- Dias and family are very nice and welcoming - Their hospitality is such as if they are keen to allow every visitor to experience the beauty of nature that can be experienced in this part of Sri Lanka. - When staying at White Monkey Rest expect to experience living with a Sri Lankan family and be fully integrated. That’s... More

My wife and I stayed here for 3 nights while in Haputale. Dias has arguably one of the best pieces of land in town. The view from the guesthouse is absolutely amazing (assuming you are not socked in by clouds). Dias, the owner, is very friendly and is always ready to help with any tours or sites you want to... More

Travelled From Saudi Arabia, In November 2011.. Arrived on 24th…. Wanted To Be In A Place Where I Could Doubtlessly Be Comforted, Hence I Read The Facts About “White Monkey Dias Rest” Carefully From The Homepage It Obviously Gave Me An Impression That It’s A Simple, Basic & Highly Comforting Place Surrounded By Wonderful Landscapes & Sceneries, Yes It’s Where... More

Booked this place on the basis of the fantastic reviews it had received. Unfortunately when we arrived we were really disappointed as it certainly didn't live up to its reputation both in terms of the accommodation and the friendliness of the host - both really lacking to the extent that we made the decision not to stay there. We stayed... More

Our driver didn't believe there was a hotel perched on the edge of what land provided a view nearly equivalent to Horton's Plain. A great big family works and plays here with father, honest host Dias in charge as cook, chief bottle washer, father and uncle to many.The bigger kids could do a bit more work than play but in... More

big room, hot shower, very low priced, fantastic view over the valley, be sure to ask for blankets as it gets quite cold at night. very friendly family, delicious rice & curry, perfect roti for breakfast. Oliver, a german who lives there, is very helpful and full of information. More

Please make sure that you read all the reviews so you have the right expectations when you come and visit this lovely family. The Diaz family is kind enough to open their home and welcome you more like a family member than a visitor. It is a large family and a small house so it will get busy. If you... More

A very special place to stay! If you love nature, appreciate familiy contact and accept basic rooms, it's your pick. Extraordinary location 3 km outside Haputale with superb views. Very close to many nice places such as Lipton's Seat, Adam's Peak etc. Good location for trips in the region. Rooms are basic but clean. Good hot shower. No sheets on... More

Okay, first of all let me explain the rating: For me, Dias Rest rates as a '5'. Simple. I loved the location & the spectacular views, the warmth of Dias & his family, and the food. We were a party of 6 and the rest of our group agreed with most of the above (especially about Dias and family), but... More