Nine Skies

An amazing stay in an exquisitely run hotel. We couldn’t fault the attention to detail and the attentive way we were looked after. The welcome was very friendly and we were made to feel at ease straightaway. The room was very well appointed and very spacious with a lovely deep bath as well as a shower. The pool area was lovely and immaculate. The food was outstanding with a varied menu. All in all a wonderful place to stay.

This was our 4th visit to Nine Skies. We stayed in our favourite room - Welimada. The location of the bungalow is wonderful and we had a beautiful view from our terrace. We love everything about this bungalow including the terrace where we enjoyed all our meals. What makes a stay here supremely relaxing is the delightful and helpful staff. We were made to feel very welcome by Suraj who checked on us regularly. The butler who looked after us was the very personable and efficient Udara. A highlight was the cookery demonstration with chef Roshan. We were impressed by the quality and freshness of all the ingredients, many of which were grown in the garden. Great stay! Until the next time. Joanna

There’s little more to add to the wonderful and fully deserved reviews that have gone before. It is a fantastic property, not a hotel but a guest house, in a marvellous location. Although expensive, it is good value, particularly due to the all inclusive; food, drinks, laundry and even the interesting tea estate visit. Combine this with the Amangalla in Galle for a memorable few days!

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!

Exceptional is the name of this review and exceptional is this place ..where to start? This early 20th century colonial bungalow with 21st century style and amenities set on the tea plantation is stylish and comfortable I was half expecting to hear Noel coward or Cole porter being played on a gramophone as we sipped g and T’s in the lounge. And the food was simply heavenly. (Try the green pea and cashew nut curry) Thank you to the staff for treating us so well, they are all warm and professional and made us feel so pampered we were reluctant to leave. It is worth just spending time here in the gardens …simply blissful!

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.