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Seeming Lodge is located in Nuwara Eliya, within 5.2 km of Gregory Lake and 12 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden.

At the inn, each room comes with a balcony. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Seeming Lodge also offer free WiFi.

We loved the homely atmosphere in this family-run guesthouse. They took great care of us from the moment we arrived, all the way to the very end of our stay in Nuwara Eliya. They even took us to the train station on our way to Ella to make sure we got the tickets we needed for our journey. The tour Chami gave us of the area was amazing, we had one of the best days of our stay in Sri Lanka so far. The food was also great, if you’ve got some spare time, I highly recommend having dinner there as well. They prepared a delicious vegetarian meal for us with organic vegetables.

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9.2
Superb
173 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

Situated in Nuwara Eliya, 4.6 km from Gregory Lake, Green Villa features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is located 12 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

Buffet and Asian breakfast options are available each morning at the inn.

This was the best guest house I’ve stayed at in Sri Lanka! If you’re coming to Nuwara Eliya choose Green Villa, you won’t be disappointed! The family here made my stay special, they were so incredibly kind and interesting to talk to. From the moment I arrived I felt welcomed, the dinner I had the first night was so affordable and delicious, as was the breakfast the next day. They were constantly bringing us tea and small Sri Lankan treats too. What I really enjoyed was the family liked hanging out with the guests, they had a birthday while I was there and they shared their cake and celebrations with us. If you want to, you can help in the kitchen and learn to cook some Sri Lankan dishes too! The rooms were simple but very comfortable and clean, the Wi-Fi worked great and the shower was hot. Amazing place!

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9
Superb
90 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

Located in Nuwara Eliya, 4.9 km from Gregory Lake, travellers nest inn provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

Clean and very nice views. Nice family.

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8.5
Very good
411 reviews
Price from
£25
per night

Located in Nuwara Eliya, 1.1 km from Gregory Lake, Aaradhya Nuwara Eliya provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. In a prime location in the Lake Gregory district, this inn is set 7.3 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.

Helpful, attentive hosts. Breakfasts were excellent and the garden was a good place to relax. Although there were no tea making facilities in the room as advertised, the staff provided tea at any time of the day.

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8.3
Very good
62 reviews
Price from
£39
per night

Set in Nuwara Eliya, 3 km from Gregory Lake, Hikers Inn offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

Easy to reach from the city, nice knowledgable host, comfortable room, nice warm tea, nice company with other hikers. Notify the host if you plan on arriving early as he's also a guide and might be busy in the mornings. He made sure we could keep our backpacks at the property by calling his friend to unlock the house gate so we can explore the city, but it would have been nice on our part to inform him beforehand. The indian restaurants in this city is exceptional, so don't miss out!

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8.2
Very good
28 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

Situated conveniently in the centre of Nuwara Eliya, Oviya Guest offers free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. Certain units at the property feature a balcony with a city view.

Gregory Lake is 3 km from the inn, while Hakgala Botanical Garden is 10 km away.

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8.1
Very good
43 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

Set in Nuwara Eliya, within 600 metres of Gregory Lake and 6.9 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Lake Breeze offers accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Staff on site can arrange airport transfers.

All guest rooms at the inn come with a seating area. With a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, rooms at Lake Breeze also feature a city view.

The location is very convenient and the view was breathtaking. Rooms were extremely spacious and comfortable. The host was too kind to us, made sure our stay was unforgettable.

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7.5
Good
69 reviews
Price from
£28
per night

Set in Nuwara Eliya, 1.7 km from Gregory Lake, The Fern Inn offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Built in 2015, the property is within 5.5 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden. Some units at the property feature a balcony with a mountain view.

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7
Good
3 reviews

Situated in Nuwara Eliya, 3.5 km from Gregory Lake, Udeni inn offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Built in 2015, the property is within 10 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden. The accommodation features room service, an ATM and currency exchange for guests.

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  • Avg. price/night: £169.20
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 723 reviews
    Great breakfast we had it in the garden and it was really nice. We also had dinner here and it was delicious
    Matthieu
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £68.36
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 856 reviews
    The location and the view offered were fantastic. The room gave authentic rustic vibes. Satish helped us in giving local recommendations and made our stay comfortable.
    AGARWALA
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £20.11
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 222 reviews
    this was our absolute favourite favourite homestay! The room was so cozy and comfortable and the family were soooo lovely!! We had dinner here which was so good and did a trek through the plantations and mountains - highly recommend
    Ashley
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £68.36
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 856 reviews
    Friendly staff. Location closer to the town, could walk to the Grand Hotel for dinner. We had Sri Lankan breakfast which was tasty. There was an issue with water supply in the town when we were there and the Manager worked very hard to get water to fill their tanks. Small friendly hotel.
    Dharshanie
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £39.41
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 135 reviews
    What a great place in Nuwara Eliya away from the crowds. The real highlight was Claude who went above and beyond to have our first night in Sri Lanka a memorable one. He prepared a wonderful dinner that was fine dining style and we ate twice in a row. We loved the rooms and high ceilings, had a very rustic feel and it was comfortable. Good hot showers as well and cosy place.
    Pashmina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £25.33
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 412 reviews
    Simple rooms with huge windows, a balcony, and wonderful views. This is our favourite guest house in Sri Lanka out of six we have stayed in so far. Also, great views from the room where you have breakfast and dinner. The guest house is run by lovely cheerful people. We wished that we had had an extra day just to chill on the balcony.
    juliette
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £33.92
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 417 reviews
    Der room was spacious and the shower easily the best one we had on our trip. The staff was super friendly and you can refill your water at the guest house for just 50 lkr. They also had great breakfast and offered dinner which was delicious and affordable. Aand they helped us plan our trip to horton plains
    Theo
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £23.93
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 315 reviews
    once you arrived at the guest house you feel like a family member. the whole family welcomed us so nice and were very lovely. We enjoyed staying there because you feel like home. Breakfast and Dinner are amazing. The fire place inside the house makes your stay even better. Prepare yourself for the coolest weather in Sri Lanka. We were unprepared for the cold nights, but thats how it is in Nuwara Eliya. The view from the balcony is so beautiful.
    Christoph
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £26.54
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 345 reviews
    Spotlessly clean guest house run by a delightful family who made us very comfortable . Nothing was too much trouble and they can even cook dinner if you ask. Excellent value - rooms were spacious with a clean private bathroom. This is not luxury but it is great value and we enjoyed our stay . Strong wifi too
    Melanie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £26.54
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 345 reviews
    A very nice small guest house, seemed 7 rooms in total. We had a mountain view room, good size, tv we didn't try, spotlessly clean with a nice sitting area on the landing shared between a few rooms. Breakfast was Sri Lankan, egg choice, lots of roti bread to taste using dhal or savoury fillings. tea, coffee. Very evident Covid compliance with washing hands to enter the house and sanitiser spray on entry. Just a ten minute walk into the town for Victoria Park or dinner etc.
    KS
    Young couple