--- title: "The Wind Castle, Nuwara Eliya: reviews, location & comparison" description: "The Wind Castle in Nuwara Eliya: rated 8.5 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-wind-castle-nuwara-eliya/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-15 --- Hotel · ★★★★ # The Wind Castle Bambarakele, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka 8.5 · Very good 55 reviews · #57 #57 of 132 in Nuwara Eliya · 3.1 Location score ## About The Wind Castle The Wind Castle is a hotel in Bambarakele, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 55 reviews. Facilities include bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 2.6 km from the centre of Nuwara Eliya. The nearest airport, Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI), is 87 km away. - **Type:** Hotel - **Star rating:** ★★★★ - **Check-in from:** 14:00 - **Check-out until:** 11:00 - **Rooms:** 8 - **Floors:** 3 - **Opened:** 2018 - **Last renovated:** 2021 - **Other stays within 500 m:** 8 50/1 Shanthipura Road, Bambarakele [windcastle.lk](http://www.windcastle.lk/) ## How The Wind Castle scores Better rated than 56% of hotels in Nuwara Eliya - Guest rating **8.5** - Location **3.1** Nuwara Eliya average ## Amenities BarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi ### Food & drink - Breakfast - Bar - Room service ### Leisure - Terrace ### Internet - Free Wi-Fi ### Parking & transport - Free parking ### Services - Laundry ### In the rooms - Balcony - Coffee or tea maker Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **3.1**/10 - **Walk grade:** **25**/100 Car recommended - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **3** - **Sights within 1 km:** **1**
Nearest airportMattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI)87 km197 min drive
Distance to the centreNuwara Eliya2.6 km6 min drive
### Sights nearby - Shanthipura View Point510 m - Mackwoods Museum1.7 km ## The Wind Castle: in detail Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at The Wind Castle. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hotel. For visitors traveling by automobile, complimentary parking is available. At the hotel, utilize the on-site dry cleaning service and laundry service to maintain your beloved travel attire fresh, allowing you to bring fewer clothes. Craving relaxation? Make the most of your stay at the The Wind Castle with convenient amenities like room service and daily housekeeping at your disposal. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hotel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. For visitors wishing to smoke, designated smoking zones can be found. At The Wind Castle, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Elevate your experience at hotel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service, ensuring a more pleasant stay for you. A few accommodations within The Wind Castle offer unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. Certain rooms boast in-room amusement features such as television and cable TV, offering guests an enjoyable stay. In select rooms within the hotel, a refrigerator, bottled water, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee and instant tea is available to cater to your requirements when desired. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer, toiletries and towels for your convenience. Be sure to stop by the elegant executive lounge where you can experience the lavish amenities and ambiance. Begin your day with a scrumptious on-site breakfast available each morning at The Wind Castle. At the hotel, an assortment of easily accessible and delicious meal choices are available to satisfy your appetite whenever it strikes. ### Compare ## Compare The Wind Castle with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins. - [The Golden Ridge](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-golden-ridge-nuwara-eliya/) Hotel ★★★★★ 170 m away 8.9 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/the-golden-ridge-nuwara-eliya-vs-the-wind-castle-nuwara-eliya/) - [Twin Villa Red](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/twin-villa-red-nuwara-eliya/) Hotel ★★★★★ 670 m away 9.1 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/the-wind-castle-nuwara-eliya-vs-twin-villa-red-nuwara-eliya/) - [Misty Mountain Villas](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/misty-mountain-villas-nuwara-eliya/) Resort ★★★ 740 m away 7.9 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/misty-mountain-villas-nuwara-eliya-vs-the-wind-castle-nuwara-eliya/) - [The Blackberry Cottage](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-blackberry-cottage-nuwara-eliya/) Hotel ★★★★★ 750 m away 8.8 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/the-blackberry-cottage-nuwara-eliya-vs-the-wind-castle-nuwara-eliya/) - [Luxe Wilderness](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/luxe-wilderness-nuwara-eliya/) Resort ★★★★ 830 m away 8.8 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/luxe-wilderness-nuwara-eliya-vs-the-wind-castle-nuwara-eliya/) - [Little England Bungalow](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/little-england-bungalow-nuwara-eliya/) Hotel ★★★ 1.0 km away 7.7 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/little-england-bungalow-nuwara-eliya-vs-the-wind-castle-nuwara-eliya/) ## Questions about The Wind Castle ### How do guests rate The Wind Castle? The Wind Castle has a guest rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 55 reviews, which is better than 56% of rated hotels in Nuwara Eliya. ### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Wind Castle? Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00. ### Does The Wind Castle include breakfast? Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book. ### Is there parking at The Wind Castle? Yes, the listing mentions free parking. ### How far is The Wind Castle from the airport? The nearest airport, Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI), is 87 km away in a straight line. ### How many rooms does The Wind Castle have? The Wind Castle has 8 rooms on 3 floors. Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-wind-castle-nuwara-eliya/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/