Bandarawela Hotel

In the cool mountain town of Bandarawela, this mountain hotel sits in the city center and puts you minutes from Dowa Temple. Tea-country highlights like Kinellan Tea Factory, Lipton’s Seat and Dambatenne Tea Factory are within easy driving distance — a great base for exploring Sri Lanka’s hill country. Family-friendly and offering free self parking and complimentary Wi‑Fi.

The hotel has 33 individually furnished guestrooms with warm décor, ceiling fans and private baths with rainfall showerheads. Rooms may include shower/tub combos, complimentary bottled water, desks and safes; some categories add extras like a DVD player, mini-bar and bathrobes. Expect cozy, active-vacation vibes with bicycles to rent, a fitness center, a spa/sauna and playrooms for kids.

Take a dip in the outdoor pool and sip at the poolside bar. Spa and massage facilities, a fitness center, concierge and wedding services round out the offerings, plus laundry and dry-cleaning for easy stays.

A business center, conference center and meeting room handle events and meetings. Complimentary wireless internet, a safe-deposit box at the front desk and free self parking keep things practical.

There’s an on-site restaurant serving local cuisine, a bar/lounge and a poolside bar for relaxed drinks. Room service is available and buffet breakfasts are offered for a fee.