The Tea Cottage Resort & Spa

Very good hotel and very nice service nice food , if u are willing to come don’t forget to get sweet snacks for this amazing dog ! Carla is a beautiful dog please be nice to her

We arrived much earlier than check in after a early morning flight but they managed to get our room ready for us in a matter of minutes which was great! All of our meals were really good, we could choose a English or Sri Lankan breakfast - both were perfect, we had lunch both days here too with complimentary mocktails, and tried the afternoon tea which wasn't really worth the price as we couldn't have it up in the mountain as we had hoped, and we got soaked! Still a lovely experience. The staff came and took our order for evening meals so it would be ready when we wanted. The Rice and curry was beautifully cooked and quantities were good. Prices were more than most other parts of the island but the service and view make up for that. Our cottage was a bit of a distance away from the restaurant but they have a tuk tuk to ferry you about if needed, or lovely to walk with a torch amongst the night wildlife including deer, frogs and lots of load bugs! Our cottage was outstanding, the bathroom was gorgeous, the views were just outstanding. The cottages are very private, so keeping the curtains open in bed to then wake up to that view was amazing! There are day trips available but we were happy with a walk up the mountain every day and a morning walk along the road!

Our stay was extremely disappointing, particularly with regards to the hotel management, specifically Anupa and Owner Sudharshana Bandara. The luxury cottage with a river view, chosen for its appealing plunge pool, turned out to be dirty and unusable for the entirety of the stay. The Greenwood villa, though clean, had issues like empty coffee, old tea bags with a moldy smell, and inconveniently located 150m away from the reception, making room service nearly impossible (we were refused tea to the room because of the distance- that’s when we realized how old the room tea was). The service was appalling; they initially demanded payment for ice and had confusion about the breakfast menu. We ordered continental, received a mix-up with meat in the breakfast, and were informed we might have to pay for it. Despite being on a half-board basis, there was a threat of an additional charge for a mistake on their end. On another occasion, when requesting continental breakfast again, they claimed to be out of string hoppers and limited the quantity to 15 string hoppers per person. Moreover, there was evidence of racial bias, as our Tamil-speaking waiter, who provided excellent service, was reportedly scolded by Sinhalese management for supposedly showing favoritism, assuming we were Tamil. The resort's ****** management and the numerous service issues was a first and appalling experience for us. It highlights the need for the hotel management to undergo training, focusing on hospitality and if not that, maybe just basic decency.

Over all our stay was so very Beautiful for the scenery but average for the price we paid. I was very ill from the Tuna I ate on the first day of our stay, and trying to relay this was difficult because the staff although very friendly did not seem to understand.Our other meals were average for the prices paid compared with other Sri Lankan food we’ve eaten on a low budget. There were many hidden costs, lots of service charges which would have been good to know before bundled on the end of your check out bill. Dont be mislead by the photos of crystal clear water in the pool, although it was very refreshing to be cool! our pool was green as it is filled everyday from a pond upstream (added froggy friends) and takes around 2 hours to fill (ask early in the day) We visited some breath taking waterfalls in the area that we would otherwise have missed but direct travel to and from the resort was expensive. 6.5/10 Harry was lovely! :)

Everything was perfect. The most positive point is the very kind staff. They are very helpful, cheerful and polite. The location is amazing. The views are really breath taking as if you are in heaven. We had a bungalow with a fantastic view of the valley and the river. The room was very clean and huge! Very comfortable bed, with a nice big blanket. Nice bathroom. It is very quiet and wonderful to relax❤️❤️❤️

We had an amazing time at this resort. We stayed at the serenity cottage, which has the best mountainview. Also we could see all kinds of birds, squirrels and monkeys from our bed! There is also a nice seating area, with a nice view. You can have breakfast, lunch and dinner to a very reasonable price. The food is well prepared and they provide a lot of options (also several vegeterian options). The people are very nice, kind and polite. Yohan and Harry made sure we had everything we wished for! They were always present at the reception to help you. Thank you so much for that! Staying at this resort was wonderful! Tip: try their tea, its amazing!

This is one of the most beautiful places in Sri Lanka and a must visit for the views and to try some lovely food and of course the tea! The staff are second to none kind, considerate always with a smile on there face and very professional. We felt taken care of in one of the most beautiful and wild spots in Sri Lanka . Go and see for yourself ! We would recommend upgrading the room with the view of the jungle and river, breathtaking to wake up to.

Team members are kind and helpful but they really need proper training about discipline, customer service and how to care customers. we can see nice selling point in the website but most of the things not real. when I make booking I mentioned villa with pool however I was surprised when I see and pool (see the picture). there are no spa or anything related to wellness. room ok with price , need more privacy. breakfast menu has mentioned “Please feel free to ask our staff more details about these popular Sri Lankan delicacies if you wish to try traditional Sri Lankan cuisine for breakfast” how ever when i try to give advice Oder for Sri Lanka breakfast they mentioned can have only roti or English breakfast.

We fell in love with the hotel immediately as soon as we witnessed the amazing view from the dinning area as well from the room. We had never experienced anything like it before as we saw the sunrise from our very own bed! It was truly an amazing experience. The room was quite spacious and had the usual amenities. Excellent staff and food was quite decent. The hotel was under construction at the time we visited, therefore, it wasn't the best when it came to cleanliness. We are sure, it would be the perfect get-a-way once the construction work is complete. The hotel is in close proximity to Kadiyanlena waterfall and Monaragala rock.