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King Fern Bungalow

18 Underbank (off St. Andrews Drive), Nuwara Eliya 22200, Sri Lanka
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Shenzhen, China
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

this place is good, but it is on the hill, and it is not convenient for us to visit other places in Nuwara Eliya. and I want to point out that the hotel owner was not so honest. we booked a room for 40 dollars, and I also confirmed my booking according her request when i arrived Kandy. However, when... More

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Lhasa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

As walk-ins, we ended up staying in two different rooms, but both had balconies with great views. The common area with restaurant and fireside lounge was also very welcoming. Excellent service from very friendly staff. All in all a good value.

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Utrecht, The Netherlands
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

We stayed in Nuwara Eliya during our trip through the beautiful country of Sri Lanka. King Fern Bungalow is situated just outside the town, a path leads to the centre. Owners are very friendly, good food is served. Owner arranged taxi to World's End and to train station (free pick-up from train station). We had room #1, which was quite... More

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LGC England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

Our mixed group of 5 (2 couples and a daughter) had a 3-venue stay in Sri Lanka in Jan/Feb 2013. We were particularly keen to stay in guest houses and smaller venues rather than impersonal highly-rated hotels. Our choice of King Fern Bungalow was somewhat random and based in part on the communications we had with the owner which were... More

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Perth, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

Great hidden location, cosy common areas, decent views, friendly staff, great food and comfy bed. Annoyed we could only stay one of 3 nights although we confirmed the booking. Romantic room given away on valantines day... :( Staff were helpful in organising alternative accommodation. Relocated to nearby "Chez Allen" which was also fantastic.

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amsterdam
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

King Fern bungalow is home away from home. We were welcomed with a warm cup of tea and biscuits. Suiting for the english atmosphere of Nuwara Eliya. We spent three nights in the Xanadu room, a very spacious two-room suite with a large balcony overlooking Nuwara Eliya. Unfortunately the weather was not so great, so we only got to enjoy... More

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Manchester
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

We spent two fantastic nights in the cosy 'Eagles Nest' room, the views of the town below were fantastic, and the big balcony was an unexpected perk. We ended up eating several meals at the guesthouse, all were excellent, we enjoyed perhaps the best rice and curry we had had during our month in Sri Lanka. The location of the... More

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Guangzhou, China
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

We stay for 3 nights, really bad weather, heavy rains.But Mr. Wansantha run the guesthouse very well.All rooms were clean and good views.The breakfast simple and good.They served toast,balck tea or coffee,fruits.And you can take your breakfast away if you wake up and leave early.The staffs very friendly,The boy,dumintha,really cute,always laught. The location on the hill,you can go to downtown... More

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Washington, D.C.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

Staying at the King Fern was one of the highlights of our month-long trip around Sri Lanka. King Fern owner Wasantha and his entire staff are extremely cordial and go out of their way to make you feel at home. There is a nice sitting room, perfect for an afternoon tea. The view from our balcony over the town was... More

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Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

As with the many past reviews, our family had a wonderful stay at King Fern Bungalow and wished we had time for a longer stay. Indeed, it was a bit out of the way, up a hill but the road was reasonable, and one is rewarded with an excellent view of the town. Not to count a charming bungalow with... More

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Also Known As:
King Fern Bungalow Hotel Nuwara Eliya
King Fern Bungalow Hotel
Address: 18 Underbank (off St. Andrews Drive), Nuwara Eliya 22200, Sri Lanka
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Region: Sri Lanka > Central Province > Nuwara Eliya District > Nuwara Eliya
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 22 Speciality lodging in Nuwara Eliya
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
A family owned guesthouse based in Nuwara Eliya with panoramic views over the town from the side of the tallest mountain in Sri Lanka. The guest house has four spacious, comfortable and clean rooms all with their own balconies, bathrooms with hot water, and free wifi for all rooms and garden area. The traditional, home cooked Sri Lankan meals are raved about by our guests and available on request. With five en-suite well appointed rooms, guests can enjoy a comfortable stay in a cozy atmosphere. Delicious meals are offered for guests that will surely keep you satisfied while the common room is always inviting with a fire place. Internet access is also available in the entire property while room service facilities are also made available. ... more   less 

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