Simpson's Forest Hotel

Property class: 5 and above

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Located close to Temple of the Tooth, Simpson's Forest Hotel provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like rock climbing and mountain biking at this hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as reflexology, a facial, or a body treatment. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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Deluxe Tea Room with free pick up & drop

  • Mountain view
  • 385 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Tea Room - Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 385 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a wardrobe.

Forest Villa- Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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A large, white building with a green roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and dense trees.

Simpson's Bungalow Room- Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Wattegama, Simpson's Forest Hotel is near a train station and in the mountains. Don't miss out on a visit to Royal Botanical Garden. Explore all the area has to offer with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Wattegama travel guide
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Elkaduwa Road, Meenawatte Estate, Wattegama, Central Province, 20810

What's nearby

  • A mountain peak above clouds, a red-roofed structure, and a valley.
    Central Highlands of Sri Lanka
    16 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • A white colonial-style building with a red roof on a lake, surrounded by lush greenery and small floating gardens.
    Kandy Lake
    24 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • A traditional water village with buildings along the riverbank, surrounded by lush greenery.
    Temple of the Tooth
    25 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Hunasfalls Waterfall
    10 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Udawatta Kele Sanctuary
    22 min drive - 10.6 miles

Getting around

  • Kandy Railway Station
    48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kiyaso
    21 min drive
  • Beans & Leaves
    18 min drive
  • Royal Bar and Hotel
    18 min drive
  • Devon Bakers Best
    18 min drive
  • Burger Hut
    15 min drive

About this property

Simpson's Forest Hotel

  • Luxury hotel near Temple of the Tooth
  • A poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Simpson's Forest Hotel. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like rock climbing and mountain biking at this hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as reflexology, a facial, or a body treatment. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
    • Free self parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
    • Express check-out, express check-in, and concierge services
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Rainfall showers, bidets, and free toiletries
    • 42-inch LED TVs with premium channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

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Frequently asked questions

Does Simpson's Forest Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–8:00 AM.

How much does it cost to stay at Simpson's Forest Hotel?

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Simpson's Forest Hotel on Oct 24, 2026 start from $90, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Simpson's Forest Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Simpson's Forest Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Simpson's Forest Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Simpson's Forest Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Simpson's Forest Hotel located?

Situated in the mountains, this luxury hotel is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Temple of the Tooth and 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Royal Botanical Garden.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Simpson's Forest Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The most beautiful pool and surroundings Staff was helpful. Amazing views and quiet rooms! Pool bar and food overall were not up to a 5 star hotel, but beautiful surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
The pool and views around the hotel were amazing and the bed was very comfy. However the food in the restaurant was bad, no amenities in the rooms, and staff not very helpful in arranging transport to get to town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worth it for the pool alone. Lovely staff. Good food. Its a trip to get there and only with good weather for the roads but once there its like the garden of eden with a banging infinity pool and views over sri lanka
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed at Simpson’s one week, and what a week. Staff very very kind and service minded. Facilities excellent in the middle of an area with amazing nature and great wildlife. Food excellent. We had the pleasure to make local food with one of the chefs and travel to knuckles mountains, explore the tea plantage and may other exiting adventures. We will be back again as soon as possible:-)
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location within an Tea estate up in the hills. You can take walks with a guide who will show/tell you about different animals and plants. There is an amazing infinity pool with beautiful views. Rooms are spacious and nice. Staff is wonderful. A perfect place if you want peace and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place!!!

This place is a paradise corner. I would definitely rate it as a 5* resort due to its picturesque views, infinity pool, nature friendly approach, high customer service, intimacy and so much more. LOCATION: on the top of a peak, in the middle of the luxuriant forest. Pretty intimate, only 18 rooms for a huge domain. CLEANLINESS: Very clean and properly maintained. STAFF: One of the best customer service I experienced in Sri Lanka. Very attentive with their guest, going above and beyond to provide one of a kind type of service to each customer. FACILITIES: Did I mention about that infinity pool? It's way better in real life. Breakfast on the terrace with amazing views and birds twitting around you. It's a beautiful location for hosting events as well since they have plenty of space. They even have a tracking path, a gym and a helipad! What else would you wish for? It is definitely the best value for the money in that part of Sri Lanka. You won't be disappointed if you choose this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es handelt sich um eine sehr große und gepflegte Hotelanlage mit sehr aufmerksamen Personal und tollem infinity pool. Beim Spaziergang rund um die Anlage hat man eine schöne Sicht in die Teeplantagen und kann auch Affen begegnen. Nachteilig ist, dass das Hotel etwas abgelegen ist und eher eine vornehme Anonymität herrscht.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025