Il Villino haputale

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  Chris

  MY · solo_traveller · Oct 2026

  10/10

  This place is lovely. The host is so hospitable. Lots of knowledge of the area and advise on what and when to do it. As for the food, we stayed there 3 nights and had breakfast and dinner each day. The wife is an amazing cook. Huge portions. Rooms have a breathtaking view over the valley from the window and balcony. Would definitely come back and recommend.

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  savannah

  AU · couple · Sep 2026

  10/10

  Friendly host in a comfortable home stay

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

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  Alice

  FR · couple · Aug 2026

  10/10
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  Adam

  NL · family_with_children · Aug 2026

  10/10

  Il Villino is located 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.

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  CamiCala

  IT · solo_traveller · Aug 2026

  10/10

  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!!