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Aqua Dunhinda Villa & Nature Retreat

3.0 star property

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Balcony view
Pool
Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms | In-room dining
Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms | Living room
Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms | Living room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Dunhinda Road, Ethgala, Kandy, 20000
  • Place, Ambuluwawa Temple
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Kotmale Reservoir Viewpoint
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Peradeniya
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms | Private pool

Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms

  • Mountain view
  • 632 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 King Beds and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • River view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

  • River view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Panoramic Double Room

Panoramic Double Room

  • River view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

What's nearby

  • Ambuluwawa Temple - 17 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Kotmale Reservoir Viewpoint - 19 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Mahaweli Maha Seya - 21 min drive - 13.5 km
  • University of Peradeniya - 24 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple - 25 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • Kandy Railway Station - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Food Kingdom - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Java Lounge coffee - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Heritage Restaurant -CHC - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Ceylon Hotel Corporation - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Aqua Dunhinda Villa & Nature Retreat

This villa offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks and dining tables. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and reflexology.
Make yourself comfortable in your individually decorated villa. The villa has a memory foam bed. There's a private furnished balcony/patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom features a shower with a rainfall showerhead and complimentary toiletries.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages and body treatments. Additional features at this villa include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the villa's room service (during limited hours). For your convenience, a complimentary breakfast is served daily from 5 AM to 1:00 PM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary breakfast is served each morning between 5 AM and 1:00 PM.
This villa has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Pool
  • Reflexology
  • Treatment room

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

Dining

  • Free breakfast available daily 5 AM to 1:00 PM
  • A restaurant
  • Dining table
  • Limited room service

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: USD 30 per night

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free bottled water
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 3 units
  • Built in 2016
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

6 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per night

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Aqua Dunhinda Villa & Nature Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Renae

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is truly a hidden gem, and the staff is absolutely incredible! It should be on everyone’s list when visiting Sri Lanka. The owner is wonderful; she invited my friend and me for tea, picked us up in her SUV since our tuk-tuk couldn't make it up the hill due to an earlier accident, and welcomed us warmly despite our late check-in. She even called the staff in to prepare a delicious dinner for us, including an amazing spread of fried rice fit for a feast. The staff then helped drive our tuk-tuk up to the property and prepared an incredible breakfast for us the next morning. The service was exceptional, and the views from our room overlooking the water were breathtaking. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reetesh

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful tranquil villa on a picturesque mountainside. Very clean, open villa with amazing Infinity pool, rainforest showers and dining area. Fantastic view of mountains, tea plantation and rapids. Shuttle service up mountain to villa. Very friendly staff with delicious dining service. Would absolutely recommend this stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad experience

Basic inability to provide service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highlight of our Trip

No words can describe the views from this hidden gem. Waking up in the morning to breath in the fresh air is a slice of heaven. The staff was superb and so helpful and lovely. Food was delicious. The owner even stopped by for a chat after learning we were from Canada and had a video chat with her son in Singapore who grew up in Canada. The personal touches really were so nice. The villa is far out of the way but loved every minute of our stay and wished we could have stayed longer. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Kamran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Surrounded by nature

Aqua Dunhinda Villa... I can't really describe it and even by looking at the photos you would only get a decent idea of how stunningly beautiful it actually is. It's located high up on a mountain and surrounded by pure nature. It's a magical place. The Mahaweli Ganga river flows through a ravine on one side and you can go down the mountainside to see it up close. The owners are very kind and caring and they have a super efficient staff to look after your needs. We genuinely felt that their objective was to make us forget all our worries as long as we were there. Our meals were prepared by a talented chef in home-style cooking and everything... yes, everything tasted great. When I booked this villa I had envisioned a relaxing environment. But when we actually stayed it felt as if we were experiencing luxury in the arms of nature. I recommend staying here for at least 2 or more days. It's a gorgeous setting where you can find your inner peace, relax and refresh yourselves.

10/10 Excellent

Jochen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ein tolles Hotel mitten in der Natur! Der Service war einfach klasse. Das Team kümmerte sich hervorragend, war super hilfsbereit und erfüllte uns jeden Wunsch! Das Essen im Restaurant war Spitzenklasse. Es gab eine tolle Karte, auf der man immer etwas Neues finden konnte, auch als Vegetarier. Daher haben wir jeden Abend im Hotel gegessen, zu ganz normalen Preisen. Das Frühstück war auch lecker und abwechslungsreich. Dank Sameera (Koch) haben wir jeden Tag vorzüglich gespeist. Hari und Asanka und auch das übrige Team machten unseren Aufenthalt zu etwas ganz Besonderem! Die Anlage (samt Pool) ist sehr gepflegt, die Zimmer sind geräumig und sauber. Guter Ort, um einen Ausflug zum Ambuluwawa Tower zu machen und sich von den lauten Städten zu erholen!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Cæcilie

Liked: Room comfort
Very helpful and sweet staff. Beautiful and peaceful location. A bit out in nowhere, but staff helped to order transportation when we needed to go out
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Azam mahmood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017