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Reviews of HummingBird Hill Cottage

B2-1, Sanasa Holiday Resort, No. 495, Toppas , 22200 Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

#19 of 100 Holiday rentals in Nuwara Eliya

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 23 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    10
    Highly Recommended Place for an unforgettable experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I recently had the pleasure of staying at this luxurious cottage in Nuwara Eliya and I must say, it was truly a remarkable experience. The cottage boasts 4 beautifully decorated rooms, each with its own attached bathroom complete with heaters and hot water. The wood flooring adds a touch of elegance to the space, while the 55 inch flat screen TVs with Peo TV connection in every room provided endless entertainment options. One of the things that stood out to me the most was how warm and inviting the cottage felt. The staff were incredibly attentive and went above and beyond to ensure that my stay was comfortable and enjoyable. The tasty breakfast served each morning was a delightful start to the day and really added to the overall experience. Overall, I can confidently say that this cottage is one of the best places I have ever stayed in Nuwara Eliya. The luxurious yet cozy atmosphere made me feel right at home and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a truly unforgettable stay in this beautiful destination.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    10
    This a highly recommend place to get an exceptional experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed at Hummingbird Hill Cottage for one night and had an exceptional experience. The cottage was clean, stylish, and spacious with excellent service at dinner. The food was delicious and great value for money, with attentive and efficient service. The room was well-equipped and comfortable, with heaters in every room, a 55-inch flat-screen TV with satellite connection, perfect hot water, and beautifully designed wood floors. I was amazed by everything and believe this is one of the best cottages in Nuwara Eliya. It will definitely be one of my first choices to visit again. Highly recommended!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    10
    A place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Sri Lanka’s tea region.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing was missing !

    The cottage is located up the hill with a wonderful view. Compared to our other accommodations it’s quite and beautiful just 10 minutes outside of Newara Eliya. You can reach the city by bus, the bus stop is just down the hill. Vasanth was our host and did an amazing job. He served excellent breakfast and we felt like home. Nothing was missing and the beds were really comfortable. We enjoyed our stay and can highly recommend this cottage.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful stay in the hills of Nuwara Eliya!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hand towels and toiletries like toothbrush etc. could be provided in the bathrooms

    The location of the property was just right for us, neither too close nor too far from the city centre! We stayed for two nights. The staff provided exceptional service and were quite friendly. They also helped to prepare delicious dinners on both the days of our stay! Huge thanks to Selvaraj and Vasanth for going out of the way to make us feel at home. Hummingbird is a perfect place for a home away from home!! Thanks to the entire team for their exemplary service and making our stay comfortable!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    10
    A lovely stay amongst the beautiful landscapes of Nuwara-Eliya.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    On arrival (which was late in the night), we had Vasanth greet us and help settle us in. He is an excellent cook, an expert in getting us to places that we need to go and went the extra mile to ensure we were comfortable. He is truly an asset to the owner/s of this cottage. Thank you Vasanth!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    10
    Great stay, Ramesh is a rockstar!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathrooms were missing hand towels. WiFi signal could be stronger.

    The cottage is stunning - it was as if we were transported to the English countryside. We checked in a day after Christmas and the cottage was beautifully decorated, with even a digital fireplace. The fit out seems new and the kitchen was well equipped with utensils. The highlight of our stay was Ramesh - the chef and overall caretaker of the property. Not only is he excellent at cooking Sri Lankan food, he was very helpful with our requests - helping us out with a smile throughout! Ramesh was key to the joyful stay we had at the cottage.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2023

    10
    Lovely stay - wish we stayed longer
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit dusty downstairs and heating downstairs not that hot. Bathrooms are a bit dated

    Host was amazing - home cooked food in the morning was absolutely beautiful. Made us feel very welcome. Very clean and warm with heaters in every room.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    10
    AMAZINGGGGG!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only issue was the hot water was going in and out

    The property was beautifully kept and was very clean! Ramesh was very helpful and kind and tended to all our needs. His cooking was exquisite and I would definitely recommend people to stay here if you are travelling as a group :)

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2023

    8.0
    relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights

    there were too many flies

    the variety of dishes served at breakfast and other catering provided

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2023

    9.0
    Ramesh won all hearts
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    room size

    the service

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2022

    10
    a wonderful and quiet stay !
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the access to the villa is slightly tricky if you come in a big van like us. and with rain, it’s not advisable. so think of parking down the road as there are stairs that can guide you directly to the house

    The Cottage was nicely located, in a quite hill just before getting to N’Elya. It was nicely decorated and the rooms were the right size and very comfortable. the heaters in every room was a great extra touch to feel comfy! hot water was available! the view from the rooms was awesome! we were welcomed by Ramesh the cook who kindly called us the day before to ask about our needs for dinner and breakfast! the food was delicious and very generous. Ramesh was kind and very professional! thank you for making our stay in Nuwara Eliya mémorable!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2022

    10
    It was absolutely stunning stay at hummingbird hill cottage. We will definitely be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just small things which was really not an issue but it would have been better if it was there. - Light dimmer (For night) - Iron and iron board for each room

    Excellent location and the staff (Ramesh) did an incredible job which made it beyond our expectations.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2022

    9.0
    Unforgettable Experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights

    little bit located far from the city center, but thanks to such distance, the calmness is guaranteed.

    Amazing breakfast, friendly & cooperative staff, amazing landscape from all windows, very fresh cool air from the window, very pretty furniture.

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2022

    10
    excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    we liked everything about it… especially the food.. perfect service by Ramesh … the place was very clean and beautiful

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2021

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place was beautiful clean comfortable. Really good food the cook was great. a place to stay happy as a family

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly staff.

    Ramesh was a good cook

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    1.0
    This is the worst place my family and I had stayed in Sri Lanka.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is the first time my family visited to Sri Lanka all the way from overseas. They had heard about how amazing Sri Lanka people and their kind hospitality of the locals. But once we reached to Nuwara Eliya Hummingbird Hills Cottage, everything was far from our expectations. I have attached all the pics and conversations as evidence and let future guests know how this property owner lady treat us. We arrived to the hummingbird hills cottage around 10:30 p.m with my family. First thing it’s difficult take the vehicle up to the cottage. Road is not in good condition. Once we entered to the place we were found one cctv monitor hidden inside a cupboard. Few cameras were blank and few cameras are seen outside. We asked about this from the owner through WhatsApp since there was no responsible person to talk at the property, And once we entered to our room we found some rubbish inside the drawers and cupboard. I sent some pictures and inform the lady owner. Her reply was she don’t want like us complaint guest and suggest us to check out. That was her solution. Then next day morning they promised us they will arrange take away breakfast for us and at 5:00a.m since we had planned to go to see the sunrise and hiking. When we going to living room to collect it, there were no breakfast arranged. We waited until 5:15a.m then suddenly one of their staff came and kept one plate full of the white slice breads, one plate of sausages and one bowl of hard boiled eggs on the table. This breakfast service was definitely not what we had expected. We had been to many other hotels and when we informed the hotel that we need morning breakfast packed, our breakfast were all nicely packed individually, not like this hummingbird hills where the staff just leave the items on the table. There was not jam and butter until I had to ask the staff and he give us one butter and jam bottle and said to pack our breakfast ourselves and give us newspapers to pack!

    Nothing

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    7.0
    Nice property with potential but in need of a good clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Place in need of a revamp or at least a thorough clean. Smoken cigarettes still left around, bathrooms needed a good clean and the beds had stains and hairs on them - not sure if they had been changed from previous guest.

    Really nice view. Big bedrooms, nice dining room and kitchen. Owner super responsive and helpful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    10
    Ramesh elevated our stay. He made us awesome food and was a great host. The place was tasteful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2023

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