Sandathenna by Secret Leisure

Hotels
8.3 (68 reviews)
Gajabapura Road , Nuwara Eliya , lk

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Inaccurate advertising

Categories

Cleanliness
6.53
Hygiene was disappointing; found hair and mold in the bathroom.
Service
9.5
Very friendly and accommodating staff.
Location
8.54
Beautiful but somewhat isolated from the main town.
Room Quality
7.49
Rooms were worn down with maintenance issues.
Amenities
9.02
Provided basic amenities including a small table fan.
Value for Money
8.48
Mixed reviews on pricing, especially for food.
Food and Beverage
8.03
Breakfast was okay, but did not match expectations from pictures.
Overall Experience
8.8
Pleasant stay despite some issues; overall service made up for shortcomings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:29

Property Description

Charming Accommodation Near Gregory Lake
Comfortable Rooms with Mountain Views
Delicious Breakfast Options
Contact us now to book your stay at Sandathenna by Secret Leisure and enjoy a memorable experience in Nuwara Eliya!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 68 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.53
Service: 9.5
Location: 8.54
Room Quality: 7.49
Amenities: 9.02
Value for Money: 8.48
Food and Beverage: 8.03
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Subashini solo_traveller lk
6
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Shazim family_with_children lk
10
Very good and helpfull staffs.. clean and beautifull… i recommend
Pros:

Very good

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Nimesh family_with_children lk
10
This spot is among best hotels in Nuwaraeliya
Pros:

The view, the amenities, food, the staff and service all exceeds my expectations

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Su extended_group cn
10
Pros:

服务热情周到,早餐特别棒,并把早餐端到你所在楼层的餐厅。性价比高。

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Suwanthi Perera family_with_children lk
8
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Suresh extended_group in
10
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Ekanayake family_with_children lk
8
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Kapavarapu family_with_children us
3
Not worth the money and time to drive to this place
Pros:

Located in such a remote place..

Cons:

Location is way too remote… facilities are poor quality…. The street dogs were barking the whole night… not worth the drive to the place and money paid for the place. But staff is really good.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Kedar dixit solo_traveller in
10
Pros:

The hotel is near the tea gardens so overall ambience is pleasant. Great for morning walks. They also have a pool table and carrom board for the kids to enjoy. The staff was very kind and helpful.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Geethika family_with_children lk
9
With the friendly staff the stay wad pleasent l
Pros:

The staff, especially Sarath is very friendly and easy to communicate with . We ordered dinner and it was very nice.

Cons:

Faced a little difficulty with hot water, the first night . But the problem was solved the following day by Friendly Sarath.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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thirumal solo_traveller lk
9
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Suwani family_with_children au
9
2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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Joanne extended_group au
9
Off the beaten track but recommend. Staff so helpful. With 7 rooms for our family trip very good
Pros:

Ability to have whole family in one guest house terrific. Staff amazing. Guitarist and singer during evening a bonus. Had food delivered and had access to private dining room with waiter.

Cons:

Shower only produced boiling water but was able to shower upstairs

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Stefanie family_with_children de
7
Great service - Billard table great for kids - need for modernization
Pros:

Sarath is a great guy and we really felt valued and nicely treated. If needed something Sarath always tried to make it possible and he did. Our kids loved that there were games incl a billard table in the lobby. The food was also delicious and we don’t have any complaints regarding the service.

Cons:

The hotel seems to not have been modernized/renovated in quite a time. The furniture was partly broken or not in best shape, the carpet looks like it should be replaced soon due to stains and the furniture etc was partly dusty. The windows should be cleaned from the outside. We believe the hotel has potential for western guests/tourists but it needs replacing/renovation and modernization

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Siddiqui Tanjila family_with_children au
3
Bad
Pros:

The location was really nice!

Cons:

There was no AC or fan in the room. There was no ventilation at all. The bathroom was mouldy and there was a water leak from the toilet making it disgusting.

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Ojczyk extended_group pl
10
That was a very pleasant time. The service was amazing and people were very helpful. Breakfast very delicious. I recomme
2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Ahmed extended_group mv
9
Very happy with the service staff are very friendly
Pros:

Very friendly staff . Good service

Cons:

Nill

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Gerrie RSA couple za
1
Fake pictires of hotel
Pros:

Nothing refuswd to stay there

Cons:

Everything pictures of hotel photoshopped dirty run down , scary to get to rural

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Anja couple de
5
Furchtbar!
Pros:

Die Abreise und das Frühstück

Cons:

Unsauberes Riesen-Zimmer ohne Möbel und mit kaputten Vorhängen, Party im Hotel mit Trommeln und Gesang bis zu meiner Beschwerde um 23 Uhr. Zimmer mit zwei Betten und Lake View gebucht aber nur ein Zimmer mit einem Bett und Blick auf ein Feld bekommen.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Shane extended_group lk
9
2025-09-28 via Nuitee