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Bandarawela Hotel

Nuwara Eliya · Sri Lanka

14 Welimada RoadView location

8.2/10Excellent45 Reviews
Cleanliness8.4/108.4
Service8.8/108.8
Comfort7.6/107.6
Condition7.6/107.6
Location8.8/108.8
Neighborhood7.4/107.4
Amenities7.8/107.8
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About Bandarawela Hotel

This hotel is situated close to Bandarawela Town. Bandarawela is a busy market town that lies at an altitude of 1,230 metres. It has been said that Bandarawela town affords one of the healthiest climates in the world.

It is also thought that one of the best and most flavoured teas comes from this area. Bandarawela is an ideal point of departure for excursions to Horton Plains, Adisham Monastery, tea plantations, the nearby waterfalls, Udawalawe nature protection area and Hakgala botanical gardens.

The airport lies around 230 km away.

The club resort comprises a garden and offers a total of 35 guestrooms spread over 2 floors.

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The hotel's facilities include a lobby area with a 24-hour reception desk, a currency exchange facility, a safe, a lounge bar, a public bar, a games room, a TV room, two restaurants with international cuisine, a breakfast room, room and laundry services, medial attention, a garage and a children's playground.

The wheelchair accessible rooms all come with an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, a TV, a radio, background music and an Internet connection.

In addition, a small fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, an iron and ironing board, a double or king-size bed, carpeting, heating, a hire safe (on request), and either a balcony or terrace are also provided in all accommodation units as standard.

Sports options include table tennis, swimming (in the hotel pool), darts and badminton. Guests are also able to play billiards, tennis and golf. Music, an evening entertainment programme and special themed nights also provide variety.

The hotel is just minutes away from Bandarawela town.

Located in Bandarawela, Bandarawela Hotel is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Dhowa Rock Temple and Kinellan Tea Factory. This hotel is 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care.

Make yourself at home in one of the 33 individually furnished guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 12:00 PM
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 62
    • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 62

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
    • One child 5 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 13 per person

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Dhowa Rock Temple 6.2 km / 3.9 mi
Kinellan Tea Factory 10.6 km / 6.6 mi
Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory 11.5 km / 7.2 mi
Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care 11.6 km / 7.2 mi
Ella Spice Garden Cooking Lessons 11.6 km / 7.2 mi
Nature Trail Ella 12.5 km / 7.7 mi
Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery 13.5 km / 8.4 mi
Nine Arches Bridge 13.7 km / 8.5 mi
Ravana's Cave 13.8 km / 8.6 mi
Flying Ravana Mega Zipline 13.9 km / 8.6 mi
Little Adam's Peak 13.9 km / 8.6 mi
St Benedict's Monastery 14 km / 8.7 mi
Kital Ella Waterfall 14.2 km / 8.8 mi
Nildiya Pokuna 14.8 km / 9.2 mi
Amphitikanda Tea Estate 15.6 km / 9.7 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Number of floors (main building): 2
  • hotel
  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
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  • Medical service
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour security
  • Bellboy service
  • Hotel safe
  • Currency exchange facilities
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Bar
  • Restaurant: 2
  • Conference room
  • Meeting room
  • Business centre
  • TV lounge
  • Game room
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Buffet lunch
  • Buffet dinner
  • Picnic
Upon availability

Room types

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Bandarawela Hotel

8.2
Excellent
45 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.4 /10
Service
8.8 /10
Comfort
7.6 /10
Condition
7.6 /10
Location
8.8 /10
Neighborhood
7.4 /10
Amenities
7.8 /10
20 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2026
Chethin
The room was spotless, the food was absolutely delicious and the staff were lovely! I'll be sure to drop by again!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
10 Apr 2025
Rukshan
Great accommodation, good food and pleasant stay
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Feb 2025
Don
Old world charm! Though some modernization needed I hope new owners will do it thoughtfully so that it will not take away thr historical value of the hotel.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
29 Aug 2023
susan
Wonderful heritage hotel - however, bathrooms dated and shower facility hard to use (in old fasioned bath)
Staff excellent.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Very atmospheric
Business
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
The whole vibe of the place just takes you back in time.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
24 Feb 2019
Gamini

A hotel with a history

Very comfortable stay. Friendly and helpful staff.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
11 Dec 2018
ThuanHannan
Beautiful Place.Need to equip with modern fittings
Friends_and_family Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
20 Sep 2018
Verified traveler
Super friendly staff. Good breakfast. Plenty of parking.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Sep 2018
Sasanka

Good hotel with amazing staff

Pretty good hotel. The breakfast was better than I expected. The staff is super friendly and super helpful. Overall I’ll stay again here.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
27 Aug 2018
Verified traveler
Colonial stye hotel walking distance to the town. Great good and helpful staff. Hotel condition is average.
4/10
Poor
14 Dec 2016
Karu

Deteriorating hotel. Used to be a nice place

I occupied room No. 214. This is my 4th stay during the past 04 years. Beds were terrible. Bed springs were all very loose and saggy and it is more like a hammock. Once you get close to the edge you tend to topple over. Had a narrow shave twice. It leaves you with a terrible back ache in the morning. Toilet was leaking and water from the cistern wets the floor every time the toilet is flushed. They said the ice machine is broken and could not get any ice cubes delivered to the room. I just begin to wonder whether they gave me the worst possible room being a Sri Lankan leaving the better rooms for foreign guests. On previous occasions I can't remember encountering a problem of this nature.

Even the quality of food has deteriorated and it is not any better than an average Rest House run by local authorities.
8/10
Excellent
07 Jan 2016
Lorraine

Excellent old colonial hotel

We loved this old colonial hotel with it's very Britishness . Over 100 years old and still keeping up the old traditions. The gardens are well maintained and beautiful. Excellent food and delightful staff.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Dec 2015
Shan Ravin

Nice and homely

Enjoyed the stay without any trouble. Can ask for more than this in Bandarawela. Conveniently located. Wish the management good luck!
10/10
Exceptional
14 Dec 2015
maddi

Quiet and peacfull place

We enjoyed our stay very much,the weather was good and the staff was very accommodative .the food was 3 star quality .I would visit this place again.
8/10
Excellent
25 Jul 2015
Malcolm

Glimpse of the past

Great value for money. Food and service were very good. Gave us an alternative experience of Sri Lanka. You can't fault it but it is what it is and where it is - so don't expect 5 star luxury and services. Be aware that travelling takes a lot longer than you might think in this whole area.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Apr 2015
sanjaya

Very old hotel with traditions

it was nice to see some old hotel staff who had been working there for a long time and they were friendly and obliging as ever and made us homely.
6/10
Pleasant
08 Mar 2015
PRANAB

Nostalgia above comfort

The only plus point is the heritage tag of the property. This was a good experience from that point. Hotel is well decorated with old memorabilia which gives a look into the past.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Feb 2015
Verified traveler

Nice stop over and close to the sites in thearea

..

A very enjoyable break.Desoite being in a very busy town
, the hotels situation made you feel that you were in the country..
Good food and good service
8/10
Excellent
02 Jan 2015
David

Charming Hotel

Great hotel. Looks old but the place has a lot of charm and lovely fires to sit around when it gets a little chilly.

Service and food was excellent. We were made to feel so welcome and would definitely stay again.
Partner

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Bandarawela Hotel
14 Welimada Road, Bandarawela, Sri Lanka

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