Title: Nalanda Residence - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Nalanda Residence Guesthouse in Diyathalawa with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17090000/17087000/17086972/46f6d05c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, Mountain View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17090000/17087000/17086972/0b235315.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17090000/17087000/17086972/c2a299b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17090000/17087000/17086972/fca8e5fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17090000/17087000/17086972/bac36c54.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Nalanda Residence offers a peaceful mountain setting with daily English breakfast. Relax on the cozy terrace, book spa treatments, and enjoy bike rentals for trail exploration. On-site restaurant with regional cuisine and free WiFi included. 9.4 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Gym - Breakfast included - Room service - 24/7 front desk - Housekeeping - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 4 - Nov. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=17086972&PinnedHotelID=17086972&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=17086972&PinnedHotelID=17086972&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 5 - Nov. 6](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=17086972&PinnedHotelID=17086972&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=17086972&PinnedHotelID=17086972&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 7 - Nov. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=17086972&PinnedHotelID=17086972&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=17086972&PinnedHotelID=17086972&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 14 - Nov. 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=17086972&PinnedHotelID=17086972&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=17086972&PinnedHotelID=17086972&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 3+ beds Showing 2 of 2 rooms ![Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, Mountain View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17090000/17087000/17086972/0b235315.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, Mountain View ### Highlights Balcony or patio Bidet Private bathroom Free bottled water Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle Stovetop Daily housekeeping - 161 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17090000/17087000/17086972/b5366602.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View, Mountainside ### Highlights Balcony or patio Kitchen Refrigerator Dishwasher 2 bedrooms Private bathroom Bidet Microwave - 1937 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Mountain view - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. In addition to a library and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this guesthouse include: - Free self parking - Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and barbecue grills - Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe Room features All guestrooms at Nalanda Residence have thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with showers and bidets - Balconies or patios, stovetops, and electric kettles ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48880000/48870300/48870266/b4421f14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Living Heritage Koslanda Koslanda - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=48870266&PinnedHotelID=48870266&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36120000/36115100/36115010/c688b3ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Treehouse Chalets Imbulpe - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Laundry 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $235 CA $280 total includes taxes & fees Nov 5 - Nov 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=36115010&PinnedHotelID=36115010&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Wel Vidana - 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) - Area shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Free English breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM - A restaurant - Snack bar/deli ### Things to do - 24-hour gym - Bicycle rentals - Library ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities - Snack bar/deli ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - In the mountains - Picnic area - Terrace ### Spa - Massage ### More - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Bidet - Free toiletries - Hair dryer (on request) - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Free bottled water - Stovetop ### More - Iron/ironing board on request ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### 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 The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash 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 ### Property is also known as Villa Nalanda House Diyathalawa Villa Nalanda House Villa Nalanda Diyathalawa Nalanda Residence Guesthouse Diyathalawa Nalanda Residence Guesthouse Nalanda Residence Guesthouse Haputale Nalanda Residence Guesthouse Nalanda Residence Haputale Guesthouse Nalanda Residence Haputale Haputale Nalanda Residence Guesthouse Guesthouse Nalanda Residence Villa Nalanda Nalanda Residence Haputale Nalanda Residence Guesthouse Nalanda Residence Diyathalawa Nalanda Residence Guesthouse Diyathalawa ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Nalanda Residence pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Nalanda Residence? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Nalanda Residence? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. ### What time is check-out at Nalanda Residence? > Check-out is at 11 AM. ### Does Nalanda Residence provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. ### Where is Nalanda Residence located? > Situated in the mountains, this guesthouse is within 9 mi (15 km) of St Benedict's Monastery, Dambatenne Tea Factory, and Dhowa Rock Temple. Lipton’s Seat and Kinellan Tea Factory are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Nalanda Residence Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Staff & service ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mads Jan 2, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort We had a wonderful stay at Villa Nalanda. Visaka is an amazing host and provided us with everything we needed. All our meals were home-cooked and delicious, the view over the mountains was just incredible, and her team is so lovely. Would definitely stay again! ##### Mads Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stevie Jan 7, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Best stay in Sri Lanka What a dream this place is. Fantastic stay that felt like we were welcomed into a home of warm friends. Food was perfect, stay was perfect, view and massages perfect as well. perfect place for some rest and rejuvenation. Take a great book and fall asleep in the comfortable double bed lounger in the flower garden. ##### Stevie Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Aug 25, 2018 #### Friendly staff and service The property was clean and staff were very, very friendly and nice. Location is remote, which we knew that, and view of property is beautiful overlooking a valley. It doesn’t feel like a ‘hotel’ but very much a home stay, with very personalize deco and feel of a home, including a lot of family pictures and loved ones. WiFi / internet was poor. Non existence to be precise, which was a real downer. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa, Sydney Jan 10, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Fabulous, very attentive host who went above and beyond to help us as guests ##### Lisa Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JK, Sydney, Australia Jan 5, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Amazing view, incredible staff, highly reccomended I would highly recommend Villa Nalanda. It had an amazing view, very nice and modern rooms (exactly like the photos) and fantastic staff. Visaka who is the owner and host made sure were were well looked after. Her home cooked meals were some of the best food we had in Sri Lanka. ##### JK Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Dec 22, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Cheap Hotels in Toronto](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels-Cheap-Hotels.0-0-d178314-tCheapHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Weligama-Hotels-Weligama-Bay-Marriott-Resort-Spa.h19413442.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in The Queensway](https://www.expedia.ca/The-Queensway-Toronto-Hotels.0-n553248635976396199-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Shangri-La Hambantota](https://www.expedia.ca/Hambantota-Hotels-Shangri-La-Hambantota.h15083331.Hotel-Information) > > [Adults Only Resorts & Hotels in Puerto Vallarta](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Vallarta-Hotels-Adults-Only-Resorts.0-0-d180016-tAdultsOnlyResorts.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Apartments Halifax](https://www.expedia.ca/Halifax-Apartments.d602873-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [FOX JAFFNA by Fox Resorts](https://www.expedia.ca/Jaffna-Hotels-FOX-JAFFNA-By-Fox-Resorts.h17399149.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Newark International Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Newark-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Newark-Intl-Airport-North.h3257815.Hotel-Information) > > [98 Acres Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Ella-Hotels-98-Acres-Resort-Spa.h15504051.Hotel-Information) > > [Weligama Bay Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Weligama-Hotels-Weligama-Bay-Resort.h1487820.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Ponoka](https://www.expedia.ca/Ponoka-Hotels.d181744.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Jasper-Hotels-Fairmont-Jasper-Park-Lodge.h24928.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in San Juan](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Juan-Hotels.d3179.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels near Banff National Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-National-Park-Hotels.0-l602291-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [The Saint Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Santorini-Hotels-Saint-Legendary-Suites-Spa.h44030205.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Riu Sri Lanka - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Ahungalla-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Sri-Lanka-All-Inclusive.h14754284.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Detroit (DTW) to Istanbul (IST)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/dtw/ist/detroit-to-istanbul) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Mérida (MID)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/mid/toronto-to-merida) > > [flights from lac la biche airport](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/airports/ylb/flights-from-lac-la-biche-airport) > > [Flights from Paris (CDG) to Lisbon District (LIS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/cdg/lis/paris-to-lisbon) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Delhi (DEL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/del/vancouver-to-delhi) > > [Flights from Sidney (YYJ) to Orlando (MCO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyj/mco/victoria-to-orlando) > > [Flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Québec City (YQB)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yow/yqb/ottawa-to-quebec) ### Cars > [Car rentals in Bellingham](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Bellingham.d602922.Car-Rental-Guide) > > [Avis Car Rentals In Waterloo](https://www.expedia.ca/Avis-Car-Rentals-In-Waterloo.d7392-c41.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) > > [Car rentals in Split](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Split.d3255.Car-Rental-Guide) ### Packages > [Universal Studios Florida](https://www.expedia.ca/Universal-Studios-Florida-Florida-Center.d6049239.Vacation-Attraction) > > [all inclusive vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations)