With a stay at Simpson's Forest Hotel in Wattegama, you'll be 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Temple of the Tooth and 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Royal Botanical Garden. .This luxury hotel is 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Kandy Lake and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Hunasfalls Waterfall.
What's nearby
Hunasfalls Waterfall - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
Central Highlands of Sri Lanka - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles
Udawatta Kele Sanctuary - 15 min drive - 7.7 miles
Kandy Lake - 16 min drive - 8.4 miles
Temple of the Tooth - 17 min drive - 8.9 miles
Getting around
Kandy Railway Station - 48 min drive
Restaurants
Kiyaso - 21 min drive
Burger Hut - 15 min drive
Kurumbunkz - 16 min drive
Kandy Myst by Cinnamon - 16 min drive
Cinnamon Citadel Panorama Restaurant - 18 min drive
About this property
Simpson's Forest Hotel
Simpson's Forest Hotel offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 42-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.
This Wattegama hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology.
Make yourself at home in one of the 23 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax and unwind with massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Simpson's Forest Hotel has a restaurant on site.
24-hour room service is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: LKR 20 for adults and LKR 10 for children
A bar/lounge
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Couples/private dining
Private picnics
Things to do
24-hour gym
Billiards/pool table
Children's pool
Free bicycle rentals
Mountain biking
Outdoor pool
Rock climbing
Family friendly
Children's pool
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Separate in-room dining area
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
24-hour business center
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
In a nature reserve
In the mountains
Picnic area
Terrace
Spa
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Facials
Manicures/pedicures
Massage
Reflexology
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Tile flooring in room
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Banquet hall
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
Smoking not allowed
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Egyptian cotton sheets
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided
Entertainment
42-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
Pay movies
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Minibar
Separate dining area
Tea bags/instant coffee
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
LED lighting
Phone
Safe
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for LKR 20.0 per day
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately LKR 20 for adults and LKR 10 for children
Rollaway bed fee: LKR 20.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Simpson's Forest Hotel Kandy
Simpson's Forest Kandy
Simpson's Forest Hotel Pathadumbara
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Simpson's Forest Hotel Wattegama
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Simpson's Forest Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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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
Daniel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Søren
Feb 8, 2026
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:-)
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.
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.
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.