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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…