Nine Skies

From the moment we entered the hotel every member of the team (led by the charming and attentive manager Kasun) was so welcoming and alert to anticipating our needs. The location is absolutely stunning, high on a hillside amidst the tea plantation, with breathtaking views over the hills. The gardens are beautifully laid out with secluded shady seating areas dotted around. The gorgeous pool area is small with only 4 sunbeds but the hotel only has 5 rooms so we never had to compete for our choice of seating. Our room was large and cool with windows opening onto the garden and a patio overlooking the railway. Expect to be awoken by the 06:20 to Kandy, but don't let that put you off. It is part of the charm of the location, not a drawback. It helps you to get up to have an early morning cup of tea on the patio contemplating the misty valley. The food is fine dining with a good choice of Sri Lankan and European cuisine. It is plentiful and beautifully presented. We had a 2 hour birdwatching walk with Dinesh (the resident naturalist). This was an unexpected highlight, with over 20 species spotted (including a rare visitor - European Bee Eater, if you really want to know! - Dinesh was even more excited than us!). All in all, this hotel has been the highlight of our trip. We are already working out how we can get back here!

This is probably the best boutique hotel we have stayed in. Accommodation, location, food, team and facilities were first class. Totally recommend. Faultless. Thank you to all the staff for such a wonderful three nights. We hope to return. Andrew and Caroline.

Beautiful old style hotel. A warm welcome with lunch waiting for us. Very clean. The garden has a beautiful view and a sensational pool. Lounge chairs and umbrellas invite for a tan and relax. The evening meal was very good and copious. The shrimp pad Thai excellent. The bedroom was big with coffee and tea provided. The bathroom both shower and bathtub.