Jetwing St Andrew's

Hotels
Jetwing Hotels Limited
8.6 (517 reviews)
No. 10, St. Andrew’s Drive , Nuwara Eliya , lk

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Delicious food
Clean rooms
Beautiful scenery

Categories

Cleanliness
8.4
The rooms were very clean, as mentioned in multiple reviews.
Service
8.9
The staff were noted as friendly, attentive, and supportive.
Location
8.4
The hotel is very well located to wander into the main town and explore.
Room Quality
8.4
The rooms are described as large, spotless, and exceptionally comfortable.
Amenities
8.4
The garden and other features are praised, but no specific amenities were mentioned.
Value for Money
8.5
The overall experience suggests good value for this tier of hotel.
Food and Beverage
8.9
Food was consistently described as delicious with great variety.
Overall Experience
8.9
Multiple reviews indicate an incredible and memorable overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:32

Property Description

Luxurious 5-Star Experience:
Located 6182 feet above sea level in Nuwara Eliya, Jetwing St. Andrew's offers a luxurious stay with free Wi-Fi, free parking, and horseriding. The charming Tudor-style residence boasts spacious air-conditioned rooms with cosy fireplaces and heating facilities, along with fine wood furnishings and modern amenities.

Scenic Surroundings and Convenient Location:
Situated amidst cool climates and green slopes, the hotel is just 5 km from the city center and 12 km from Hakgala Nature Reserve. Guests can enjoy a leisurely stroll in the gardens or explore nearby attractions like the Cloud Forest and Hakgala Botanical Gardens, with tour arrangements available at the desk.

Fine Dining and Garden Views:
Indulge in exquisite dining experiences at the Old Course restaurant with views of the show kitchen, complemented by an extensive wine list. For a more laid-back atmosphere, the colonial-style Road Hole Bar offers garden views and light refreshments.

Book your luxurious stay at Jetwing St. Andrew's for a memorable hill country retreat.

Important information:

Guests are required to present the credit card used to guarantee your booking on arrival for payment.

Child Policy:

Children below 5 years stay free of charge on existing bedding.
Children between 6-11 years (up to maximum 02 children) sharing parents' room will be charged 50% on meal rates only on existing bedding. This is not included in your current price and needs to be paid directly to the property upon arrival.
Children of age 12 or more are considered adults.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: CMB

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People no matter the age stay for US$15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 517 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.4
Service: 8.9
Location: 8.4
Room Quality: 8.4
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 8.9
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Brian family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

The hotel gave us a great stay in all respects. The welcome was excellent and that standard was maintained throughout our short but thoroughly enjoyable stay.

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Mathew extended_group in
9
Overall a great hotel to unwind and relax
Pros:

They have carefully nurtured and maintained the heritage value of the property. The garden is well maintained. Very caring staff. Their fire place comes alive in the evenings during winter and it’s a great experience to enjoy the ambience. Great food.

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Irit family_with_children il
10
Pros:

stay was perfect and the staff was friendly and helpful the food is delicious the colonial building is very special and it was a pleasure staying here specially Nishanth, Clive, Gowry, Navodya

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller us
10
old British charm in the hill country at a hotel very worthy of your stay.
Pros:

Nishanth from front office was polite, helpful, professional, and cooperative. Helped make my stay easy and uncomplicated.

Cons:

nothing, it was gorgeous

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Pradeep extended_group lk
10
Pros:

Nishanth was very helpful since the checkin the property is very Scottish and highly recommended for a Scottish experience

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Janet couple gb
7
ery friendly staff. It is a very nice hotel with an old colonial feel.
Pros:

The open fires, the bar, the gardens and decent sized room.

Cons:

Shower temperature very difficult to control (probably easily sorted but we did not mention it during our stay), restaurant service very slow with endless nice waiters asking us the same questions several times but then nothing happens! There seem to be so many members of staff hanging around but everything takes an age apart from Clearing away plates which happens almost before the last mouthful!! Wi-fi was not working in our room on first day and sorting this took a long time with us having to chase every so often as we needed it for work.

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Kevin family_with_children au
10
Excellent luxurious option for a family of 4
Pros:

Our room is perfect for our family of 4 with very comfortable beds. Shower has very good water pressure. Staffs are all very friendly. Hotel manager comes around to check if everything is up to expectation every time we find dine at the restaurant. On site restaurant is excellent with generous portion. My kids who haven't quite got used to Sri Lanka cuisines absolutely love the spaghetti bolognese and rate it as the best they've ever had. All other food we had on site were also great. The turndown service with heat pack was a pleasant surprise for us.

Cons:

By far the one thing that I prefer to not have occurred is the 5am chanting from temple nearby. Nothing practical the hotel could do about that though. Otherwise, just a few other very minor points that are not worth worrying about:
1. The location of the toilet paper is a little bit far from the toilet;
2. Shower temperature varies every now and then making finding the optimal temperature difficult at times.

2026-01-08 via Nuitee
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Venture54020102657 Family
10
Review
Pros:

The hotel was really nice in general, great food and a good room! The staff were also super friendly. When it was chilly inside the staff lit a fire. :)

2026-01-02 via Tripadvisor
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361gintarem Couples
10
Nice stay
Pros:

Nice and cozy hotel. Very friendly and helpful personnel. Lots of food in breakfasts and dinners. Having heaters in rooms. Pleasant stay.

2025-12-31 via Tripadvisor
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priyeshf2025 Family
10
Awesome Hospitality. Excellante...
Pros:

The experience was beyond excellent from the moment we arrived. From the GM Dilip to Kalum and the team at front desk, to Tivanka and Vijitha and Saman I think the Bell boys, to the Executive Chef and Ananda and the team along with Pabodi...all made sure our stay was ery memorable and fun. Thank you very much

2025-12-31 via Tripadvisor
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theresej899 Couples
10
A Truly Unforgettable Stay at Jetwing St. Andrews
Pros:

The experience at Jetwing St. Andrews is like no other. The hotel is a beautifully preserved historical building, and the atmosphere is incredibly calm and relaxing. The staff provide excellent service and always go the extra mile to make guests feel welcome.

A special mention goes to Gowri from Customer Relations, who gave us great recommendations for places to visit in Nuwara Eliya.

The food was on a whole other level-every dish served was fresh, flavourful, and offered a truly unique dining experience.

I’ve already made plans to visit again with my family, and I’m really looking forward to it.

2025-12-30 via Tripadvisor
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peterlP9773DR Couples Greater Hobart, Tasmania
10
A beautiful hotel with outstanding hospitality from all staff
Pros:

Such a beautiful atmosphere pervades this old colonial era hotel at Nuwara Eliya.
From the moment you are greeted at the bottom of the steps and led to the lobby and greeted with a warm cup of pumpkin soup produced with vegetables from the hotel garden, you begin to realise that this is going to be a different hotel experience to others we have had in our Sri Lankan travels.

Our room, 105, overlooking the beautifully maintained gardens complete with topiary hedges, had a beautiful old world charm where we slept very comfortably on the two nights we stayed. The bed was very comfortable, with an excellent bathroom. The outdoor seating was so pleasant to enjoy overlooking the gardens.

As it was Christmas and Boxing Days during our stay the hotel was appropriately and tastefully decorated with Christmas cheer. The restaurant was spacious and provided some excellent meals thanks to the excellent chef and his team who also took great personal interest in making sure my wife who has a gluten intolerance, had a wide choice of options to choose from.

We find that it is the staff always make a hotel feel particularly wonderful and inviting and in the case of St Andrews, we were met with nothing but kindness and consideration. The cosy bar at night with the roaring log fire was hosted by some really wonderful young men who made us feel very much at home.

A special mention for the smiling and ever helpful Pabodha who looked after us so beautifully in the dining room. Pabodha was such an outstanding example of true Sri Lankan hospitality and as a young woman just commencing her career in hospitality we have no doubt she will have an excellent future ahead of her.

The hotel is so fortunate to have such outstanding staff looking after guests like ourselves. Thank you to everyone who made our stay such a memorable one.

2025-12-30 via Tripadvisor
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peterbP2672PP Family
10
Lovely hotel great breakfasts
Pros:

lovely old school hotel, feels like a scottish hotel in a beautiful surroundings above the city. The best part is the fantastic breakfasts.

2025-12-29 via Tripadvisor
8
876mathewk Family
10
Restful downtime in a place that felt like a warm hug from the past.
Pros:

Located in one of the best hill stations in Sri Lanka, Jetwings St. Andrews is one of the best hotels I have stayed at. Courteous and observant staff who focus on the customer experience always and raise the bar on service delivery. Well curated gardens. Impeccable food and a wide spread to suit diverse palates. The hotel has carefully preserved the vintage ambience of more than a century old property. Overall one of the best parts of my Sri Lankan vacation in December 2025.

2025-12-29 via Tripadvisor
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Max-Gregoire Friends getaway Washington DC, District of Columbia
10
Amazing stay
Pros:

Amazing stay - friendly and helpful staff - rooms are quiet - breakfast is excellent - good location with a great park - excellent service

2025-12-29 via Tripadvisor
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kumudunis2025 Family
10
Best place for a good holiday!
Pros:

Had a beautiful time and the hospitality was amazing! Special shout out to Pabodha that served us. She was very friendly and did her job very well!

2025-12-29 via Tripadvisor
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D492OUkevinw Couples
10
Excellent service and food
Pros:

Excellent hospitality, very friendly and efficient staff and first class treatment all round. The period charm of the room, decor and balcony adds to the quality of the experience.

2025-12-28 via Tripadvisor
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11jithuk Family Bull Creek, Greater Perth, Western Australia
10
Loved the place
Pros:

Service was fantastic, right from the person who ushered us in to the waiters and everyone else.
Very colonial. The building, billiards table, corridors, rooms and decor. I can’t say anything negative of this place. I’d recommend it to anyone

2025-12-28 via Tripadvisor
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petermS991ZM Couples
10
Great stay loverly Hotel super staff
Pros:

Really loverly stay in a beautiful Hotel, just like a top Hotel in Scotland hot water bags in bed was a great touch, gardens fireplace also great, would luv to stay again

2025-12-28 via Tripadvisor
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andycolly Family
10
Lovely stay
Pros:

Beautiful hotel. We had high tea in the garden it was a wonderful experience food was fabulous. Stayed one night and would gladly stayed for longer. Also really enjoyed the close proximity to nuwara eliya town. Beautiful historical building. Really cosy and quaint.

2025-12-27 via Tripadvisor