Glenross Living

A Review of Glenross Living in Sri Lanka| Hotels Above Par

"Set on a 98-acre rubber, tea and cinnamon estate in the Kalutara Highlands, this Sri Lankan‑led 10‑bedroom boutique retreat blends colonial manor charm with seven standalone villas and three historic plantation‑house suites. Floor‑to‑ceiling windows and jungle‑facing balconies frame sweeping tea‑plantation views, many villas include a private plunge pool, and the ground‑floor restaurant—with a particularly coveted front‑lawn table—serves both international and Sri Lankan‑centric plates against magical sunset backdrops. Wellness is central here: offerings range from a structured three‑night Sleep Retreat (aromatherapy blends, daily yoga, sleep‑promoting foods and chamomile teas) and morning yoga with panoramic views to Angampora lessons and a full spa menu of facials and massages. Onsite activities emphasize the estate itself, with guided treks through cinnamon fields and tours about Sri Lanka’s cinnamon trade, plus hiking trails that traverse the property; nearby excursions include the colonial coastal town of Galle, Kande Vihara temple and Thudugala Ella Waterfall. The property feels delightfully secluded (reached via a narrow, curvaceous dirt road), positioned about 1h30 from the main international airport, with rates starting around $426/night."