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Reviews of Serenus Boutique Villa 4 stars

No.1/3, Gamunupura, Magastota, Nuwara Eliya, 22200 Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

#33 of 102 Holiday rentals in Nuwara Eliya

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 64 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    9.0
    Great view and staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room - Hill View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food, though the food was decent, I would've imagined the food would be better for the price charged.

    The location View Staff Facilities The atmosphere Cleanliness

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    8.0
    Good property
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - No View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room.

    The view from the dining room. The cordial, sober behaviour of the service providers.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room - Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place was amazing. The lake view was everything for us ! They served delicious meals and the chef personally spoke with us regarding the meals. The staff was friendly and helpful. It was definitely a wonderful stay !

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2023

    10
    A beautiful Villa
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room - Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is not what we didn't like but some suggestions to further improve the room conditions. The room had only one power point to charge the phones, boil water in the kettle and use the hair dryer. Hope the management can add an additional power point in the room. The adjustable mirror in the toilet was too high and couldn't be lowered. Not suitable for people who are short! The villa provides good breakfast and dinner but no lunch. It would be good if they could add some simple lunch menu for tourists who may want to eat in sometimes.

    We received very warm welcome from everyone at the villa especially Chiran, the Assistant Manager. They were so helpful and attended to all our requests. Ashan, the waiter, always served us with a smile and attended to all our meal needs. Overall, the service provided by everyone in the villa exceeded our expectations! My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this cosy villa that faced the lake and beautiful mountains.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional Stay, Felt special
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Triple Room - Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing we could think of.

    Staying in this hotel is a mind blowing experience. Hotel is located at an elevated location and just opposite to the beautiful Gregory lake. The sight from hotel room balcony is so picturesque and one can see view of Tea Estate, Beautiful lake and cloud kissing mountain in one frame. Room is very spacious and so is balcony. Room is kind of duplex and quite innovative in design. The hotel staff is very courteous, friendly and helpful. Their kitchen serves very tasty food and we all enjoyed. They have DJ room, Shishaw bar and firewood place too. We stayed there for one night and wanted to stay more but we had other things planned so couldn't. Would visit again for sure.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2023

    10
    Amazing place, 5* experience
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room - Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Elegant beautiful place, with excellent maintenance , so it looks as new. The View from the balcony was amazing,the best view in this town. Food was very delicious. The staff and manager are amazing persons, kind,polite,helpful,intelligent. The disco and karaoke room was an extra bit of pleasant surprise,it's so well equipped and it was such a good fun after the dinner ,which gives great entertainment to our small group of friends. Our stay was a 5* experience. Amazing place,highly recommended!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2023

    8.0
    Nice Views!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room - Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn't like the switching of lights and most of the time had climb the stairs in darkness. Also staff and manager staying around during breakfast.

    Size of Room, the rooms were clean with marvellous views. Nice and quiet. Staff was responsive to requests.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - No View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The people were great there! They organized us a tour to horton plains and further to the next hotel. The rooms and the equipment were impressive. The breakfast was the best we received on our whole journey! We can recommend it 100%!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room - Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breathtaking view. Calm place. Great service. Helpful staff.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2023

    10
    Relaxing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room - Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little far from center of town but only an easy tuktuk ride away.

    The service was wonderful, English spoken well, local information was detailed and correct. Walking distance to a strawberry farm for fancy strawberry and cream. Wonderful fresh vegetable salads and traditional sri lanka foods prepared by a chef. Showers hot and fantastic view from the warm rooms.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2023

    10
    A Hidden Gem in Nuwara Eliya
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room - Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great.

    Conveniently located, only a short tuk tuk ride to Nanu Oya Station. The villa is surrounded by many tourist attractions like Gregory Lake and Park, Lovers Leap water fall, Pedro tea estate, and factory. Our room was facing the lake - it was very spacious, and we had a lovely view of the hills and tea estates. All the staff are very helpful, polite and very friendly. They helped us arrange transport and negotiate a good price. The food was amazing, there is both Western options and Sri Lankan options. The chef also came and talked to us during dinner to see if everything was okay. Overall, we had a wonderful stay, and we would definitely return.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room - Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2022

    8.0
    Good view, ok room but cold.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room - No View
    • Stayed 1 night

    More heat. It was very cold. They said they would come with a heater, but they never came with one for our room. It was raining and cold - but that is not the hotel or the peoples' fault.

    Location is good and the food was also good. It was a nice villa and it has a nice view from the restaurant / Common area. We liked our night there.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2022

    10
    very helpful staff lovely hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room - No View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    beautiful room and view

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2022

    10
    The best stay in Sri Lanka
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room - No View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing, really It was a perfect stay

    This is the best hotel I had during my visit to Sri Lanka. Clean, comfortable, helpful staff, amazing food, great service, and incredible views on lake Georgy. Chiran was very helpful in answering any question and helping with anything! Breakfast was delicious, and they made me pancakes the last day which was kind and nice gesture. I also had dinner there one night, the food was great!

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Triple Room - Hill View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast offer was a bit limited and the chairs in our room were broken.

    Lovely modern room with beautiful view on the lake from the balcony. The staff was really helpful when we asked for laundry services or to book a tuk tuk for us.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2022

    8.0
    Maybe trying too hard?!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - No View
    • Stayed 1 night

    My impression was that the staff is just trying too hard. They were following us every step we took, which at some point was already a bit too much. At checkin I was still filling out papers with a hat and a mask on when they tossed a hot towel into my hand. The gesture is nice, but the timing was terrible, I couldn't really do anything with it at that point. Food is okay, I guess. Breakfast is very continental, I would have enjoyed some Sri Lankan bites, but that's just me

    The villa has a really nice interior design, the rooms and all facilities look great. From the rooms and garden there is a great view on the lake and part of Nuwara Eliya, especially in nice weather. Our room was comfortable and well equipped.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2022

    10
    Great place for stay and privacy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room - Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    It’s a fabulous place to stay. there’s a really nice and friendly staff who always willing to help you. In addition the place really worth for money and rooms are clean and tidy. Meal items was really good and delicious. ❤️. Highly recommend and Love that place.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - No View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Out room was a little Bit small, but No Big complaint.

    Nice staff. Nice Location.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room - Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pillow (a bit hard for me)

    The staff and hospitality. The view. Dinner.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2022

    8.0
    Feb tell
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - No View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food isn't good. No buffet, food was cold

    Location is superb, staff is friendly

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2022

    8.0
    A great room with a great view.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Triple Room - Lake View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Condensation in the morning from the large window area made the room feel damp.

    Large room and balcony with a great view of the lake. A good breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room - Hill View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The best staff I ever saw in hotels of this type. Thank you very much. I have felt like a king

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2022

    8.0
    Has potential, but staff need training
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Triple Room - Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    This place has great potential, but at >$80 a night for 1 person, I'd expect much better service and food. They're offering the sort of poor quality I've had in $20 rooms here in Sri Lanka. The staff need to be trained as they're nice guys but clueless as to the ways of service in a pricey hotel. The management seems to assume they can put a sweet guy in a uniform and he'll know what to do, which is crazy, especially when they don't speak much English and many guests do.  Breakfast is low-quality products (eg. synthetic, boxed juice and cheap jam). Even the very basic hotels I've stayed in in Sri Lanka have provided fresh juice. The toast here is barely-cooked bread unless you send it back and ask them to toast it.  The TV, which has English-speaking channels, is in an inaccessible place beside the baggage rack so you can't watch it comfortably at all. Who on earth dreamt up that layout?! Why don't they put it on an extendable, wall-mounted rack so it would be functional? The wifi works most of the time but is often slow so I had to hotspot to my phone to get anything done on my laptop. The staff need to speed up. They claimed at one stage they couldn't do something as they were short-staffed. Many places this size and with so few customers are run efficiently by a husband and wife team, so this place has vast numbers by comparison. They need training and to watch the speed with which staff in busy venues work.

    Great view across the lake. Comfy room. The poached eggs at breakfast were excellent (though the chef needs to learn not to drip water over the serving plate or to put wet eggs on toast as it just goes soggy.) The staff learn quickly but need training. eg. I needed to ask for salt and pepper at breakfast on day 1, but they subsequently always brought it. It feels as if the management has just taken available guys, given them a uniform and assumed they know what to do in a pricey bed and breakfast venue.

    Stayed in January 2022

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