Jetwing St.Andrews

This charming boutique hotel is housed in a former colonial bungalow. It offers a warm, homely atmosphere, and is set in beautiful surroundings. The hotel’s interior is elegantly furnished with antique-style furniture, making it a perfect retreat for travelers who enjoy history and luxury.

Facilities: Restaurant, bar, spa, and garden.

Jetwing St. Andrew’s is a heritage hotel in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, housed within a restored Tudor-style mansion over a century old. Set 1,884 meters above sea level in Sri Lanka’s central highlands, it combines colonial English charm with modern Sri Lankan hospitality and sustainability initiatives.

History and Setting

Originally built as a British country house during the colonial era, the property was later transformed by the Jetwing Hotels group into an upcountry boutique retreat. Located at No. 10, St. Andrew’s Road, it sits amid six acres of gardens and tea-country scenery, often likened to “Little England” for its cool climate and Georgian architecture.

Accommodation

The hotel offers 56 rooms and suites blending period furnishings—wood paneling, fireplaces, and four-poster beds—with modern comforts such as individual heating. Categories include Superior, Deluxe Attic, Heritage Suite, and the premium Gem Suite, all overlooking gardens or mist-covered hills.

Dining and Amenities

Jetwing St. Andrew’s features the Old Course Restaurant for fine dining, the Road Hole Bar styled as an English pub, and terrace high-tea service. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, parking, a snooker room with one of the island’s oldest tables, and guided nature or tea-estate excursions.

Sustainability and Experience

Aligned with Jetwing Hotels’ eco-philosophy, the property runs biomass-based heating and supports a model wetland that fosters local biodiversity. Guests can explore nearby waterfalls, tea plantations, and golf greens, or relax within the estate’s landscaped lawns and colonial lounges.