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The 10 Best Design Hotels in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

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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.

Everything. Location, acomodations, staff and Theo wonderfull food.

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9.4
Superb
194 reviews
Price from
£212
per night

Set in the Nuwara Eliya valley of Sri Lanka’s central highlands, Ferncliff Bungalow is a 10-minute drive from Hakgala Botanical Gardens and Nuwara Eliya Golf Club.

With four rooms and two suites, Ferncliff provides bungalow living.

The best stay ever! Gorgeous colonial house, exceptional service and delicious food. We'll connected to the town. The estate manager Bernard and his team went above and beyond always to make our stay absolutely comfortable. I didn't want to leave. If you get a chance, stay here. The experience will stay with you for a lifetime.

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9.5
Exceptional
38 reviews
Price from
£198
per night

Offering a restaurant, Hill Cottage is located in Nuwara Eliya. Free WiFi access is available in this country house. The famous Nuwara Eliya Golf Club is 500 metres away.

The accommodation will provide you with a TV and a hot tub. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a bath or shower. Extras include a seating area, satellite channels and cable channels.

Everything was fantastic Highly recommend Staff were so so accomodating Excellent

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8.7
Fabulous
183 reviews
Price from
£94
per night

Located in Nuwara Eliya, Serenus Boutique Villa offers a fitness centre. This self-catering accommodation features free WiFi. The property is 2.7 km from Nuwara Eliya Golf Club and 2.7 km from Royal Colombo Golf Club .

amazing view and staff very helpful, can’t ask for more. breakfast was also great. it is a small boutique hotel but perfect and fits the purpose if you are staying 2 nights or less

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8.6
Fabulous
107 reviews
Price from
£60
per night

Located 700 metres from Nuwara Eliya bus station, The Golf Green City Bungalow offers tranquil and comfortable accommodation surrounded by lush grenery. Free WiFi is accessible in its public areas.

Simply furnished rooms come with wooden flooring, a heating facility, a dining table and a seating area. An electric kettle and a fridge are also provided. The attached bathroom includes towels and shower facilities.

I had an amazing stay at the Golf Green City Bungalow, a stunning boutique hunting lodge!! The room was unlike anything I'd ever seen before, and the bed was super comfortable. The hotel staff were incredibly dedicated, professional, efficient, and also very kind and authentic. The central location was great, and I had some great trips with the advice of the experienced hotel manager, Sudharshini. The food was also amazing, with tasty dinners and breakfasts prepared by chef Chandra. The service provided by Dharshi was excellent, and the warm atmosphere made my stay even more delightful. I was delighted with my experience and want to thank everyone for making my stay so memorable. I will come back soon!

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8.2
Very good
153 reviews
Price from
£59
per night

The main dining hall will serve a delectable spread of Eastern and Western cuisines. Guests can also dine at Lily Casual Dining Room for authentic Sri Lankan meals. The The sophisticated Lounge Bar offers a selection of wines and spirits. Room service is available.

Stellar service. Exemplary. Our stay felt like siteseeing. We were taken back in time. Highly recommended.

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8.7
Fabulous
158 reviews
Price from
£147
per night

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.

Staff was very helpful, always ready to help. The selection and quality of food at the restaurant was exceptional; the sous-chef came out frequently to check if the food was okay; the senior staff members kept checking if our stay was good and sought feedback. The location and the facility was outstanding.

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8.7
Fabulous
343 reviews
Price from
£111
per night

MANUDI Glenfallsedge Rest is located just 400 metres from the scenic Nuwara Eliya Golf Club and Royal Colombo Golf Club. Free WiFi access is available.

Each room here will provide you with a flat-screen TV and seating area. Complete with a microwave, the dining area also has an electric kettle. You can enjoy lake and mountain view from the balcony.

-Staff was very nice and helpful. -Gave us a free room upgrade. -Good value for money

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8.5
Very good
51 reviews
Price from
£15
per night

Elevated 5782 feet above sea level within the mountains of Ambewela, Jetwing Warwick Gardens. Surrounded by charming farm lands, its rooms come with balconies and butler services. A restaurant and library are available.

Dinner was surprisingly good as was breakfast. Room quite big and nice. Very stylish house.

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8.1
Very good
15 reviews
Price from
£228
per night

Placed in the heart of Nuwara Eliya, Unique Cottages offers breathtaking views of the Piduruthalagala Mountain with modern rooms equipped with free Wi-Fi access.

It is within walking distance from Nuwara Eliya Golf Course, scenic Victoria Park, and Gregory Lake. It is also 159 km away from Bandaranaike International Airport.

The location of the Hotel was ideal as it is quite close to the city and had a decent enough view. The public areas were nice and it had a nice little well kept garden.

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7.4
Good
41 reviews
Price from
£72
per night

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  • Avg. price/night: £23.86
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 250 reviews
    We had a short but lovely stay at this nice place. Rajith and his family are super caring and made our stay truly special. The room was perfectly clean and with modern design. Breakfast was also deluxe.
    Katja
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £18.08
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 76 reviews
    The property is designed like a luxury stable with horse doors and wooden features… it’s beautiful and very comfortable. The location is on a steep hill but worth the climb for the amazing views of Lovers leap waterfall, the highest peak and all across Nuwara Eliya. The balcony is a great spot to chill in and have breakfast and it’s only 5 minute walk to the waterfall, 10 mins to tea plantation and a short tuktuk ride into town. Would love to return!
    Gemma
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £60.26
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 164 reviews
    Lovely building and interior design. Staff very friendly and always helpful and friendly.
    Petra
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £16.66
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 116 reviews
    1. Shan's exceptional hospitality made our stay memorable. 2. The rooms feature a unique and captivating interior design. 3. The breakfast options, including English and Sri Lankan choices, were delightful.
    ievavi
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £68.30
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 851 reviews
    Great design, modern hotel, good quiet location near the centre, spacious room with very comfortable bed. Friendly and helpful staff. Superb included breakfast.
    Philip
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £70.87
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 623 reviews
    The property was lovely with lots of amazingly painted rooms and very creative decor! Comfy bedroom with lovely views of Gregory Lake. Perfect location to walk to Pedro’s Tea factory and onto the Lovers Leap waterfall. It was a long walk with stunning views walking through the tea plantations. Easy access to Gregory Lake and walking into town. Filling breakfast ( gorgeous banana pancakes).
    Helen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £39.37
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 134 reviews
    The hotel is very nice in design with a lovely garden. The views from the rooms are stunning and the breakfast was delicious. The staff are by far the best part of this hotel, they were welcoming and friendly. Claud especially is a delight to talk to and is very welcoming and was a great help with organising a few details outside of the hotel during our stay. Would definitely stay again.
    Andy
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £96.42
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 204 reviews
    Really beautiful interior design and bedrooms. We had a lovely two night stay in a room with a balcony. It was very cold and stormy weather so the heated blanket was lovely and cosy. Staff are helpful and friendly. Breakfast and a very generous and enjoyed Sri Lankan breakfast. Ate two evening meals also which were good and very generous portions.
    Jennifer
    Young couple
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 74 reviews
    We received a warm welcome from Gavin, the property manager, who has a keen interest for architecture and interior design. This is evident as you enter the boutique hotel, with its rustic and Sri Lankan vibes. The rooms are very spacious and from the ground rooms has a nice bayview to the garden. We went for the bed and breakfast option and had a very nice English breakfast. We have already recommended Chimneys to our family and friends and will definitely stay in touch with Gavin for interior design advice for our future home.
    amanda
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £74.58
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 117 reviews
    The villa almost look like a 5 star hotel and facilities upto that level. Also it's fire place and interior designs gave European experience to us. Important thing was the 360 degree views from the villa and we could captured many photos as never had a such experience staying in Nuwara-Eliya. Staff was very helpful and food was supperb (can't forget BBQ 😋)...
    Dimuthu
    Solo traveller