Jetwing St. Andrew's

Surrounded by mist swathed mountains in the centre of Sri Lanka, sits the hill capital Nuwara Eliya. Hotels and guest houses from the rustic to the grandiose dot the slopes and hide in lush green plantations. Tucked away, down its own little lane, close to the heart of town yet away from the bustle is the quaint old mansion of Jetwing St. Andrew’s.

Built around an old Tudor country house which served as a grand colonial residence during the days of British rule, here, you take a step back a hundred years and more to another era of old world charm and tradition, where customs of yore are still maintained to the letter. Full English breakfasts to enjoy, high tea on the lawn to linger over with the finest of plantation best freshly poured; with log fires lit, and stiff brandies poured to warm the chill of the night. Where the comforts of yesteryear cleverly conceal every must have amenity of today allowing you to enjoy the best of both worlds.   Leisurely surveys of green tea plantations, a round of golf on a world famous course, a little fishing on the lake – all the pastimes of the past await you on holiday with a difference. If a journey back in time is what you seek, our doors at Jetwing St. Andrew’s in Nuwara Eliya are always open to welcome you warmly back to the past.

Room

When you wake up to the warm and cosy comforts within the quaint old walls of Jetwing St. Andrew’s, you will wonder where time has fled and how far back you have travelled. A unique period style hotel in Nuwara Eliya, that dates right back to the days of colonial rule when it was built as a grand residence, the traditions of old are still carefully upheld, with all the warm comforts laid out for you to enjoy to the brim. Authenticity is maintained throughout the entire hotel in the colour themes, the furnishings and the ambience. The rooms beautifully appointed and you have many to choose from: 40 superior rooms, 7 deluxe rooms and 5 suites (4 suites and 1 GEM suite) each taking you back in time to the glories of the 19th Century. And whether you pick a suite, a room in the attic or out in the wings they are bound to enchant you.

Dining

With many dining options being available cuisine of every sort can be found in Sri Lanka’s hill capital Nuwara Eliya. Restaurants, bars and cafes that offer both local and international fare are plentiful. With an atmosphere that’s true to traditions of yesteryear and gourmet cuisine to equal them, Jetwing St. Andrew’s brings you the finest of them all. The main restaurant aptly titled ‘Old Course’ – a fine dining restaurant with a show kitchen and a walk in wine cellar, is indeed a step back in time. There is a wide choice of exquisite fare and fine wine on the a la carte menu for those who wish to indulge in some gastronomic delights from the past, all adding up to make it one of the best restaurants in Nuwara Eliya itself. If you want some liquid sustenance of the grandest kind in a setting as authentic as the days of Dickens, the Road Hole Bar is the place to retire to. A place by the blazing fire is yours to fill anytime.

Recreation

A beautiful old mansion from the colonial era, Jetwing St. Andrew’s Nuwara Eliya is a hotel that offers you an authentic experience of all the old fashioned comforts of the past and the must have amenities of the 21st century. Well appointed with all you need, it offers some of the best facilities and services in the hills of Sri Lanka. If you feel like a little more action, pay a visit to the race course and go horse riding or settle for a round of golf on the renowned course literally next door. And if you are looking for keepsakes to take home, the quaint gift shop at the hotel will certainly have a little treasure to your liking.