Lovely host family; so friendly, knowledgeable and helpful and always available to help. The views from the room are beautiful and the location is good (just a short walk down the hill into town). The bed was really comfortable and warm even on a cold night!

Stayed in July 2025

The guesthouse is quite simple but great for one or two nights to Explorer the area. Which is absolutely amazing about this place is the family that owns it. They took really good care of us and the food they prepared for dinner was very good. They also helped us to organize day trips to explorer the area around the town.

Stayed in June 2025

Wasantha and Chithra were extremely welcoming, they made us feel like family. The food was excellent, the room very comfortable and the view was stunning.

Stayed in June 2025

We really enjoyed our stay at Woods Huts. We didnt have the best weather while in the area so we didnt get to enjoy the view but everything else was great! The hosts are incredibly warm and accomodating people. Anytime we needed anything they were right there to help. Its clear that they want people to have a positive experience staying with them and they want people to feel comfortable. Thanks for hosting us!!

Stayed in May 2025

This was our favourite stay in Sri Lanka. The hosts are beyond friendly and will do anything to make your stay perfect. The breakfast and meals that they prepared were delicious, thank you so much. They helped us plan activities even when the weather was not on our side but who needs to do much with views like these. The location is a bit out of town but we preferred it that way and easy to get with tuktuk. Would recommend to anyone who want to stay in Nuwara Eliya

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing. It was just a changeover because of the Temperature.

The View is Nice. The breakfast and Dinner fresh and homemade. The Family is super Kind.

Stayed in May 2025

Friendly hosts Delicious dinner Beautiful view

Stayed in April 2025

The steep hill you had to walk up with luggage to reach Guest House.

Dinner and breakfast excellent. Superb balcony offering great views. A lovely big room and our hosts Chitra and Wasantha were a delight.Also their son Rashi was also great with excellent English. A great find.

Stayed in April 2025

super friendly people, being very supportive and very cozy room with perfect view over nuwara eliya. they also provide very good food if necessar. great stay

Stayed in March 2025

If you are planning to go to Nuwara Eliya and you are looking for a place to stay (and this accommodation is still available): do not hesitate and come to this amazing homestay! Amazing views, good location, beautiful cosy room, delicious homecooked meals, a (good) scooter you can rent for a decent price,.. but most imporant: the warmest, friendliest people!

Stayed in March 2025

The family hosting the place is very friendly, helpfull and so lovely. They helped me with tuktuks or hiking routes. First thing i got was a tea when i arrived and self made cake which was amazing! The view from the balcony is breathtaking

Stayed in March 2025

Beautiful room with great view! Amazing hosts who helped us with great tips and transportation (they arranged the pick up from the station to the house and with the scooter rental). Delicious breakfast with great suggestions about the places to visit!

Stayed in February 2025

Woods Hut is quite difficult to find, so best to call the owner, Wasantha, for directions. The effort is ever so worthwhile. The room we stayed in is better appointed than many other more expensive hotels and the view is magnificent. Breakfast on the bedroom balcony is worth the cost alone. Chicra, his wife, cooked possibly the best evening meal we have eaten in Sri Lanka. They are both delightful to talk with, about their past, this house which Wasantha built himself, the wildlife, and their love of nature. Highly recommended.

Stayed in February 2025

We had a lovely 2-night stay here. The hosts were incredibly accommodating and ensured we had a comfortable stay and couldn’t do enough. We were greeted with tea and cake which was lovey. The room was amazing, very comfy bed and had everything we needed. The view was also spectacular. Thanks again for a brilliant stay!

Stayed in February 2025

Enjoyed the fireplace and the outstanding view from the large balcony. Good breakfast and lovely hosts.

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing.

The view was absolutely stunning. The room though basic was comfortable and clean. The hosts were fantastic very friendly and helpful. Wasnatha even phoned the train station to check on the arrival time of the train we were catching the next day. Breakfast was very tasty served to our room.

Stayed in January 2025

The location is not easy to find but Wasantha was great at communicating on what’s app.

Wasantha is an excellent host. We had such a beautiful home stay experience with his family. His wife Chitra cooked us a beautiful Srilanka meal for dinner. The salad was amazing so was the chicken curry. We felt like our family was looking after us.

Stayed in December 2024

Everything was lovely! Thank you for everything!

We had very bad luck entering Nuwara Eliya but we were extremely lucky that we booked in Woods Hut! Owned by a lovely family and they made our stay unforgettable and we wish we could stay longer! An amazing fresh cooked breakfast was prepared for us! Each member of this beautiful family shows their love to their guests in their unique kind way and thank you so much for this amazing experience of hospitality 🙏

Stayed in December 2024

Everything is good👐

Super owner, Hot water in the shower ( it is very important in Sri Lanka),good view from the terrace. Good breakfast! Good bed and blanket! Thank your son for picture of us)

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing

We had a wonderful stay at Wood’s Hut thanks to Chitra, Wasantha and Rashi. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable and even had fresh flowers. We had everything we needed and more. The food was healthy and so delicious. Wasantha organized a great tour of the tea plantations for us on short notice. And then the next day took us on a full day hike which was truly an adventure! We had such a great time and learned a lot about the local area. Can 100% recommend staying at Woods Hut!

Stayed in January 2025

We felt like at home with this host family. Their hospitality and care was amazing, they helped us with everything. They also offer food that we can only recommend. The room was also perfectly clean and spacious. If you are thinking of having a nice stay in Nuwara Eliya, book this place!

Stayed in December 2024

Could be cleaned up better

This is a homestay, there is only one room for rent so you can feel like you are at home. The family is very helpful, nice and friendly. Breakfast was good: jam, butter, bread, coffee, tea, omelette, and toasts.

Stayed in December 2024

The neighbours dog that barked very loud half of the night

Chithra and her family were very very welcoming and full of love, Rashi their son made us a welcome and thank you card with our picture on it - was very sweet. The dad helped with our luggage on the walk to the house. Chithra made us amazing food and really cared about us. This is a real homestay - you stay in the room of the parents, to get into the room you have to pass in the kitchen which has a thin aluminum door into the room. You hear and smell everything in the room. Although Chithra was very thoughtful when i said my husband is vegetarian- she said she will not cook chicken for the 2 days we’re there. For me - it was awkward being in their house, although they made it very welcoming. The room is old and simple, does need a makeover to make it more appealing- that’s why I said it’s a real homestay. Big bed, loads of blankets and a heater as it gets very cold at night. Good hot water in a very simple washroom. Location - far from town in a very steep road to get there, that’s why we eat Chithra amazing amazing food for dinner and didn’t go out. For me it was the hosts that made my stay, less the place it self.

Stayed in December 2024

Had the most amazing stay at woods hut with the lovely family of Wasanthra and Chithra at their home. The room was spacious and had everything you need, coupled with an unbelievable view on the balcony. They helped organise my plans for the duration, with breakfast & dinner if you needed! I would recommend staying here to anyone during your stay in Nuwara Eliya, you will have the best time!

Stayed in December 2024