Ceylon Tea Trails – Relais & Châteaux comprises five restored tea planters’ bungalows in the scenic mountains of Hatton, within reach of Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak) and Horton Plains National Park. Each bungalow features period furnishings, personalized butler service, and gourmet cuisine. The bungalows range from four to six rooms and suites, totalling 27 rooms, which can be booked individually or reserved together for exclusive use.
This all-inclusive property offers meals, beverages, and selected activities as part of the rate. Each bungalow has its own outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi, along with lush gardens and a croquet lawn. Guests can also enjoy an outdoor tennis court at the Tientsin Bungalow, guided nature walks, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities include massages and body treatments, concierge services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.
Dining options include in-bungalow meals, afternoon tea, picnic lunches, and a variety of curated food and beverage experiences. Featured services include complimentary Wi-Fi, newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and free self-parking.
Each room is individually styled, with private bathrooms featuring deep soaking bathtubs, shower/tub combinations, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
"There is a stay experience that was amazing!
It’s not so much a hotel as a complete, authentic century-old tea house that takes you back to colonial times and has an old dream of tea as a soul. The entire hotel is composed of five colonial bungalows, scattered across a tea mountain, with echoing connections and isolated privacy. We booked Norwood, quiet and romantic.
The service here is the most unique experience in the top luxury hotel I have ever stayed in. Every Bungalow has a 24-hour butler. When I first checked in, I really did everything in detail. I always mentioned that I hope to give us the feeling of treating this as my own home. There is no menu or fixed time for dining here. You need to communicate with the housekeeper and the chef in advance, and make and provide meals according to the needs of the guests. The focus is on the unexpectedly delicious!"