St. Andrew's Hotel, Nuwara Eliya

Located in the misty hill station of Nuwara Eliya which produces some of the finest Ceylon Tea, Jetwing St. Andrew’s is four and a half hours away from the airport and five and a half hours away from Colombo.  Situated just above the town of Nuwara Eliya the hotel occupies a century-old mansion set amidst beautifully manicured gardens and has the feel of an English manor house.

Comprising 53 rooms Jetwing St. Andrews’s offers old world charm and provides a glimpse of the colonial era in Sri Lanka. Rooms are minimalist in style but cosy, and are furnished with period wooden furniture. All rooms have a telephone, hot and cold water, heater, television, with the suites and family rooms offering a private bar and personal safe. Tea and coffee making facilities are provided in suites, family rooms and new wing rooms.

The Old Course is a fine dining restaurant and features a show kitchen where guests can watch their gourmet meal being prepared and offers Eastern and Western fare. It also has a walk-in wine cellar featuring an extensive wine list. The Road Hole Bar is a colonial style bar providing a good view of the beautifully laid out garden with a cosy atmosphere for pre dinner drinks.  Jetwing High Tea is a must, where the finest Ceylon teas are served together with delicious cakes and pastries. Signature dining in the form of a romantic garden barbeque can be arranged for a couple or small group and in-room dining is also available.

Jetwing St. Andrew’s is the perfect base for exploring the hill country of Sri Lanka and will provide a memorable experience of colonial splendour.  For leisure and entertainment Jetwing St. Andrew’s offers a snooker table and table tennis or you could either go horse riding or play a round of golf at the historic Nuwara Eliya Golf Course. For children there is a special playroom and pony rides can be organised. The hotel boutique offers travellers requisites and curios and a there is a doctor is on call.