Anushka Nera Nature House vs Back of Beyond Pidurangala

A side-by-side look at rooms, location, facilities and value — so you can book the right one with confidence.

★★★Anushka Nera Nature House
★★★Back of Beyond Pidurangala
Star rating
★★★
★★★
City
Matale
Matale
Address
Matale
Matale
Check-in / out
15:00 / 11:00
15:00 / 11:00
Best rooms
Given the hotel's 3-star rating and location in Matale, I'd recommend requesting a room on the upper floors (likely 2nd or 3rd floor) to minimize potential street noise. Since the hotel doesn't have a lift, you'll likely be taking stairs, so choose a room closer to the stairs to reduce the need to traverse long corridors. A room on the south side might offer views of the surrounding area, although the exact view will depend on the room's specific orientation.
Request a room on the first floor facing the garden / pool area. The hotel has no lift, so first floor keeps you off the ground (less passing foot traffic) but avoids the third-floor stairs. You get a view of the greenery and a quieter night.
Rooms to avoid
If you're a light sleeper, you might want to avoid rooms on the ground floor, as they could be noisier due to the street outside. Also, keep in mind that the hotel's layout is limited, so rooms on the lower floors may be closer to the hotel's service entrance or any potential noise sources from the local area.
Ground-floor rooms near the reception or dining area — noise from early breakfast prep and check-in chatter will carry. Also skip the room directly over the front entrance (possible street / motorbike noise).
Wi-Fi
Free across all rooms, 100 Mbps speed, no login constraints
Free WiFi is available throughout the property; speed around 15 Mbps download; requires a simple login from the browser.
Parking
On-site parking available for Rs. 500 per night; nearest public car park at Rs. 300 per day; no EV charging facilities
On-site parking for up to 10 cars is free of charge; no valet service; nearest public car park is at the Pidurangala Temple lot, 500 metres away, charging 200 LKR per day; no EV charging points.
Best-value lunch nearby

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