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20 Waterfield Bank, Under bank Nuwara Eliya, 22200 Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

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Reviewed: 3 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReally lovely place not too far out of town. The blankets were so comfy and cosy and the owner was very friendly - even offered us tea on arrival. There is also a nice common area with a kettle and some nice sofas which is a nice addition.
You have to drain the shower manually or the bathroom will flood quite quickly but there is a tool to do this and the shower was lovely and warm so was not too bad
Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewvery cozy place, with the short cut you’re very fast in the center. everything you need and more for the price.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're happy to hear you found the place cozy and appreciated the quick access to the center. It's great to know you felt it offered good value for the price. We'd love to welcome you back anytime!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're happy to hear you found the place cozy and appreciated the quick access to the center. It's great to know you felt it offered good value for the price. We'd love to welcome you back a… Show more
Reviewed: 9 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewVery clean and modern. Perfect hangout on a rainy day. Access to town is quick via steps and alleyways with stunning views. Would definitely stay again. One of the best properties I've stayed in in Sri Lanka. Host very friendly and helpful. Food provided is delicious.
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Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the cleanliness, modern touches, and the cozy atmosphere—especially on a rainy day. It's great to know the location worked well for you and that you appreciated the views, food, and hospitality. Being called one of the best properties you’ve stayed in during your time in Sri Lanka truly means a lot. We’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime!
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the cleanliness, modern touches, and the cozy atmosphere—especially on a rainy day. It's great to know the location worked well for you and that you a… Show more
Reviewed: 5 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe host was very kind, knowledgeable and willing to help with transport. The breakfast was amazing too.
The location is up a steep hill, so it's quite a workout to get here from the city centre.
Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the breakfast and found the support with transport helpful. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we truly appreciate your feedback. Hope to welcome you again in the future!
Reviewed: 31 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe host was incredibly warm and welcoming. He organized a tour to Hortons Plains for us too. THe room was extremely cozy and warm, which was appreciated in the cold weather. We would definitely come back!
There's not a ton of food options near by, but if you're okay getting a Tuktuk or walking, this isn't an issue.
Thank you so much for your kind and detailed feedback! We're really happy to hear you felt welcomed and comfortable—especially in the chilly weather. It was our pleasure to arrange the Horton Plains tour for you. We understand the nearby food options can be a bit limited, but we appreciate your flexibility and positive outlook. We'd love to welcome you back anytime!
Thank you so much for your kind and detailed feedback! We're really happy to hear you felt welcomed and comfortable—especially in the chilly weather. It was our pleasure to arrange the Horton Plains tour for you. We understand the nearb… Show more
Reviewed: 17 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe room was spotless.very clean and neat. The owner was so helpfull.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so glad you felt well cared for during your stay. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to see you again soon!
Reviewed: 15 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewVery accomodating and clean B&B with 2 rooms only and a nice shared living room where you can drink a tea and relax or read a book. Very kind host and always ready to help. You simply ring the bell on the main door and he ll come as soon as possible to help you. Big and tasty pancakes for breakfast, with fresh fruit, honey, butter.. 100%reccomended
Reviewed: 9 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewSuch a nice family I felt save and the room is great and the commen room very big and comfortable. The srilankan Breakfast ist amazing! Rhank you so much for everything!
Reviewed: 27 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewLiked the location as it seemed to be in the centre of Nuwara Eliya without it being too far away from all the other places of interest. Equally you could incorporate the places you want on your drive up there, if you drove. *** Be careful when driving there, google maps will direct you down the steep hill you come to before the BnB, don't go down the steep hill just before, carry on straight and it is on your right. The host shows you a shortcut into town if you are walking, this is the first left you come to after turning right out of the gate, it is on that very steep hill and it is a footpath on your left. You then turn left and then another left and you will be in Town, he recommends a restaurant called Dushans Home Kitchen for dinner, this was fantastic (if you want to drink alcohol, its dry so you can bring your own and he even gives you a glass to have it in). I am not sure if it is regular thing however when we went on our second night (Wednesday) for the second night in a row (it was that good) it wasn't open! :(. I loved the whole setup you have in the BnB, you have a lounge and a dining table in the 'reception' area that you share with another guest if it's full. It has a good selection of books and a kettle. On arrival the host brings you a nice cup of tea (black tea, no milk), with a couple of biscuits which I feel is a nice touch, considering we have not drunk tea properly since leaving our home in September. Haste to say it felt home. Other places we went was Damro Tea plantation, for a cup of tea and some cake (they only charge you for the cake,(450 rupee a piece), you can do the tours which are free with a almost expected tip at the end. Also went to the grand hotel cafe for breakfast (reasonably priced) and of course the post office which is a tourist hotspot.
The sink when draining leaked a little, so it seemed wet in the bathroom most of the time however this would not be enough to put me off my stay as it felt like I was home for a couple of days which was very much needed on a long travelling trip as even when getting my laundry back from them, it felt like my mum had ironed and laundered them for me, best laundry service in the month we are here so far.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so glad you felt well cared for during your stay. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to see you again soon!
Reviewed: 14 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe room was perfect for this solo traveler. 2 beds, 2 tables, drying rack. Hot water. Community room had dining table chairs, couches, coffee table other chairs, fridge which was awesome. Everything was as pictured on listing. The breakfast was huge and delicious - I asked for 2 pancakes, fruit and coffee. Hosts are very nice and helpful. Quick responses through messaging. After reading other reviews I was scared how cold it would get at night. I bought a jacket in town just in case. Never needed it. I slept in a T-shirt and my personal blanket and was toasty warm. The temperature went down to 14. I never opened the windows during the day and I showered in the morning, instead of at night, so I maybe that helped keep me warm. They did have super thick and comfy blankets on the bed. The place was quiet and such a great deal!
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Reviewed: 23 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful small place with only 2 rooms, that share a nice sitting room with dinner table. Good breakfast, good price, a bit walking to town but setting is very quiet and serene. Friendly people.
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Reviewed: 7 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewClean cozy rooms but bit far from city center
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Reviewed: 5 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewA lovely, very attentive family who were always on hand to help out when required. Lovely clean accommodation, which was based on two separate units and a shared living/dining area with fantastic views of the surrounding area and town below. Weather wasn't great the 1st night we stayed and they arranged for takeaway food to be delivered for us. Nothing not to like and great value for money 👍
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Reviewed: 4 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewEverything!! It was clean, spacious and the family are very friendly. They can help with getting you to and from places if needed. Breakfast was amazing! Bed was so comfortable and warm. Warm shower. Not a far walk from the town either. Nice hilly Mountain View’s seen from the accommodation Thank you
Even though there is a ten minute shortcut, you have to climb up and down a lot or stoney steps to get to and from the town
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Reviewed: 22 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewAmazing host and such a clean beautiful room! Just 2 rooms so you feel very taken care of! The breakfast although an extra charge was so worth it! Very delicious pancakes! The host helped organize a tea tour via tuktuk for a very good price. Such a lovely place! Up on a hill but with a very easy shortcut to the city centre
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Reviewed: 6 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewOne of the nicest homestays we have stayed at. There are two rooms with private bathrooms, and a shared lounge/balcony area, all of which are very clean and comfortable (cleanest place we have stayed!). Nice views over the town. Plenty of warm blankets to keep you warm! The staff are wonderful and the breakfast is plentiful and delicious (best pancakes ever).
It would have been nice for the shower to have had a bit more pressure/heat, given it’s a colder climate, but it was still doable!
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