Thotalagala

Rated 9.9 in 31 reviews. 7 rooms.

★★★★★

Thotalagala is a planters bungalow which has been revived to its former glory, with seven themed suites based on personalities that shaped the history of the province of Uva, one of the foremost tea growing regions in Sri Lanka, the finest tea growing region in the world.

Adjoining the estate is Dambatenne, possibly the most famous estate in all of Sri Lanka. Dambatenne is one of the only estates in the world that Sir Thomas Lipton planted himself. The term “Ceylon Tea” was coined here, and Lipton’s Tea was founded and sold its first pound of tea from the precincts of the factory which still stands today. Guests of Thotalagala will be granted exclusive access to the factory and the bungalow which was Sir Thomas Lipton’s residence from 1890 to 1910.

Located in Haputale on the Pitaratmalie Estate, Thotalagala is a restored former planters bungalow featuring seven Suites, each named after a prominent personality that shaped the history of the Uva Province. Thotalagala has a restaurant, garden, bar, and free WiFi throughout the hotel. Thotalagala also features an infinity pool offering stunning views of the surrounding garden and mountains.

All seven Suites consist of a bedroom, and private bathroom with a walk-in shower and tub. The luxurious bathrooms are fitted with a bidet, a hairdryer and free toiletries.

Thotalagala offers an all-inclusive stay for all its guests, including many unique experiences from a visit to the iconic Lipton's seat to a guided tour of the Dambetanne Tea Factory. During their stay, guests will also be able to enjoy pre-dinner cocktails, a curated high tea overlooking the picturesque mountains and taste an exceptional Ala carte menu paired with a selection of international wines and spirits.

Bandarawela is 14 km from Thotalagala, while Ella is 26 km from the property. The nearest airport is the Bandaranaike International Airport which is a 5-hour drive away.

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A guide to great places near Thotalagala

  1. Thotalagala Lake

    435 m from hotel

  2. Haputale Forest

    2.2 km from hotel

  3. Risara Bakers

    Great Samosas at 2 pm

    2.3 km from hotel

  4. Haputale Railway Station

    love this place..one of the best natural railway stations

    2.6 km from hotel
    Railway station

  5. Haputale Gap

    If you're driving a scooter around here, stop by for a nice sunset view.

    2.8 km from hotel
    Colombo-Badulla Road,

  6. Lipton's Seat

    Awesome view

    3.9 km from hotel

  7. Diyathalawa Railway Station

    4.1 km from hotel

  8. Diyatalawa Train Station

    4.1 km from hotel

  9. Diyatalawa Town

    Very Nice Cool Area

    4.6 km from hotel

  10. Fox Hill

    Awesome track

    6.4 km from hotel

  11. Kamuko Restaurant Bandarawela

    Superb spicy food.Shrimp noodles is my favourite one

    6.8 km from hotel
    86A, Welimada Road,

  12. Diyaluma Falls

    Awesome:-)B-) <3

    7.1 km from hotel