The Notary's House

This place was amazing. We spent two nights here. The service was outstanding starting with a team of 3 staff ready to welcome us in at 1 a.m , with cold towels and cinnamon tea. We were the only guests for a night and day and were waited on like royalty. The outdoor area for meals was beautiful and the pool also great. The food was geared to our wishes and we sampled some amazing traditional Sri Lankan meals. Would highly recommend this place as a stop over or relaxing getaway.

We had a wonderful stay at the Notery House, our first stop in Sri Lanka. It is located about 30 minutes from CMB airport. Our stay was perfect. The staff was kind and helpful. The food was terrific, and the hospitality was impressive. We felt like royalty during our stay. The staff assisted my husband in Bird sighting and gave us a tour of their beautiful organic gardens. I can highly recommend this lovely place.

Absolutely delightful boutique hotel. As an introduction to Sri Lanka after an overnight flight, The Notary’s House was perfect. Beautiful building with stunning garden and relaxing pool overlooking the lake. The highlight are the staff who couldn’t be kinder and genuinely want you to enjoy your visit. And the Sri Lankan food is outstanding. Thank you all for an amazing start to our time in the country.

Notary’s house was the best we stayed in during our 2 week trip to Sri Lanka. 😊 We had a 2 night stay after arriving at Colombo airport from the United Kingdom. A beautiful property in colonial style. Large clean stylish very comfortable air conditioned rooms with private bathrooms and balconies overlooking beautiful grounds. Lovely pool in a secluded section of the immaculately kept garden overlooking lake (actually a man made ‘tank’) Listening to the wonderful birdsong and insects especially in the mornings and evenings was such a treat. The staff were fantastic, attentive and hard working. The manager was so lovely. Always helpful and keen to explain the food and anything to do with the property and surrounding area. We borrowed bikes (not the best quality - only two functioning gears - but they were good enough!!) to explore the local area which was fun - don’t think the locals are too used to tourists on bikes!! 🤣 We attracted a lot of friendly attention!! The food was amazing - possibly the best during our stay. Freshly cooked and very very tasty. Different fruit juices to try every day. They catered for our European palate regarding spice levels but flavour was not compromised. They will cook western food if you prefer. The western breakfast was delicious. Highly recommend this hotel.

This beautiful hotel is situated in a stunning rural location with a lovely garden next to a lake teeming with wildlife. A beautifully appointed boutique hotel with private grounds and a swimming pool, it was the perfect place to spend two nights after a long flight and before our return flight at the end of our trip. The hotel has six spacious, well-appointed rooms with large, comfortable beds and excellent en-suite facilities. The expansive garden and picturesque lake in front provide a comfortable and relaxing environment after a long journey. The hotel offers a great introduction to authentic Sri Lankan cuisine with its vast range of dishes. Exploring the nearby village and temple is definitely worth the walk, especially with a knowledgeable team member from the Notary House, who provides an enriching experience of Sri Lankan culture.

Notary house is a 45 minute drive from colombo airport and perfect for a relaxing stay after a long journey. Neat and clean rooms with eco friendly amenities. The food is tasty and staff ensure a great stay. The pool is beautiful, overlooking the lake. We went on a cycling tour around the country side and also visited the temple nearby during sunset. We enjoyed our 2N stay.