Title: Visit Kotagala: 2026 Travel Guide for Kotagala, Central Province | Expedia.com [Hotels in Kotagala](https://expedia.com/Kotagala-Hotels.d691013896654581760.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Kotagala](https://expedia.com/Kotagala-Vacation-Rentals.d691013896654581760.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Kotagala](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Kotagala.d691013896654581760.Car-Rental-Guide)[Kotagala Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Kotagala.d691013896654581760.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Kotagala ## Travel Guide ## Visit Kotagala Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_691013896654581760) - Kotagala Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Kotagala ![The Golden Ridge Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29030000/29024700/29024680/c7115696_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Golden Ridge Hotel No. 395 , Bambarakelle Nuwara Eliya Central Province $238 nightly $281 total Mar 13 - Mar 14 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nuwara Eliya. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Eagle's View Point Shanthipura ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (23 reviews) Supremely Beautiful Property and Delicious Food My room, the views, landscaping/grounds, quality of the facilities, and food at this hotel are all superb and honestly in my view worthy of a much heftier rate. I cannot say enough good things about this hotel. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to stay in this Nuwara Eliya! Reviewed on Mar 24, 2024 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F14%2F2026&selected=29024680&PinnedHotelID=29024680&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=691013896654581760) ![Grand Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1610000/1602600/1602583/c852919e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Hotel Grand Hotel Rd Nuwara Eliya $279 nightly $333 total Feb 13 - Feb 14 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Nuwara Eliya. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Victoria Park and Nuwara Eliya Golf ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (189 reviews) One of the nicest hotels we have stayed in, wonderful staff and an incredible building! Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F14%2F2026&selected=1602583&PinnedHotelID=1602583&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=691013896654581760) ![Heritance Tea Factory](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1520000/1514800/1514751/0984ad97_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Heritance Tea Factory Kandapola Nuwara Eliya Kandapola $197 nightly $233 total Feb 21 - Feb 22 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kandapola. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Pedro Tea Factory and Lover's Leap ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (252 reviews) Everything was outstanding, the staff was friendly, extremely polite and made sure everything was to our liking. We splurged in the dinner train experience. It was well worth the extra. The experience will forever be forged in our hearts and memories..if you can afford , take the time or value a ... Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F21%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026&selected=1514751&PinnedHotelID=1514751&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=691013896654581760) [See all 496 properties in Kotagala](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F14%2F2026®ionId=691013896654581760) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![The Tea Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17350000/17349300/17349264/ae70d64f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Tea Garden 111/12, Badulla Road Nuwara Eliya Stay at this villa in Nuwara Eliya. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Moon Plains Viewpoint and Lake Gregory are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (58 reviews) Our host, Sanjaya, provided a warm welcome. Literally as he brought a portable heater into our room as the weather took a chilly turn. Great staff who could not have been more helpful with suggestions and with an umbrella! Breakfast was good too. Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Nuwara-Eliya-Hotels-The-Tea-Garden.h17349264.Hotel-Information) ![Aqua Dunhinda Villa & Nature Retreat](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16210000/16207700/16207658/03933a3e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aqua Dunhinda Villa & Nature Retreat Dunhinda Road, Ethgala Kandy Stay at this villa in Ganga Ihala Korale. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Ambuluwawa Lake and AmberSwing are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (8 reviews) This place is truly a hidden gem, and the staff is absolutely incredible! It should be on everyone’s list when visiting Sri Lanka. The owner is wonderful; she invited my friend and me for tea, picked us up in her SUV since our tuk-tuk couldn't make it up the hill due to an earlier accident, and welcomed ... Reviewed on Nov 8, 2024 [](https://expedia.com/Aqua-Dunhinda-Villa.h16207658.Hotel-Information) ![Luxe Wilderness](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20010000/20001700/20001668/cae421df_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Luxe Wilderness 465/1 Kandy Road Nuwara Eliya Stay at this villa in Nuwara Eliya. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Eagle's View Point Shanthipura and Nuwara Eliya Golf ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews) Great stay in Nuwara Eliya Thanks to Villam, Sanjaya and the team. This is a great little sanctuary nestled just off the main road as you head into town from Kandy. Clear directions provided prior to arrival, quick check-in and warm welcome provided. The 2 story villa is cosy and comfortable with all necessary amenities provided ... Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Nuwara-Eliya-Hotels-Luxe-Wilderness.h20001668.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Kotagala](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=691013896654581760&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Kotagala hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=691013896654581760&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13)[Feb 12 - Feb 13](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=691013896654581760&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=691013896654581760&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14)[Feb 13 - Feb 14](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=691013896654581760&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=691013896654581760&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=691013896654581760&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=691013896654581760&startDate=2%2F20%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026)[Feb 20 - Feb 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=691013896654581760&startDate=2%2F20%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Devon fall near Thalawakelle in #green Central highlands of Sri Lanka. Waterfall can be seen at a distance on Hatton- Nuwaraeliya main road right opposite the Mlesna Tea Center. ........However, one can also reach the top of the falls through Dimbula - Nawalapitiya road after about travelling 700m down the road..... Dimbula - Nawalapitiya road remains the route with most number of waterfalls in Sri Lanka ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562725759/199b0478-f90d-4cf6-8269-96e9c897ea7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Devon Falls 4/5(1 review) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Devon Falls during your travels in Kotagala. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the hiking trails. [](https://expedia.com/Devon-Falls-Kotagala.d553248621562725759.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![From Kandy: All Inclusive Adams Peak Trekking & Epic Guided Hike](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51574531/3af356c4-9acd-4809-91ed-731cfd1c1dbf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Kandy: All Inclusive Adams Peak Trekking & Epic Guided Hike $195 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/from-kandy-all-inclusive-adams-peak-trekking-epic-guided-hike.a51574531.activity-details) ![Cycle down to Hatton. Train ride back.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1012333/1a8d282c-27ae-4a82-9478-d759caef7700.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cycle down to Hatton. Train ride back. $150 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/cycle-down-to-hatton-train-ride-back.a1012333.activity-details) ![Fresh vegetables](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49866175/07a155c5-2357-4ef6-90c6-e1a4df70c8c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sri Lankan Traditional Home Garden Cooking Class And Restaurant $130 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/sri-lankan-traditional-home-garden-cooking-class-and-restaurant.a49866175.activity-details) [See all activities in Kotagala](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Kotagala.d691013896654581760.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Kotagala ![It is always amazing to beat the path and walk along the unknown road which leads to local gems. I was wandering around Hatton region near my home and walked along the tea plantations without having any idea where I'm going. Finally, I ended up here with a breath-taking view of the Castlereagh Reservoir. Don't be afraid to beat the path. #LoveMyTown ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141144/d6352acc-9e47-4c6e-8c3f-485d7ad0e486.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hatton - Cities near Kotagala - Places of interest [Hatton](https://expedia.com/Hatton.dx6141144) - [Devon Falls ](https://expedia.com/Devon-Falls-Kotagala.d553248621562725759.Vacation-Attraction) - [Horton Plains National Park ](https://expedia.com/Horton-Plains-National-Park-Sri-Lanka.d6121092.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sri Pada ](https://expedia.com/Sri-Pada-Nallathanniya.d553248621575904515.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lake Gregory ](https://expedia.com/Lake-Gregory-Nuwara-Eliya.d553248635931529837.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka ](https://expedia.com/Sabaragamuwa-University-Of-Sri-Lanka-Belihuloya.d553248621574431195.Vacation-Attraction) - [Pedro Tea Factory ](https://expedia.com/Pedro-Tea-Factory-Nuwara-Eliya.d553248621562725762.Vacation-Attraction) - [Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea Garden ](https://expedia.com/Damro-Labookellie-Tea-Centre-And-Tea-Garden-Labukele.d553248635975742850.Vacation-Attraction) - [Nuwara Eliya Golf Club ](https://expedia.com/Nuwara-Eliya-Golf-Club-Nuwara-Eliya.d553248621526922415.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ramboda Falls ](https://expedia.com/Ramboda-Falls-Central-Province.d553248621562725779.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lover's Leap Waterfall ](https://expedia.com/Lovers-Leap-Waterfall-Nuwara-Eliya.d553248633963562361.Vacation-Attraction) - [Nonpareil Estate Falls ](https://expedia.com/Nonpareil-Estate-Falls-Sabaragamuwa-Province.d553248635975665813.Vacation-Attraction) - [Pidurutalagala ](https://expedia.com/Pidurutalagala-Central-Province.d553248621562725761.Vacation-Attraction) - [Laxapana Falls ](https://expedia.com/Laxapana-Falls-Central-Province.d553248633862015418.Vacation-Attraction) - [Samanalawewa Reservoir ](https://expedia.com/Samanalawewa-Reservoir-Sabaragamuwa-Province.d553248635975665811.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bakers Bend ](https://expedia.com/Bakers-Bend-Sabaragamuwa-Province.d553248635975665810.Vacation-Attraction) - [Assemblies of God Church Nuwara Eliya ](https://expedia.com/Assemblies-Of-God-Church-Nuwara-Eliya-Nuwara-Eliya.d553248621532738544.Vacation-Attraction) - [St Clair Falls ](https://expedia.com/St-Clair-Falls-Talawakele.d553248621562725760.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mohini Waterall ](https://expedia.com/Mohini-Waterall-Nallathanniya.d553248621575904517.Vacation-Attraction) - [Aberdeen Waterfall ](https://expedia.com/Aberdeen-Waterfall-Central-Province.d553248633862015932.Vacation-Attraction) - [Single Tree Hill ](https://expedia.com/Single-Tree-Hill-Central-Province.d553248621526922418.Vacation-Attraction) - [Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple ](https://expedia.com/Shri-Bhakta-Hanuman-Temple-Kothmale.d553248621563225395.Vacation-Attraction) - [Nilambe Meditation Centre ](https://expedia.com/Nilambe-Meditation-Centre-Central-Province.d553248621526921982.Vacation-Attraction) - [Pahanthudawa Waterfall ](https://expedia.com/Pahanthudawa-Waterfall-Ihalagalagama.d553248635975665814.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bambarakanda Falls ](https://expedia.com/Bambarakanda-Falls-Uva-Province.d553248621562725763.Vacation-Attraction) - [Castlereagh Reservoir ](https://expedia.com/Castlereagh-Reservoir-Central-Province.d553248635998085744.Vacation-Attraction) - [Hawagala ](https://expedia.com/Hawagala-Sabaragamuwa-Province.d553248635975665604.Vacation-Attraction) - [Japan Peace Temple ](https://expedia.com/Japan-Peace-Temple-Nallathanniya.d553248621575904516.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mahaweli Maha Seya ](https://expedia.com/Mahaweli-Maha-Seya-Central-Province.d553248621594377523.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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