Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 17 reviews.
Matthew
United States · Group of friends · April 2026
“The hose were very friendly and accommodating.”
+Kasun and Chathu were excellent hosts. I love the location always on top of the hill. The food was good. The location could have been closer to a town but it was a beautiful location. The hosts were very accommodating.
−No issues but there was a little noise due to the Sri Lanka new year. It was a beautiful location but far away from a town.
Steve
United States · Solo · April 2026
+Kasun and Chathu were wonderful hosts! Fantastic view and very spacious room. Loved the pool!
Threemanna
Sri Lanka · Couple · May 2025
“I had a wonderful stay at the Citadel lindula . The rooms were spotless and comfortable.”
+Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The location was perfect. Restaurant was great with delicious foods.
Debbie
Australia · Couple · April 2025
“A stunning property in a stunning location. Attention to all the little details makes this an exceptional stay.”
+An amazing find. Spectacular location with incredible views over the valley. Hosts Kasun & Chathu were fabulous- went out of their way to help us with so many things. Amazing hospitality and Chathu a wonderful cook. The house and rooms are luxurious.
Sivakami
Malaysia · Solo · April 2025
“Very good”
+I recently stayed at Citadel Lindula in Sri Lanka, and it was the perfect retreat after two weeks of traveling through India and Sri Lanka. The villa’s location, surrounded by breathtaking mountain views, offered a serene and peaceful escape. The hospitality was outstanding, with the warm hospitality of Kasun and Chathushani going above and beyond to ensure a comfortable stay. The food was exceptional, made with organic ingredients sourced directly from their own garden, delivering fresh and flavorful meals that were truly memorable. Waking up to the beauty of the mountains every morning was an experience I’ll never forget. A few things to note for future travelers: The road leading up to the villa has quite a few potholes; it’s better to take a tuk-tuk instead of driving a regular car. Currently, they don’t have a credit card machine and don’t accept payment via Booking.com, even if you’ve provided your card details there , so best to bring cash or arrange alternative payment in advance. Despite these small inconveniences, I highly recommend Citadel Lindula to anyone looking for a quiet, rejuvenating escape in the heart of Sri Lanka’s hill country. It’s a hidden gem I’ll never for
Marcin
Poland · Couple · January 2025
“Exceptional”
+The room standard is higher than in any other location we've stayed in Sri Lanka. It was clean, spacious, and comfortable. The house is very well-maintained, offering exceptional views of the surrounding area. The food was wonderful, and we had a very relaxing stay. It's a great base for exploring the region.
−The access road is a bit challenging due to potholes.
Sonalie
Sri Lanka · Family · May 2024
“Wonderful!”
+Courteous Staff, food, ambience, view and location, facilities
−Road was messy, not very suitable for elderly guests since lots of climbing , card machine needed for payments
Ammar
Bahrain · Solo · December 2023
“Outstanding hotel”
+The room cleanliness and the bed comfort with clean sheets. All rooms have balconies with sitting area and mountains view. All rooms have a private bathroom and shower with water heater. The gentleman and his wife working there were very kind and helpful and will facilitate your stay. The food portions they served are enough for at least 2 people. The morning herbal soup is refreshing, and the dhal curry is the tasties I've ever had. Mostly, I enjoyed the view of the mountains and the tea gardens with the birds chirping in the morning. No room has AC, but you can always open the balconies doors and let the cold, fresh breeze circulate in. Temperature at night reaches 15 deg C.
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Rachel
United Kingdom · Couple · December 2023
“Absolutely beautiful, will remember forever”
+Beautiful views, surrounding gardens with beautiful flowers and home grown veg, tea plantations, beautiful man a wife that managed the hotel and made us delicious food and looked after us. The beautiful views combined with the beautiful music they played made me cry one morning!
−Nothing
Deepa
Sri Lanka · Family · March 2023
“Stunning View”
+The location is phenomenal! The building has so many windows and French doors, it gets a lot of natural light. There are private balconies in the rooms; however what really spoke to me are the airy livingrooms and varendas on each floor. If you wake up early you can catch stunning pink dawn and orange sunrise. They grow some of their own vegetables and they are tasty.
−The staff are very friendly, but seemed new at the job. Having to climb many stairs was a bit of a pain, but is worth the view.