Bougainvillea Retreat Center

I checked in here for two nights. Food was consistently decent and fast wifi. Beautifully laid out house - perfect party house actually; books, games- pool table and board games, bar, infinity pool loads of tan reading time. Amazing sound system played chilled music which filled the downstairs like surround sound. They even have a cinema room in the basement downstairs when it rained in the evening the next day I crashed there. It was just so perfect, an amazing relaxing weekend in an idillic location. Went for a wonder round the golf course and to the lake. I hope I have time to come here again one day. Great rest from the hustle and bustle of Kandy. It's about an hours drive but well worth it .

Stayed here with my girlfriend for two nights and we both LOVED it. The surroundings are incredibly beautiful and the rooms are clean, cool and nicely decorated. The pool are is great, pool is big enough to swim around a bit. The hotel is so beautiful you don’t really want to leave, but we went for a walk around the area one of the days which was pretty nice too, saw loads of monkeys. We had dinner there two nights and the chef prepared wonderful vegetarian dishes for us even though this wasn’t on the menu. They could also arrange pick up/drop off at Kandy railway station which was great for us since we don’t have a car. This place is just perfect and I would recommend it to everyone.

We had the pleasure to stay here for a couple of nights. The staff were amazing. A high sense of urgency and always trying their best for the clients. A special thanks to the new the Resident Manager, Yasanka Madhushan, for helping to locate our missing luggage. He is very skilful and we are sure the place will be in good hands with him in charge. The hotel is very personalised wit a lot of details and you almost feel at home. If you are looking for high quality this is the place to visit.

Tucked away this boutique hotel is a real hidden gem. We stayed in the hotel but there are also bungalows dotted around the grounds carefully tucked away among the trees . Although part of a golf estate don't be put off if you are not a golfer as the golf course is not visible from the hotel. The infinity pool trails off towards the lake view, affording a stunning view into the distance. Meals are served by the pool side with candles and beautiful table settings where every attention to detail had been thought through.The meals were so tasty with different spices delicately blended into some wonderfully inspiring dishes. The whole place is discreet, tasteful and immaculate. Danish inspired in much of it's decor, the wrap round balconies with swinging chairs are a great place to star gaze and listen to the nightly frog chorus. Our host was there when needed and disappeared when not, the staff on hand for your every whim and discreet when you wanted to just enjoy the tranquility of the place. Bedrooms were tastefully designed with luxurious yet practical features. A magical place which left us with some unforgettable memories.

Stayed here as part of our trip around Sri Lanka. We stayed in a garden villa with an outstanding view from the room. There were issues with no mains supply water for 24 hours but this was beyond the hotels control. It was dealt with professionally by the manager and we were compensated with free meals and drinks. Apart from the water situation the pool is fantastic and the room had a comfy bed. Staff friendly and the food was limited in choice, a little bit to western at times but of great quality. Staff went above and beyond when we had early starts and always came up with a breakfast before the normal operating times. Excellent gardens It’s quite far outside Kandy but if you have a driver this is no big deal.

It’s a bit of a hike - not literally - from Kandy on slow roads to enter this gated complex. Past a standard golf hotel is this oasis of calm .. and charm. Set in tropically pretty garden is a boutique hotel of around 8 rooms (some in garden and some in main house). A delicious infinity style pool has views over gardens and down to lake and forest. The lake is an easy walk accompanied by Atlas and Juno, super friendly hotel dogs. Hotel team are warm, friendly and good at problem solving ... we had a water glitch which was handled gracefully ... fortunately all guests were also relaxed about this (no point being anything else). Scrummy breakfasts and happy to accommodate food likes and dislikes. It’s a place to unwind and relax in harmony with the elements. We will be back and I’m tempted to not post this to keep this lovely place a little more secret

We stayed for thee nights. There are 3 rooms in the main house which share a (large wrap around) balcony so no real problem. There are also 6 cabins in the garden. There is a lovely infinity pool although sunbathing was limited due to the size of the lounger area and angle of the sun. The room was a good size and comfortable. Downstairs, there is a lounge and comfortable seating on the patio with a view over the lake and mountains. The menu is limited (to a couple of choices) but is well cooked and tasty! More western orientated than SL. The staff are friendly and helpful and always available to provide a cool drink! There is also a jacuzzi in the garden which we used and is very secluded. A golf club is within easy walking distance but when we went it was raining so it was very quiet! From our point of view, the only downside is that it is further out of Kandy than you think given the roads and the traffic. To catch the train to Hatton from Kandy meant leaving at 06.00 and easily took a couple of hours! Although the estate is easy to find the Retreat is not signposted at all and even satnav was not infallible given hills and steep roads!

This place is a beautiful haven of understated luxury. All the good things with a relaxed and welcoming feel. The staff are great. The view is superb. Lovely local walks. Stunning golf course if you're into golf. And the infinity pool is so relaxing! Had a totally brilliant time staying here for our Honeymoon.

We spent one night at this ‘boutique’ retreat while touring Sri Lanka and would like to have spent a little longer relaxing here. The location is quite remote and our driver had difficulty finding the hotel in the dark as it’s not well signposted. We were warmly welcomed on arrival. Our room on the first floor was stylish and spacious with individual furnishings, wooden floors and nice art works. We sat on the verandah outside our room early in the morning and enjoyed the tranquility with misty views of the river in the distance.

45 minutes from Kandy on the Golf Estate is this heavenly Quiet retreat settled in lush greens. We had the garden rooms which are spacious and fully equipped The staff is very attentive and the food is great and all prepared to order. The young manager is very welcoming and can help with whatever you need. Golf is in walking distance and is a great experience even for not so passionate golfers. It’s the atmosphere and the green hills and mountains with magnificent views that makes the difference

My husband and myself stayed for three nights and we not of enjoyed ourselves more. The staff were totally brilliant and the food totally delicious. We slept in one of the garden rooms which had the most fantastic view over the hills and beyond. The gardens were so pretty and the birds just beautiful. We loved everything about it and a very special mention to Atlas the wonderful dog who was utterly divine..!! Thank you to you all for making it such a special time.

My wife and I spent six nights here whilst spending our days watching England play cricket at Pallekelle. The hotel was immaculate with stunning views from the patio overlooking the infinity pool to the lake beyond and "the knuckle" range of hills in the background. The staff were superb and a special mention for Chatthranga and Prasanna who were always cheerful and extremely helpful. The food was delicious, mainly western with a distinctive Sri Lankan twist although with the small number of guests they were very amenable to suggestions and made a superb Sri Lankan curry. for us one evening. Our room was in the garden- simply furnished and nice and cool, a very clean and well furbished shower/bathroom (no bathtub). we had our own patio and garden area with views across the tropical rainforest. It is a little isolated which made it quiet (apart from the cicada symphony each evening) which some might find a little too laid back but it suited us fine (we are in our late 60's!) The pool is immaculate and very welcome at the end of a long warm day. Our room did not have a TV but this was a positive for us. There is a very good golf course next door with a very social clubhouse. We were 20 mins drive from Pallekelle and about 40mins to Kandy. Thank you to all the staff who made our stay so memorable.

It turned out we were the only couple staying at the hotel for the three nights we were there although the owner had a friend or two over. That meant we more or less had the place to ourselves, the glorious pool was perfect and the comfort excellent. Unlike most Sri Lankan hotels, there was adequate lighting in the bathroom and the whole place was well furnished and easy to live in, even if the pool table was a little incongruous in the living room. Food was excellent at all meals. The best so far of all the boutique hotels we stayed at in Sri Lanka. It is quite a drive out of Kandy and make sure your driver knows the way!