Eeescart Family Resort  

Tucked in Ambewella near Bandarawela — about a 10-minute drive from town and roughly five hours from Colombo. This family-friendly mountain resort sits close to Horton Plains National Park, Ella Rock, Nine Arch Bridge and Lipton’s Seat, making it a handy base for tea-country exploration.

Eeescart Family Resort mixes colonial and modern touches across a homely garden setting with blue grass. There are eight guestrooms (two standard doubles, two triples and four deluxe triples) plus a complimentary driver room; rooms offer flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, ceiling fans, bottled water and daily housekeeping. The place hosts honeymoon rooms and wedding catering, and the on-site Eeescart tea centre ties you into the local tea culture.

Stretch out on the terrace and in the garden, rent bicycles, hit the fitness center or fire up the barbecue in the picnic area. The resort runs a tour desk for local excursions and offers a peaceful, tea-plateau atmosphere — wake up to misty mornings and garden views.

Express check-in and check-out and a 24-hour front desk keep things efficient. Complimentary wireless internet, luggage storage, laundry and concierge services are available, plus car rental, a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge and free self parking onsite.

On-site restaurant, bar and a coffee shop/café serve local Sri Lankan flavors and snacks; room service is offered during limited hours. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM, and the property provides catering for weddings and events.