Bandarawela Hotel

Old colonial hotel

The calls from the mosque. Small rooms. Norse from other rooms. Outdated bathroom. No swimming pool.

Great accommodation, good food and pleasant stay

Old world charm! Though some modernization needed I hope new owners will do it thoughtfully so that it will not take away thr historical value of the hotel.

Liked the history, we knew the facilities would be more basic and old-fashioned and we liked this. Food generally good. Friendly staff. Liked the tortoises!

One of our evening meals was very average and the starters and mains arrived together so we had to send the mains back. But we would go again. We understand that a refurbishment of some rooms is planned. Hopefully this is sensitively done without distracting from the historical significance and feel of the buildings.

The staff were very courteous and helpful. I needed packed lunches. And my medication stored in the fridge. They were always there to assist

A small fridge in the room would have helped

I loved the old style of the hotel and the way the rooms were built round a courtyard. The hotel is definitely very old, but it has made the most of its old historic attributes - I even had a huge bath in my bathroom.

The men on reception were glum and slow. They need a course in smiling and dealing cheerily with people.

Location of hotel & Staff was good. Surrounding of hotel, can give you a great feeling.

Its a heritage property having history of more than 100 years, but the building of the hotel is not well maintained. Rooms need renovation. Modern facilities needs to be added. Other than Staff and location , nothing was good. Food menu needs to be reviewed.