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The Frangipani Tree by Edwards CollectionvsCeylon Tea Trails - Relais & Chateaux
Both hotels are rated highly by writers. Overall, Ceylon Tea Trails - Relais & Chateaux ranks significantly better than The Frangipani Tree by Edwards Collection. Ceylon Tea Trails - Relais & Chateaux comes in at 90 with praise from 6 publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.
The Frangipani Tree by Edwards Collection
Afar Magazine
Oyster
Lonely Planet
812 Matara Road, Thalpe, Unawatuna, Sri Lanka
From $279/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
Afar Magazine "The immaculate, open concept villas, outdoor infinity showers, and brilliant seafood restaurant push it into a whole other category altogether." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Frangipani Tree is a small beachside boutique with nine suites that have a rustic, yet up-to-date, casual-chic vibe." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"There are nine suites in three houses: all are named after turtle species and have soaring ceilings, private verandas and ocean views. There's a lovely infinity pool and palm-fringed beach." Full review
Ceylon Tea Trails - Relais & Chateaux
Condé Nast Traveler Afar Magazine
Jetsetter
Mr & Mrs Smith
The Telegraph Lonely Planet
P O Box 5, Hatton 22000, Sri Lanka
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler "Tea may not sound synonymous with travel but Tea Trails, a collection of former planters’ bungalows set among Sri Lanka’s lush estates infuses the classic brew with an unexpected new experience." Full review
Afar Magazine "A must is visiting the tea factories where you can watch fair trade tea being made in to the form we know and purchase in stores. It's a refreshing and relaxing experience." Full review
Jetsetter "Decadent colonial-style bungalows make up this lakeside resort on a tea plantation in Sri Lanka's hill country." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Each airy bungalow has a private verandah, butler service and lake views, while the superlative restaurant's cuisine draws on products of the local tea estates." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"A sprawling tea estate in Hill Country dotted with luxurious tea-planter bungalows, decorated in colonial style." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Tea Trails comprises a collection of five stunning colonial-style residences built for British tea plantation managers." Full review
