Bandarawela Hotel
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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Bandarawela Hotel in Bandarawela offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities. Each room includes air-conditioning, a work desk, and free WiFi. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a family-friendly restaurant serving Chinese, British, French, Indian, and local cuisines. The bar offers cocktails and high tea. The hotel features a sun terrace, outdoor fireplace, and free bicycles. Convenient Location: Located 59 mi from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the hotel is a 6-minute walk from Bandarawela Railway Station. Nearby attractions include Gregory Lake (27 mi) and Demodara Nine Arch Bridge (8.7 mi). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its history, culture, attentive staff, and convenient location.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Disura
Sri Lanka
“My stay at Bandarawela Hotel was truly memorable. The hotel exudes colonial charm, with its old-fashioned rooms that transport you back in time. The staff was exceptionally attentive, going above and beyond to ensure a pleasant stay. The food was...” - Vinoth
United Arab Emirates
“Tea and food are at its best and the location is on city center” - Quinn
United States
“This hotel is really one-of-a kind. If you find yourself in Bandarawela, you will be lucky to have the chance to stay there. Yes, some of the facilities are rather old, like the beds, televisions, and showers (but still all very comfortable),...” - Anocha
Thailand
“Very good location. Colonial style is nice. Good breakfast.” - Larry
Canada
“Breakfast not included and for $10 US was infinitely bland and poorer in quality and quantity than what you would get at any family run guest house in Sri Lanka.” - Pia
Thailand
“One night at the Bandarawela Hotel was a real highlight of our stay in Sri Lanka! Amazing old buildings with original features and a sense of history, lovingly preserved. There is a cosy bar (with open fireplace for cold evenings), delicious meals...” - Patricia
Australia
“The staff were very courteous and helpful. I needed packed lunches. And my medication stored in the fridge. They were always there to assist” - Mihoko
Sri Lanka
“The building is well maintained with staff with great attitude and services. Teal gem for the price.” - Kevin
United Kingdom
“Excellent location a short walk from train and bus station, lots of charm lovely gardens, both vegetable plots for the kitchen that you can walk round and the formal oasis at the front. I have stayed here twice, years apart and look to do so again.” - Eranga
Sri Lanka
“conveniently located in the heart of Bandarawela town”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant
- CuisineAmerican • Chinese • British • French • Indian • Irish • Italian • German • Local • International • European
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.



The fine print
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
Please note that the hotel may contact the cardholder for verification purposes.
Peak Period (20th Dec. 2017 - 15th Jan. 2018)
Special Offer Policy: No Amendments, No cancelations can be made. The reservations made are nontransferable. If canceled, amended or no-show 100% of the total stay will be charged.