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Comfort Inn & Hostel is owned and run by an older Canadian-Sri Lankan couple and it is one of a kind! You will not find anything similar in Sri Lanka as it applies the British bed-and-breakfast approach to the concept of the hostel!
The Location
Comfort Inn is situated in the south of Nuwara Eliya, pretty close to the central tourist hub. You can reach the bus station about fifteen minutes’ walk from here, the old post office in twelve, and Victoria Park in less than ten. This is an extremely posh area of the town, with many first-class hotels around, so you can be sure that it is absolutely safe, even at night!
Rooms and Bathrooms
The hostel consists of two buildings -- one housing the reception, dining area, and common spaces, while the other, smaller one is for the dorms. There are two dorms available and guests are separated according to gender. However, if you are a woman, you will have to walk through the male dorm to get to your room, and if you are a man, you have to walk through the female dorm to get to the bathroom, which defeats the purpose of separating people. Everything has a very nice historic feel to it in the half-timbered house and the beds are really comfortable. In the female dorm, you even have the choice between individual and bunk beds. The bathrooms are really modern and comfortable and soaps and towels are provided free of charge.
Common Spaces
As you enter the bigger building, first you will find the reception and a sitting area with sofas in front of it. When you arrive, you are welcomed with a cup of tea and some biscuits in the this area, which is a really nice touch. Behind this is the dining area where breakfast is served. It changes every day but might include sausages and eggs, homemade rhubarb jam, or porridge. However, the nicest place to sit is on the upper floor -- when you get here, it will feel like you have stepped back in time, as the building looks like a Tudor mansion with all its wooden architecture. There are many comfy sofas around and a TV to watch.
Summary
Comfort Inn might appeal more to older and more mature guests with its style, but budget backpackers will definitely also appreciate the beautiful interiors, the historic feel, and the comfort it provides. The amazing breakfast is just the cherry on the top.
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JudyM
Hostelz.com Staff Reviewer
Published on Jun 25, 2019
Location and Contact
Location
• From Colombo to Nuwara Eliya, train 7 hours, car 5-6 hours. Car would be Rs 18,000 for the weekend plus some extra mileage for the Saturday. • Its 300 min from the Bandaranayake International Airport Katunayake. • 4.7 Km from the Nanu Oya Railway station. • 3.8 Km from the Gregory Lake. • 9.6 Km from the Hakgala Botanical Garden. • Call us for further details in regards to taxi services. You will find our contact detail in your booking confirmation email.