Il Villino haputale

The place is lovely, and the host is incredibly hospitable, sharing plenty of local tips. We stayed for three nights, eating breakfast and dinner each day; the wife cooked amazing meals with huge portions. Each room offers a breathtaking valley view from both the window and balcony. I’ll definitely return and recommend it.

Chris·3週間前

“Friendly host in a comfortable home stay”

The host was incredibly friendly; we chatted a lot and learned so much from him about Haputale and Sri Lanka in general. Meeting him was a highlight of our stay.

Savannah·2か月前

Il Villino sits on the edge of Haputale and offers absolutely fantastic views over the surrounding mountains and valleys. A long staircase takes you down to the house, which is built against the mountainside. The top floor is still under development, but the two lower floors are very pleasant and nicely arranged. The rooms are quite basic in terms of facilities, but they are functional, clean and have everything you need. Each room has its own balcony with a beautiful view, and the dining area on the middle floor has the same wonderful outlook. What really makes this place special, however, are the owner, his family and the staff. The food—both breakfast and dinner, mainly local Sri Lankan cuisine— is excellent, authentic and incredibly generous. We enjoyed every meal. And then there is Naleef. He is a wonderful host and, simply, a genuinely lovely person. He knows Haputale and the surrounding area inside out, gave us great recommendations and went far beyond what you would normally expect from a host. When we had a few unexpected challenges, including a visit to the hospital and having to arrange a last‑minute taxi to the airport, he helped us enormously. On top of that, we had some really enjoyable and interesting conversations with him, which made our stay feel even more personal. We left Il Villino with very warm memories. If you are looking for a welcoming, authentic place to stay in Haputale with spectacular views, great local food and an exceptional host, we can absolutely recommend it.

Adam·2か月前

“Loved It sooooo much”

I loved the beautiful view, but even better was the warm welcome of the host. He was super kind, friendly, and very helpful in planning our activities. He spontaneously helped us providing pieces of info and options on what to do. You can arrive in haputale with absolutely no idea of what to do and ask him, he'll find the best for you. Super last tip: please, do yourself a favor and eat dinner at il Villino. It was delicious!!

Camicala·3か月前

“Vergane glorie, foto’s niet langer representatief”

Naleef is a host who ensures a warm reception, his wife cooks really well, and the view from the terrace is nice. Schimmel on the wall of the room, smelly bedding with stains, the mosque next to the hotel (you can say a lot about the rooms, but they are not soundproof). The photos on Booking are old and no longer match reality, so you pay a lot for what you actually get. We booked for 3 nights, but moved after 1 night.

Koen·3か月前