I do so agree with the previous reviews, but wanted to add my voice. After the long flight from the UK this was the perfect place to begin our Sri Lankan adventure... we swam in their lovely pool in the warm rain... and found towels had appeared as if by magic when we stepped out. Food and service are excellent.... more

This is a unique place - far more interesting (and relaxing) than staying in Colombo (it's only an hour from the airport so a perfect place to begin or end your holiday). In the middle of a coconut plantation, the 1920s building is gorgeous and full of beautiful antiques, the rooms are huge and the pool is the best we... more

I can't add much to the first review of this beautiful small hotel. Except, there are now 4 rooms! Everything about the place is lovely. The service is caring, homely and professional. The food just fantastic. We honestly felt like we staying in our own villa. I can't praise the place highly enough and, if you read the guest book... more

The drive from Colombo Airport gives a real insight on how to drive or should I say survive driving in Sri Lanka. The roads are very crowded and it is a case of the biggest vehicle with the loudest horn who survives. Arriving at Horathapola Estate however makes the ordeal well worthwhile. The estate is a working coconut plantation and... more

Horathapola is about 2hrs drive from Colombo airport but is worth every bumpy minute! A beautiful old colonial mansion with hardwood furniture from the estate, oozing peace and tranquility. Owner Jay Fernando is good company and a mine of information, understandably he loves the place and it shows. We went for a ride around the estate in a bullock-cart and... more