Haritha Villas & Spa

Where to start in reviewing our wonderful stay at Haritha Villas & Spa? Having traveled quite a bit over the years, both with and without children, it is safe to say Haritha just may be the best experience we have had with a hotel up to this point. We cannot recommend a stay here enough. The food was delicious, the staff, exceptional, and the rooms were extremely comfortable, clean, and well designed. We had the good fortune to stay in each of the colonial mansions at both ends of our first trip to Sri Lanka. No doubt, the key to our incredible experience at Haritha was having Mr. Nilanka as our personal butler for both of our stays. It is fair to say that Nilanka's care, thoughtfulness, and attention to detail made our stay an extraordinary experience. His incredible ability to anticipate our needs was such a gift, especially whilst traveling with children. The floating breakfasts he created during our stays along with the gifts he spoiled our children with in addition to the perfect staging for a 50th birthday surprise dinner for my husband; being in Nilanka's charge felt like being cared for by a loving family member and saying, "goodbye" at the end of our trip felt like leaving a piece of our heart as we departed. If you ever have the lucky chance to visit Sri Lanka please do yourself a favour and book at least a night or two at Haritha (if not more.) You will not regret it! We are already plotting returning ourselves. From the bottom of our hearts, and until we see you again, thank you Haritha Villas & Spa!

The place is a must-visit. An incredible combination of style, comfort, tranquility and a sense of peace for the body and soul. The staff are so kind, villas are very comfortable / I check all in the years/ but I recommend the cooking class and spa treatments with ten stars.

This hotel adds nothing to one’s experience of Sri Lanka. In fact, there is precious little Sri Lankan about it. The designer apparently wanted to give the place a Balinese/Indonesian feel and I’d ask…why? The rooms are cramped and studio-like (despite the price) and ours had dirty outside furniture covers that all needed replacing. Service levels are very mixed, hot food was often cold, and orders often arrived incorrectly and in the wrong order. Unlike every other hotel we have stayed in here in Sri Lanka this is one for us to forget, and for others, I’d argue, to avoid.

It was our second stay at HARITHA for seven nights. The Villas are equipped beautifully. Everything is well maintained. The GM Axel Knoerl takes care of the facility with love to all the little details. Everything is of the highest level. We were particularly impressed by the great people who spoiled us every day. Kinsly (our butler) still knows all your special preferences after 2 years!! Nalanka and his Team (Housekeeping) were magical – first-class service at its best. The daily chats with Chef Niranga and very talented Amila were so caring, the food was presented tailor-made, so tastefully and lovingly. We will never forget the special Cooking Class and the last dinner with Amila. Each Villa has a private pool, surrounded by birds and green scenery. Overwhelming! Jeewanthi's massage treatments were a great pleasure. Magical hands! Special thanks! If you seek serenity and the perfect place to unwind in the most beautiful scenery: this is most definitely the place for you. We will be back! Thank you for this warm hospitality. AMAZING!!

It was truly an amazing experience- we had a wonderful Ayurvedic week in the middle of a jungle paradise with the most amazing service, amenities, food, yoga sessions and spa treatments. Especially our Villa master Ni Lanka made our stay beyond comparison! He took care of everything and always anticipated any of our wishes. We returned back home with a memorable week of experiences and complete „ rejuvenation“. Thank you to NiLanka and the entire Haritha villas team… we will definitely come back. Sarinah Blohm

Excellent facilities and staff. From gardeners, housekeeping, restaurant, spa, and butler service, could not fault it. Butler Roshan, massage therapists, Sam and Dulip, yoga instructor, Peacock and Dulip, chefs, and GM Axel, all working together to ensure an incredible experience. Spa treatments were the highlight of our 2 week experience of Ayurvedic diet and massage. Tailor made, professional . Food was dairy and wheat free, red meat free and both excellent chefs worked with us to get our special dietary needs met. Butler Roshan could not have been kinder, more helpful and pleasant. Gardener took us on informative tour and even gave me cuttings! Immaculate grounds and facilities and villas. Superb housekeeping and privacy maintained beautifully.we will treasure this unique experience. We came jittery and stressed, and left in harmony, balanced and relaxed.