Camellia Hills by Teardrop Hotels

Camellia Hills by Teardrop Hotels A luxurious five-bedroom tea bungalow overlooking Castlereagh Reservoir and emerald green tea fields

Imagine a day when your toughest decision is between relaxing poolside or venturing out to explore the surrounding, lush...
28/08/2026

Imagine a day when your toughest decision is between relaxing poolside or venturing out to explore the surrounding, lush tea-clad hills ⛰️☁️

You haven’t had the quintessential Sri Lankan hill country dining experience until you have had yourself a good old fash...
03/08/2026

You haven’t had the quintessential Sri Lankan hill country dining experience until you have had yourself a good old fashioned rice and curry 👌🏼🌶️

Think seasonal vegetables and beautifully balanced dishes that leave a lasting impression.

Served in dark coconut shell bowls that holds the kitchen's heat against the cool mountain air, this is a meal that demands you drop your utensils, use your hands, and fully engage with the flavours of the island, made better in the hills.

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The veranda at Camellia Hills functions less like a sitting area and more like a front-row seat to an evolving canvas. C...
02/08/2026

The veranda at Camellia Hills functions less like a sitting area and more like a front-row seat to an evolving canvas. Castlereagh Reservoir sits below, catching the shifting moods of the Central Highlands. One hour it’s a brilliant, glassy turquoise mirroring a clear sky; the next, it’s a moody indigo swallowed by a fast-moving wall of low-hanging clouds ☁️

Settling into a wicker chair here means tracking time not by a watch, but by the moving shadows on the water and the gradual drop in temperature that signals the approaching evening.

As dusk pulls a cold, damp blanket over the valleys, the bungalow interiors undergo a distinct shift ✨The crisp outdoor ...
27/07/2026

As dusk pulls a cold, damp blanket over the valleys, the bungalow interiors undergo a distinct shift ✨

The crisp outdoor air makes the indoor warmth feel earned. Evening begins with small bites that pair well with a cool, crisp drink served alongside the first ambient flicker of candlelight. It’s a sensory pivot from the wild, expansive green of the daytime to an intimate, cosy evening inside.

Every structural detail from the exposed timber rafters down to the warm polished floors serves to frame the sprawling v...
20/07/2026

Every structural detail from the exposed timber rafters down to the warm polished floors serves to frame the sprawling valley outside. Keep the doors to your private terrace open and let the dew-heavy morning breeze ripple through the netting of your four-poster bed, carrying in the sharp scent of damp tea leaves 🍃

Fair warning: peeling yourself out from under the sheets to actually start the day requires serious willpower.

Sunshine, a poolside perch and an iced tea with your name on it🍹This is an alpine take on island leisure, swapping heavy...
13/07/2026

Sunshine, a poolside perch and an iced tea with your name on it🍹

This is an alpine take on island leisure, swapping heavy tropical humidity for high-elevation sun and a sharp, refreshing chill. The brilliance is in the contrast; the afternoon sun cuts through the cool air with a direct, intense warmth, while the breeze rolling off the reservoir remains undeniably crisp.

The temperature drops fast in Dickoya the moment the sun goes down, which makes crawling under a heavy duvet and behind ...
03/07/2026

The temperature drops fast in Dickoya the moment the sun goes down, which makes crawling under a heavy duvet and behind the soft canopy netting the best part of the evening.

Wake up at 6:00 AM to the early morning light filtering through the glass, completely quiet except for the distant sound of the estate pluckers starting their day in the valley. It’s that rare, crisp hill country morning where you can just lie still, watch the mist drift past your window, and actually hear the birds outside before the rest of the bungalow wakes up 🌞

Lunch looks a little different when it is framed by the emerald contours of a working tea plantation. Our culinary appro...
02/07/2026

Lunch looks a little different when it is framed by the emerald contours of a working tea plantation. Our culinary approach centres on fresh, locally sourced ingredients, beautifully plated to match the vivid landscape just beyond your table. Just good food and a view that stays with you long after the plate is cleared 👌🏼

When the post-lunch fog completely rolls in and blankets the hills, everyone naturally drifts inside to the lounge. It h...
25/06/2026

When the post-lunch fog completely rolls in and blankets the hills, everyone naturally drifts inside to the lounge. It has the exact feel of a familiar old country home; settling into a plush armchair, caught in that perfect state of limbo between wanting to pull on your boots to explore the estate, and being utterly defeated by the temptation to stay in, curl up by the fire, and call for another round of hot tea 😌

17/06/2026

Step back in time with a visit to the 19th-century Christ Church Warleigh, a historic stone chapel nestled in the hills⛪✨

This Anglican church was built in 1878 by British planters, and its stone exterior exhibits a typical, colonial style church; a timeless landmark.

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Camellia Hills, Dunkeld Estate
Hatton
22000

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+94773638381

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