La Luna Cabins

La Luna Cabins sits a little out of town, so I give the location 4 stars. That distance also means a calm escape from crowds and city noise, and the surroundings and view are beautiful. It's ideal if you want peace, with cool Nuwara Eliya weather to enjoy. Our cabin was very clean, comfortable, and well maintained. The staff were welcoming, friendly, and helpful, which made the stay even nicer. I'd recommend it to couples, families, or anyone after a cosy, quiet stay. Definitely worth it.

The host was always checking that we were having a good time, and gave us ideas for things to do nearby and places to eat. Breakfast was delicious and filling, with eggs, fresh fruit, and Sri Lankan pancakes. It's a cute cabin with lovely hosts, amazing views, and tea fields all around. Having a vehicle makes the location convenient. Be careful with Google Maps, though, because it sent us through the tea fields instead of taking us along the main road.

Be careful booking through Booking.com. The Deluxe Double Room listing shows photos of a lovely upper cabin and its beautiful view, but you might be assigned the lower-level room instead. That room is dark and unattractive, with a roof right outside and no view of tea plantations or mountains. The listing has no photos of it, which I found extremely misleading and deliberate. The host gave us no warning or explanation. He showed us the room and left, apparently expecting us to accept it at the same price as the nicer room in the photos. When we said it wasn't what we'd booked, he refused to cancel the reservation and told us to find another hotel at the last minute. We lost time, had a very stressful experience, and didn't get what we'd booked at La Luna Cabins. I'm attaching real photos of the room that isn't shown in the listing but may be the one you get. Avoid this place unless you confirm exactly which room you'll be given.

The host gave us a lovely welcome with tea and biscuits, and breakfast was nice, mostly Western-style apart from the dosas. We enjoyed our one-night stay. Our two-level cabin was rustic but clean, with small levels that fit king-size beds, and a nice view. It's a little away from the main drag, which made it peaceful but was awkward for getting a tuk-tuk since we weren't driving. The price is higher than other stays offering the same thing, but we had no complaints.