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In the beautiful valley of Kandy, within the 500-acre Victoria Golf and Country Resort, Bougainvillea Retreat offers well-decorated guestrooms with free Wi-Fi. Overlooking Knuckles Mountain Range and Victoria Lake, the retreat also has an outdoor pool, an outdoor spa and a small cinema. All rooms feature a private terrace with views, as well as air conditioning. Enjoy a good night's rest with comfortable Scandinavian bed linens. The en suite bathroom has hot water showers. Surrounded by tamarind and palm trees, Bougainvillea Retreat is a 45-minute drive from east Kandy. Bandaranaike International Airport is a 4-hour drive away. For wellness and relaxation, the retreat offers yoga sessions, massage treatments and a hot tub at its spa, as well as leisurely horse riding. Guests can also go trekking, play golf or enjoy bird watching. The retreat has a restaurant serving Sri Lankan and Western dishes. In-room dining is also possible with room service.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.0
Location
8.5
High score for Kandy

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Felisa
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Loved the personal touch and attention provided by the staff. We paid extra for meals prepared by the inhouse chef which were all DELICIOUS! All meals were beautifully presented and very, very tasty. Rooms are big and comfortable. The house...
  • Maarten
    Netherlands Netherlands
    We verbleven 4 dagen in dit paradijs. Verpletterend uitzicht, heerlijk zwembad mooi in de natuur geplaatst, schoonheid in veel details, tafelkleden, gevouwde servetten, bloemen in de kamer, heerlijke badlakens, mooie architectuur, prachtige tuin....

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

10
10
Host review score
Host review score
The Tuscan style villa was originally conceived as a private home by Ea Lind and Erik Logstrup in 2002. Since it’s conception Bougainvillea Retreat has evolved to become a luxury boutique hotel that invites guests from around the world to enjoy the peaceful ambience and serenity of this beautiful property.
Located within the award winning Victoria Golf & Country Resort, less than one hour’s drive from Kandy, Bougainvillea Retreat offers unrivaled views of the stunning Knuckles Mountain Range and the Victoria Reservoir below. Hidden away from the hustle and bustle, Bougainvillea Retreat has been listed as one of the finest boutique hotels in Sri Lanka. Surrounded by tropical gardens and benefiting from uninterrupted panoramic views of the countryside, this is the perfect destination to relax and unwind in total tranquility.
Languages spoken: Danish,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Bougainvillea Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities

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

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Billiards
  • Games room
  • Hot tub
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • Tour desk
    • Express check-in/check-out

    Entertainment and family services

    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Babysitting/child services
      Additional charge

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Mosquito net
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Car hire
    • Laptop safe
    • Packed lunches
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Room service

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

      Wellness

      • Fitness classes
      • Yoga classes
      • Fitness
      • Full body massage
      • Hand massage
      • Head massage
      • Couples massage
      • Foot massage
      • Neck massage
      • Back massage
      • Spa/wellness packages
      • Spa lounge/relaxation area
      • Steam room
      • Spa facilities
      • Sun umbrellas
      • Sun loungers or beach chairs
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Massage
        Additional charge
      • Spa and wellness centre
        Additional charge
      • Sauna

      Languages spoken

      • Danish
      • English

      House rules
      Bougainvillea Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!

      Check-in
      From 14:00 to 16:00
      You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
      Check-out
      Until 12:00
      Cancellation/ prepayment
      Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
      Children and beds

      Child policies

      Children of any age are welcome.

      Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

      Cot and extra bed policies

      0 - 3 years
      Cot upon request
      Free
      6 - 12 years
      Extra bed upon request
      US$50 per child, per night

      Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

      The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

      All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

      No age restriction
      There is no age requirement for check-in
      Pets
      Pets are not allowed.
      Accepted payment methods
      American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverUnionPay credit cardCash
      Smoking
      Smoking is not allowed.

      The fine print
      Need-to-know information for guests at this property

      Please inform Bougainvillea Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

      Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

      FAQs about Bougainvillea Retreat

      • Check-in at Bougainvillea Retreat is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

      • Bougainvillea Retreat is 9.3 miles from the centre of Kandy. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Bougainvillea Retreat has 1 restaurant:

        • Restaurant #1
      • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

      • Bougainvillea Retreat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

        • Spa and wellness centre
        • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
        • Sauna
        • Massage
        • Cycling
        • Hiking
        • Billiards
        • Games room
        • Canoeing
        • Golf course (within 3 km)
        • Couples massage
        • Tour or class about local culture
        • Spa/wellness packages
        • Swimming Pool
        • Fitness
        • Bike tours
        • Steam room
        • Bicycle rental
        • Hand massage
        • Cooking class
        • Neck massage
        • Movie nights
        • Fitness classes
        • Live sport events (broadcast)
        • Spa facilities
        • Themed dinner nights
        • Head massage
        • Walking tours
        • Back massage
        • Yoga classes
        • Spa lounge/relaxation area
        • Full body massage
        • Foot massage
      • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Bougainvillea Retreat on this page.

      • The prices at Bougainvillea Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • Room options at Bougainvillea Retreat include:

        • Double
        • Suite
        • Twin/Double