The Planters House

Name: The Planters House
Address: Monarakanda Estate, Koslanda, lk

Location: Monarakanda Estate, Koslanda, lk

Star Rating: 9 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Luxurious Accommodation
The Planters House in Koslanda offers a luxurious stay with an outdoor pool, garden views, and a terrace. Each room is elegantly furnished with a desk, comfortable bed linen, and a private bathroom stocked with free toiletries.

Excellent Facilities
Enjoy the convenience of a restaurant, room service, and a 24-hour front desk at your disposal. Stay connected with free WiFi throughout the property. Additionally, indulge in a game of table tennis or explore the area through cycling, ensuring a memorable stay.

Convenient Location
Situated just 20 km from both Bandarawela and Haputale Railway Stations, The Planters House is easily accessible. For travelers, the hotel provides free private parking and is within a reasonable distance from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport.

Book your stay at The Planters House for a truly relaxing and enjoyable experience.

Important Information

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. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Soundproof rooms
Ironing service
Packed lunches
Table tennis
Chapel/shrine
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Shared lounge/TV area
Board games/puzzles
Kid meals
Infinity pool
Outdoor furniture
Fruits
Shallow end
Badminton equipment
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Contactless check-in/check-out
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
Guest room sealed after cleaning
Physical distancing in dining areas
Food delivered to guest room
24-hour security
Cooking class
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Self parking (surcharge)
Beach umbrellas
Pool sun loungers
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Games
Housekeeping on request
Wine release events
Exercise/lap pool
Japanese garden
Swimming nearby
Charcoal grill

Rooms Available

The Bluebird Room

This is a double or twin room.

Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Fireplace
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Pool towels
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Window
The Sunbird Suite & The Bunk Room

1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
581-sq-foot room with mountain views

Layout - Separate sitting area
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and separate shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Desk and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh towels (on request) and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 5 (2 Adults)
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Fireplace
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Turndown service
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Rainfall showerhead
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Change of towels (on request)
The Peacock Suite

This suite's standout feature is the fireplace. This suite is consisted of of 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. The suite offers soundproof walls, garden views and wine/champagne. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Fireplace
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Pool towels
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Window
The Sunbird Suite

This is a suite with an adjoining bunk bedroom.

Max Occupancy: 6 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Fireplace
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Pool towels
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Window
The Oriole Room

This double room has a seating area and fireplace.

Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Fireplace
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Pool towels
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Window
The Fantail Room

This double room's standout feature is the fireplace. The spacious double room offers soundproof walls, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Fireplace
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Pool towels
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Window
The Cottage

This is a separate cottage with a king bedroom, a sitting room and a bunk bedroom.

Max Occupancy: 8 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Fireplace
- Sofa
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Terrace
- Linen
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Pool towels
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Window
The Garden Suite

This suite has an extra long super king bed, sofa, seating area and private terrace.

Max Occupancy: 3 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Sofa
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Terrace
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Pool towels
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Window

Guest Reviews

Fiona (10/5): A haven of peace on top of the world - Stunning location with outstanding views. Privacy, peace and quiet The feeling of being a guest in a private home Gorgeous pool and verandah - both great spots to relax and observe nature Helpful staff Amazing food - best we had on our trip We just wish we had stayed more than one night.
Blake (1/5): Unresponsive property, beware - Property looked nice online Property couldn't be bothered to respond to messages for a month
Johan (1/5): Absolutely terrible - do not book! - Water damaged and big smell of mold in our room. Could not stay there so hotel helped us arrange another stay. Regretfully they did not even refund us
Kay (10/5): Romantischer Aufenthalt in der Natur. - Sehr ruhige Lage in der Natur auf einer ehemaligen Teeplantage mit vielen Tieren im Umfeld (Affen, Elefant, Pfau…). Die Villa ist im kolonialen Stil, sehr gepflegt und mit sehr gutem Restaurant. Es gibt einen traumhaften Pool und für Abenteurer auch Cottages im Garten. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich, das Verhältnis ist familiär.
julika (10/5): Ein Traum der uns lange in Erinnerung bleiben wird - Außergewöhnlich ! Man wird mit dem Jeep abgeholt da das Gelönde mit dem Auto nicht erreichbar ist. Angekommen fühlt man sich 100 Jahre zurück versetzt ..als wäre man selbst der Gutsherr der Teeplantage. Ein Ort der Gemütlichkeit mit loderndem Kamin und absolut nettem Personal -
Cristina (10/5): - Best place I ever visited - the house, the view, the food, the pool. We loved every single moment at the planters house!
Anna (10/5): This place stole my heart ❤️ - This is the most magical place I’ve ever stayed in, atop a mountain, surrounded by tea plantations, nature, pure tranquility. We extended our stay to 3 nights but I could have stayed there much much longer. This is such a perfect place to unwind and recharge, breathe in the cool mountain air and be looked after by a team of truly lovely people who work there. Things to keep in mind: - the property is only reachable by the shuttle they provide. It’s a 40min drive up steep hills and rocky roads. But don’t worry once you get there you will be greeted by freshly brewed tea from their plantation or a nice local gin. - if you are looking for hustle and bustle, this place is not for you - planters house is far away from nearby shops and any type of infrastructure. This is a place for nature lovers, who want to slow down, enjoy the peace, the greenery, mountains, fresh air. - food: there are no shops or restaurants nearby so you will be eating onsite. Food is cooked from fresh every day and they have several choices, both western and Sri Lankan, and it is truly delicious. - there are beautiful hikes you can do from the hotel and if you are adventurous enough you can walk 7.4km to Liptons seat, otherwise the driver will take you up there with the 4x4. - Try and stay there at least 3 night for the full relaxing experience.
Edwin (10/5): - Planters House was fantastic! The team were all so lovely and welcoming, and the views are honestly to die for. Being located up in the mountains, surrounded by nothing but tea, was just beautiful and so peaceful. The hotel doesn’t have a restaurant, instead you order what you want at what time you want it, which is such a unique experience. As others have mentioned, the hotel is a Jeep-ride up a steep mountain which adds to the experience and sense of adventure. The hotel is a little rough around the edges and not as polished as the pictures, but for us this added to the charm.
Verified traveler (4/5): - Condition of the hotel was very poor; dirty rooms and damaged bed / bathroom. Food was appalling, especially the breakfast.
Hailun (10/5): - Incredibly attentive staff and such a special stay. Wish it had been longer! The perfect place to relax, recharge and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Make sure you allow for ample time for Lipton’s Seat hike and it’s a great idea to bring school supplies, snacks, etc. for the children in the villages on your way up.
Verified traveler (10/5): - Never have I had to ride 45 minutes up into a tea plantation to get to a hotel but it made it all the more special. Staff lovely if not a little unqualified but it adds to the charm of this colonial Plantation house Fantastic infinity pool, amazing birds and sounds, views to die for, comfy period bedrooms with its history oozing from every corner Ought to be all inclusive as frankly once there one isn’t going anywhere. Bring a good book and indulge
Verified traveler (10/5): - Great hotel in every sense - building, surrounds, staff, food and surroundings. This was our first trip to Sri Lanka and after travelling many places was our favourite! So many good things to say, so little space! Try it out!