Jetwing St. Andrews

Jetwing St. Andrew’s sits 6,182 feet (1’884 meters) above sea level cradled amidst the mist covered mountains of Sri Lanka. This stately Georgian style mansion, which was converted in to a Scots Club in 1875, still preserves the charm of the colonial era with its distinctive English country ambiance. Steeped in charm and history Jetwing St. Andrew’s stands an icon of the Sri Lankan highlands.

Accommodation

Over the course of history, Jetwing St. Andrew’s has transformed from a 19th century colonial mansion to a magnificent hotel in Nuwara Eliya, all the while staying true to the core value that gives us our charm – the welcoming nature of a home. Intricately refurbished, all rooms at Jetwing St. Andrew’s feature the nostalgia of traditional bedchambers fitted with modern amenities to suit your lifestyle for a memorable stay at our hill country home of Sri Lankan hospitality.

Luxury accommodation at Jetwing St. Andrew’s is a pleasure of our hospitality, and is offered to you in the form of four distinct rooms, each with their own charming characteristics. While our Superior Rooms serve as the ideal intimate getaway in our hill country, the Deluxe Rooms come with a separate timber attic that hosts two single beds for larger groups on holiday in the mountains. For an even more generous offering of space, our Suites embody the grandeur of Nuwara Eliya luxury rooms, with the exclusive Gem Suite living up to its name as the jewel of our stately home. Naturally, all rooms also feature an individual heating unit for a welcome warmth in these cooler climes – second only to the warmth of our legendary Sri Lankan hospitality.

Superior Room

The Superior Rooms at Jetwing St. Andrew’s offer a reassuring combination of old world charm and modern amenities. With antique furniture set upon gleaming timber floors, these chambers embody the best of Nuwara Eliya accommodation in our luxury hotel.

Dressed in pleasant tropical hues that contrast the lavish white walls of our colonial home, each Superior Room has been designed to ensure your absolute comfort at our hill country home of Sri Lankan hospitality. Ensuite bathrooms with hot and cold water, along with tea and coffee making facilities are available in every room, as well as an individual heating unit to keep you warm from the mountain chill of our central highlands.

Deluxe Room

The seven Deluxe Rooms at Jetwing St. Andrew’s are the ideal mountain respite with ample space for comfort and relaxation on your holiday in the central highlands of Sri Lanka.

In the Deluxe Rooms of Jetwing St. Andrew’s, hotel amenities are the simplest of pleasures. Earthen tones adorn the décor with timber floors and ceilings that house charming vintage furniture, but the gift of our hospitality goes beyond – with signature luxuries such as a separate attic area with two single beds in addition to the king-sized bed below, complete with an individual heating unit for warmth in our cool climes.

Suite

Perhaps one of the most spacious accommodation options in a Nuwara Eliya hotel, the four elegant Suites at Jetwing St. Andrew’s are a testament to the colonial legacy that we carry forward in our luxurious mansion today.

Designed with its preserved charms from bygone centuries, each Suite features a classic four-poster bed among antique furnishings that give the rooms a nostalgic ambience befitting for our highland hotel. The ample space also allows for a separate sitting area with large windows that let in the pleasant mountain sunshine, a mini bar for refreshments, and an individual heating unit to provide you with warmth on the cool Nuwara Eliya nights.

Gem Suite

The solitary Gem Suite at Jetwing St. Andrew’s is aptly named as the luxurious centerpiece of our accommodation in Nuwara Eliya. Designed with the best of all our rooms, the Gem Suite features an upper floor, a ground floor living area, and even a plush luxury bathtub within the ensuite bathroom.

A stately four-poster bed dressed with woolen blankets dominates the spacious atmosphere of the Gem Suite, as it complements the intricate carpets that adorn the wooden flooring, the vintage writing table, and a dedicated round table for private in-room dining. As an added pleasure of our highland luxury, a special charcoal heater is also available to keep you warm in our hill country home of Sri Lankan hospitality.

Location

With an intimate location in a private pocket of Sri Lankan hill country, Jetwing St. Andrew’s naturally distinguishes itself from other hotels in Nuwara Eliya. Although situated in the heart of the city, our home is set upon six acres of highland luxury in an exclusive environment within the Central Province of our island, and offers convenient access to our quaint neighbourhood of ‘Little England’ as well as several other picturesque hill stations beyond. From our capital city of Colombo, a brisk 5-hour ascent past verdant tea estates and rushing waterfalls leads to our home in Nuwara Eliya. Take in the mountain air when you drive with the windows down, or opt for the slower but far more adventurous upcountry train ride on what is often considered one of the most scenic railway lines in the world.

Dining

Staying true to the standards of luxury hotels in Nuwara Eliya, dining at Jetwing St. Andrew’s is a welcome indulgence of our colonial heritage and culinary delights.

The Old Course, our main restaurant, specialises in fine dining within a nostalgic atmosphere that is inspired by the antique opulence of our historic home. With the freedom to enjoy your meals à la carte or even as a five course dinner, the Old Course is an ideal spot to let our chefs treat you to an array of local and international cuisines.

To ensure you remain in high spirits throughout your hill country holiday, the Road Hole Bar is our rustic watering hole designed in the style of a traditional British pub. The comforting space features plush seating that complements the vintage décor, all within a charming escape at Jetwing St. Andrew’s.

Should you wish to have your meals served with a unique touch of our legendary hospitality, Jetwing St. Andrews also offers four Signature Dining experiences across various settings in our hill country home. For an authentic English upcountry experience, opt for a charming High Tea on our terrace or in our lobby. Our lush gardens also serve as a wonderful backdrop for alfresco dining or a mountain BBQ, while the comforts of your own room are also an option if you prefer to dine in privacy.

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