“I was very much wanting to break away from the city lifestyle and discover the cooler hill country in Sri Lanka when we found Sagala Bungalow in Bandarawela, Sri Lanka. Surrounded by lush green flora and situated on a slight peak, it was the ideal holiday bungalow we were looking for. Very comfortable rooms and with a cozy sitting room and pantry that allows you to make your tea or coffee. The in-house chef was very pleasing to prepare any of the local or international dishes we opted for. Sagala is located just 5 to 7 minutes away by car from the little country town of Bandarawela. We were also able to do a little bit of trekking in the vicinity. A peaceful and a memorable holiday. We are likely to come back again in some months and very much stay at the Sagala Bungalow again.”

“My friends and I were lucky enough to stumble across Hotel Mount Pleasant, nestled right in the center of Bandarawela town! The central location made it the perfect base after a long day of visiting nearby sites and towns mainly in Ella such as Ravana Falls, Nine Arch Bridge, Tea plantations and more. One other highlight was the mouth-watering menu, we found the rooms and general ambience extremely cozy and warm. I can only imagine how it must be during Christmas, sitting by the fireplace with a hot cup of tea. I leave this for our next visit.”

“I had decided that I wanted to cutaway this Summer and go upcountry to the cooler climate away from Colombo and the high temperatures. I booked myself at hotel Skyfall Haputale, a place that had just been opened some months back, which was recommended to me by a friend. Ajith the chef at hotel Skyfall was excellent as he treated me to the best of the Sri Lankan cuisine. I was blown away by the deluxe room I stayed at which had the most perfect view of the mountains and the valleys below. I highly recommend hotel Skyfall to anyone who chooses to travel upcountry to experience the cooler climate and the breathtaking views, which will want you revisiting soon.”