Nuwara Eliya Lomakeskukset

Plussat: The bungalow is in the middle of a tea plantation about 10 minute drive from Hatton, we loved the remoteness. Lovely colonial features, helpful staff, cashew nuts were amazing! Lovely rooms, we shared a large room between three of us which had plenty of space.

Plussat: The service.

Plussat: The service was superb. One of us in the group has a stomach upset and had to stay in for the day and the staff looked

Miinukset: The mosquitoes. My family have been bitten multiple times there - although I do note that it is not an isolated problem specific to Strathdon.

Plussat: Beautifully located in the tea plantations overlooking the valley. The gardener took us on a walk through the tea plantations, which was great. Breakfast on the veranda with the view.

Miinukset: Windowless rooms, some smell a little moist. I booked the stay including dinner on booking.com. When I checked out, the host insisted that dinner was not included even when I showed him the confirmation. I had to insist several times until he realized he had made a mistake. Overall, good place to stay but certainly did not feel like a 5 star hotel.

Plussat: The place is amazing. Especially the food. Great place to spend your vacation.

Plussat: Most attentive staff ever, such a relaxing place to stay and amazing food, can’t praise the staff and chef highly enough

Miinukset: The bathroom was not great, access to the bath tricky

Plussat: They informed us that a double room was available at their sister property Dick Oya which was 20 mins away. Dick Oya by Jetwing was beautiful but the intial mess up with the booking had already spoiled our mood. But we did try to make the best of it.

Miinukset: We had booked a deluxe double room at Strathdon and when we got there our room was unavailable. Upon arrival we were informed that the couple in the double room extended their stay, therefore the room was unavailable. It was super inconvenient and really dissapointing cause I made the booking months in advance and after driving all the way to Hatton who wants to hear that the room they booked was actually unavailable and that they had arranged a twin room instead. My husband and I had so many special plans planned but ended up not following through any of them cause the start of the trip was so dissapointing. We would have appreciated atleast a phone call in advance informing us about the room. The best part is I called Jetwing that same day morning saying we were running late. Atleast have the decency to inform me at that point that the room was unavailable. Thoroughly dissapointed! Also the food is not value for money! Breakfast was disappointing, quantities were too small for the price and the taste was average.

Plussat: Amazing service and great design

Plussat: This was the most expensive place that we stayed in Sri Lanka and we loved it. The place is tiny just four rooms so it really felt like you were staying in your own private little lodge. Also, this was some of the best food that we had in Sri Lanka. Definitely, the vegetables and curries were all so tasty and different. The dinners are included in the price and are three courses, generally soup with curry, roti, three different vegetables and a dessert. The service is impeccable with staff going out of their way to make your stay comfortable. The place is really beautiful with a tranquil garden in the middle of the tea plantation.

Miinukset: Be warned that the tea factory tour at $20 is a complete waste of time. The person who gives the tour can't speak English properly or really tell you that much about the tea.

Plussat: The service at the property was exceptional, nothing was too much trouble. The chef prepared beautiful tasty vegetarian meals for us. We loved the property and would visit again.

Plussat: The delightful staff/hosts and Mr Tangaraj’s cooking!

Plussat: Excellent customer service, most helpful and friendly. Clean rooms and reception rooms Very good breakfast and dinner. Delicious curry! All amenities that one needs even tea/coffee station in room. Clean and nicely furnished, authentic 1920s planter's bungalow in Dickoya estate with nearby old British club and not far from Warleigh church.

Miinukset: Location is good, but you do hear the tuk-tuks approaching the house for deliveries very loudly. Also the road is a little busy during the day, but quiet at night, the location is therefore pleasant with a little noise from the school or cricket pitch, even once heard the mosque singing. This is not an isolated location for those who look for pure tranquility. The garden in the back would need some love and care. Staff need to keep kitchen doors closed to avoid mosquitoes coming into the house! the room next to the kitchen is damp and dark. I would suggest the suites and adjoining rooms.

Plussat: We truly loved this place! One of the best services and food we have had in South Asia. The staff was very kind and attentive to our smallest needs. We have spent New Years there, what a dream! The manager and staff made our stay a memorable and unique experience. Tip: ask for an Ayurvedic massage, they can arrange it for you there and you will not regret it.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Amazing Stay!