Thotalagala Hotel is a vintage-style baronial planter’s bungalow in Ella. Situated just under an hour from Ella, the bungalow is a 145-year-old colonial gem on the crest of the Haputale Escarpment in the tea country hills of Sri Lanka. Nestled amidst a 20-acre manicured misty hilltop tea plantation estate, the bungalow is named after Major Rogers, a British Colonial Army Major and sport hunter, more famously known for his eccentric elephant hunting exploits.
Thotagala has everything to expect in a luxurious colonial planters’ bungalow and a little more. From the romantic cracking fireplaces to the plush cigar room, the bungalow is filled with memories from the British Colonial era while paying homage to the traditional local lifestyle of those intrepid tea planters of yesteryear,
The Major Rogers suite is our choice for honeymooners with its plush antique furnishings and beautiful colonial pieces.
Thotalagala offers seven themed rooms and suites, each named after a distinguished colonial officer, entrepreneur, pioneer, or scholar. The individual accommodations have been designed to reflect a slice of each namesake’s contribution to the island nation during the colonial era and make Thotagala a genuinely unique boutique planter bungalow experience. With thoughtful design input and décor to feature intimacy, romance and privacy, every space exudes luxury and charm. Expect lavish furnishings, plush bedding, and awe-inspiring views of the surrounding natural beauty.
The hotel has an unheated outdoor pool for refreshing swims or to relax after a day out and enjoy the rolling virgin tea landscapes. Al fresco dining on manicured lawns or evening cocktails by the fireplace sets the tone at Thotalagala, where guests can unwind and soak up the luxury and immaculate service at the end of the day. In the late afternoon, enjoy decadent high tea, a tasty treat not to be missed!