No 5 Waterfield Bank Road Under Bank (BEFORE RISING LION LAST JUNCTION OPPOSITE THE SHOP) , 22200 Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
#38 of 154 B&Bs and inns in Nuwara Eliya
Guests' ChoiceBased on 258 B&B reviews
8.7Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Location
8.5
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.9
Free Wifi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 6, 2025
Edward
United KingdomLocation is a bit remote but is easy to get around as the staff help organise Tuktuks, and Nuwara Eliya is very big.
Breakfast was nice and Prince was really helpful with organising activities, we really enjoyed the Pekoe trail stage 22 hiking around the tea plantations, and the tea plantation and waterfall tour on our next morning too. The house was really clean and the staff were really friendly
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: April 1, 2025
O'malley
United KingdomOur stay in Pigeons nest was amazing! Prince was a great host who provided a great stay, with amazing views, lovely food and tea on arrival, and helped us to sort out our train journey to Ella.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 28, 2025
Quirijn
NetherlandsNo hot shower, and the cleanliness could be improved. There are areas in the apartment that clearly haven’t been properly cleaned in quite some time.
Beautiful location with friendly and helpful staff. The rooms are very modern and stylishly designed. Overall, it was a pleasant experience.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 24, 2025
Rogier
NetherlandsChill place to stay in Nuwara Eliya, friendly staff, good breakfast and a nice view over the city. We got our own tuktuk so location was perfect but walking towards the city might be a bit far unless you like to hike.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 17, 2025
Evi
NetherlandsWij waren tevreden over alles!
De sfeer en de attente host
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 28, 2025
Katharina
GermanyLocation wise- you just need to be aware that you need to walk up the mountain for 10 -15 minutes from city center. Or you can take a tuk tuk for 1€.
The owners/family is really nice, it feels like you are staying with them in their home. The accomodation has a common room with fireplace and kitchen that can be used anytime. We were greeted with a tea and the hosts took care of all our questions. They organized our transfer to the train station and packed us a breakfast to go. When we had breakfast in the hotel, it was one of the best breakfasts in Sri Lanka- recommend to take the sri lanka breakfast and not the western one. It can get cold in Nuwara Eliyah- bring warm socks, jacket and sweater.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 22, 2025
Robin
BelgiumThey are currently building a new room next to the family room upstairs, which means it looks a bit like a construction site getting to your room. The room itself was not very clean (lot of dust), but the bedsheets were nicely cleaned. A lot of noise from pigeons on the (metal) roof in the evening and morning unfortunately.
Beautiful location, very nice room (family room upstairs), choice between local or English breakfast was nice. Very friendly owners, good advice for activities in the area.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 19, 2025
Karsten
Malta15-20 minute walk from town center
Nice and clean place.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 10, 2025
Pien83
NetherlandsThe location is a bit far from the center, but with a tuktuk it's easy :)
Beautiful views, comfy bed. Very spacious room. The owner gave us a warm welcome and helped us plan some trips in the surrounding area.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 27, 2025
Nicole
United StatesCozy stay with very helpful staff that helped me plan the perfect itinerary and organize tuk tuks for my short 24 hour stay in Newara Eliya. Waking up to incredible views from bed was a dream!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 18, 2025
Sarah
United KingdomI’d only booked 2 nights! Would like to have stayed another couple of days
The house far exceeded expectations in every way The photographs don’t do it justice, it is fairly isolated, but certainly not remote, but I guess if you don’t have a driver or your own transport might be difficult to get anywhere The staff were lovely and the food they prepared delicious home cooked Sri Lankan cuisine
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 11, 2025
Maaike
NetherlandsVery nice room at a quiet spot with beautiful view, at the house of the most friendly family of sri lanka. Good breakfast and a warm shower!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 11, 2025
Alexander
GermanyThe location is not the best but i guess you have to sacrifice that for the view. You can walk to the city, it is a little bit long but it is fine if you do not mind walking.
I liked the view from the house. Also, we liked the vibe of the house, very cozy and home like feeling which made it feel nice. The staff working there was also really nice and polite, helpful with transport or other.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: January 9, 2025
Daan
NetherlandsUnfortunately, we only booked one night here – if you're planning to visit, I highly recommend staying at least two nights to fully enjoy the experience.
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The room was beautiful, the location perfect, and everything was impeccably clean. The warm shower was a real treat after a long day. The staff were incredibly helpful, but a special mention goes to Krishor, whose kindness and assistance were the best we’ve experienced so far in Sri Lanka. This hotel is an absolute must if you're in Nuwara Eliya!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 7, 2025
Abi
United KingdomNothing
Beautiful room and owner will arrange trips and tuktuks into town (recommend an evening with live music at Themparadu). Would recommend!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: January 5, 2025
Amelia
United KingdomYou may want to bring ear plugs as there was some early morning noise from animals and a local temple
Such a beautiful place! Amazing view from the king room. Prince was a wonderful host, friendly, helpful and welcoming. He helped us to book the train to Ella and arrange an excellent tuk tuk tour around the tea plantations. Thank you so much!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: December 28, 2024
Lisa
AustraliaWe only stayed for two nights. Was hoping to stay in the second night, to have dinner. However no chef available that night.
The shower was excellent. The view from our room was beautiful.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 23, 2024
Dunya
NetherlandsNothing
Breakfast and big bed
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 21, 2024
Simone
ItalyPerfetto!
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: December 21, 2024
Shoneez
BahrainThe bathroom and blanket could’ve been cleaned a bit better. The shower curtain was moldy and dirty. The blanket also had a smell. But other than this, it was great.
Great location, very friendly hosts and very delicious breakfast. Room was spacious with a great view. Amazing shower pressure and hot water. The hosts were always available when I needed something.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 19, 2024
Isabelle
United KingdomBeautiful modern and spacious room with a private balcony. This felt like the best of both worlds because there was a homestay living room where you could request home cooked food from the hosts, but then a private and modern room with a view. The hosts were very welcoming and helped us book tours that we really enjoyed.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 18, 2024
Ilke
Sri LankaThe hosts were so kind and helpfull. The rooms were good and clean and the living room had a cosy vibe where you could meet other travellers. Loved my stay!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: November 13, 2024
Colin
AustraliaNothing would stay again recommended
Very nice atmosphere. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Bottomless pots of tea. Good food. Lovely open fire and cosy lounge. Nice views.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 12, 2024
Malcolm
United KingdomWas a little bit chilly in the bedroom in the evening
Very accommodating and friendly host. Room was good and comfy bed with views toward the hills. Breakfast was plentiful and delicious.
Stayed in October 2024
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