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Reviews of The Hill Town Cottage 1 stars

NO.33 Lady Mccllum's Drive, Nuwaraeliya, 22200 Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

#29 of 130 B&Bs and Inns in Nuwara Eliya

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Review score

Based on 48 B&B reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    9.0
    Chalet-style hotel with garden
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was no soap in the washroom

    Nice hotel with beautiful garden. The interior is in chalet style, which suites the mountain area. Dinner was not available as the cook was off duty; however, they ordered a food delivery for us. Srilankan breakfast was delicious. The room was comfortable and clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    10
    Cosy hotel in Nuwara Eliya
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's a really nice, cosy place, and we enjoyed it so much that we decided to prolong our stay in Nuwara Eliya. The staff is very friendly, caring and helpful. They serve delicious breakfast and tea (try the cinnamon one!). The area is rather calm and quiet, short walk from the city centre. The room was clean and comfortable, and had two balconies with a great view other the mountains. Very much recommended!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    10
    Perfect homestay for a short stay in your way to Norton Plains
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very quiet homestay with extremely helpful staff. The room is big, with new and clean bathroom. Ragu was very kind arranging a trip to the Norton Plains and he woke up at 5am to prepare breakfast before I left.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ragu and his wife were both very pleasant, hospitable and accomodating. The room was extremely cozy and comfortable and the whole property was lovely! 😊 Thanks and hope to come back very soon! 🙏

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    10
    Very comfortable and good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All clean and comfortable. Both the owner and staff looked after us very well The food was delicious and reasonably priced. Ragu gave us lovely breakfasts, tea whenever we asked and booked a taxi for us. Nothing seemed too much trouble for him.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    10
    Wonderful guesthouse
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    We loved The Hill Town Cottage. It is beautifully built with lots of hardwood flooring and wall panels. Our room was spacious and airy. The large bed was very comfortable. Outside of our first floor room is a large common area with comfortable sofa and arm chairs. If you are lucky with the weather you can have your breakfast at the table on the lawn. Although it is only a 10 minute walk into town the Cottage is peaceful and very quiet at night. The owners were very friendly and helpful. Ragu was excellent, he cooked a huge breakfast each morning, gave good advice on what to do in nuwara elliya and always offered us tea and coffee when we came back to this guest house. Highly recommended!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The place was very nice and very clean. The staff was super helpful, it was walking distance to the centre. They helped us arrange a tuktuk for a day trip. Hot tea and cookies available free of charge throughout the day. Breakfast was delicious, adjusted to our preferences. Because of the cold weather in the region, we got extra blankets and we got really nice hot shower with enough pressure.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    We spent two nights in the hill town cottage and really enjoyed the hospitality and the atmosphere of this gorgeous old mansion. The hosts are attentive and communicative. We location is quiet but perfect for discovering Nuwara Eliya, everything is within walking-distance. What we love most is the extra comy living room and the good water pressure of the warm shower.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect

    We stayed 3 nights at this great place. Ragu was a very kind and supportive. The Sri Lankan breakfast is amazing and it’s lovely to drink a tea in the garden. We really enjoyed it.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    10
    Home away from home
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This place is amazing. The best place I’ve stayed here in Sri Lanka. The rooms are very spacious, comfy beds, and very quiet at night. Breakfast is also amazing. Ragoo was very friendly and helped me to organize an amazing day in Nuwara Eliya. If you want to have some relaxed days, I highly recommend this place.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    10
    This is the place to stay in Nuwara Eliya 💛
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This place! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I had originally only booked two nights, but ended up staying for four. Ragoo is the most kind and attentive host. He took me on a beautiful hike through the tea plantations, for scooter rides to see amazing views and waterfalls and did his absolute best to make my stay as good as possible. Spacious rooms, clean, great shower, two balconies and a beautiful garden where I had my breakfast in the sun and read my book with a cup of tea (or ten). Ragoo and Chamila cooked amazing food, and catered to my allergies. Chamila even made me Lawariya (a rice noodle pancake filled with coconut caramel and cardamom). It was absolutely incredible! I’ve had the best days of my Sri Lanka trip at the Hill Town Cottage. Felt like being with family. Would definitely come back! And I can’t recommend this place enough 💛 Thanks for having me ☺️

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    10
    Cosy Cottage with great service
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing - I would of stayed longer than one night

    I enjoyed my stay here! The room was clean, basic but all you need as out most of the day sight seeing. Super cute cottage with a very homely/cosy feel. Ragu was the main staff member I saw and he was so helpful with things to do and made a great breakfast! Also gave me some extra blankets as it gets super cold at night.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    10
    Would recommend this place 100%
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was clean. A bit outdated but very nice and comfortable. Ragu took very good care of us and provided us with everything we needed or wanted. We did a long, beautiful hike with him through the tea plantages and little communities which we ended with some amazing local food. We got some great recommendations and they were all better than expected. We got amazing breakfast (Sri Lankan) and had a wonderful stay.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    10
    Beautiful place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful place and lovely hosts. Also great value for money

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    9.0
    Perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A really cute stay in Nuwara Eliya. Special mention to the man who give us the tea at the evening and the breakfast on the esrly morning. He was super nice. Super recommended!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2023

    10
    Very nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a bit cold at night so I had to double the blanket. Also the WiFi never appeared as the name the manager gave me.

    Beautiful house. Very elegant. Ragu who works there took good care of me. The hot water is 🔥. The bed is comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really it was all good largeroom with comfy bed Super clean and tasty breakfast The staff were friendly and helpful good valuefor money Overall a great place to stay in Nuwaraeliya

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    12/10 Points! Such a lovely place. The whole house has such a lovely atmosphere, a lot of wood everywhere, much space. Amazing breakfast, English or Sri Lankan - both delicious and huge! Ragu took such good care of us! And also the owner was very friendly and made special dishes because we hadn't tried them yet. Anytime again!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2023

    10
    Lovely stay, away from the centre
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Lovely room with balcony overlooking the outskirts of town. The young lad who looked after my breakfast was very helpful after I had a fall on a walk amongst the tea plantations. He arranged a tuk to take me to the station and even provided me with a box to safely carry a delicate little boat I had bought some days earlier.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2022

    9.0
    Nice property with comfortable beds
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hot water was really inconsistent, but I spoke with the manager and she said it has to do with the gas-powered hot water heater. It was just uncomfortable to be shivering all soaped-up waiting for several minutes for the water to get hot again. The guy who works there was very aggressively trying to be helpful. It was off-putting.

    Really beautiful guesthouse and comfortable bed! A little tricky to find (don't trust Google maps), but quiet area.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely cottage with clean rooms, nice staff and good breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    very great big place with a nice garden a some nice large common room, great for relaxing and working!! I really liked it Also the guys are very friendly, they helped me out when I had pretty bad food poisoning

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Large room with comfy bed. Lovely garden and good breakfast and dinner. Very well taken care of by Ragu, nothing is too much trouble. The guest-house is close to town, but located on a quiet street. Overall a great place to stay in Nuwara Eliya.

    Stayed in February 2022

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