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Ancient Grand Villa

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 10
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

Property highlights

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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Ancient Grand Villa in Pinnawala offers a lodge with a sun terrace, garden, open-air bath, and a family-friendly restaurant. Guests enjoy free on-site private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and a paid shuttle service. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a shared kitchen, outdoor play area, child-friendly buffet, outdoor seating, picnic area, family rooms, culture classes, live music, full-day security, bicycle parking, room service, bike hire, car hire, and a tour desk. Dining Experience: Breakfast includes local specialities, warm dishes, juice, fresh pastries, pancakes, and fruits. The restaurant serves brunch, lunch, dinner, high tea, and cocktails with Chinese, Indian, seafood, local, Asian, and barbecue grill cuisines. Nearby Attractions: Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens are 18 km away, Kandy railway station 23 km, and Victoria Reservoir Kandy Seaplane Base 47 km from the lodge.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Asian, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Hana
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“Wow, I really recommend this place. The owner was super super helpful and really nice. I never had an experience like this before. It was our first night in Sri Lanka and he helped us with transportation (we came by public bus). He told us where...”
Emmanuelle
France France
“Être chez l'habitant dans une famille. Nous étions 5 ( 2 adultes, 2 adolescents, et une enfant de 9 ans). On a tous adorés leur gentillesse, repas très bon. On recommande.”
Bianka
Germany Germany
“Die Familie war sehr nett und hat überall geholfen. Der Gastvater ist auch Guide und hilft wo er kann. Die Kinder hatten Spass an den Haustieren der Familie, die dankbar die Streicheleinheiten annahmen. Wir fühlten uns sehr wohl und willkommen ♥️🙏...”
Lorenzo
Italy Italy
“A mani basse uno dei migliori alloggi a cui sono stato in Sri Lanka. La location è incredibile: una villa bellissima, immersa negli alberi e decorata con un tanto gusto. Le camere sono super particolari, comode, spaziose, e con un atmosfera...”
Yanett
Spain Spain
“Si quieres una experiencia inmersiva con una familia de Sri Lanka este es tu lugar. Son súper amables todo el tiempo y los niños jugaron un montón con mi niña. Patricia y toda la familia es un amor. Nosotros fuimos con el hermano de excursión y...”
Julie
Spain Spain
“Gayashan et sa famille ont été très accueillants et très attentifs. Ce fut un moment reposant, après de multiples voyages en bus et tuk tuk. De plus, l’endroit est magnifique.”
Thierry
France France
“La disponibilité et la gentillesse de notre hôte. Le lieu charmant et confortable.”
Yvonne
Netherlands Netherlands
“De ligging, de ruime, mooi ingerichte kamer. Het ‘zwembad’ met de buitendouche waren heerlijk. En niet te vergeten de ontzettend lieve en behulpzame host.”
Ivan
Spain Spain
“El lugar está regentado por una família encantadora, te atienden de manera exquisita y te hacen sentir como en casa. Cocinan en el día y comida tradicional, te aconsejo que te dejes guiar por ellos. El propietario, además nos hizo de guía,...”
Fabien
France France
“Nous avons passé un merveilleux séjour! Gayashan et sa famille sont des hôtes formidables. Ils sont très accueillants, d'une grande gentillesse, attentionnés, conviviaux! Ils vous font sentir comme à la maison. Le logement est beau et agréable!...”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Chinese • Indian • Seafood • Local • Asian • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 13:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 2 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

2 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
US$4 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$8 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Ancient Grand Villa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.