The contact with the owner was not as warm as we were used to in Sri Lanka. No help or suggestions about what to do around the area. Quite difficult to get to if only going for one night. Cottage needs some maintenance especially the bathroom. A bit expensive compared to what we have experienced elsewhere in the country.

Comfortable spacious room and bad with many different common areas so easy to have privacy and enjoy even if the weather is bad. The chef and assistant were amazing - real Sri Lankan hospitality.

Stayed in March 2025

Rockbourne Bungalow is such a beautiful place! Everything was perfect:) The staff was amazing, they made us feel like royalty. We really enjoyed our stay :)

Stayed in January 2025

Location, view and the staff

Stayed in December 2024

It was Great. I Like to visit again with my friends.

Stayed in December 2024

We traveled to the bungalow via Doluwa from Kandy. The road was narrow and not in great condition, making the journey quite challenging. In hindsight, we probably should have taken the Gampola route. Although we were two families staying in two rooms, we were told we could choose only one meal option for all meals, rather than different options from the menu, which was a bit disappointing. The meals were slightly expensive compared to other places, but given the remote location and the fact that the food was delicious, it didn’t bother us much

It's one of the best bungalows we've ever stayed in. Designed to resemble a colonial bungalow, it features many attic items, old pictures, and an overall colonial vibe. The amenities are impressive, including a gym, billiards, foosball, darts, chess, a home theatre system, and more—far exceeding our expectations. Only our two families were there that day, making the experience even more fantastic. The food was fabulous, and the staff were very friendly and attentive. We also enjoyed a pleasant walk around the bungalow. There’s a hot tub near the pool, which unfortunately wasn’t working, but it was still a nice and enjoyable spot

Stayed in December 2024

It is a unique location in a tea plantation, a mansion of 100 years old, with very lovely design, very romantic place and very quiet. The location is very proper for couples and also for families with children. The pool table and darts were very fun and we really enjoyed it.

Stayed in July 2024

We had just finished walking all 300km of the mountainous pekoe trail so this was the perfect place to come and chill straight after. Loved the pool and the service, food and everything about this place. Felt like a very special place indeed.

Stayed in March 2024

It’s a really a good place for honeymoon and and family. The hospitality is really awesome.

Stayed in January 2024

Coming off the Pekoe Trail the TukTuk ride from Galaha is a bit long BUT the views are stunning en route and it is completely worth it for such a unique and lovely place to stay

This is one of the most unique stays I have had on all my travels. It is an old bungalow set on a tea plantation out in the jungle forest about 40min TukTuk ride away from Galaha. The room was lovely with a big comfy bed. Really hot water in shower. There was a TV room with reclining couches to relax in! And not to mention the infinity pool and outdoor jacuzzi. A delicious dinner of rice and curry was prepared along with a lovely omelette for breakfast. They even have a basic gym with excellent weights in it! I arrived in Galaha after completing the Pekoe Trail Stage 1 Hike and needed a place to stay. Deepthi the owner was amazing and helped to arrange a TukTuk out to Rockbourne Bungalow. It was the perfect place to relax and recharge to walk back the way of Stage 1 to Halantha the following day.. If anyone in Kandy is interested in the Pekoe Trail this bungalow is a gem to rest up for a night.

Stayed in January 2024

Super place for chill and relax. Splendid garden and view on the tea field. The luxurious Bungalow is comfortable and we feel at home really fast ! The staff is super : they are friendly, super efficient, and they provide good tips for activities around there.

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing....

The view was stunning which was unexpected...the services and facilities was very nice including swimming pool and the tub..My wife and kid enjoyed the fullest ....Best part was the staff was exceptional helpful ....food was nice and tasty , they offered variety...the owner has arranged everything upfront which was nice too...would recommend 😀 😉 👍 👌 😊 😄 😀 to all....

Stayed in December 2023

It was the best service I' ve ever had from the hotel!!!Everything was excellent. The place itself is amazing. The room was clean, our dinner delicious and the atmosphere was exceptional. I wish I could spend there more than one night. I am going to keep this place in my heart forever❤️

Stayed in December 2023

This place is an absolute gem. If you want to have a private and cosy relax time this is the place to be. Rockbourne Bungalow is a beautiful place with gorgeous rooms and fabulous service. Staff was amazing, so friendly, welcoming and helpful. The food is delicious. This is a very special place and we highly recommend it as a base for visiting. We had a memorable stay!!

Stayed in December 2023

If you are looking for a tranquil and serenity beyond words then Rockbourne Bungalow is the place. Awesome management including clean rooms, authentic Srilankan cuisines, the staff are friendly especially Lakshya who was around for any assistance. This place is real value for money. I recommend this place 3400 feet above sea level, tea plantations, pool facing shades green forest blanket and much more..... visit here to explore yourself ❤️

Stayed in November 2023

Excellent, Spacious comfortable rooms, beautiful garden and outdoor, friendly staff , everything just perfect.

Stayed in November 2023

Looked for a relaxing, cozy spacious bungalow to enjoy with my family. Found this amazing place. We loved the bungalow. Staff cooked tasty food and gave a very good service. Definitely will come back again. Children loved the garden and enjoyed the hike behind the property!

Stayed in November 2023

We stayed 20th November at Rockbourne Bungalow in a DBL room. It was most luxurious, clean and peaceful bungalow I have ever been. Service and meals were superb.view was breathtaking!

Stayed in November 2023

Swimming Pool,Food,Rooms

The Bungalow

Stayed in November 2023

Given the reviews and photos, we had high expectations. Unfortunately, they weren't met. We found our stay disappointing. Our three children slept in the new section, which was okay. But we, the parents, slept in the old section. The owner really needs to do some maintenance on several things, but at least on the bedroom in the old section. The room and bathroom smelled of mold. The bathroom was old, worn, unclean and had broken parts. Only a small used soap was left in the bathroom. The mattress on the very old bed was in really bad condition. Furthermore, there was a strange smell in the house. The two staffmembers did their best, sort off, but we didn't quite understand the manager's role and missed the true Sri Lankan hospitality. The manager was constantly nearby. We are not used to that and we value our privacy. Dinner and breakfast were poor. The poorest we've had in Sri Lanka and dinner was on the pricey side. At dinner, we asked for dessert (included at the menu). The manager then took a used container of ice cream from the freezer and put it in the kitchen. We were left to prepare the rest ourselves. Rockbourne was a further disappointment for us. In our opinion, the photos don't match really with the reality. Besides the beautiful garden, we enjoyed the chill-out area with the pool table. Otherwise, it was disappointing and, in our opinion, overpriced and overrated.

Stayed in July 2025

The Rockbourne bungalow was simply amazing. Truly luxurious, colonial and clean place. View is breathtaking. Very friendly, helpful staff. We stayed one night and they cooked yummy breakfast. Hope to visit again soon !

Stayed in November 2023

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Stayed in December 2023