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Bandarawela Hotel

3.0 star property
Comfortable resort with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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Lobby
Garden
Standard Double or Twin Room | View from room
Presidential Room
Lobby sitting area
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    BarBar
  • Gym
    GymGym
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    LaundryLaundry
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Room service
    Room serviceRoom service

Explore the area

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No. 14, Welimada Road, Bandarawela
  • Popular LocationDowa Temple13 min walk
  • Popular LocationNine Arches Bridge15 min drive
  • Popular LocationLittle Adam's Peak15 min drive

Room options

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Presidential Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Bandarawela

At Bandarawela Hotel, you'll be 1.1 km (0.7 mi) from Dowa Temple and 10.6 km (6.6 mi) from Kinellan Tea Factory. Highlights at this resort include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy the gym along with access to bike hire and a playground. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Bandarawela resort include Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care and Nature Trail Ella.

What's nearby

  • Dowa Temple - 13 min walk
  • Nine Arches Bridge - 15 min drive
  • Little Adam's Peak - 15 min drive
  • Ravana Falls - 17 min drive
  • Lipton’s Seat - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Haputale Railway Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪360 Ella - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪UFO - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪One Love - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Matey Hut - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Bandarawela Hotel

Comfortable resort with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and a meeting room are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness centre, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Bandarawela Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Bandarawela resort.

  • 1 building
  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1893
  • Deli
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Bandarawela Hotel offers 33 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished. This Bandarawela resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, dressing gowns, slippers and bidets. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee: USD 13 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 1893
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste on request
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: noon
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 5 March and 6 March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Bandarawela Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 62
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 62

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 13 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Bandarawela Hotel
Hotel Bandarawela
Bandarawela Hotel Resort
Bandarawela Hotel Bandarawela
Bandarawela Hotel Resort Bandarawela

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bandarawela Hotel?

Bandarawela Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Bandarawela Hotel?

Yep, Bandarawela Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

What makes Bandarawela Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Bandarawela Hotel.

Is Bandarawela Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, a playground and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Bandarawela Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Bandarawela Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet brekkie is on offer at Bandarawela Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bandarawela Hotel?

No, Bandarawela Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bandarawela Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Bandarawela Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Bandarawela Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Bandarawela Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 40 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful heritage hotel - however, bathrooms dated and shower facility hard to use (in old fasioned bath) Staff excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very atmospheric
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole vibe of the place just takes you back in time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Gamini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A hotel with a history
Very comfortable stay. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

ThuanHannan

Travelled with family and small children
Beautiful Place.Need to equip with modern fittings
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super friendly staff. Good breakfast. Plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018