Il Villino haputale

The host was incredibly friendly, we chatted a lot and learnt so much from him about Haputale, but also Sri Lanka in general. Meeting him was a highlight of our stay.

Il Villino is located on the edge of Haputale and offers absolutely fantastic views over the surrounding mountains and valleys. A long staircase takes you down to the house, which is built against the mountainside. The top floor is still under development, but the two lower floors are very pleasant and nicely arranged. The rooms are quite basic in terms of facilities, but they are functional, clean and have everything you need. Each room has its own balcony with a beautiful view, and the dining area on the middle floor has the same wonderful outlook. What really makes this place special, however, are the owner, his family and the staff. The food — both breakfast and dinner, mainly local Sri Lankan cuisine — is excellent, authentic and incredibly generous. We enjoyed every meal. And then there is Naleef. He is a wonderful host and, simply, a genuinely lovely person. He knows Haputale and the surrounding area inside out, gave us great recommendations and went far beyond what you would normally expect from a host. When we had a few unexpected challenges, including a visit to the hospital and having to arrange a last-minute taxi to the airport, he helped us enormously. On top of that, we had some really enjoyable and interesting conversations with him, which made our stay feel even more personal. We left Il Villino with very warm memories. If you are looking for a welcoming, authentic place to stay in Haputale with spectacular views, great local food and an exceptional host, we can absolutely recommend it.

I loved the beautiful view, but even better was the warm welcome of the host. He was super kind, friendly, and very helpful in planning our activities. He spontaneously helped us providing pieces of info and options on what to do. You can arrive in haputale with absolutely no idea of what to do and ask him, he'll find the best for you. Super last tip: please, do yourself a favor and eat dinner at il Villino. It was delicious!!

Most amazing views on a clear day.

The room was slightly damp but that is the same across all accommodation in that area. The view + staff make up for it tenfold.

Location is somewhat nice.

It is not a well organised place. It is not like those photos on the Internet. Balconies are also not separated. It is not worth for money.

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The host was extremely caring, attentive, and genuinely hospitable, always making sure that every guest felt comfortable and welcome. Their kindness created a warm and friendly atmosphere throughout the stay :) The food was another highlight of the experience. We were served delicious local dishes, full of authentic flavors and prepared with great care. Every meal was fresh, tasty, and gave us a real taste of the local culture. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a comfortable place with outstanding hospitality and amazing traditional food.

The staff is very friendly and the owner is extremely nice and helpful. He has many great ideas of where to go and what to do, and can arrange transport for a very fair price. Amazing view and really great food

The room was a bit moldy an not up to standart for the price

Naleef ist ein toller Gastgeber. Ich bin gerne länger als geplant in Haputale geblieben. Frühstück als auch Abendessen sind sehr reichhaltig und lokal geprägt.

We really appreciated the hospitality here the owner was very helpful and the location is fantastic The food that we had for breakfast, lunch and in the evening was superb.

Nothing really but perhaps too many steps reflects a lack of fitness on our part

眺めが良かった。 オーナーが次の宿までの交通手段のアドレスをくれた。 自然を取り入れたお部屋で部屋の中に生の木が生えていたのが素敵。

部屋まで、急な階段を降りなくてはいけない。 帰りはトランクを運んでもらえたので問題無かった。

Naleef is a gracious and natural host. He was exceptionally helpful and knowledgeable, made great recommendations, and made my stay thoroughly enjoyable. I also had dinner and breakfast, both of which were delicious and plentiful. The rooms are simple but comfortable, and the views are outstanding. It's an easy walk from both the train station and the bus stand. I would stay here again in a heartbeat, and highly recommend it.

하푸탈레 버스 터미널에서 가깝고 사장님도 정말 친절하시고 음식도 맛있습니다. 저예산 더블룸을 이용했는데 방에서 보이는 경치도 좋고 나와서 주차장겸 옥상에서 보는 뷰가 더 좋습니다. 야간 뷰도 좋아요. 사장님이 립톤 시트까지 갈 수 있도록 툭툭예약도 해 주셨어요. 툭툭 기사님이 하산길에 포토존도 소개해 주셨는데 정말 멋진 장소였어요. 혼자 또는 두명 여행에는 더블룸을 추천합니다.

수압이 약합니다.

A good place to stay in Haputale , close to the town with an amazing view

La gentillesse de notre hôte. Il nous a trouvé des solutions de transport, même en dernière minute. Et est de bons conseils pour les activités environnantes. L'emplacement est bon pour vadrouiller entre Hortons Plains et Ella, et proche de la gare d'Haputale. La vue depuis la salle commune avait l'air canon mais nous n'en avons pas profité à cause de la météo..

La chambre est certes sommaire mais nécessiterait des équipements supplémentaires au regard du prix facturé (pas de savon, pas de bouteille d'eau). Les draps présentaient des tâches, la salle de bain n'était pas vraiment propre avec un rideau de douche qui a bien trop vécu. De manière générale la propreté est à revoir pour rendre plus confortables les nuitées. La vue depuis la chambre n'est pas celle attendue sur les photos. Depuis une construction en béton a vu le jour.

Beautiful views. Amazing food. Friendly host. Great tips on things to do. Short walk from the station. Loved my stay here.

Nothing, it was great

Super vriendelijke host die helpt bij het organiseren van activiteiten en ook open staat voor goede gesprekken. Hij heeft ons verblijf in Haputale echt gemaakt! De faciliteiten waren verder prima en voldeden aan de verwachtingen.

We hadden het soms wat koud.

Wunderschöne Lage und toller Ausblick! Der Host ist sehr nett und hilfsbereit, er hat uns für Ausflüge und unsere Weiterreise sehr lieb und geduldig geholfen. Das Essen war frisch gekocht und super lecker, eins der besten Essen, die wir hatten in Sri Lanka.

Ein Mückennetz wäre nachts ganz gut, mit geschlossenen Türen geht es aber auch ohne!

The location was walking distance from the Haputale town.

Приехали ночью. Нас очень хорошо встретили. Доброжелательный хозяин отеля. Ночевали одну ночь. Простой отель с офигительным видом.

Het was een heerlijke plek met een prachtig uitzicht. De eigenaar was top. Hij was gezellig en vertelde veel over de omgeving. We hebben prachtige dagen gehad met mooie wandelingen, bezoek aan de theeplantages, een schooltje en watervallen. Het questhouse lag gunstig, je kon alles op loopafstand doen.

Allotjament senzill però correcta relació qualitat preu. Ubicat al poble d' Haputale es pot caminar a tot arreu des d'allí. Anfitrions amables que t'ajuden a planificar les rutes o visites. Anàvem per 2 dies i ens vam quedar 4 per conèixer tota la zona. Vam esmorzar només 1 dia i era molt bo.

Hi ha escales a l'allotjament, podria ser un incovenient per persones amb problemes de mobilitat. Hi ha una mesquita al costat, no es problema si matines ja que sobre les 5 es sent la crida.

Het uitzicht is fenomenaal. Het ontbijt is heerlijk en gevarieerd en dan met zo’n uitzicht erbij, dat kan niet beter. De host heeft veel kennis van tripjes en is heel hulpvaardig.

De kamers zijn wat verouderd en er is hier en daar wat achterstallig onderhoud. Maar toch al met al vind ik de 9 dik verdiend.

Clear and very nice place

하푸탈레의 넓은 풍경을 볼 수 있어 좋았음

가격대비에 맞는 숙소인듯함

Lovely location and beautiful view over the valley - you can see all the way to Udawalawe.

I loved Haputale in general and the accommodation is very central, and a super friendly and caring owner. Be aware that it is next to a mosque but I was an early riser anyway.

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Close to Town

No welcome, small risky room, mold everywhere, no door locks, smelling bathroom, no linen, hard bed and pillows, no morning tea or any services offered by host. Ridiculous ! Never again.

Hot water in the shower.

Way too expensive for the room.

Got the job done.

The shower was cold and the location wasn’t ideal, the room we were in didn’t have the charging port we needed so had to use one elsewhere. Bed was a bit firmer than elsewhere in Sri Lanka.

Only thing nice was the view

Location is tough with lots of steps to bring luggage down. Bathroom is a safety hazard as water heater failed. For price paid, expected more like television and microwave. Little bit smelly. Listing info is incorrect.

awesome view from terrasse and from rooms, decent rooms and bath, lovely house and perfect location, close to haputale train station and on the road to liptons seat, easy to reach with the scooter, the host was wunderful, we got great food in the evening and had an inspiring conversation. Thank you!

Very nice friendly person. They make really good breakfast and in the evening they made a very nice dinner soup and the day after a curry. Price was correct for what we had. The only attention point is the small bed. It was not comfortable. The big bed was perfect.

Second bed (small one)

Pleasant and affordable accommodation. Host very friendly with lots of information about nearby attractions. Excellent dinner.

Super nice guesthouse with very friendly host and excellent breakfast. Nicely located, close to the center, with great view from the rooms and the dining room. I strongly recommend this place.

The food was good. The staff made sure everything was ok . The view was amazing. It is the perfect place to stop in the mountains on the way to the south of the Island.

All was fine

Host was exceptional and helped with our every need during the stay. The food at breakfast and dinner was very tasty and we had great conservation with our host. The view from the balcony is incredible - great to sit with a pot of tea and enjoy the scenery.

The facilities were fairly basic but are currently being upgraded. Difficult to get consistent hot water in the shower.

The host is professional in every way, he is very friendly and helpful - he really takes care about the guests, he advises, organises transfers and makes suggestions if needed... He is always available if needed and never insistent - he is a perfect host :) We were also very happy because of our accommodation, delicious breakfast and beautiful views from the balcony. I strongly recommend this place!

Fabulous host Nalif who was so interesting to talk to. We enjoyed a wonderful evening chatting with him and learnt so much about Sri Lanka. The property itself is in a great location with a lovely view from each room down the valley and very convenient for the train station and buses. Nalif helped us with suggestions for two excellent days of hiking in this beautiful area, and with our onward bus journey to Yala. The room itself was fairly basic but had the essentials. No soap or tea/coffee as we’d come to expect for similarly priced rooms elsewhere. Dinner and breakfast were available for US$10 each respectively and were plentiful and tasty. Better value food options are available in the town, but it’s hard to beat the setting and friendly ambience of Il Villino.

Not suitable for anyone unable to manage several flights of steep steps.

Away from the main roads but very close to restaurants and shops, just outside the small town center. Owner staff was very helpful. They arranged tuktuk for sightseeing.

This is a mountain home and some people may find it difficult as a lot of stairs to access the place.

The owner was very nice, helpful and informative, gave us good information on how to get to the Lipton' seat next morning. The room was spacious, beds were ok, nice balcony, but didn't see much because of the heavy fog.

The room was moist and had bit stuffy smell, there wasn't air conditioning or even a fan. In order to get hot water from shower you needed to put a switch on outside of the bathroom, but anyway was able to get nice warm water. Hand towels would be nice. Lots of stairs. You can hear the train passing by the city and the mosque prayers very early in the morning, but most of the night was quiet.

We had dinner and breakfast here and both were fantastic! The owner is so lovely , and informative - we learnt so much about Sri Lanka and its cultures listening to him over dinner. His hospitality was exceptional. The location is great - a quick tuk tuk ride from the station.

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Comfy rooms, warm water, amazing terrace where you can get tasty meals (really recommend eating there!). And Naleef (the owner?) was one of the nicest, brightest hosts we have pleasure to meet - we had some really interesting conversations about the country and some great trip recommendations. Haputale was our hidden gem of this trip!

A bit too much of a wildlife trying to share the room with us, but nothing scary ;)

Fabulous location with great views down the valley. Host was extremely helpful with excellent English, helped us with local recommendations but also wider tips for our trip. Dinner and breakfast were great, cooked by the family, and helpful in addressing unusual dietary requirements. Enjoyed Haputale as less touristy than other places in the hills eg Ella, Kandy, Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and recommend!

The location was great and the breakfasts and dinner we had were among our best in sri lanka!

The twin bed was uncomfortable.

Very friendly and social host who gave tips on what to do in the area. The breakfast was generous and view was amazing. We did have some mist.

The hotel is downhill with a considerate staircase. Fortunately they helped us bring our suitcases down. The room could use a refresher layer of paint.

Wonderful view Great location Friendly, interesting and helpful host Tasty home cooked food Hot shower

I liked the location and the views but I particularly enjoyed the conversations with the owner, Naleef, who is a mine of information about the locality and Sri Lanka. He also provided practical help,driving me to a local vegetable farm that I was interested in. The food in the evenings was varied and excellent. A really enjoyable stay.

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Perfect location and the host helped us to plan all our activities. Very beautiful rooms with a wonderful view.

One bed was quite uncomfortable and because of the humid climate it is difficult to dry your clothes.

We really enjoyed our stay, the host is very knowledgeable about the area and gave us lots of information on walks and places to see. He is very kind. On the first night we arrived late and it was raining. He organised a pick up from the train station, saving us the trouble of walking up the hill in the rain. He can arrange a good tuktuk driver at a fair price to Horton Plains National park and local areas. The breakfast is delicious too, and amazing view from the dining area The room is basic. The shower in our room was hot but shower pressure is weak so only a small amount of water, allow plenty of time for your shower. The bed is comfy. Beautiful quiet area which we loved.

The views were amazing, the location is walking distance to the train station, the staff was very helpful and helped me plan my time. Totally recommend.

Food is fantastic, the location as well and the owner is nice and provide a lot of ideas to keep our day busy and discover the area. Wifi works well overall.

Unfortunately, a lot of rains during our stay and given the room had no heater, it was difficult to dry our clothes. Beds could be improved and the shower was mild rather that hot.

Everything was perfect. The room is of good size & clean, the location is 5 min from the train station with a magnificent view & the food was very tasty. The owner is very friendly & provided a lot of help

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Staff was super friendly and helpful! Food was good:)

We travelled in fog season so everything was very humid. All of our luggage was wet by the time we left. For what we payed it was good value for the money.

The host was really welcoming and friendly. The views from the balcony were absolutely spectacular and the Sri Lankan food served was very good. The stairs are daunting but Naleefs bloke was fit and strong and will happily take your luggage for you. Overall, excellent!.

What an amazing place. Super-comfortable rooms, amazing host, great food, in the centre of nature. A gem in Sri Lanka!

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Very helpful owner in arranging activities. Good sense of humor too. Great food for breakfast and dinner. Authentic food and considerate of our lack of experience with spicy food.

Nothing really.

Quiet location, great views when no clouds, amazing host, food is lovely (2000lkr). Simple room but has all the essentials.

Warmer linen and warmer water would have been great.

We originally booked a four-day stay but ended up leaving after just one night. Unfortunately, the property is not suitable for families with young children. The cleanliness was below expectations, and there was a noticeable smell of humidity. While the staff were kind and did their best to assist us, the overall experience wasn’t what we had hoped for.

The house has a nice location ! We had booked 5 nights but we found too much for the village and we just stayed 2 “ though had to pay for all of them.

We really enjoyed the view, the meals, and the owners hospitality.

The host is amazing! He helped me a lot with organising my trip to Lipton's Seat. We had really nice and interesting conversations. He has many interesting stories to tell. Food was great and room was big with amazing view from the balcony. I enjoyed my stay there a lot!

Really cute property nestled in the hills of Haputale. Lovely staff who were so accommodating, especially helpful with transport advice

Slight crack in the door to outside patio not great for bugs

Looks of the place were basic/ordinary except great view by large windows and balcony plunging down the valley. Had all the basic comforts. Owner made it a 9 through his attentiveness to guests needs, always present to answer questions of a local and national context.

Not sure if the place was a bit drab or just had lots of character.

Naleef is an excellent host. Very warm welcome with a cup of tea. . He’s full of information and willing to help where he can. Very switch on. The meals where excellent. Very tasteful dinner and breakfast. Location is very good, close to the center. His tuktuk driver was good on time for the sunrise trip to Lipton’s Seat.

My friends and I loved our stay at Il Vilino Haputale. The view from the balcony is extraordinary. The rooms were very comfortable. The best part about our stay is the kind host and his family and staff. He truly treated us as family during our stay. The dinner they prepared was wonderful, and he went out of his way to make sure it meet all of our dietary needs and requests. Additionally, the next day he let us store our bags in the room for hours after check out time and would not charge us an additional fee. I cannot recommend this guesthouse highly enough.

The setting of this guesthouse is superb with incredible views. You’d be hard pressed to get better. The owner is extremely welcoming. He is very knowledgeable and he had some good recommendations of what to do in the area. We enjoyed breakfast very much and we had a Sri Lankan dinner as well which was very good. We felt very welcome. The rooms are fairly basic and there are a lot of steps to get down to the property although none of this concerned us. We enjoyed trips to Lipton Seat and to some local waterfalls. We also chose this guesthouse so we could do the train trip from Haputale to Hatton and back - the station was a 5 minute walk so very convenient.

Nice room and great views from the balcony, the hosts were really nice. The location was also very good.

The location was great for being in Haputale town. Beautiful view too. Plus the owner is very knowledgable and helpful.

It felt a bit “unfinished”. But we spent most if the time outside so it didn’t really matter actually.

Good location and the hotel owner gave excellent advice on travel and local walking

Everything. The place is great; stuff is amazing and they cook the best meals. We’ve had dinner then which was tasty and also breakfast was delicious and so big. Rooms are simple, but very clean. They helped us organizing our Lipton seat tour and provided with accurate and good information. Thanks

Everything was perfect.

Good location and the best host!!

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Central Location, Great Southern View, Host Naleef was Extremely Hospitable & went out of his way to make my stay as comfortable as possible.

It’s a W.I.P Project …… as such the state of all Facilities & Amenities may not be to everyone’s liking. That said, Naleef is battling the current Economics of the Country & Slow Down of Tourist Traffic with Hope for a Brighter Future ….. & I wish him well & good fortune in the coming years.

I had an incredible experience at this hotel, and there are so many positives to highlight. First and foremost, waking up to the stunning views from the room was an absolute treat. It's the kind of scenery that takes your breath away and makes for the perfect "once-in-a-lifetime" shot. The hotel's location is another big plus. Being situated right in the heart of Haputale town means that you have easy access to the local market and all the hustle and bustle of the city center. It's incredibly convenient and makes exploring the area a breeze. I also can't say enough good things about the hotel owner's service. They went above and beyond to ensure that my stay was comfortable and enjoyable, and their warm hospitality really made me feel at home.

The only slight downside was that the breakfast cost was a bit higher than I expected. While the overall service was great, I think there's some room for improvement when it comes to the facilities and cleanliness. These are minor issues, though, and didn't detract too much from my overall positive experience.

The most amazing family. So helpful in planning our days, recommended an amazing driver, cooked delicious breakfast and dinners, and truly made us feel at home. Would book again in a heartbeat!

The location is super convenient, just 2 minutes from the bus station. The room has a beautiful view and the host is extremely nice, helpful and caring. He recommended some awesome trips! You have a dinner there too, all the food was absolutely delicious! The room is comfortable for a solo traveller. The overall experience was one of the best in Sri Lanka!

Visited in the off-season and construction was going on but did not disturb me at all.

The accommodation was clean, comfortable, very conveniently located with a great view from the dining room and a little bit quirky and full of personality. The owner was beyond helpful and ensured that our brief stay in Haputale was full of activity that suited our time and interest. Haputale was an interesting place and I wish we had spent more than one night exploring.

Shower water pressure wasn't amazing, but it was warm.

Perfect location, 1,5h by tuk tuk to the Horton plains, 10min to the train and bus station. Excellent view and breakfast, perfect clima and staff.