Bandarawela hotel is a quaint old hill station made into a hotel. We visited it in 1984 and it was magical. Iron beds and the old fashioned charm We returned this year. The old fashioned charm is still there, but the town has grown in size and noise and the new mosque is a real dawn wake up. The memories... more

Characterful old hotel, which feels like you are stepping back into 1940s. Old fashioned rooms, complete the bedsteads and iron baths, and attentive service throughout. Spotlessly clean. Excellent food with a more home-cooked feel than other larger hotels. No pool however. Visiting is a really good experience and well recommended. more

We stayed here purely as a convenient point to set off early for the Horton Plains National Park (great birds and scenery). The previous comments are accurate, but don't give enough credence to the fantastic 'colonial' atmosphere of the building - which is (thankfully) not carried over to the service, which is friendly and helpful. Though welcome on arrival wasn't... more

Firstly another Tripadvisor correction: Location of hotel is Bandarawela which is 150 km SouthEast of Kandy (4 hours by car through the highest mountains/hills of Lanka). Location is actually quite good, close to centre but still quiet enough. Rooms are 1970-1980 quality, some old furniture and not too good bathroom and also a bit basic restaurant. Compensated for by a... more