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Reviews of Hotel Bonavista

Bonavista 1st Lane, 22200 Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

#36 of 105 hotels in Nuwara Eliya

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 31 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hot water run out fast :(

    Bed is nice. Location is good. The owner is very nice and did help us with the tuktuk. They have a good parkingspot right in front of the hotel.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    9.0
    Perfect for overnight stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No air-conditioning.

    Given 9 due to host. The accommodation was good for one night. There is no air conditioning, but when I asked for a fan, the host was wonderful in getting one for me and ensuring that we we comfortable. No restaurant onsite and a bit far from town, so you will need a driver. Wifi works well.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    9.0
    A highly recommended hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Luxury Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The staff is super attentive and friendly. Breakfast very good

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very beautiful and comfortable room and the bathroom was celan and well served. The staff was kind and helpful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great view from apartment. Staff is freandly!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    9.0
    The view is the king for the place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    For some reason, the room I was staying at felt like very humid. Water heater in the shower has very low capacity, and hot water ran out rather quickly.

    The hotel is located on top of the hill with excellent view to the sunset and the valley. Tea plantations in 3 mins walking distance. Tea factories in 10 km distance (need a tuk-tuk or car to get there). Super helpful personnel. There is an open space suitable for some events in the open air (if weather allows).

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    10
    Perfect stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Amazing stay! The beds are very comfy with a gorgeous view of the mountains, and everything was very clean. I loved sitting on the balcony to watch the sunset. The breakfast is so delicious, including a full plate of fresh fruit each morning. It is quiet and peaceful, located away from the bustle of town. The staff were excellent, and Uzman was especially wonderful during my stay.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    9.0
    Brilliant staff made for a perfect stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The parking was a challenge!

    Lovely hotel with a French owner which is reflected in the decor which is weirdly french regency. It is a bit out of town, but high up with a stunning view across the mountains with Adams Peak standing out. But the best thing about the hotel is the staff. The two cousins who looked after us were so friendly and helpful, we were only there for one night, but they did everything to make our stay perfect. We were visiting Hortons Plains the morning we left the hotel and they made us breakfast an hour before the normal time so we could get an early start. Can't thank them enough, they really were brilliant and a pleasure to deal with

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    9.0
    Exceptional friendly service and great view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We are glad to have found this gem from similar excellent reviews. If you want a room with a view then look no further. We were provided a traditional breakfast, which was a real treat. The room seems basic but the important points of a good bathroom and comfortable bed met our needs. We didn't need the air cond or TV but was available. We ordered dinner to the hotel. Just allow at least an hour. There is a lot to choose from. We received such warm friendly service on arrival and throughout our stay. Highly recommend this place. 👌

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2023

    9.0
    Great value
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hot water in the room finishes very fast

    The hotel location was good we had a great view from our room..breakfast was great very fresh fruits.. Staff are very helpful and friendly

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2023

    8.0
    Family stay with a view
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Smell in the bathroom was not very nice but we stayed only 1 night. We expected a more fancy and neat place according to the Fotos and rate.

    Very nice view into the tea garden and surroundings. Good european/sri lanka breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2023

    8.0
    Clean and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    First they charged extra from.us saying it is booking.com charge Hot water was limited Balcony was covered. So it is basically not a balcony

    Room.was comfortable and clean. Staff was good.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2023

    8.0
    it was relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    a kettle and som water bottles in the room would have been nice

    convenience and the view

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2023

    10
    We enjoyed the stay, staff supported all requests beyond their normal duty.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The vehicle parking facility,

    There were limitations but overall good

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hot water comes from a small tank so be careful how you use it.

    Staff was awesome

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2022

    8.0
    Good staff and delicious breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    As I mentioned, there was no hot water (common in Sri Lanka) which was really uncomfortable in the cold weather of Nuwara Eliyah. And their credit card machine was broken, which I discovered when rushing to check out to make it to my train to Ella! Nevertheless they took me down to an ATM in town and kindly drove me to the station, which did save me. This was highly appreciated. While the place is nice looking, the pics of the building are a bit misleading.

    My check in and check out processes were not very efficient. But what I really liked was that both times they were truly apologetic and solutions-driven. The room is very comfortable and quite pretty. I really liked the positioning of the plug points and the lighting switches. The bathroom was beautiful but no toiletries and there was no hot water in the morning. The rainforest shower with 4 different settings would've been great to use. Mumtaaz and Usman were really lovely and helpful and Usman's breakfast spread was one of my favourites in Sri Lanka. Beautifully presented and delicious. And the freshly ground French coffee was amazing. The views from the room and the common/dining area were great.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2022

    10
    Nice to stay there
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice View and nice room arrangements... Staff service also was in top class...

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2022

    10
    perfect stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Luxury Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything was perfect

    Staff very friendly

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2022

    10
    very friendly and helpful staff with nice smiles on their faces. great view over the mountains
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    booking.com

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2022

    9.0
    Excellent views with very friendly service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If they could do food/ coffee machine coffee throughout the day it would have been perfect!

    Excellent views with very friendly service. Location was great, it was away from the centre so was not too noisy. The view from our bedroom was fantastic. Large bathroom with very nice shower.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Its amazing view from the hotel and room also extremely clean really worth for money

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Luxury Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No air conditioner. Only heater there

    Clean and nice nice view location

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2022

    10
    This is a brand new hotel in Nuwara Eliya with lovely decor, amazing views and awesome staff
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    French decor, amazing views, friendly staff, delicious breakfast and fabulous service! I highly recommend!

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a foul stench coming out of the bathroom. We used a towel to cover the shower drain. It was also quite dirty. The closet, the bed, almost everything was covered in stains because of the high humidity. The shower was nice, but the boiler is very small. After 5 minutes you run out of hot water. So only 1 person can take a proper one. For this kind of money there are better options. We hope the owner/staff will step up their game. The location is A+, just put some more effort into it to make it gold.

    Location is very good. Nice view just a bit out of the center. Staff is very friendly as well.

    Stayed in December 2023

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