Jetwing St. Andrew's
No 10 St Andrews Road, Sri Lanka

Surrounded by mist swathed mountains in the centre of Sri Lanka, sits the hill capital Nuwara Eliya. Hotels and guest houses from the rustic to the grandiose dot the slopes and hide in lush green plantations. Tucked away, down its own little lane, close to the heart of town yet away from the bustle is the quaint old mansion of Jetwing St. Andrew’s.

Accomodation

When you wake up to the warm and cosy comforts within the quaint old walls of Jetwing St. Andrew’s, you will wonder where time has fled and how far back you have travelled. A unique period style hotel in Nuwara Eliya, that dates right back to the days of colonial rule when it was built as a grand residence, the traditions of old are still carefully upheld, with all the warm comforts laid out for you to enjoy to the brim.

Authenticity is maintained throughout the entire hotel in the colour themes, the furnishings and the ambience. The rooms beautifully appointed and you have many to choose from: 40 superior rooms, 7 deluxe rooms and 5 suites (4 suites and 1 GEM suite) each taking you back in time to the glories of the 19th Century. And whether you pick a suite, a room in the attic or out in the wings they are bound to enchant you.

Rooms

Superior Room

As one of the oldest hotels in Nuwara Eliya, accommodation at Jetwing St. Andrew’s is delightfully authentic and every room exudes the graceful tastes of a century past from every corner. Each of the 40 superior rooms are far from standard – being recreated lovingly to ensure that the true spirit of the past is present in their character and the necessary comforts of today are ingeniously fused amidst their charms.

So while you wrap yourself in the cloak of yesterday, you need never forego the wonders of modern amenities like hot/cold water, a heater to warm the cold nights; tea/coffee making facility, IDD phones, electronic safe; and LCD TV with cable channels to keep you well in touch with the 21st century too.

Connectivity

  • International Direct Dialing
  • Direct Dial Telephone

Entertainment

  • LCD Television

Amenity

  • Coffee and Tea Maker
  • In-Room Electronic Safe
  • Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
  • In room safety deposit box
  • Airconditioning
  • Hair Dryer
Deluxe Room

With all the amenities of this century, Jetwing St. Andrew’s is one of the best hotels in Nuwara Eliya, where we have meticulously maintained the tastes and the traditions of the ‘empire’ without forsaking any modern comfort.

Located in the new wing, our deluxe rooms are spacious with a separate attic too. It certainly has room for plenty. One extra large king sized beds in the main bedroom area as well as two single beds up in the attic can easily accommodate four adults comfortably. Beautifully decked throughout, the entire attic area and the high ceiling of the room are made out of coconut wood which complements perfectly with the sumptuous thick curtains and tartan spreads.

All amenities are yours too from LCD TV, tea/coffee making facility, electronic safety locker, heaters for instance. The bathroom too is modern with a luxurious shower and warm fluffy towels to wrap up in.

Connectivity

  • International Direct Dialing
  • Direct Dial Telephone

Entertainment

  • LCD Television
  • Satellite Channels
  • TV

Amenity

  • King Size Bed
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Coffee and Tea Maker
  • In-Room Electronic Safe
  • Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
  • In room safety deposit box
  • Airconditioning
  • Hair Dryer
Gem Suite

The sumptuous suites at Jetwing St. Andrew’s offer some of the best in accommodation at the hill capital of Nuwara Eliya; luxury at this hotel comes in myriad forms. Taking you back to the glory days of plantation life in ‘little England’, this suite is a carefully recreated masterpiece of colonial reminiscence. With beautiful wooden floors the GEM suite has a large four poster bed with a mosquito net and a special charcoal heater to keep you warm on chilly nights. It also has a writing table and a separate round table for in room dining, and lavish bathroom to soak up your cares in style.

Thick curtains and woollen blankets keep you embraced in warmth, antique furniture and prints on the wall enhanced by the golden glow from old lamps add to the ambience. Heavy rugs and lush carpets makes you want to sit by the fire and imagine yourself back in a time gone by, or indeed catch up the latest news on cable TV if you wish to remain in the present.

Connectivity

  • International Direct Dialing
  • Direct Dial Telephone

Entertainment

  • Cable TV

Amenity

  • Writing Table and Chair
  • Four-Poster King Bed
  • Dining Room
  • Bathroom
  • Coffee and Tea Maker
  • In-Room Electronic Safe
  • Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
  • In room safety deposit box
  • Airconditioning
  • Minibar
  • Hair Dryer
  • Bath Tub
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Dining

With many dining options being available cuisine of every sort can be found in Sri Lanka’s hill capital Nuwara Eliya. Restaurants, bars and cafes that offer both local and international fare are plentiful. With an atmosphere that’s true to traditions of yesteryear and gourmet cuisine to equal them, Jetwing St. Andrew’s brings you the finest of them all.

The main restaurant aptly titled ‘Old Course’ – a fine dining restaurant with a show kitchen and a walk in wine cellar, is indeed a step back in time. There is a wide choice of exquisite fare and fine wine on the a la carte menu for those who wish to indulge in some gastronomic delights from the past, all adding up to make it one of the best restaurants in Nuwara Eliya itself.

If you want some liquid sustenance of the grandest kind in a setting as authentic as the days of Dickens, the Road Hole Bar is the place to retire to. A place by the blazing fire is yours to fill anytime.

Old Course Restaurant

Jetwing St. Andrew’s Nuwara Eliya is a hotel where dining is in itself an authentic journey to the heydays of colonial glory. Our aptly named main restaurant, Old Course offers a fine dining experience with a show kitchen and a walk in wine cellar where an excellent selection will tempt you. Rich old wood, high ceilings and deep dark colours add to the grand ambience and the spreads you get to feast on tend to be suitably lavish too.

The breakfast buffets offer you everything from a full old fashioned English and continental staples to Sri Lankan favourites, giving you a good start to the day; and the health conscious are not forgotten either. An extensive a la carte menu offering four course meals are yours to pick from at lunch and dinner is a grand affair with gourmet cuisine and fine wine to select from. A roast with all the trimmings followed by a traditional pudding will take you right back to the plantation days.

Road Hole Bar

In the hill capital of Nuwara Eliya, bars that match the authentic ambience of the Road Hole Bar at Jetwing St. Andrew’s is not easy to find. Truly one of the best in both its range of liquid temptations on offer and in its old pub atmosphere that takes you back centuries, The Road Hole is a bar of a kind indeed. Here, the fires burn as they did centuries ago, the pipes are lit, the brandy is poured in large measures to chase away the chill outdoors.

The bar is well stocked with old favourites in wines, spirits and beer with cocktails and mocktails mixed to perfection. And if you wish for a taste of the new, the best in all brews modern are also yours to pick from. Open throughout the day and long into the night, the Road Hole Bar is a haven of warmth for you to return to after a long day of exploring, or even a lazy day of relaxing in the lounge: the perfect way to start off an evening and an even better way to end it.

Recreation

A beautiful old mansion from the colonial era, Jetwing St. Andrew’s Nuwara Eliya is a hotel that offers you an authentic experience of all the old fashioned comforts of the past and the must have amenities of the 21st century. Well appointed with all you need, it offers some of the best facilities and services in the hills of Sri Lanka.

If you feel like a little more action, pay a visit to the race course and go horse riding or settle for a round of golf on the renowned course literally next door. And if you are looking for keepsakes to take home, the quaint gift shop at the hotel will certainly have a little treasure to your liking.

State of the Art Facilities

Jetwing St. Andrew's offers a wide variety of state-of-the-art facilities like Horse Riding, Gift Shop, Boutique, Bird Watching, Snooker Table, Souvenir shops and Golf.

HotelFacilities

Year of most recent renovation: 2010

Total number of rooms: 52

Number of floors (main building): 3

Suites: 5

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Disability-friendly bathroom

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Hairdryer

Wi-fi

Internet access

TV

Tea and coffee making facilities

Carpeted floors

Individually adjustable heating

Safe

Balcony

Terrace

Wheelchair-accessible

Smoking rooms

Extra beds on demand

Cot on demand

Wheelchair-accessible

Car park

24-hour reception

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Mobile phone coverage

Wi-fi

Airport Shuttle

Room service

Laundry service

Launderette

Medical service

Bellboy service

Fireplace

Hotel safe

Currency exchange facilities

Shop

Garden

Terrace

Newspapers

Luggage room

Clothes dryer

Grill/BBQ

Library

Bar

Restaurant

Non-smoking area

Smoking area

Highchairs

Entertainment programme for adults

Travelife

Breakfast buffet

À la carte lunch

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À la carte dinner

Set menu dinner

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pia2
A step back in time
Very classy hotel which feels like stepping back in time where one played on the tennis courts and went to the race track - which both used to exist here. Colonial architecture with great charm. Room...
September 1, 2024
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Journey49234707833
Exceptional in every way !
As soon as we arrived at St Andrew's hotel we knew it was a special place. All the staff were very welcoming and particular mention to Umesh and Sihas for their kindness, attentiveness throughout our...
August 31, 2024
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tess1000
Umesh made our stay at this beautiful hotel perfect
Wow what can I say?! We stayed at St Andrew’s for two nights and never wanted to leave. What a magnificent place, full of history and charm. The service we received from Umesh was impeccable, he...
August 31, 2024
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