Boulder Garden
1 night
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Boulder Garden
G97P+VGV, Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province 70000, Sri Lanka
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With a stay at Boulder Garden Hotel in Kalawana, you'll be 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Sinharaja Rain Forest and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Sinharaja Forest Reserve. This hotel is 24 mi (38.7 km) from Nadun Rajamaha Temple and 25.3 mi (40.6 km) from Gnanasiha Tapowana Vihara.Show More
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4.6/5Great
·Cleanliness: 4.6
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Amenities
Outdoor swimming poolHikingPrivate ParkingFreeCar Charging FacilitiesAirport shuttle pick-up24-Hour Front DeskBarRestaurantAirport shuttle drop-offWi-Fi in Public AreasFree
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Surroundings
Train: Bentota Railway Station
(64.9 km)
Train: Induruwa Railway Station
(69.2 km)
Landmarks: GCC Ground
(950m)
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Services & Amenities
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Honeymoon Suite
1 Double bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Minibar
Electric fan
Garden view
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Standard Double Room
1 Single bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Electric fan
Garden view
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2
Basic Double Room with Garden View
1 Double bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric fan
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Deluxe Family Room
2 Double bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Minibar
Electric fan
Garden view
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Guest Reviews
4.6/5
Great
18 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.6
- Amenities4.6
- Location4.6
- Service4.6
Average for similar properties in Ratnapura
AI Summary
The rooms are spacious, well-furnished, and clean, with scenic views. The staff provides excellent service and attention to detail. The location is nestled in a lush rainforest with a picturesque setting.
Guest User
October 25, 2024
This place is amazing and one of the highlights of our trip. The very large boulders are an integral part of the hotel (see some of the photos). There are many steps and turns along with a varied flora. This all adds to the physicality of the place. Some might not like the steps and somewhat dark rooms. But for us, these added to the experience.. The manager was attentive and the breakfast and dinner were excellent.
Guest User
October 11, 2024
It was a calm and quiet place. The entire place was built with stones inside a rain forest. The whole location had an amazing view. A natural pool is also available. The dining area under a huge rock was attractive for dinner. This place is most suited for a set of people. Their food was delicious.
Guest User
August 9, 2024
What an amazing place. Pathways cover with natural rocks. Beautiful and very quiet place to relax. Food was awesome . Friendly staff. Special thanks for.Ananda. Nimesh. &Lalith. Rooms very specious and clean. Highly recommend this place to our friends . Will definitely visit again
Guest User
March 14, 2024
This hotel is extremely unique. The secluded setting is amazing (right in the rainforest with monkeys and a mongoose as regular visitors) it is built into the boulder laden side of a mountain. The crowning glory is the huge dome boulder which covers the restaurant area, but it does need just a little more investment/tlc to make it excellent. The rooms are well equipped yet basic, but the thing that makes the whole place so appealing is the friendly, can't do enough for you, fun to be around, onsite manager called Edward. The food is amazing, the attention detail too, and we were made to feel very special.
Guest User
March 9, 2024
An extraordinary place with an exceptionally friendly staff! Not suitable for people with walking difficulties!! As I suffer from limited mobility due to MS we could not stay as the steps to the room/restaurant were not manageable for me without a handrail. The host was very understanding and very accommodating. Thank you 🙏🏻❤️
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Guest User
February 19, 2024
As we stepped up the grand entrance stairs sandwiched between mighty boulders, we realized that we were entering something unique. Nature at its very best . Many metres above us the tree canopy sparkled in the sunlight. Birds were singing and monkeys were swinging from tree to tree in search of food. But down at ground level we were completely in awe at the size of the boulders rubbing shoulders with one another. The centrepiece must be the huge boulder towering above the restaurant. Maybe 100 metres long, 40 metres across and 30 metres tall. Beside it lay the pool surrounded by dense vegetation and entombed by trees and lianas reaching into the sky. Then the heavens opened creating a surreal and magical atmosphere as the leaves glimmered in the returning sunlight. Simply true paradise. We were welcomed by 18 year veteran GM Anand, who together with his team immediately recognised us from our last visit 4 years ago and promptly allocated us to the same room as on our last visit. To demonstrate his personal caring he decorated our dining table with an artistic welcome display made out of seeds from a Fishtail Palm. We enjoyed a sumptuous Sri Lankan curry feast under the giant boulder with every table and cranny in the rockface lit by candles, a magical sight. Anand also created a special breakfast menue including buffalo curd and crepes filled with jaggery and coconut. Yet another winning meal. This personal attention to detail helps to balance out the many shortcomings of the guestroom experience, which hardly meets a 4 star rating. But all that is about to change, as the new owners plan to invest heavily to upgrade the property to a luxury level. Boulder Garden will then be a ' must ' place to stay and experience.
Guest User
February 8, 2024
What a fabulous place. All the rooms are built in and around the boulders and you step right out of your door and into the rain forest. It is well off the beaten track, wonderfully relaxing and at one with nature. We stayed here for two nights and visited Sinharaja Rainforest one morning. We didn’t see as much wildlife there as at other places in Sri Lanka but I guess that’s probably the luck of the draw The open air restaurant is wonderful and we sat and watched beautiful birds and monkeys in the tress directly next to us We were offered a seven course meal which we thought maybe way too much and overwhelming but was actually great and left us feeling comfortably full and was very reasonably priced and delicious Rooms are spacious, well set out and provided everything we needed A special mention for Edward who looked after us extremely well and tended our every need. Thank you so much for an excellent few days and delicious coconut pancakes.
Guest User
November 16, 2023
One of the most beautiful eco hotel in Sri Lanka, where nature is still raw and untouched. Our stay here was an unforgettable experience and we really enjoyed the natural beauty filled with extraordinary giant boulders and caves that surrounds this hotel. Love the concept! Rooms on the top floor offers better views of the surrounding area and provide a more scenic experience. However, the ground floor rooms are not recommended for rainy days as they get easily wet due to heavy rain. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Ms. Chandimala was a very nice lady who didn’t think twice about providing whatever we needed to be comfortable. Mr. Aravinda and Mr. Rohana were always trying to do their best and made our visit a wonderful one by helping us throughout the hotel stay. We loved our stay at Hotel Boulder Garden and we would highly recommend this hotel to anyone who would like to escape to the true nature from their busy life. Dr. Thanusha & Family
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 14:00
Check-out: Before 12:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
TypeWestern
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
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Property Description
- Opened: 2002
- Renovated: 2012
- Number of Rooms: 8
With a stay at Boulder Garden Hotel in Kalawana, you'll be 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Sinharaja Rain Forest and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Sinharaja Forest Reserve. This hotel is 24 mi (38.7 km) from Nadun Rajamaha Temple and 25.3 mi (40.6 km) from Gnanasiha Tapowana Vihara.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Natural Cave Restaurant, a restaurant which specializes in local and international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Natural Cave Restaurant, a restaurant which specializes in local and international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Outdoor swimming pool
Hiking
Private ParkingFree
Car Charging Facilities
Airport shuttle pick-up
24-Hour Front Desk
Bar
Restaurant
Airport shuttle drop-off
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Outdoor swimming pool
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
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