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8.5 / 10 Guest Rating

Gileemale Walawwa & Estate

Gileemale walawwa, Gileemale, Ratnapura, Ratnapura, lk

Gileemale Walawwa & Estate - main view

About the Property

Luxurious Amenities
Gileemale Walawwa & Estate offers free bikes to explore the stunning surroundings. Relax in the garden, shared lounge, or on the terrace.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in a mix of American and local cuisine at the restaurant. Grab a refreshing cocktail at the snack bar for a perfect evening.

Recreational Activities
Unwind with a game of darts at this 4-star hotel. Explore the nearby hiking and cycling trails for an adventurous experience.

To experience luxury, culinary delights, and adventure, book your stay at Gileemale Walawwa & Estate now!

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Business center
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Hiking
BBQ facilities

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out12:00 PM

Property Notes

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. Please inform 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. A deposit may be required at the property.

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1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

8.5
Excellent6 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the friendly staff and frequently praise the unique local experiences.

Categories

Cleanliness7.5
Service9.0
Location9.0
Room Quality8.5
Amenities8.5
Value for Money8.5
Food and Beverage8.5
Overall Experience8.5

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TheodoraaeAE
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 26, 2026

"Could be way better"

8.0

The location and the vibes of the house

Not very clean a bit of confusion about bathrooms also not clean

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AleksandrruRU
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 4, 2026

"Уникальное место"

9.0

Очень атмосферное место в которое нужно приезжать минимум на 2-3 ночи, что бы отдохнуть от суеты. Настоящая аутентичная Шри ланка, территория восхитительная. Кормили вкусно, национальной едой.

Все было хорошо, но вот дорога до него…

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KC BarkercaCA
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 15, 2026

"Gileemale - a Gem of a Place!"

10.0

It was a pleasure to learn the history and traditions of this remote mansion built 300 years ago for the King's soldiers. The host, seventh generation of the owners, is so knowledgeable and inspiring. Super delicious food from local produce!! I loved the Ganesha in his garden. Gems have been found and I am so proud to now wear one.

We didn't like having to leave.

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LEONIEgbGB
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 3, 2026

"Fabulous."

9.0

It felt like going back in time and staying with a family running an estate with so many little industries on the land - cinnamon plantation, tea plantation, mining for gemstones, rubber plantation to name but a few. We had a wonderful guided tour of all the activities and met and watched the local staff working. Fascinating. The owner is 7th generation of the estate and many of the staff were several generations. The food was freshly cooked and delicious.

Maybe airconditioning in the room as the fan was quite noisy. An ensuite would have been a bonus 2 but actually the shared bathrooms did work OK.

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EvaltLT
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 11, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

It is so beautiful villa full of history and the staff is the cutest persons! They showed us around, organised a SUPER good dinner and breakfast. It’s so peaceful place, totally worth the stop!

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KarolinachCH
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 4, 2025

"Down-to-earth place where you meet the local community"

7.0

The staff and the host were very friendly and easy going. We appreciates to stay in a local, down-to-earth place, where we could learn a lot about the history of the place and engage with the local community. We chose the place as it offered tours to sapphire mines, and it met oyr expextations!

The spiders! Land leeches! But only that - thats not the dault of the host;)

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MatthiasdeDE
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 8, 2025

"Wenn ich noch mal nach Sri Lanka kommen sollte, werde ich auf jeden Fall hierher zurückkehren!"

10.0

Ein außergewöhnlicher Aufenthalt, der uns in drei Tagen Sri Lanka, seine Natur, seine Kultur und seine Menschen näher gebracht hat als der ganze Rest der zweieinhalbwöchigen Reise. Wir hatten das ganze, geschichtsträchtige Haus zur Verfügung, das ohnehin nur vier Gästezimmer hat. Ishanta und seine Angestellten haben uns in einer bisher nicht gekannten Weise persönlich betreut, ohne je aufdringlich zuwerden. Ruhe und Individualität also absolut gesichert. Dazu ein großartiger Einblick in die sehr konsequent ausgerichtete nachhaltige Bewirtschaftung des Anwesens - Tee, Zimt, Kautschuk, ein bißchen Kaffee, traditionelles Schürfen von Edelsteinen (also ganz ohne Maschinen und Rodung). Das Essen wird vollständig vor Ort zubereitet, mit dem, was das Anwesen zu bieten hat. Das ganze eingebettet in die unverfälschte buddhistische Kultur des Hauses und des Dorfes. Herrlich auch das Kayaking auf dem Fluss hinter dem Haus und die Wanderung zu einem für andere Touristen nicht zugänglichen Wasserfall mit Baden und Sonnen. Gileemale Walawaa eignet sich zudem sehr gut als Ausgangspunkt für die Wanderung auf den Adam's Peak, den traditionellen heiligen Berg Sri Lankas. Die stärksten Eindrücke unserer Reise werden wir sicher aus diesen drei Tagen mitnehmen.

So wie es ist, ist es genau richtig. Wer ein steriles Luxushotel für den Durchschnittstouristen aus Europa sucht, braucht dies hier nicht.

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