Mountbatten Bungalow- Thema Collection
5.0-star · No 04, Spring Hill Estate, Sri Amarawansa Mawatha
4.7(360 Google reviews)
5.0-star · No 04, Spring Hill Estate, Sri Amarawansa Mawatha
4.7(360 Google reviews)
At a glance: 5-star · Since 2000 · Renovated 2013 · 12 rooms
Near: Ceylon Tea Museum · 2.1 km
Guests love: Service · Atmosphere
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Melani Maleesha
Response from the property
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful review, It truly means a lot to our entire team to know that you had such a memorable stay at Mountbatten Bungalow. We’re delighted that you enjoyed the peaceful surroundings, our food, and most importantly, the warm hospitality of our team. Your kind words about their genuine care and welcoming smiles are especially appreciated—we’ll be sure to share them with everyone. It was an absolute pleasure having you with us, and we’re so happy that we could make your stay comfortable and special. We look forward to welcoming you back to Mountbatten Bungalow for another beautiful experience soon! Warm regards, The MManagement, Mountbatten Bungalow.
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The hotel's own Restaurant serves traditional Sri Lankan cuisine and international dishes, with produce from the estate's greenhouse, and the Bar offers cocktails and single malt whiskeys on the deck by the pool. For a change of scene, Le Leopard d'Argent, serving French and Sri Lankan dishes, is within a few blocks of the property. Oak-Ray Rest is about 5 km away, and the city of Kandy, a 10-15 minute tuk tuk ride, has many more dining options. You can also join a Kandy Village Cooking Class or a Sri Lanka Cooking Class with Granny to learn local recipes. The hotel can arrange meals in the garden or a candlelit dinner by the pool for a special evening.
The bungalow sits on a hillside estate with tea bushes and forest views, a quiet retreat above Kandy. The immediate area is green and residential, with the Hanthana Mountain Range about 3.9 km away. You are roughly 4.4 km from viewpoints like Arthur's Seat and Kandy Viewpoint, and about 4.9 km from the Sacred City of Kandy and Sri Dalada Maligawa. The hotel's own restaurant and bar offer dining on site, and the Ceylon Tea Museum is 2.1 km away. For exploring further, a tuk tuk or taxi from the nearby Bowalawatta bus stop can take you into the city center.
From Bandaranaike International Airport, the drive to the bungalow takes about 3 hours; a pre-booked transfer or taxi is the straightforward way. If you are coming by train, Kandy Railway Station is roughly 3.5 km away, and a tuk-tuk or taxi from there will get you to the hotel. The hotel is set on Spring Hill Estate, a short ride up from the city center. For a scenic option, the Victoria Reservoir Kandy Seaplane Base is about 28 km away, though ground transport is still needed for the final leg. Your driver can follow the address on Sri Amarawansa Mawatha in Bowalawatta.
In the evening, you can stay at the hotel and enjoy its Bar, which offers cocktails and single malt whiskeys, or dine at the Restaurant with traditional Sri Lankan and international dishes. For a change of scene, the Ceylon Tea Museum is 2.1 km away, and the Hanthana International Bird Park & Recreation Center is 2.3 km, both a short drive. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya, is 2.9 km from the hotel, ideal for a late stroll. For more options, a tuk-tuk ride into Kandy city, about 10-15 minutes, brings you to the Sacred City of Kandy and Sri Dalada Maligawa, 4.9 km away, where evening sights and local eateries are found. The hotel's own garden and pool area also offer a peaceful setting for a relaxed evening.
Mountbatten Bungalow is a good base for exploring Kandy, though most sights require a short drive. The Ceylon Tea Museum is 2.1 km away, and the Hanthana International Bird Park is 2.3 km, both a quick tuk-tuk ride. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya, are 2.9 km from the hotel. For the Sacred City of Kandy and Sri Dalada Maligawa, plan a 4.9 km trip into town. The hotel's hilltop setting offers a peaceful retreat after sightseeing, and its restaurant and bar make it easy to relax on site. A car or tuk-tuk is the practical way to reach the farther attractions.

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