at a Glance.
Star Rating
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Type
Hotel
Location
Nuwara Eliya — Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands
Hotel Category
Luxe / Culture / Wellness
Ideal For
Couples, Writers, Heritage Travellers
Style
Colonial Heritage Boutique Hotel
Price / Night
Why Stay Here
A living colonial home in the heart of tea country
The road curls upward through mist and pines until a stone manor appears — ivy-clad, proud, and perfectly still.
Welcome to Jetwing St. Andrew’s, a Georgian estate turned highland sanctuary in Nuwara Eliya, where colonial charm meets quiet Sri Lankan grace.
“The walls remember laughter, the garden remembers rain.”
Here, fireplaces crackle beneath chandeliers, silver teapots steam at dawn, and the world slows to the rhythm of rain on glass.
About the Property
Built in the late 19th century as a Scottish planter’s residence, Jetwing St. Andrew’s preserves the elegance of a bygone era — complete with period antiques, creaking wooden floors and mist-framed gardens.
Sithiyam Insider: “This is not a hotel you check into — it’s a story you step inside.”
Manicured lawns lead to fire-lit lounges, a snooker room from the Empire days, and a restaurant that still serves Highland tea at four.
Why Stay Here
- Authentic colonial manor experience
- Centrally located in tea country
- Fireplace rooms and English-garden charm
- Organic cuisine and tea-estate excursions
- Sustainable heritage operations
Sithiyam Insider: Every window frames a painting — the artist is the mist.
Accommodation & Rooms
52 rooms and suites, each whispering its own chapter of history.
Deluxe Rooms
Cosy and timeless, with vintage beds, brass fixtures and views of pine or garden — perfect for Couples and Writers seeking quiet.
Superior Rooms
Spacious heritage rooms with lounge chairs and period artwork — ideal for Flex Travellers and families.
Luxury Suites
Fireplace, private dining area, and butler service — for Luxe Guests who want the romance of tea country without leaving comfort behind.
Pro Tip: Request a room in the main manor wing for the original floorboards and fireplace.
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Location & Accessibility
Nestled in Nuwara Eliya, at 6 000 feet above sea level, just 5 minutes from the golf course and city centre, and 5 hours from Colombo.
CTA: Explore Sri Lanka’s Highland Heritage →
Photo by UGA Chena Huts
Photo by UGA Chena Huts
Dining & Culinary Experience
The Old Course Restaurant pays homage to British culinary heritage with Sri Lankan warmth.
- Breakfast: Farm-fresh eggs and Ceylon tea overlooking misty gardens.
- Lunch: Planter’s lunch with grilled trout and garden salads.
- Dinner: A four-course menu by candlelight and firelight.
The Road Hole Bar — an English pub with dark wood, leather armchairs and stories from travellers past.
“Here, tea is the toast, and conversation is the vintage.”
Sithiyam Offer: Book through Sithiyam for a complimentary Highland Tea Ritual. → Plan your stay →
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Spa & Wellness
Wellness here is rooted in simplicity — clean air, slow meals, and quiet mornings.
Guests can request in-room massages, private yoga, and herbal baths arranged through Sithiyam Travel.
Pro Tip: Take a sunrise walk through the gardens — the dew itself feels like therapy.
Similar & Recommended Hotels
- Jetwing Warwick Gardens — Edwardian grace in Ambewela.
- Goat Fell — Modern planter’s bungalow.
- Ceylon Tea Trails — Luxury heritage bungalows.
- Heritance Tea Factory — Industrial heritage reimagined.
CTA: Explore Sithiyam’s Hill Country Collection →
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Nearby Attractions
- Gregory Lake: Boating and picnics.
- Pedro Tea Estate: Factory tour and tasting.
- Victoria Park: Flower-filled English garden.
- Hakgala Botanical Garden: Historic colonial flora.
- Ambewela Farm: Fresh milk and alpine pastures.
Pro Tip: Visit Pedro Tea Estate at 3 p.m. to see workers return from the fields against the sunlight — a moment of poetry.
Experiences & Facilities
Jetwing St. Andrew’s is a gateway to tea country’s most beautiful stories.
Signature Experiences:
- Heritage walk of Nuwara Eliya town
- Tea-tasting at Pedro Estate
- Trout fishing at Gregory Lake
- Private picnics by the golf course
- Gardening sessions with the estate team
Facilities include library, billiards room, conference hall and organic vegetable garden.
Sithiyam Insider: Ask for the “Tea Maker’s Trail” — a private drive curated by Sithiyam to three heritage estates ending in a tasting at Pedro.
Insider Tips for Guests
Pro Tip: Order the “Planter’s Breakfast” — the chef’s nod to British tradition with a Sri Lankan heart.
Sithiyam Insider: Carry a notebook — every corner inspires a line.
Editor’s Note: Even the silence has an accent here.
Guest Reviews & Testimonials
Guests call it “a window into a gracious past that still breathes.”
They praise the warmth of staff, the gardens, and the timeless fireplace dinners.
Sustainability & Design Ethos
Preserving history and protecting nature go hand in hand here.
- Organic gardens supply the kitchen
- Rainwater harvesting and biogas units
- Solar hot-water systems
- Composting and reforestation projects
Editor’s Note: St. Andrew’s is proof that luxury can age gracefully — and greenly.
Photo by UGA Chena Huts
Photo by UGA Chena Huts
Conclusion
Jetwing St. Andrew’s is not a hotel but a memory you inhabit — a story of tea, time and timber.
When you leave, the mist will follow you home.
Experience Jetwing St. Andrew’s with Sithiyam Travel — where luxury meets authenticity.
