This villa is a great choice for a stay in Shanthipura. Free perks include WiFi and self-parking. A garden, a kitchenette and a fireplace are other features.
Assemblies of God Church Nuwara Eliya - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
Lake Gregory - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
Pedro Tea Factory - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
Lover's Leap Waterfall - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
Restaurants
Ambal's Hotel - 6 min drive
De Silva Foods - 6 min drive
Grand Indian Restaurant - 7 min drive
Pizza Hut - 8 min drive
Milano Restaurant - 6 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.
Oliphant Boutique Villa by Amaya
This villa is a great choice for a stay in Shanthipura. Free perks include WiFi and self-parking. A garden, a kitchenette and a fireplace are other features.
Languages
English
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At a glance
Property size
Private villa
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This is a designated quarantine villa. The property can only accept bookings from travellers who are required to quarantine (i.e. international travellers). You may be asked to provide evidence of this on arrival.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
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Property amenities
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self-parking on site
Kitchenette
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Dining
Breakfast available for a fee: USD 20.00 per person
1 restaurant
24-hour room service
Bedrooms
1 bedroom
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Rainfall shower head
Bathrobes
Towels provided
Hairdryer
Bidet
Free toiletries
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable service
Games
TV in a common area
Outdoor areas
Garden
Picnic area
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets or service animals
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lifts
Soundproofing
Wheelchair-accessible (with limits)
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Laptop-compatible safe
Newspapers in reception (surcharge)
24-hour front desk
Fireplace in reception
Location highlights
In the mountains
Things to do
Bike hire on site
Horse riding 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Security system
General
7 rooms
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Special features
Dining
On-site venue – restaurant.
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Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 20.00 per person
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
This property is professionally cleaned.
Also known as
The Oliphant Bungalow
The Oliphant Nuwara Eliya
Oliphant By Amaya Shanthipura
Oliphant Boutique Villa by Amaya Villa
Oliphant Boutique Villa by Amaya Shanthipura
Oliphant Boutique Villa by Amaya Villa Shanthipura
The Oliphant Bungalow
The Oliphant Nuwara Eliya
Oliphant By Amaya Shanthipura
Oliphant Boutique Villa by Amaya Villa
Oliphant Boutique Villa by Amaya Shanthipura
Oliphant Boutique Villa by Amaya Villa Shanthipura
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at this villa?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at this villa?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at this villa?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Oliphant Boutique Villa by Amaya and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as horse riding. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near this villa?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
Does Oliphant Boutique Villa by Amaya have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchenette, which also also includes a coffee maker.
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Oliphant Boutique Villa by Amaya Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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10/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Very good
17 Mar 2022
Rich
Rich, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Mar 2022
Like staying in a fairytale!
This small and charming hotel sits high upon the hill, overlooking a nearby village and the Oliphant Tea Factory. It's a quiet location, with stunning rooms - which is a welcome change if you're staying mostly in guest houses or big resorts. The staff goes out of their way to make sure everything is perfect, and the sounds and smells of nature were great - if you like the sound of birds chirping, this is a place for you. There's one tree with tons of them (they said 1,000 but I couldn't wrap my head around that). It's easy to drive or Tuk Tuk into town, and we got to do some additional walking by the village. Staying at Oliphant has been the accommodation highlight of our trip, and we'd easily pay well over $500 a night for an experience like this in the US.
Leslie
Leslie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Feb 2022
sholeh
sholeh, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Mar 2020
Tranquil, beautiful, intimate and luxurious
My wife and I had a most wonderful stay at The Oliphant. It's one of the rare hotels which live up to the beautiful photos you see on the official website.
Location: It's not very accessible so you need to hire a driver or rent a car. But the inaccessibility is part of the charm. The Oliphant is in a restored colonial bungalow that's over a 150 years old, and in the middle of the Oliphant tea estate.
Accommodation: Despite the age, the hotel was recently refurbished and very well maintained. It has all the creature comforts and amenities you would expect from a luxury boutique hotel.
Service: The service is simply superb. The staff are highly attentive and personable, and make the greatest effort to ensure that your stay is comfortable. We particularly enjoyed Keshavan's warmth and his sharing of life in Sri Lanka. Keshavan's colleagues (apologies as we didn't get all their names) were also wonderful and models of excellent service.
Dining: We went for the half board option and absolutely enjoyed the food.
Value: The Oliphant is not cheap. But it's great value for money compared to similarly luxurious accommodation in Sri Lanka.
Overall: A splendid stay.
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
28 Dec 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
4 Dec 2019
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Sept 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 Aug 2019
Ottime potenzialità con alcuni punti di migliorame
Struttura molto bella ed elegante, arredamenti nuovi e molto pulita, un peccato che abbia alcuni punti di miglioramento:
Riscaldamento da accendere prima dell’arrivo degli ospiti in una giornata fredda di pioggia, nessuno del personale presente all’arrivo. Cibo buono ma pessima aspirazione della cucina, odore di cibo diffuso e porte spalancate per areare aumentando ancor più il freddo, nell’ambiente elegante e di charme stonavano l’acqua in bottiglie di plastica e le marmellatine confezionate
Romeo
Romeo, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Aug 2019
wonderful place to spend relation time with a love
it was a wonderful stay for 3 days. just beauiful remote garden where you can spend good time alone with someone you love. nothing else to do. you might need a car to be able to reach to nearby city where you can get food and wash your clothes. i would recommend to rent a car (prefebly with a driver) if you want to go to different cities in sri lanka. they have a kitchen to provide food. but prices was at least triple of any good resturant. also no washing machine which is supposed to be there in such remote area. anyway, the place is not to miss if you are visiting sri lanka.
Majdi
Majdi, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Jul 2019
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EMAD
EMAD, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 Jun 2019
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Apr 2019
pärla!
Trevligt, mysigt och fantastiskt serviceinriktad personal. Vi hade en kort, men fantastisk vistelse. Stället ligger fantastiskt fint. Som en oas, mitt i te-plantagen.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
31 Mar 2019
Beautiful bungalow for a one night stay.
Beautiful colonial bungalow where the service and food are excellent! Only down points are the location; it’s in the highest village and therefore the access road is not the easiest to navigate making Nuwara Eliya less accessible. Also, we were in room 2 and the noise from the rest of the bungalow was very noticeable; the phone ringing in the evening and other guests walking around the corridors.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Mar 2019
Fantasik pärla
Fantasikt liten pärla, väldigt lugn plats mycket ren och fint , bra mat, och kanon service från personalen, hjälper till med allt, mycket bra hjälp med turer transporter. Dem hjälper er med allt.
Ni blir inte missnöjda med detta boende
Cecilia
Cecilia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Mar 2019
We had a fantastic stay, they room was superb and the bungalow is in a lovely peaceful location a 7 min tuk tuk from Nuwara Eliya town centre. The hospitality and food was some of the best we had in Sri Lanka. The curry was probably the best we had. Highly recommend
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Feb 2019
Hidden gem off the beaten track
Super comfy beds, beautifully presented old colonial bungalow. The staff were really lovely and went out of their way to make our stay memorable. Absolutely delicious food.
Trevor
Trevor, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Dec 2018
We stayed in 8 places during our 2 week trip in Sri Lanka and this was our favourite stay. The building and our rooms were beautiful. And the staff were friendly and helpful. Wish we could have stayed longer!
EJ
EJ, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Dec 2018
Beautiful bungalow high up in a tea plantation
We had an amazing 2 nights at the recently renovated Oliphant Bungalow. We had a warm welcome and the staff are attentive and always there to help. The whole place is very tastefully decorated in neutral tones, with beautiful gardens. The room and bathroom is spacious and elegant. The breakfast and dinner was very good and everything is prepared fresh on site. There was a wine list but only one red wine was available and it would have been nice to have more choice. We enjoyed a 2 hour circular walk through the tea plantation behind the hotel. Thank you to Lakshman, Keseven, Mr Rathnasiri and the entire team there for making our stay a memorable one and we hope to return again!
Verified traveller
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 Dec 2018
Unique but quiet experience in the hills of NE
A unique boutique hotel, converted from an estate owner's bungalow, in a village that is the highest tea plantation in Sri Lanka. The property itself is really charming and the staff incredibly attentive. We did an amazing walk up into the hills behind the hotel with gorgeous views and which yielded interesting snippets of the history of the estate. It's set slightly outside Nuwara Eliya so not easy to get down to the town without transport (although I believe tuk tuks can be arranged) but so much nicer than staying in town itself. It's relatively new and not so well known yet so a little quiet but definitely worth staying and you see a more authentic side of the area and get to understand the life of the tea picker and small farm holder. Owned by a larger group, promotion will be put behind this hotel and it will start to get known. Great for travellers who appreciate a more unique and peaceful environment and don't want to go with the large groups of tourists who are herded round Sri Lanka in big tour buses.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Nov 2018
Perfect
This place is amazing, as with all lovely "boutique" hotels it's the people that make the difference, everything was lovely from the food to the beds just perfect. The staff were wonderful.
We stayed at the Bungalow for 2 nights and had a really good experience. A little further out of Nuwara Eliya than other hotels, however only a short tuk-tuk ride away. Signage towards the hotel could be improved slightly, as it is a little off the beaten track! The rooms were of an exceptional standard, the styling was very similar to that of a Cotswold country hotel! The staff are extremely attentive, if not slightly too eager to be on hand in the restaurant at all times! Aside from this, a truly lovely stay.
Charlotte
Charlotte, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Aug 2018
A beautiful renovated tea estate bungalow
Excellent property with exceptional staff and food
Paulygb
Paulygb, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 Jun 2018
Nestled in the hills away from the crowd
Serene peaceful cosy, a truly beautiful place. Typical english bungalow. Excellent service. Good food. Friendly and helpful staff.
I loved it.