Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge
5.0-star · Madulkelle - Habaragala Road
4.5(596 Google reviews)
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At a glance: 5-star · Since 2008 · Renovated 2012 · 50 rooms
Guests love: Nature
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Patty_Fields
5/5
Tripadvisor· 2 months ago
Tripadvisor· 2 months agoThe location and views were the real highlight of our stay at Madulkelle. The tent was clean, well-equipped and comfortable, and the views from our balcony were stunning. We really enjoyed the Campbell Falls walk and the walk to Mini Worlds End - both from the lodge. We had originally planned to do the Knuckles hike, but were enjoying the location so much that we wanted to make the most of it and explore what was on our doorstep! The food was good (especially breakfast) and the staff extremely helpful and friendly.
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Yohan Uthpala
4/5
Google· 3 months ago
Google· 3 months agoI recently stayed at Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge for two nights, booking the Penthouse, and overall it was a memorable experience with a few areas that could be improved. The location is undoubtedly the resort’s biggest highlight. Perched high above the Knuckles Mountain Range and surrounded by lush tea plantations, the panoramic views are absolutely breathtaking. Waking up to mist-covered mountains and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere made the stay truly special. If you’re looking to disconnect from the busy city and immerse yourself in nature, this is one of the best places in Sri Lanka. The Penthouse itself was comfortable and offered stunning views. However, considering the premium price tag, I expected a higher standard of finishes, maintenance, and overall presentation. There is definitely room for improvement and uplifting to better match the luxury experience guests are paying for. The food was average. While the presentation was good, the taste and variety didn’t quite meet expectations for a resort of this calibre. This is an area where the management could make significant improvements to enhance the overall guest experience. A special mention goes to Roshan from the service team. He was exceptionally friendly, attentive, and always willing to help, making our stay much more enjoyable. His professionalism and warm hospitality truly stood out. Overall, Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge is a fantastic destination for its spectacular scenery, peaceful surroundings, and unique eco-luxury concept. With improvements to the dining experience and some upgrades to the accommodation, it could easily justify its premium pricing. I would still recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing mountain escape, especially for the incredible views and tranquil atmosphere.
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Ridma Ranathunga
5/5Google· a month ago
Google· a month agoAbsolutely wonderful experience 🌿✨ The location is beautiful, with stunning views and a peaceful natural environment. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout our stay. And the food was simply amazing — everything we had was delicious! 🍽️❤️ The only downside is the road to reach the lodge, which can be a little challenging and takes some time, especially going uphill. But honestly, once you arrive, it is completely worth it. Overall, a beautiful place, amazing food, wonderful staff, and a truly memorable experience. Highly recommended!
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Suchintha Maddumaarachchi
2/5Google· 5 months ago
Google· 5 months agoVisited in May 2026 honestly to get away from the heatwave in Colombo. The place is beautiful and surrounded by hills. The views are to die for! HOWEVER, I don't think the resort really made an effort to ensure guest comfort. Since the rooms are built like tents, they became extremely hot where you simply cannot stay inside that. There were no fans or AC inside the tents and we requested fans. They just simply said that they don't have fans. Then they were trying to gaslight us saying that this is the first time anyone has ever complained about this place and the tents being hot, when we just heard a couple of other people also complaining to the staff that it's really hot and were requesting fans just like we did. Funnily though, we saw the staff carrying some cooler fans around later on. Wonder who that is for. Clearly not us! I understand that for the most part of the year, this place doesn't require any sort of air conditioning or fans. However, granted that this heatwave has been going on for a while, and that this period is usually hot every year, the management could have made an effort to give a better experience, considering the amount of money they charge from us. They also lack a lot of attention to detail. The rooms/ tents are located in a steep hill far apart. Our tent was about 200m down the hill from the main restuarant/ lobby area. There were no phone lines or even a phone number of the reception inside the tents. We ran out of drinking water, and we had to climb up the hill to get water (which is a daunting task during the day with the heat). There were also other issues like improperly cleaned toilets, missing umbrellas in rooms (some of our friends in other tents didn't have, while we did). These are simple and important things each resort should look into, when trying to maintain the level of calibre they are portraying. On the positives, apart from the beauty of the location, the general staff service in the restaurant/ lobby area is really good. Roshan from the staff took care of all of our requests without hesitation. Until they address these simple, but very important matters, it will be a very hard place for me to recommend to anyone. Hope the management will see this and improve.
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Stephanie Andreae
5/5Google· 6 months ago
Google· 6 months agoIf like us, you had always wanted to wander through tea plantations - this is arguably the place to do it. The location is genuinely breathtaking and the staff looked after us very well. Many thanks for making a special birthday table for one of our party! We did a 4-hour hike with Kumar up into the higher hills through all the plantations. This was one of the highlights of our holiday. Kumar pointed out all the flora and fauna and picked delicious wild strawberries for us to eat. And nothing beats a great cup of tea after a good hike!
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Naleen De Silva
5/5Google· a month ago
Google· a month agoIts Look like Hidden Gem....Wherever you look, you will see breathtakingly beautiful mountain ranges. A Hotel Staff is full of smiling faces. The last part of the road is a bit dilapidated. But once you reach the place, all those obstacles are forgotten.
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Charles
4/5Google· 8 months ago
Google· 8 months agoVery good hotel, but excessively priced. Pros: The scenery is absolutely exceptional despite the typically uncertain weather in these misty mountains. The hotel main areas are very pleasant (beautiful pool area with croquet, nice restaurant with the spectacular view, a much appreciated fireplace in the evenings as it gets pretty cold even in February. The staff and reception was kind and professional. Activities are nice, though a tad pricy. Cons: The honeymoon suite tent is getting quite old and need be modernised. It’s an effort each time to open/close the front wall, which is necessary to see the view. No heating in the room, so it gets very cold at night for Sri Lanka due to the altitude. Showers were sometimes cool-warm. Quite noisy in the night with many wild dogs barking. When it’s windy, it becomes very noisy. This can get a bit scary since the tents are technically open access. Spa is outside, which is very chilly after sunset (6pm).
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Tharindra Gooneratne
3/5Google· 5 months ago
Google· 5 months agoWe stayed at Madullkele Tea and Eco lodge for 2 nights, in early May. The property was nice, the service was great, and the food was very good. The tents had very nice views, including prime seating to catch a glimpse of sun rise over the knuckles mountain range. The location is quite remote (as one would expect), and includes a 10 minute stretch of road for which "off the beaten path", seems like an understatement :) We would have definitely given a four star rating for our stay, if not for one massive issue that we encountered : NONE OF THE TENTS HAVE FANS, AND NO FANS ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST! Fully understand that during most parts of the year, a fan would not be required at this altitude. However, given the fact that Sri Lanka has been affected by a heatwave for well over 2 months at this point, felt it was a basic requirement to at least have a small table fan available on request. The tents were extremely warm during the day, which restricted our options (bye bye, post lunch nap!) The situation was a bit better at night, but even then, a fan could have been a game changer. At the very least, the property should inform all guests well in advance about this (especially during dry / hot periods) so that informed decisions can be made accordingly (especially considering the price point of the hotel) Quite a shame, considering that on pretty much all other fronts, they met or exceeded expectations P.S. found out from a friend that the same issue existed when she visited the property in April 2025. This is clearly not a new issue that has popped up suddenly. Again, understand that this could be a non issue for 8-9 months of the year; however, the hotel has a responsibility to ensure that the best experience is provided for guests visiting during the remaining months as well (or at the very least, inform them of such issues in advance)
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