We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Bandarawela, Sri Lanka. We have also included accommodation in villas, guest houses, holiday homes, apartments, chalets, boutique hotels and romantic hotels. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated February 2024.
Guest House.Hip. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Located in Bandarawela, Train View Chalets are situated just 20 minutes away from Ella, 1 hour from Nuwara Eliya, and 15 minutes from Haputale. The chalets are nestled within a forest reserve and are surrounded by mountains. You can play darts at the property, and car hire is available. The iconic railway track is also bordering the property. All units feature a satellite TV. Towels are featured. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant, with packed lunches available on request. We offer a Sri Lankan or continental breakfast daily. Cycling is among the activities that guest can enjoy near chalets. Udawalawe is 48 km from Train View Chalet. Nuwara Eliya is 42.3 km from the accommodation.Show full description
One of the most creative, cosy and relaxing guest houses in Bandarawela! It also has a great location, outstanding views and beautiful surroundings. It is very popular among couples travelling to Bandarawela.
Newly opened, August 2023. Located in Bandarawela, within 45 km of Gregory Lake and 16 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Elegant Hotel provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 39 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, 1.8 km from Bandarawela Railway Station and 8.7 km from Haputale Railway Station. The property is non-smoking and is set 36 km from Horton Plains National Park. At the hotel, each room includes a desk. At Elegant Hotel each room has a private bathroom and bed linen. Staff at the accommodation are always available to provide guidance at the reception. Ella Railway Station is 13 km from Elegant Hotel, while Ella Rock is 17 km away. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 97 km from the hotel.Show full description
Holiday Home. Boasting garden views, Windsor Forest bungalow provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 46 km from Gregory Lake. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk and full-day security for guests. Featuring a DVD player, the holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge, 2 living rooms with a seating area and a dining area, 4 bedrooms, and 4 bathrooms with a bidet and a shower. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and ironing service. For those nights when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to have groceries delivered and cook on the barbecue. For guests with children, the holiday home offers a children's playground. Hiking and walking tours can be enjoyed nearby. Demodara Nine Arch Bridge is 16 km from Windsor Forest bungalow, while Horton Plains National Park is 37 km away. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 97 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Holiday Home. Offering a garden and garden view, New Crystal Holiday Bungalow is situated in Bandarawela, 13 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 41 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden. This holiday home provides free private parking and a shared kitchen. The property is non-smoking and is located 48 km from Gregory Lake. The spacious holiday home with a terrace and mountain views features 3 bedrooms, a living room, a TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 3 bathrooms with a bidet. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Horton Plains National Park is 42 km from the holiday home, while Bandarawela Railway Station is 4.8 km away. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 94 km from New Crystal Holiday Bungalow.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast. Offering a garden and garden view, Sagala Boutique Hotel is located in Bandarawela, 44 km from Gregory Lake and 14 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service. With free WiFi, this bed and breakfast provides a satellite flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. The bed and breakfast offers bed linen, towels and ironing service. A selection of options including local specialities, pancakes and fruits is served for the continental breakfast. Guests can relax in the on-site lounge, while packed lunches are also available upon request. A car rental service is available at the bed and breakfast. Hakgala Botanical Garden is 37 km from Sagala Boutique Hotel, while Horton Plains National Park is 38 km away. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 96 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Holiday Home.Newly opened, December 2023. Upeka Homestay is set in Bandarawela, 45 km from Gregory Lake, 15 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, as well as 37 km from Horton Plains National Park. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. Hakgala Botanical Garden is 38 km from the holiday home and Bandarawela Railway Station is 1.2 km away. This holiday home is fitted with 3 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and a fridge, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 3 bathrooms fitted with a bidet. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the garden views. This holiday home is allergy-free and soundproof. Haputale Railway Station is 9.2 km from the holiday home, while Ella Railway Station is 13 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 96 km from Upeka Homestay.Show full description
Very stylish. Great value. Popular among couples. Located in Bandarawela, 47 km from Gregory Lake, Homies Place - Bistro provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant. The property is set 12 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, 40 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden and 41 km from Horton Plains National Park. The hotel also offers free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. You can play billiards at the hotel, and bike hire and car hire are available. Bandarawela Railway Station is 3.6 km from Homies Place - Bistro, while Ella Railway Station is 8.9 km away. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 93 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most STYLISH small hotels in Bandarawela. It also has great affordability.
Villa. Featuring mountain views, The Farmhouse Mahaulpatha offers accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 49 km from Gregory Lake. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 16 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. The provided villa is fitted with 3 bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, a dining area and 3 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and bidet. Towels and bed linen are featured in the villa. The property offers garden views. Horton Plains National Park is 41 km from the villa, while Hakgala Botanical Garden is 42 km away. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 97 km from The Farmhouse Mahaulpatha.Show full description
Newly opened, August 2023. Located in Bandarawela, 21 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, La Seran Eco Resort provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. This 3-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. You can play darts at the accommodation, and the area is popular for hiking. The property is non-smoking and is situated 50 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, certain rooms at the hotel also offer a mountain view. At La Seran Eco Resort each room includes bed linen and towels. Ella Rock is 13 km from La Seran Eco Resort, while Ella Spice Garden is 17 km away. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 80 km from the hotel.Show full description
Guest House.Newly opened, March 2024. Set in Bandarawela and only 47 km from Gregory Lake, Mountain Top Guest offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 11 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, 40 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden and 41 km from Horton Plains National Park. Ella Spice Garden is 8.9 km away and Ella Rock is 12 km from the guest house. Some units feature a terrace and/or a balcony. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes continental, American and Asian options. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Bandarawela Railway Station is 3.8 km from the guest house, while Ella Railway Station is 8.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 92 km from Mountain Top Guest.Show full description
Villa.Newly opened, February 2024. Cool View Resort is set in Bandarawela, 47 km from Gregory Lake, 13 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, as well as 40 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. A buffet, à la carte or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Ella Railway Station is 10 km away and Ella Spice Garden is 10 km from the villa. Providing access to a terrace with garden views, the spacious villa consists of 3 bedrooms. Horton Plains National Park is 41 km from the villa, while Bandarawela Railway Station is 4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 94 km from Cool View Resort.Show full description
Newly opened, October 2023. Located in Bandarawela, 40 km from Gregory Lake, MF Holiday Bungalow provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. The property is around 20 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, 33 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden and 41 km from Horton Plains National Park. The accommodation features room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. At the hotel, every room comes with a balcony with a mountain view. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, rooms at MF Holiday Bungalow also provide guests with free WiFi, while some rooms here will provide you with a terrace. All units in the accommodation are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. Bandarawela Railway Station is 6.5 km from MF Holiday Bungalow, while Ella Railway Station is 17 km away. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 101 km from the hotel.Show full description
Guest House.Newly opened, February 2024. Offering a shared lounge and mountain view, European B & B Hotel is set in Bandarawela, 41 km from Gregory Lake and 17 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. It is located 34 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden and offers a shared kitchen. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Horton Plains National Park is 40 km from the guest house, while Bandarawela Railway Station is 3.1 km away. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 98 km from European B & B Hotel.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, December 2023. Shanthi Villa Home-stay, a property with a garden and a shared lounge, is set in Bandarawela, 45 km from Gregory Lake, 17 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, as well as 38 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden. This apartment offers free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Horton Plains National Park is 40 km from the apartment and Bandarawela Railway Station is 3.1 km away. The apartment is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with garden views. The property also has 2 bathrooms with a hair dryer. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security. Ella Railway Station is 14 km from the apartment, while Ella Spice Garden is 14 km away. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 98 km from Shanthi Villa Home-stay.Show full description
Guest House. Set just 23 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Uva Escape Holiday Bungalow offers accommodation in Bandarawela with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The guest house has family rooms. The guest house provides guests with a terrace, mountain views, a seating area, cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with bidet and bathrobes. A fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware are also offered, as well as a kettle. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne. If you would like to discover the area, cycling and hiking are possible in the surroundings and the guest house can arrange a car rental service. Hakgala Botanical Garden is 48 km from Uva Escape Holiday Bungalow, while Horton Plains National Park is 48 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 83 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Charming. Great bar. Bandarawela Hotel is a colonial style mountain resort located along Welimada Road in Sri Lanka’s Uva Province. The hotel offers a restaurant, bar and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms at the Bandarawela Hotel come with air conditioning, a TV, radio and hairdryer. Accommodation and meals are free for hired drivers of in-house guests. Guests can enjoy recreation facilities such as tennis, badminton and billiards. A fitness room lets guests exercise. A currency exchange and tour desk is available. A variety of eastern and western dishes are served at the hotel main restaurant, which offers views of the surrounding tea plantations. A bar and lounge offers drinks and live music. Bandarawela Hotel is about a 3-hour drive from Colombo.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most charming and historic small hotel in Bandarawela. It also has AN AMAZING HOTEL BAR.
Villa. Offering a garden and garden view, Pebbles Holiday Bungalow Bandarawela is set in Bandarawela, 45 km from Gregory Lake and 17 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. Hakgala Botanical Garden is 39 km away and Horton Plains National Park is 41 km from the villa. The villa is fitted with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Bandarawela Railway Station is 3.3 km from the villa, while Ella Railway Station is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 98 km from Pebbles Holiday Bungalow Bandarawela.Show full description
Delightful property. Lovely surroundings. Located in-between Bandarawela and Ella, Villa Perpetua features a garden and terrace. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. Both free WiFi and private parking are accessible at this property. All guest rooms in the resort are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Villa Perpetua provides certain units with mountain views, and the rooms are fitted with a terrace. All units will provide guests with a private bathroom with a bath. A range of activities are offered in the area, such as cycling and hiking. Nuwara Eliya is 29 km from the accommodation, while Ella is 7 km from the property around 20 minutes by car.Show full description
This is likely the most BEAUTIFUL small hotel in Bandarawela.
Guest House. US Holiday Resort is located 7 km from Ella and 29 km from Nuwara Eliya. Free private parking is available on site. Each room comes with a private bathroom with a bath or shower and bidet, with free toiletries provided. A flat-screen TV is featured. There is a shared lounge at the property. US Holiday Resort can arrange for airport shuttle. The guest house also offers car hire. Ella is 8 km from US Holiday Resort, while Udawalawe is 49 km from the property.Show full description
Holiday Home.Newly opened, December 2023. Offering a garden and mountain view, Mountain Paradise Homestay is set in Bandarawela, 12 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 39 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 46 km from Gregory Lake. This spacious holiday home has 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. The property offers garden views. The holiday home offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Horton Plains National Park is 40 km from Mountain Paradise Homestay, while Bandarawela Railway Station is 2.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 93 km from the accommodation.Show full description
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