Located in Nuwara Eliya, The Tapherini Bungalow has free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. There's a fully equipped private bathroom with bidet and free toiletries. Guests at the lodge can enjoy an Asian breakfast. A car rental service is available at The Tapherini Bungalow, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Gregory Lake is 2.1 miles from the accommodation, while Hakgala Botanical Garden is 2.7 miles away. Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base Airport is 32 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

Breakfast Info

Asian

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 full bed
and
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 4:
1 full bed
and
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.1
Location
8.1
High score for Nuwara Eliya
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Arin
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    We love everything about the stay in this villa it’s clean and safe place the staff Franc and Eshan very helpful ,smiley and friendly they care about us and the breakfast was delicious they deserve more than 5 stars 👍🏻 🥇🌸 The view is breathtaking ⛰️...
  • Maneka
    Australia Australia
    The cottage is so cute, beautiful relaxing view. Comfy beds and Frank the care taker is exceptionally attentive.
  • Daria
    Poland Poland
    Extremely charming house with very clean and comfortable rooms. Delicious meals that can be eaten in the common dining room. Frank deserves praise, who was very helpful and caring and prepared a delicious dinner for us.
  • Malou
    Germany Germany
    We had a great time staying with Frank at the tapherini hotel. It's a bit off the grid but very nice located on a hill. The room had everything we needed, even hot water - only a hairdryer would have been nice to have. The breakfast is good and...
  • Aneta
    Poland Poland
    A nice place in the center of Sri Lanka. Away from tourists, close to wonderful nature. A unique place. Clean and fragrant. We enjoyed entering the room after a whole day of sightseeing. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. The food was...
  • Ruchira
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    The staff was very friendly and always there for our support
  • Ryan
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Excellent furnishing and lovely area, with a great staff. I didn’t expect all of this for what we paid and honestly I was impressed at the end of the day.
  • Kanishka
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Well maintained and clean property. The caretakers are very helpful and accomodating.
  • Niroshana
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Just gotta shout out The Tapherini in Nuwara Eliya – total game-changer! Cozy rooms, epic food, and can we talk about the fireplace at night? It's like they dialed up the charm to 11. Perfect spot, close to everything, but the fireplace vibe?...
  • Tharaka
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    The property's charm lies in its inviting and homely atmosphere. The meticulous upkeep adds to the overall appeal, ensuring a pleasant stay. The beautiful interior, coupled with the warmth of the fireplace, creates a cozy haven that's perfect for...

Area info

Amenities of The Tapherini Bungalow
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Heating
  • BBQ facilities
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Movie nights
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Karaoke
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
The Tapherini Bungalow takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Tapherini Bungalow of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about The Tapherini Bungalow

  • Check-in at The Tapherini Bungalow is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The Tapherini Bungalow offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Karaoke
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Movie nights
  • The Tapherini Bungalow is 2.2 miles from the center of Nuwara Eliya. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Tapherini Bungalow include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Family
    • Bungalow
  • The prices at The Tapherini Bungalow may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.