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Offering pool views, Ancient Gardens in Pinnawala provides accommodations and a garden. With mountain views, this accommodation offers a terrace and a swimming pool. There's a restaurant serving Chinese cuisine, and free private parking is available. At the villa complex, all units have a desk. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, while certain rooms here will provide you with a fully equipped kitchen with a toaster. At the villa complex, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests may relax in the on-site lounge, while packed lunches are also available upon request. The area is popular for cycling and hiking. In addition, bike rental and car rental are available at this villa. With an outdoor fireplace and a picnic area, this villa offers plenty of opportunities to chill out. Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens is 11 miles from the villa, while Kandy Train Station is 14 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

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

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Fishing

Hiking

Cycling


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.9
Location
9.2
High score for Pinnawala
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ricky
    El Salvador El Salvador
    Stunning, well-designed, comfortable room! Very clean! The area is peaceful and quiet. The host is wonderful! Absolutely worth a visit!
  • Paula
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This location is perfectly nestled into the midst of the rainforest and is perfect for peace and tranquility, we arrived much to the surprise of the host due to us booking very last minute and the host not yet being updated by booking.com however...
  • Dagmar
    Germany Germany
    Gayashan is the most amazing host, friendly and humble, picked me up from the airport, we did a 2 day trip to the mountains, he drove me to a lot of nice places and was always helpful and courteous. The accommodation is simple but has a special...
  • Anna
    Germany Germany
    We made a great experience with our host, he is super kind person with a big heart and he did everything to feel comfortable. I love the treehouse in the garden 🪴 We took a tuktuk together and went to see some waterfalls (boella falls) And also...
  • Petr
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Very nice and kind owners, nothing is problem, you feel like home
  • Zsombor
    Hungary Hungary
    Excellent accommodation, very good view from the balcony. Excellent hospitality, interesting bathroom.
  • Pavitra
    Denmark Denmark
    Gayeshan and his family are the sweetest people you can imagine and Gayeshan is going out of his way to accommodate you. His generosity, availability and friendliness makes the whole place worthwhile. It’s also a very quite place, drawn back from...
  • Anissa
    Spain Spain
    The Family was simply great! From the house to the food, to the whereabouts. Breakfast and dinner were delicious, always homemade and lots of food. Plus you get to eat at the tree house 🌴 Facilities were clean and tidy, and all surrounded by...
  • Clive
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Unique villa with an amazing indoor water feature. Super friendly and helpful owner, Gayashan and his family. Excellent large free breakfast and great value dinner, home cooked and traditional. An ideal place to stay for my first few days in Sri...
  • Fabia
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Excellent homestay with super warm and friendly host family. Beautiful and unique villa and lovely treehouse balcony. Food was very good to. Recommendation to visit the nearby waterfall and bible rock.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • Italian • Asian
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic

Amenities of Ancient Gardens
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
    Internet
    Wifi is available in all areas and costs $2 per 24 hours.
    Kitchen
    • Shared kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sitting area
    • Desk
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Mosquito net
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor fireplace
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun deck
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
      Additional charge
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Common Areas
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Plunge pool
    • Waterslide
    • Swimming pool toys
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Spa
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Open-air bath
    Food & Drink
    • Fruit
      Additional charge
    • Wine/Champagne
      Additional charge
    • Kid-friendly buffet
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Special diet meals (on request)
    • Packed lunches
    • Room service
    • Restaurant
    Activities
    • Live music/Performance
    • Cooking class
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Happy hour
      Additional charge
    • Bike tours
    • Walking tours
      Additional charge
    • Movie nights
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    Services & Extras
    • Wake-up service
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
    Outdoor & View
    • Inner courtyard view
    • Landmark view
    • Mountain view
    • Pool view
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building Characteristics
    • Detached
    Transportation
    • Bicycle rental
      Additional charge
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Public transit tickets
      Additional charge
    • Car rental
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Outdoor play equipment for kids
    • Evening entertainment
    • Books, DVDs or music for children
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    Shops
    • Hair/Beauty salon
    Miscellaneous
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Key access
    • Safe
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Ancient Gardens takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    Available 24 hours
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 2 are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    2 - 7 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free
    8+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    $7 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.

    The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    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
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Ancient Gardens 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.

    FAQs about Ancient Gardens

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Ancient Gardens on this page.

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Ancient Gardens (subject to availability) that can accommodate:

      • 3 guests
      • 5 guests
      • 8 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there's a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Ancient Gardens on this page.

    • The prices at Ancient Gardens may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Yes, Ancient Gardens is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Ancient Gardens on this page.

    • Ancient Gardens is 5.6 miles from the center of Pinnawala. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Ancient Gardens can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Halal
      • Asian
      • Buffet
      • Breakfast to go
    • Ancient Gardens has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant
    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Ancient Gardens (subject to availability) that have:

      • 1 bedroom
      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Ancient Gardens offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Evening entertainment
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Movie nights
      • Swimming pool
      • Bike tours
      • Live music/Performance
      • Walking tours
      • Bicycle rental
      • Happy hour
      • Cooking class
      • Spa/Wellness packages
      • Open-air bath
    • Check-in at Ancient Gardens is from 12:00 AM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.