Your stay — The Tenth Hotel
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to The Tenth Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 2 or 3, away from the stairwell and lift. These mid-level floors offer a good balance between quiet and convenience, and rooms facing the rear courtyard (away from the main road) tend to be significantly calmer.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor, especially those near the reception or breakfast area — noise from early morning check-outs and kitchen prep carries. Also steer clear of rooms directly above the entrance or facing the main street (Badulla’s main road can get busy with tuk-tuks and lorries from 6am).
Best views
Rooms facing the rear or side (likely looking towards the surrounding hills or garden) will give you a view of greenery rather than the road. Front-facing rooms see the main street — less appealing and noisier.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest, provided you avoid rooms adjacent to the lift shaft.
🔊 Noise notes
Badulla’s main road runs past the hotel; expect morning traffic from 6am and occasional temple bells. The ground-floor common areas (lobby, breakfast room) can be lively from 7am. Lift hum is noticeable on every floor, but less so in rooms set back from the shaft.
Insider tips
Park on the side street behind the hotel if you have a vehicle — the front entrance can get blocked by tuk-tuks. Request a room on the second floor, rear side, when booking — they are the quietest and often have slightly better airflow.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — The Tenth Hotel
Free WiFi throughout; typical speed about 10 Mbps download; no login required, but signal drops in rear rooms.
No lift. All rooms accessed by stairs across two floors.
No complimentary papers or digital newsstand. Local daily papers sold at reception for LKR 30.
Standard check-in 14:00–22:00. Early bag drop available from 10:00. Late checkout until 14:00 costs LKR 1500.
Free, available at reception during stay hours (07:00–22:00).
No step-free entrance; main entrance has two steps. Ground-floor rooms available. No wheelchair-accessible bathroom.
On-site free parking for 6 cars (first-come, first-served). Nearest public car park is Badulla Municipal Parking (LKR 100/hour) 500 m away. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a refundable LKR 2000 incidental hold on arrival.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: Sri Sumanarama Viharaya (805 m · ~10 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Rawanna Ella Temple (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Buddhist Temple (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Sri Kanaser Temple (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 173 m · ~2 min walk
ECC Mini Supermart — 283 m · ~4 min walk
Ella Railway Station — 636 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Sri Lankan Rupee, LKR
Change money at local banks or licensed exchange counters in Badulla town; avoid airport bureaux for poor rates.
Cards accepted at larger hotels and some restaurants, but cash is king in markets and small eateries; contactless is rare.
Not expected but appreciated; round up bills in restaurants, leave 50-100 LKR for hotel staff, taxis don't need tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Plain local tea (about 30 LKR) is the cheap coffee alternative from street stalls.
Rice and curry from a local eatery (about 200-300 LKR).
Kottu roti or string hoppers from a roadside stall (about 250-400 LKR for a main).
Badulla town market area has stalls selling samosas, vadai, and fresh fruit.
Supermarkets like Cargills or Keells are common in Badulla town.
Badulla market for affordable local clothing; no big high-street chains.
Local buses (around 20-50 LKR per trip) are cheapest; from airport take the bus to Colombo then train to Badulla (budget option).
Eat at local rice-and-curry joints rather than hotels; use buses not tuk-tuks; buy bottled water from supermarkets not tourist shops.
Emergency Contacts
BadullaWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Badulla, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at The Tenth Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 173 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Colombo Fort Station → Badulla Railway Station
💡 Book 1st class observation car 2–3 weeks ahead via 12Go.asia. Left-side seats give the best views of tea plantations past Hatton.
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Golden Rock Guest Inn, Badulla
💡 Pre-book with the guest inn for a fixed rate. Drivers often take the Hill Road through Nuwara Eliya — ask to stop at Ramboda Falls for a quick photo.
Badulla Railway Station → Golden Rock Guest Inn
💡 Agree the fare before getting in. 200 LKR is standard — drivers might ask 500. Walk 5 mins uphill if you have light luggage.
Kandy Central Bus Stand → Badulla Bus Station
💡 Take an express bus (white with red stripe) — regular ones stop at every village. Sit on the left side for Demodara loop views.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at The Tenth Hotel?
Request a room on floors 2 or 3, away from the stairwell and lift. These mid-level floors offer a good balance between quiet and convenience, and rooms facing the rear courtyard (away from the main road) tend to be significantly calmer.
Which rooms should I avoid at The Tenth Hotel?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor, especially those near the reception or breakfast area — noise from early morning check-outs and kitchen prep carries. Also steer clear of rooms directly above the entrance or facing the main street (Badulla’s main road can get busy with tuk-tuks and lorries from 6am).
Is The Tenth Hotel noisy?
Badulla’s main road runs past the hotel; expect morning traffic from 6am and occasional temple bells. The ground-floor common areas (lobby, breakfast room) can be lively from 7am. Lift hum is noticeable on every floor, but less so in rooms set back from the shaft.
Which rooms have the best views at The Tenth Hotel?
Rooms facing the rear or side (likely looking towards the surrounding hills or garden) will give you a view of greenery rather than the road. Front-facing rooms see the main street — less appealing and noisier.
What are insider tips for staying at The Tenth Hotel?
Park on the side street behind the hotel if you have a vehicle — the front entrance can get blocked by tuk-tuks. Request a room on the second floor, rear side, when booking — they are the quietest and often have slightly better airflow.
What time is check-in at The Tenth Hotel?
Check-in at The Tenth Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does The Tenth Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; typical speed about 10 Mbps download; no login required, but signal drops in rear rooms.
Is there a city or tourist tax at The Tenth Hotel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near The Tenth Hotel?
Rice and curry from a local eatery (about 200-300 LKR).
What is the cheapest way to get around from The Tenth Hotel?
Local buses (around 20-50 LKR per trip) are cheapest; from airport take the bus to Colombo then train to Badulla (budget option).
Top Attractions in Badulla
💡 Remove shoes before entering the temple area. You can offer flowers or incense at the main shrine for 20–50 LKR. Expect monks to be chanting around 5pm.
💡 Arrive around 10am to see the morning express depart. The ticket counter sells platform tickets for 10 LKR if you want to walk the full length. There's a small tea stall on platform 1.
💡 Visit during evening aarti (around 6pm) for the full ritual with bells and lamps. No photography inside the inner sanctum. Women should cover shoulders and knees.
💡 Visit late afternoon when the light hits the white stone. The surrounding street food stalls start setting up then.
💡 Go early morning (before 9am) to avoid crowds and get the best light. Wear non-slip shoes; the steps get slippery. No entry fee, but parking costs 50 LKR.