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block adjoining the house contains very nice 'deluxe' rooms with beds decorated in flower
petals and amazing towel art creations. Views are breathtaking.
Light-sensitive sleepers (or privacy seekers) should know that there are no curtains at
the windows. There's a cosy in-house restaurant.
Amarasinghe Guest House
HOMESTAY
This simple, well-run guesthouse in a tranquil location has been in business for decades.
Some people report a somewhat cold welcome. The owner, Mr Amarasinghe, will pick
you up from the train station at no charge. If you walk, follow the directions to Bawa
Guest House but continue on down the flight of steps, turn left and it's 10m away.
Dias Rest
GUESTHOUSE
Dias Rest is surrounded by a tea plantation 3km east of the train station. It has a local at-
mosphere, fairly basic (and chilly) rooms and a family cottage - all with superb views that
rival that of World's End on a clear day. The owner is an experienced guide and can advise
on interesting local treks.
Olympus Plaza Hotel
HOTEL
8100; )
This multistorey place brings a snazzy feel to sleepy Haputale, and its modern rooms with
abstract art on the walls, thick mattresses, hot-water showers and stellar views (from most
rooms) offer good value if you're hanging out for a few away-from-home comforts. On
weekends it's a popular wedding venue.
Kelburne Mountain View
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
bungalows Rs 19,000-21,000)
About 2km east of Haputale train station, Kelburne is a wonderful spot to relax for a few
days. It has accommodation in immaculately renovated former tea-planter's bungalows and
