Camellia Hills Dickoya
Dickoya, Sri Lanka
Highlights
- Scenic Tea Country Location: Perched high above the Castlereagh Reservoir in Sri Lanka’s Hill Country, this peaceful retreat is enveloped by rolling hills and vivid emerald-green tea estates, offering panoramic views.
- Intimate Boutique Stay: With just five individually appointed bedrooms, the bungalow provides an exclusive and tranquil escape. The warm, attentive staff ensure a highly personalised experience tailored to each guest.
- Colonial Elegance: The interiors reflect refined planter-style heritage with a modern twist—featuring antique furnishings, polished timber floors, cosy reading nooks, and crackling open fireplaces that bring comfort to cool hill country evenings.
- All-Inclusive Dining: The fully inclusive experience features expertly prepared gourmet meals, daily high tea, and house drinks, with a strong emphasis on seasonal produce sourced from local gardens and nearby markets.
- Infinity Pool with a View: Set into the hillside, the heated infinity pool offers stunning vistas across mist-covered valleys, ideal for a peaceful swim or lounging with a cup of Ceylon tea.
- Guided Tea Estate Walks: Guests can explore the surrounding landscape through guided walks and curated excursions arranged by the expert team at Cazenove+Loyd, including private visits to working tea estates, scenic hikes, and lakeside picnics.
Why we love Camellia Hills
We love Camellia Hills for the stunning views it offers of Sri Lanka’s tea-covered hills
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How do we get there?
Camellia Hills is best reached by a scenic 4–5 hour drive from Colombo, 2 hours and 30 minutes from Kandy, or by taking the train to Hatton followed by a short car transfer. The journey offers stunning views of Sri Lanka’s Hill Country and tea estates.
Are children welcome?
Children are most welcome at the hotel, with no age restrictions. The hotel offers family-friendly amenities including children’s menus, cots, extra beds, and interconnecting rooms—ideal for families staying together.
Giving back
The hotel practices mindful sustainability with low-impact operations: it sources ingredients locally, minimises waste through composting and recycling, and uses energy-efficient lighting. Nestled in sensitive Hill Country ecosystems, the property promotes eco-friendly tourism by preserving natural landscapes and supporting local communities.
What's included?
The standard rate at Camellia Hills includes full-board dining, beverages, guided walks through the tea estate, and all essential amenities for a boutique, all-inclusive experience in the heart of Sri Lanka’s Hill Country.
