Camellia Hills - Lux Ceylon

Hatton

Camellia Hills

Set high above the Castlereagh Reservoir, Camellia Hills is an intimate hill country retreat shaped by tea estates, mist covered mountains, and quiet luxury.

Senast uppdaterad 2 september 2026

Set high above the Castlereagh Reservoir, Camellia Hills is an intimate hill country retreat for travellers seeking quiet luxury, privacy, and immersion in Sri Lanka's tea country. Surrounded by rolling plantations and mist-covered mountains, the contemporary planter's bungalow offers a deeply personal stay shaped by space, views, and attentive service.

Why Camellia Hills Works:

  • Tea Estate Setting – Elevated within a working tea plantation with uninterrupted reservoir and hill views.
  • Intimate Scale – A limited number of rooms ensures privacy, personalised service, and an unhurried pace.
  • Design-Led Simplicity – Contemporary architecture inspired by traditional planter bungalows, allowing the landscape to lead.

Luxury Rooted in Landscape

Camellia Hills is built on the belief that true luxury comes from harmony with its surroundings. Designed as a contemporary interpretation of a planter's bungalow, the property sits gently within the tea estate, allowing uninterrupted views, natural light, and a strong connection to the landscape.

The architecture and interiors are intentionally restrained, letting the scenery take centre stage. Every space is oriented towards the hills and reservoir, creating a sense of openness, calm, and timelessness that reflects the heritage of Sri Lanka's tea country.

Estate Living, Perfectly Unhurried

Life at Camellia Hills unfolds at a gentle, unhurried pace. Days are shaped by walks through tea fields, leisurely meals overlooking the reservoir, and quiet afternoons spent reading or watching the light shift across the hills. Dining is personalised and relaxed, while nearby trails and tea estates offer gentle exploration when desired.

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Dickoya Suite

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Dickoya Suite

52 Sqm · Private Veranda · Lake View

The Dickoya Suite offers the most spacious stay at Camellia Hills, with generous living areas and elevated views across the tea estate and mountains. Designed for guests who value privacy and space, it is ideal for longer stays or a more residential hill country experience.

Lakeview Suite

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Lakeview Suite

34 Sqm · Private Seating Area · Lake View

The Lakeview Suite is designed around uninterrupted views of the Castlereagh Reservoir. With floor-to-ceiling windows and a private terrace, it offers a calm, understated retreat ideal for couples or solo travellers seeking privacy and a close connection to the surrounding hills.

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Why Lux Ceylon Recommends Camellia Hills

Camellia Hills is a natural choice for travellers seeking a refined yet deeply grounding hill country experience. We recommend this property for guests who value privacy, landscape, and authenticity over excess, and who prefer stays that feel personal rather than performative.

This retreat is particularly well suited to couples, writers, creatives, and slow travellers looking to disconnect and reset. Its intimate scale, thoughtful design, and immersive setting make it an ideal complement to a carefully paced Sri Lankan journey, especially when paired with cultural or coastal destinations. At Camellia Hills, luxury is found in stillness, scenery, and the quiet art of living well.

Vanliga frågor

+Where is Camellia Hills located?

Camellia Hills sits in Hatton, in Sri Lanka's hill country. We arrange private chauffeur transfers from Colombo airport and between every stay on your itinerary.

+How many rooms does Camellia Hills have?

Camellia Hills has 5 rooms across 4 categories. We feature two of them here, the Dickoya Suite and the Lakeview Suite, with the rest available on request.

+What is Camellia Hills best known for?

Camellia Hills is best known for its tea estate views, its hill country seclusion, and its all-inclusive, intimate scale.

+When is the best time to stay at Camellia Hills?

The hill country stays fairly dry year-round, with the clearest stretches from January to March and July to September. Send us your dates and we will confirm what the weather usually does at this property.

+Can Lux Ceylon book Camellia Hills as part of a wider Sri Lanka trip?

Yes. Most guests combine Camellia Hills with two or three other stays across the coast, the hill country and the cultural triangle. We handle the rooms, the private driver, the guiding and everything in between as one booking.

+How do I check rates and availability?

Send us your dates through the enquiry form, WhatsApp or email. We come back with live availability and a full itinerary quote, normally within 24 hours.

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