Heritance Tea Factory (Adults Only) - Nuwara Eliya
6.991258, 80.833738Overview
5-star adults-only hotel in a restored 19th-century tea factory perched on a tea plantation in Nuwara Eliya
Amenities & Activities
Heritance Tea Factory offers guests access to the scenic Pekoe Trail for hiking and cycling directly from the property. The hotel has a well-equipped gym, a mini-golf course, and billiards in true colonial style. Guests can also join guided nature walks through the village and tea plantations with staff like Mohan, who provides binoculars for birdwatching.
Rooms
The colonial-style rooms at Heritance Tea Factory provide panoramic views of the surrounding tea plantations and misty mountains. Each room includes a mini bar, cable TV, free organic tea leaves, and an en suite bathroom with a bathtub and rain shower. Room categories include Superior King, Premium King, and Junior Suite, with some offering balconies and a 360° view of the hills.
Dining
Kenmare Restaurant at the tea factory serves Eastern and Western dishes with a focus on Ceylon tea and local flavors. The hotel offers a Railway Dining Experience inside a converted train carriage, featuring a seven-course dinner with Western and European meals. A full-board option is available at competitive rates, and guests can also enjoy high tea on the terrace with an extensive selection of teas.
Wellness & Spa
The Coco Day Spa at Heritance Tea Factory offers a range of spa therapies, including massages by Balinese therapists Ari and Hinda. Spa facilities include a foot bath, spa lounge, and relaxation area. Guests can book treatments in advance, and the spa provides a peaceful retreat after hiking or tea tours.
Location & Experiences
The hotel tea factory is located 2.5 hours from Kandy and offers discounted transfers for guests attending the Kandy Perahera festival. Nearby attractions include Gregory Lake SPB, Horton Plains National Park (with a 9.5km loop trail starting at 4:30am), and Ella's renowned hiking trails. On-site experiences include tea-picking tours, a mini tea factory tour led by Krishna, and viewing the original 100-year-old generator run each evening.
- History: Restored 19th-century tea factory with original machinery and a working generator
- Tea Experience: Guided tea-picking, factory tour, and tasting with organic Ceylon tea
- Dining: Kenmare Restaurant, Railway Dining Experience, and high tea with tea-pairing options
- Wellness: Coco Day Spa with Balinese massages, foot bath, and spa lounge
- Location: On the Pekoe Trail near Horton Plains, Ella, and Nuwara Eliya
- Service: Discounted transfers to Kandy Perahera; free accommodation and meals for hired drivers
- Adults-Only: Tranquil environment restricted to guests aged 12 and above
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 Single bed1 King Size Bed1 Single bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Single bed1 King Size Bed2 Single beds or 1 Queen Size Bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
Essential information about Heritance Tea Factory (Adults Only)
| 💵 Lowest room price | 140 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 3.8 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 8.6 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Gregory Lake SPB, nua |
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