Nuwara Eliya
High in mist-wrapped hills 13km northeast of Nuwara Eliya, this unique place has been built into and around a century-old tea factory. Blurring the line…
Must-see hotels in Nuwara Eliya
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Nuwara Eliya
Set in spacious lawned grounds, this colonial-era bungalow is straight out of a period drama – even the sprucely turned-out staff hovering in the…
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Nuwara Eliya
Run by a very hospitable family, this charming little guesthouse is located up in the hills, 4km northwest of town, in a mountain village said to be the…
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Nuwara Eliya
Judged in pure value-for-money terms, the somewhat tired rooms at this quintessentially colonial hotel don't really cut it. However, a stay at the Hill…
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Nuwara Eliya
North of town on a beautifully groomed rise overlooking the golf course, this striking colonial residence was once a planters’ club. Today, it's a…
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Nuwara Eliya
This huge mock-Tudor edifice has immaculate lawns, a reading lounge and an impressive partly open dining terrace. Rooms are comfortable and well-equipped,…
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Nuwara Eliya
A very pleasant colonial villa set in flowering gardens and filled with little hideaways where you can curl up with a book on a wet afternoon. Rooms are a…
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Nuwara Eliya
For the ultimate luxury 'homestay', try this offering from the Amaya chain. It's a converted old colonial building set, of course, in a tea estate, around…
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Nuwara Eliya
Resembling an alpine chalet, this fine hillside guesthouse has outstanding views from its balconies and homely rooms. Food is available, tasty and freshly…
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Nuwara Eliya
This rambling colonial building has bundles of ye-olde-worlde English charm to it (or a South Asian version of it, anyway), thanks to its terrific bar,…
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Nuwara Eliya
This popular travellers' guesthouse is spread over two neighbouring buildings, with a sociable vibe and helpful staff. Rooms, some with lots of wood trim,…
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Nuwara Eliya
A quirky place to stay, King Fern is a minimalist's nightmare with its clashing colours, garish bedspreads, huge handmade beds and logwood tables. However…
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Nuwara Eliya
This 140-year-old tea planter’s bungalow certainly has bags of character with its antique furniture and colonial ambience. However, the heritage charm of…
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Nuwara Eliya
This historic residence was once a British governor’s mansion and has stunning gardens. Its plus points include a lovely lounge area and a fine old bar…
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Nuwara Eliya
It’s a century since this property did service as the residence of the colonial governor. Today he would be doubtless be underwhelmed with the poorly…
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Nuwara Eliya
The exterior of this inn is all twee wood panelling and looks very impressive. However the dark, musty rooms are in poor shape and in real need of…
