The Wind Castle Hotel - Nuwara Eliya
6.980929, 80.752837Overview
3-star hilltop hotel with panoramic mountain views in Nuwara Eliya
Rooms & Accommodations
The Wind Castle offers family rooms with private bathrooms and balconies that open to garden or mountain views. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, a refrigerator, and free toiletries for added convenience. The Summit Mountain View Room provides a direct view of Piduruthalagala, the highest mountain in Sri Lanka.
Dining Experience
The hotel's on-site restaurant serves local cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with options for vegetarian and special dietary menus. Guests can order from an à la carte menu for dinner, with dishes like cream of chicken soup and chicken fried rice. A generous English breakfast is offered in the morning, and the restaurant can accommodate families with kids' meals.
Leisure & Grounds
The Wind Castle has a garden with outdoor furniture where guests can sit and enjoy the views of the Nuwara Eliya valley. A common balcony area is available for rooms that do not have their own, providing space to relax outdoors. The property also offers board games and puzzles for guests looking for indoor entertainment.
Location & Accessibility
The hotel is located in Shanthipura, the highest village in Sri Lanka, 4 miles from Gregory Lake and 8 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden. It is a 15-minute tuk-tuk ride to the city center, with costs around 600 rupees per trip. Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base is 30 miles away, and the Eagles viewpoint is a 3000 ft walk from the hotel.
Services & Policies
The Wind Castle provides free parking on site and offers room service for meals brought directly to guests. Invoice provision is available for business travelers, and the property has CCTV in common areas and outside for security. Key access and fire extinguishers are in place, and trouser press and ironing service are available on request.
- Location: Hilltop in Shanthipura, 3000 ft from Eagles viewpoint
- Rooms: Family rooms with balconies and mountain or garden views
- Dining: On-site restaurant with à la carte dinner and special diet menus
- Activities: Board games, puzzles, and garden with outdoor furniture
- Services: Free parking, room service, and invoice provision
- Childcare: Kids' meals available at the restaurant
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
380 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Room size:
435 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 Queen Size Bed
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Room size:
700 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 Queen Size Bed and 2 Single beds
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Facilities
Main facilities
Restaurant
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Children's menu
Cribs
Board games
Services
- Room service
Dining
- Restaurant
- Special diet menus
Children
- Cribs
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about The Wind Castle Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 80 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 2.2 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 2.2 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Gregory Lake SPB, nua |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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