The Best Hotels in Nuwara Eliya

Here’s our manually curated guide to the best luxury, boutique, and most charming hotels in Nuwara Eliya. Bon voyage!

Hannah, Travel Blogger

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Langdale Boutique Hotel by Amaya

Rated 9.3 in 221 reviews

Located in the beautiful Nuwara Eliya Hills, boutique hotel Langdale by Amaya offers luxury rooms with amazing hillside… See more

Located in the beautiful Nuwara Eliya Hills, boutique hotel Langdale by Amaya offers luxury rooms with amazing hillside views. It features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and free Wi-Fi.

Rooms at the Langdale Boutique Hotel by Amaya recall the Tea Estate era, with dark wooden flooring and classic furniture. They are fitted with satellite TV, a sofa and a tea maker.

Guests at the tranquil Langdale can go hiking in the scenic area. They can relax in the sauna or steam room, or enjoy a massage at the Ayurvedic Spa.

In a cosy dining room atmosphere, the hotel’s restaurant offers International cuisine, ranging from French to Sri Lankan. The bar serves cocktails and other drinks beneath the trees.

Langdale by Amaya is a 5-minute walk from the Somerset Tea Factory. By car it takes 20 minutes to Hakgala Botanical Garden and 25 minutes to Nuwara Eliya Golf Course.

Rooms from $142

The Golden Ridge Hotel

Rated 9.2 in 834 reviews

Set amongst the scenic landscapes of tea plantation, 2 km from Nuwara Eliya city, and the property is equipped with a… See more

Set amongst the scenic landscapes of tea plantation, 2 km from Nuwara Eliya city, and the property is equipped with a heated indoor swimming pool along with a picturesque view of Bambarakelle Mountain . All rooms boast a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi is available.

Every room at this hotel are equipped with heating and comes with a flat-screen, IP (internet protocol) TV, kettle and minibar with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet shower and rain shower, bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries provided.
The newly built 22 Suites Overlooking the mountain, and each unit is equipped with a Jacuzzi .
The daily breakfast offers continental and buffet options. Lunch and dinner is also served at The Clovelly Kitchen the on-site restaurant or the well-known Sackville Irish Specialty Restaurant. The Taylors Lounge will enable guests to imbibe in high tea with sparkling bubbly.
The Skyline – Rooftop Lounge & Bar has plenty of dining options including A la carte & tapas while The Pedro Heights is dedicated for private dining.

At The Golden Ridge Hotel, guests are welcome to take advantage of an indoor heated swimming pool, elevated wellness studio and indoor Kids club ‘The state of the art’.
The Golden Ridge Nuwara Eliya is located in the highest town in Sri Lanka with the unparalleled hill country view with a centerpiece of the Shanthipura and overlooking the picturesque point Pedro and Piduruthalagala.

The property is 11 minutes from the famous Gregory Lake and a 20-minute walk from Mackwoods Museum, Ancient Nuwara Eliya Post Office is 1.8 km away from The Golden Ridge , Hotel. Horton plains (16.5 km), Moon plain (8 minutes), Shanthipura the highest elevated village in Sri Lanka (12 minutes) , Hakgala botanical garden (10 minutes) , Nuwara Eliya Golf course (10 minutes), Victoria Park (10 minutes), Holy Trinity Anglican Church which is the oldest church in Nuwara Eliya is just 12 minutes away.

Rooms from $160

The Bellwood Manor

Rated 9.5 in 109 reviews

Situated in Nuwara Eliya, 1.9 km from Gregory Lake, The Bellwood Manor features accommodation with a garden, free… See more

Situated in Nuwara Eliya, 1.9 km from Gregory Lake, The Bellwood Manor features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is 8.8 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, and within 600 metres of the city centre.

All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and slippers. The rooms are fitted with a kettle, while some rooms also boast a balcony and others also feature mountain views. The units have a desk.

A continental, American or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

The Bellwood Manor offers 5-star accommodation with a sauna and hot tub. You can play mini-golf at the accommodation.

Speaking Arabic, German, English and Hindi at the reception, staff are ready to help around the clock.

Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base Airport is 46 km from the property.

Rooms from $369

W15 Lake Gregory

Resort

Rated 9.2 in 178 reviews

Situated in Nuwara Eliya, 1.6 km from Gregory Lake, W15 Lake Gregory features accommodation with a garden, free private… See more

Situated in Nuwara Eliya, 1.6 km from Gregory Lake, W15 Lake Gregory features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Boasting a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

All rooms at the resort are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms have a kettle, while selected rooms also boast a patio and others also feature lake views. All units have a desk.

The breakfast offers à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish options. At W15 Lake Gregory you will find a restaurant serving Chinese, Indian and Pizza cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

The accommodation offers an indoor pool. Bike hire and car hire are available at this resort and the area is popular for hiking.

Hakgala Botanical Garden is 8.5 km from W15 Lake Gregory. Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base Airport is 47 km from the property.

Rooms from $180

Heritance Tea Factory

Rated 8.9 in 363 reviews

Heritance Tea Factory Offers you the ultimate colonial- style stay experience enhanced by the tea plantation and the… See more

Heritance Tea Factory Offers you the ultimate colonial- style stay experience enhanced by the tea plantation and the misty mountains. Located 2.5 hours away from the hill capital, Kandy, the hotel offers discounted transfer facilities for the guests coming to view the Kandy perahara.

The hotel features luxurious spa, tea-picking tours. Cozy guestrooms come with a mini bar, cable TV and free organic tea leaves. The en suite bathroom is included with a bathtub and a rain shower.

The hotel offers mini golf and Billiards in true colonial style and the guests are welcome to use the fitness facilities in the fitness room. Accommodation and meals are free for hired drivers of in-house guests.

Heritance Tea Factory offers you the ultimate dinning experience through it’s Kenmare restaurant serving Eastern and Western dishes and a special experience of Dinning on the wheels where the guests can experience dinning inside a train carriage featuring Western and European meals.

Rooms from $149

The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand

Rated 8.6 in 364 reviews

The Grand Hotel is situated on Nuwara Eliya Hill, adjacent to the Nuwara Eliya Golf Course. Surrounded by tropical… See more

The Grand Hotel is situated on Nuwara Eliya Hill, adjacent to the Nuwara Eliya Golf Course. Surrounded by tropical greenery and enjoying cool climates, it features 2 restaurants, a shopping arcade and a gym.

Rooms at Grand Hotel are equipped with heating. Each room has satellite TV, a mini fridge, and tea/coffee making facilities. The private bathroom offers a hot shower and a hairdryer.

Guests can relax in the sauna, or play a round of golf. Other facilities include a 24-hour reception and a business centre. Laundry services are available.

International dishes are served at Barnes Hall, while Grand Indian Restaurant offers specialities from North and South India. The hotel also has a wine cellar.

The Grand Hotel is a 6-hour drive from Colombo International Airport.

Rooms from $209

The CheRiz Boutique

Rated 8.8 in 222 reviews

The CheRiz is 63 km from Kandy and 2.4 km from Nuwara Eliya city center. The hotel offers views of the mountain and tea… See more

The CheRiz is 63 km from Kandy and 2.4 km from Nuwara Eliya city center. The hotel offers views of the mountain and tea plantation. Barbecue facilities and free Wifi is available.

Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and Home Theater music system. Minibar is stocked with non-alcoholic beverages and snacks. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom. Extras include bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries.

There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. The CheRiz in Nuwara Eliya also offers its guests, two exclusive lounge areas, live music (seasonal) and a a terrace.

Bandarawela is 53 km from The CheRiz, while Kitulgala is 75 km from the property.

Rooms from $82

The Westbury Palace

Rated 8.7 in 56 reviews

Situated in Nuwara Eliya, 2 km from Gregory Lake, The Westbury Palace features accommodation with free bikes, free… See more

Situated in Nuwara Eliya, 2 km from Gregory Lake, The Westbury Palace features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Among the various facilities of this property are a garden, a terrace and a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options. At The Westbury Palace you will find a restaurant serving American, Brazilian and Chinese cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested.

The accommodation offers a hot tub. You can play billiards at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for cycling.

Hakgala Botanical Garden is 8.9 km from The Westbury Palace. Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base Airport is 47 km from the property.

Rooms from $167

Yara Nuwara Eliya

Rated 8.1 in 259 reviews

Ideally located in the centre of Nuwara Eliya, Yara Nuwara Eliya offers free WiFi throughout the property and free… See more

Ideally located in the centre of Nuwara Eliya, Yara Nuwara Eliya offers free WiFi throughout the property and free private parking for guests who drive. Attractively located in the Nuwara Eliya City Centre district, this hotel is situated 10 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden. The property is non-smoking and is set 3 km from Gregory Lake.

At the hotel, all rooms include a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, some units at Yara Nuwara Eliya also have a city view. All guest rooms in the accommodation are fitted with a TV and a hairdryer.

A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At Yara Nuwara Eliya you will find a restaurant serving American, Chinese and British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested.

Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base Airport is 47 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Rooms from $88

High Garden Hotel

Rated 8.2 in 161 reviews

Situated in Nuwara Eliya, 2.1 km from Gregory Lake, High Garden Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private… See more

Situated in Nuwara Eliya, 2.1 km from Gregory Lake, High Garden Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Ideally set in the Nuwara Eliya City Centre district, this hotel is set 9 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden. The hotel has an indoor pool and room service.

All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. With a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, rooms at the hotel also feature free WiFi, while some rooms also boast a patio. All guest rooms have a safety deposit box.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and Full English/Irish options. At High Garden Hotel you will find a restaurant serving Chinese, Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested.

You can play billiards at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for cycling.

Speaking Arabic, English, Hindi and Malayalam, staff are willing to help at any time of the day at the reception.

Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base Airport is 46 km from the property.

Rooms from $195

Galway Heights Hotel

Rated 8.5 in 148 reviews

Set in Nuwara Eliya, 2.5 km from Gregory Lake, Galway Heights Hotel offers accommodation with free bikes, free private… See more

Set in Nuwara Eliya, 2.5 km from Gregory Lake, Galway Heights Hotel offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a kids' club and free WiFi throughout the property.

All guest rooms at the hotel come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Galway Heights Hotel features some units with mountain views, and all rooms include a kettle. All units will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine.

At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American, Chinese and French cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested.

You can play billiards and darts at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling.

Hakgala Botanical Garden is 7.1 km from Galway Heights Hotel. Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base Airport is 48 km from the property.

Rooms from $104

Mirage Kings Cottage

Rated 8.2 in 113 reviews

Featuring free WiFi, a barbecue and a children's playground, Mirage Kings Cottage offers accommodation in Nuwara Eliya… See more

Featuring free WiFi, a barbecue and a children's playground, Mirage Kings Cottage offers accommodation in Nuwara Eliya, 1.1 km from Gregory Lake. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

Every room has a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room. The rooms come with a private bathroom fitted with a shower. Extras include slippers, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including horse riding and cycling.

Hakgala Botanical Garden is 7 km from Mirage Kings Cottage, while Galway's Land National Park is 400 metres from the property.

Rooms from $69

Jetwing St Andrew's

Rated 8.2 in 147 reviews

Set 6182 feet above sea level, Jetwing St. Andrew's offers guests a luxurious 5-star experience in Sri Lanka’s hill… See more

Set 6182 feet above sea level, Jetwing St. Andrew's offers guests a luxurious 5-star experience in Sri Lanka’s hill country of Nuwara Eliya. This charming Tudor-style residence provides free Wi-Fi, free parking and horseriding.

Fitted with fine wood furnishings, spacious air-conditioned rooms have cosy fireplaces and heating facilities. They are equipped with a safe, private bar and tea/coffee making amenities. Private bathrooms come with bathrobes.

Enjoying cool climates and green slopes, Jetwing St. Andrew’s is 5 km from the city centre and 12 km from Hakgala Nature Reserve. It is 170 km, or 5-hour scenic drive, from Bandaranaike International Airport.

Guests can take a leisurely stroll or have high tea in St. Andrew’s Jetwing’s gardens. The vegetable garden onsite promotes the ‘field to fork’ concept, providing fresh produce straight to the hotel’s kitchens. Leisure trips to the Cloud Forest and Hakgala Botanical Gardens can be arranged at the tour desk.

Views of the show kitchen accompany fine dining and an extensive wine list at Old Course restaurant. The colonial-style Road Hole Bar offers garden views with light refreshments.

Rooms from $110

Featuring a fitness centre, a garden as well as a bar, Araliya Green City - Your Gateway to Everything in Nuwara Eliya… See more

Featuring a fitness centre, a garden as well as a bar, Araliya Green City - Your Gateway to Everything in Nuwara Eliya is located in the centre of Nuwara Eliya, 2.4 km from Gregory Lake. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to an indoor pool. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi.

At the hotel, all rooms include a wardrobe. Every room is equipped with a kettle and a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, while selected rooms include a kitchen equipped with a fridge. All units at Araliya Green City - Your Gateway to Everything in Nuwara Eliya are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box.

The breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Chinese, Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested.

Hakgala Botanical Garden is 9.3 km from Araliya Green City - Your Gateway to Everything in Nuwara Eliya. Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base Airport is 47 km away.

Rooms from $105

Chimneys Nuwara Eliya

Rated 7.9 in 130 reviews

Located in Nuwara Eliya, 1.9 km from Gregory Lake, Chimneys Nuwara Eliya provides accommodation with a garden, free… See more

Located in Nuwara Eliya, 1.9 km from Gregory Lake, Chimneys Nuwara Eliya provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The accommodation offers a tour desk, luggage storage space and currency exchange for guests.

Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options. At Chimneys Nuwara Eliya you will find a restaurant serving American, Indian and Seafood cuisine. Vegetarian and vegan options can also be requested.

The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the accommodation.

Hakgala Botanical Garden is 8.8 km from Chimneys Nuwara Eliya. Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base Airport is 47 km away.

Rooms from $358