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Laura J.
Couples
United Kingdom,
February 11, 2014
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Ultimate R&R and best food in Sri Lanka
Fantastic staff, best Sri Lankan food I've ever tasted (and I am half Sri Lankan), and stunning surroundings.
8.3
This was my second stay at the bungalow. I agree with some of the reviews on here and trip advisor which say the bathrooms need a plumbing update. This may not be the most modern hotel you've ever stayed in but I think there are so many standard uniform hotels in Sri Lanka this is something different. If you're not seriously fussy them none of the little older niggles in the bungalow should bother you...it's a very old building so to get the character of a place like that you sometimes have to put I with a less than perfect plumbing system. I have to say if you are looking for rest there is no pace better. Absolute peace I often found myself wondering if I was in heaven. Cooking if you like Sri Lankan food is out of this world and the service I had from Jayaram in my opinion is the best and most personal I've had in Sri Lanka which is why I came back a second time. It is a little bit of a long journey on winding roads from Colombo but in my opinion worth it. Visit the tea factory if you have time- really interesting trip
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Faheem M.
Couples
United Kingdom,
October 14, 2013
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Nice bungalow with quiet surroundings.
Extremely gentle and helpful staff. Colonial era type structure of the building, nice homely interior.
6.3
It was nice for a one night stay. Quiet surroundings, not much to do in the area as it was in a secluded place. The bathroom was not clean though.
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Niro C.
Couples
Sri Lanka,
September 26, 2013
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Stayed en route to Adams peak
Clean, convenient, friendly
8
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Yu-Lin S.
Couples
Taiwan,
August 7, 2013
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It is a very cosy stay like our own place.
10
The stay is amazing and we have a very wonderful time at Mandira Strathdon. The staff is especially helpful and always try to make our stay cosy. The food comes in home-cooked style, and is the best I've had in Sri Lanka.
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Irene H.
Couples
Netherlands,
August 4, 2013
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Colonial vibes relived
Surroundings of beautiful tea fields, friendly stuff and the atmosphere of colonial times
8.3
Unforgettable is the view from Mandira Strathon, with tea fields wherever you look. Even though restored, the still glows with colonial vibes. The hallways are broad and the rooms more than spacious. The bathroom is clean yet a bit dated, but staying at a house like this, it's something you should overlook. The Sri Lankan food was delicious and even though it was raining the staff had no problems taking a stroll through the teafields with us. A very nice hotel, with friendly staff :)
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Xuehan L.
Groups
China,
February 25, 2013
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lovely hotel with mang glasses windows
8
The hotel is in a quiet location. The villas are rustic and beautiful and despite it being fairly open we didn’t have any problems with bugs/insects. It will be better if it have a pool. The staff were very friendly too. too bad they do not have wifi there.
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Liang G.
Groups
Canada,
February 11, 2013
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Luxury and Comfort in the Tea Terrace
Location, Service, Staff, Cleaness, Style and Scenery
10
We stayed in Mandira Strathdon Bungalow for a night. It is not a hotel but a colonial style farm house. You feel like you are home. The bed room and living room are very stylish and well furnished. The staff treat you like the boss. The breakfast was delisous. They serve the best coffee and tea I ever had. The best part of the house is that it is surrounded by the tea terrace and mountains. In the morning we had a beautiful view of the the fields and mountain from the back yard, and took a walk in the country road between the layers of tea trees. It is a great experience.
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Anna G.
Couples
Australia,
January 19, 2013
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Colonial house with deligthful staff
Personalised service with only 4 rooms
10
indeed a unique experience both in terms of accommodation and the attention paid to visitors led by the devoted jayarant.
a step back to colonial days, the bungalow is situated above tea plantations from which visitors can view the pickers plucking. all facilities are meticulously clean, well presented with comfortable beds.
one's lasting memory however is of jayarant, whose imploring to treat the bungalow "as your own home" is meant in every sense. jayarant is as much a product of the colonial times as the bungalow.
he also delivers on the food front with generous portions of local fare from his own hands.
the main negative is getting there. the road from nuwara eliya is currently under rebuilding and is virtually impassable for the next year or so. hence getting there from nuwara eliyarequires the long way around wich takes up to 3 hours. the trip is normally 43 klms! in the end, however, the inconvenience is worth it.
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Giovanna V.
Couples
Brazil,
January 7, 2013
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Beautiful bungalow and fantastic service
Beautiful accommodation, fantastic service and food.
10
We loved our stay at Madira Strathdon Bungalow. The view of the tea plantation is amazing and so peaceful. Perfect location to relax at the end of a trip around Sri Lanka. We were warmly welcome by the house chief and we felt like home. The food was delicious!
I believe they only have rooms with single beds ( but very comfy) and there is not much to do outside the tea plantations.
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Amit M.
Couples
India,
January 7, 2013
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Not at all value for money
Staff courtesy is superb..foods are good
6
The hotel is pretty far (around 90 km from the nuwara eliya city)..in such a remote location where u do not find any shops..the rooms are not for couple(separate bed)..no TV/AC /fan in the room..
In short,not at all value for money..however the staffs r really helpful..
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