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Bandarawela Hotel

★★★ Bandarawela Hotel No. 14, Welimada Road, Uva Province, Bandarawela, LK

8.2 guest rating· 123 reviews

About this hotel

Colonial Style Mountain Resort : Nestled in the picturesque Uva Province of Sri Lanka, Bandarawela Hotel is a charming colonial style mountain resort that offers a unique blend of history and comfort.

Recreation and Dining : Guests can indulge in a variety of activities including tennis, badminton, and billiards, or unwind in the fitness room. The hotel's main restaurant serves a delectable array of eastern and western dishes with stunning views of the tea plantations. The bar and lounge are perfect for enjoying refreshing drinks and live music.

Comfortable Accommodation : The well-appointed rooms at Bandarawela Hotel feature modern amenities such as air conditioning, TV, radio, and a hairdryer. Additionally, hired drivers of in-house guests enjoy complimentary accommodation and meals.

Experience the perfect blend of luxury and tranquility at Bandarawela Hotel. Book your stay now and create unforgettable memories amidst the lush mountains of Sri Lanka.

Rooms & rates

Presidential Room

Sleeps 3 · 58 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Standard Double or Twin Room + Early check-in/Late check-out on availability + 20% discount on Adisham Bungalow Excursion

Sleeps 3 · 6 m² · 2× Twin bed, Double bed, Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Deluxe Double Room + Early check-in/Late check-out on availability + FREE DROP off at Railway Station + 20% discount on Adisham Bungalow Excursion

Sleeps 2 · 8 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Presidential Suite

Sleeps 3 · 13 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Amenities

  • WiFi available
  • Free Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Private parking
  • Valet parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Snack bar
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour desk
  • Room service
  • 24-hour security
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  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Baby safety gates
  • Babysitting/child services
  • BBQ facilities
  • Billiards
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Children's playground
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Concierge service
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Cooking class
  • Currency exchange
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Dry cleaning
  • Evening entertainment
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Hiking
  • Indoor play area
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Karaoke
  • Key access
  • Kid meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Minimarket on site
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Packed lunches
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Picnic area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Public transport tickets
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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Bandarawela Hotel No. 14, Welimada Road, Uva Province, Bandarawela, LK

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 12:00 PM

What guests say8.2123 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Good food+ Historical ambianceBasic roomsNoise from nearby mosqueOutdated bathroom
Cleanliness7.5
Service8.6
Location8.6
Room Quality7.5
Amenities8.6
Value for Money8.1

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10.0

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Dita · CZ · 2026-02-25

Colonial-style building offering a, nostalgic, 19th century experience

9.0

Tourists seek authentic, local food to understand the culture and traditions of the country. Serving authentic cuisine provides a more profound, memorable travel experience compared to international dishes available anywhere in the world. Bandarawela hotel should offer authentic Sri Lankan food instead of western food. Offering authentic Sri Lankan food , high-value selling point, driven by tourist demand for cultural immersion and unique culinary experiences beyond just accommodation. To offer authentic Sri Lankan food, a Bandarawela hotel should focus on traditional, spice-rich, coconut-based dishes. Key offerings include authentic rice and curry (fish, chicken, or mutton), hoppers with coconut milk, string hoppers, Kotthu roti, coconut milk rice, Coconut roti with pol sambol.

Sri Lankan food, while featuring rich, spice-heavy, and traditional dishes, can sometimes be missing from tourist-oriented A La Carte menus, which may favor international options. Very disappointing

Dr Sivalingam · SG · 2026-02-24

A wonderful experience even though it was only for 1 day. Will definitely visit again.

10.0

The staff and the boss, Mr. Ratwatte, who were super quick to respond to any request. We requested a change of room due to my sister-in-law not being very mobile, and this was done immediately. I also requested a heater as I felt the cold, and this too was provided. The breakfast was excellent, as was the lunch which I had with friends - Sri Lankan rice & curry - the best meal I had in my two week stay in Sri Lanka.

I have nothing negative to say.

Sherrine · AU · 2026-01-10

Decent stay but not worth the price.

5.0

Centrally located and very helpful staff.

Rooms are still in 1926. Very basic and very old. Could be better furnished to match 2026 convenience.

Mangaladarshan · LK · 2026-01-03

Overall - Stay was pleasant as expected.

8.0

food was good

The bath Tub was scary.... was making loud noises when you step in and move within the tub.

sivanandam · CA · 2025-12-09

Good to know

Please present the same credit card used to guarantee your booking when checking in or making payment at the hotel.

If you are making payment using another cardholder's credit card, please provide the following to the hotel prior to your arrival:

1) Authorization letter with cardholder's signature

2) Copy of the cardholder's card (front and back of card with cardholder's signature)

3) Copy of the cardholder’s passport or driver’s license

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for 35% of the adult rate per person per night when using an existing bed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for US$10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.