Must-see hotels in The Hill Country

  • Deniyaya Rest House

    The Hill Country

    Like most former government rest houses in Sri Lanka, this place has the best location in town, with great views over the countryside. The large, spartan…

  • Amaya Hills

    The Hill Country

    High in the hills, 20 minutes’ drive southwest of Kandy, this 100-room hotel incorporates a stunning open lobby, a clifftop swimming pool, a fine spa and…

  • White House

    The Hill Country

    This place has helpful staff and a pretty riverside location next to a swimming hole with lots of hammocks and easy chairs. Accommodation, ranging from…

  • King Fern Cottage

    Nuwara Eliya

    A quirky place to stay, King Fern is a minimalist's nightmare with its clashing colours, garish bedspreads, huge handmade beds and logwood tables. However…

  • Little Folly

    Ella

    Quaint Little Red Riding Hood wooden cottages squirrelled away in a forest that, if not the home of a big bad wolf, is probably home to a monkey or two…

  • Ella Flower Garden Resort

    Ella

    Right beside the trail to Little Adam's Peak, this hotel is a horticultural paradise with blooming flower gardens. There are three classes of…

  • Hotel Suisse

    Kandy

    This is one of those grand old creaky colonial-era properties, with 90 huge rooms and a lakeside location. It has lots of old-fashioned charm but is…

  • Blue Haven Guesthouse

    Kandy

    The rooms here are quite ordinary, but the pool is a big plus and there are fantastic views out over the Knuckles Range. The proprietor, Mr Linton, is an…

  • Grand Uda Walawe

    Uda Walawe National Park

    This large, resort-like place centres on an impressive pool complex; it's every tour group's favourite place to stay. Although it doesn't blend seamlessly…

  • Punsisi Rest

    The Hill Country

    An ever-expanding collection of ageing concrete rooms with hot showers – you do have to climb up about a million steps to reach some of them. There's a…

  • Queens Hotel

    Kandy

    Ambience and location are the key reasons for checking in here. Expect old-school rooms with charming floral decor, sharply polished floorboards and some…

  • Green Hill

    Ella

    This little hotel is a short walk from the town centre down a country lane. Rooms, some with shared bathroom, are a perhaps little overpriced based on…

  • Blue Magpie Lodge

    The Hill Country

    In a peaceful location just a short walk from the park entrance, this lodge has 12 rustic cabanas, which are a little tired and dark, and six smarter…

  • Rock View Motel

    The Hill Country

    Rock View offers functional and airy rooms with balconies that have views over rolling hills of forest and tea bushes. It’s 2km east of Weddagala and…

  • Eeshani Guest Inn

    Ella

    This five-room homestay is run by an endearing old couple who’ll bustle you in and sit you down for a nice cuppa and a chat. The house is filled with…

  • Teabush Hotel

    Nuwara Eliya

    This 140-year-old tea planter’s bungalow certainly has bags of character with its antique furniture and colonial ambience. However, the heritage charm of…

  • Ceybank Rest

    Nuwara Eliya

    This historic residence was once a British governor’s mansion and has stunning gardens. Its plus points include a lovely lounge area and a fine old bar…

  • Chaya Hills

    The Hill Country

    Around 6km southwest of Kandy, this good-value hotel has a selection of very well-presented rooms (including air-con dorms with four beds) and very…

  • Nature Walk Resort

    Kandy

    Terracotta tiles and French doors lead to balconies with, from some rooms, excellent forest views. The rooms are spacious and airy, and you can look…

  • Amaara Sky Hotel

    Kandy

    Boutique hotel in a suburban location atop the hills of Kandy. The rooms enjoy wonderful views from their balconies and are some of the largest in town,…

  • Hill Top Guest House

    Ella

    This long-running place has views of Ella Gap to die for from its terrace, and is surrounded by verdant gardens, giving a sense of privacy. Rooms are…

  • Sapphire Holiday Resort

    The Hill Country

    Out of town, surrounded by forest, this Tarzan-style den has a very rustic theme, with its bamboo beds and decor. The helpful owners organise good trips…

  • Kandy City Elephant Hostel

    Kandy

    Located 3km southwest of the centre, this friendly hostel is run by helpful people and offers very cheap beds in mixed dorms. They've a guests' kitchen…

  • Mahausakande

    The Hill Country

    Nature conservation – Mahausakande is part of a rainforest regeneration project – healthy and holistic eating, and nature walks are the attractions at…

  • Brookside Resort

    The Hill Country

    This hotel, with its partially obscured mountain views and a pool fringed by tropical forest, is a reasonable choice. Decor is a bit dated throughout:…

  • Grosvenor Hotel

    Nuwara Eliya

    It’s a century since this property did service as the residence of the colonial governor. Today he would be doubtless be underwhelmed with the poorly…

  • Rainforest Edge

    The Hill Country

    Tucked into the hills a few hundred metres from Weddagala, these seven rustic huts are a bit too rustic for the high prices they charge. Still, the views…

  • Rawana Holiday Resort

    Ella

    Perched high on a hillside overlooking Ella, this concrete hotel has a wide choice of accommodation, from balcony rooms with views to cheaper interior…

  • Alpine Hotel

    Nuwara Eliya

    The exterior of this inn is all twee wood panelling and looks very impressive. However the dark, musty rooms are in poor shape and in real need of…

  • Burmese Rest

    Kandy

    This is one of the cheapest places in Kandy, a former pilgrims’ guesthouse located in a gem of a building. Rooms are very basic, all with shared bathrooms…

  • Green House

    The Hill Country

    This clean place is pretty basic and rooms (some have shared bathrooms) are a shade overpriced, but it is just across the bridge and very close to the…

  • Ratnapura Rest House

    The Hill Country

    This rest house has a lingering colonial vibe. The rooms' decor is a tad tired but they are kept clean, and the terrace restaurant is a perfect…

  • Highest View

    Kandy

    It’s not quite the ‘highest view’ but we won't quibble because the views are pretty darn good. You'll find pastel-coloured rooms, quiet shared areas and a…

  • Travellers Halt

    The Hill Country

    Just over 1km out of town in the direction of Polhengoda Village, the family-owned Travellers Halt has ageing rooms in a sprawling old house, some with…

  • Hotel Onix

    The Hill Country

    This popular wedding-venue place has spacious tiled rooms that are featureless but about the best Badulla has to offer; some have been recently renovated…

  • Nilani Lodge

    The Hill Country

    This 1970s-era concrete hulk has dated, poorly designed rooms but at least staff are friendly and there's a restaurant.

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