged a return transfer to the airport at a reasonable price.”
Kaja
Norway Norway
“Amazing stay and experience at the backyard. Stayed there for 2 nights and had a very great time. This is the perfect place to go if you want to have both a relaxed and cultural experience. Balangoda is not a typical tourist place which means you...”
Erdem
Turkey Turkey
“It is a little off the beaten path, but totally worth the visit. You can just stay in the hotel and enjoy the beautiful nature and breathtaking view or take a stroll to a waterfall where you can get a quick dip!”
Jeroen
Netherlands Netherlands
“The view and all around atmosphere was amazing. The bed was super comfortable en the owner explained us a lot about the tea plantation and even arranged for us to see a tea factory. Definitely advice to go here!”
Catriona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We adored staying at the backyard, the views are heavenly, the food is some of the best you’ll have in Sri Lanka. Sumith and his staff were masters of hospitality making us feel welcome and at home throughout. A little slice of paradise tucked...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Indian • Italian • Middle Eastern • Seafood • Thai • Local • Asian • Grill/BBQ

Amenities of The Backyard Balangoda

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
Available 24 hours
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
$35 per person, per night

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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