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Reviews of The Golden Ridge Hotel 5 stars

No. 395 , Bambarakelle, Nuwara Eliya, 22200 Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

#35 of 101 hotels in Nuwara Eliya

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 113 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful location and lovely staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Quadruple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is only one lift for the guests which isn’t very practical considering the hotel size!

    Staff were lovely and very helpful, particularly Ayesha who looked after us so well during our stay. She was a pleasure at breakfast and dinner each day. Hotel grounds are stunning particularly the gardens, rooftop bar and the pool. The setting of the hotel within the mountains is beautiful and the views can be enjoyed in the dining room and throughout the resort. We got treatments in the spa and would highly recommend. The therapist was great. Also thanks to Moses who looked after us at check-in. Room was spacious for 3 people.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    Highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect

    Wow best value for money. We got a personal number of one of the employees and he answered all of our questions in a minute. The food court was unbelievable and rich, the stuff was amazing. There is an indoor swimming pool and a kids area - just perfect. We would love to recommend it to anyone.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent service and beautiful property. Gardens are well maintained. Welcoming front office team

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything perfect.We loved the stay .front desk staffs have given extraordinary service.Deluxan,Moses,anusha,thakshila,dilrukshi have given wonderful hospitality.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Quadruple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Thanks for the front office staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Pool, food really good, location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    7.0
    Great stay, but overpriced.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Seemed really overpriced for the value.

    Lots of dining options, beautiful view!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Mountain View with Early check- in / late check(on availability) + 10% discount on excursions + 10% discount on Spa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Excellent hotel and amazing service. Thanks to Deluxan for attending to our request. Overall amazing experience and totally recommended

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    7.0
    Great property, old building, loved the stay but the smell in the room lead to no sleep.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room - nothing special but there was a funny old smell that did not let me sleep in peace. There was no AC or fan in the room and ended up asking for a fan at 3am for air circulation. Staff in Sackvilla were very polite and nice but did not have much knowledge about the food they were serving.

    Location is good. Property itself is brilliant. Loved the pool and the recreational building. Walking around in the property was quite pleasing. Breakfast was quite good too.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    10
    Fantastic hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The buffet is over priced- go to the A La Carte Restaurant instead, it’s much cheaper.

    Staff were fantastic on arrival and throughout. The hotel is spectacular. The swimming pool is on the top floor and looks out over the mountains. We also really liked the A La Carte restaurant, great value for money!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    10
    Amazing experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Na

    The friendly and helpful staff, amazing view, warm welcoming, hot water swimming pool,

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    10
    It was excellent stay. We will come again for sure. Front office staff were very polite and helpful. All was good! Super
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was excellent. Staff were superb

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    10
    Place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Suite with Mountain View with Early check- in / late check(on availability) + 10% discount on excursions + 10% discount on Spa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect and amazing

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    10
    Perfect :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dilakshan was amazing during our stay and so was Dhananjay. The hotel is beautiful, atop a hill and has the most splendid views and the restaurants are picturesque and with many options of f and b. Comes with our heartfelt recommendation! Thank u!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    10
    Amazing Paradise in Upcountry 🥰
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very beautiful place, A little paradise in a colder climate, wind, coldness, flowers, good food, hot water pool… amazing stay 🥰🥰🥰❤️ most beautiful hotel in Sri Lanka. https://www.instagram.com/stories/kusal.dissanayake/3343580585334876106

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    10
    Unbelievably beautiful grounds that just blow you away!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This property DOES NOT have aircon despite it being in my filters when hotel searching and in my booking.com room amenities. The temperature does drop in the evening (April), but aircon would be an improvement. The old part of the hotel is a stark different to the modern build, but we were satisfied with the room.

    Brilliant selection of food that varied daily. The grounds are SENSATIONAL - my goodness they absolutely make the stay! Attentive staff. We often had the rooftop bar to ourselves all morning to be in the sun. The pool could be busy, but often we had it to ourselves. There’s plenty to do in town and the hotel provides complimentary driver’s accommodation too which is brilliant. Lovely little leaving treats too when we checked out which was a nice touch.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    10
    Fantastic location with beautiful views and comfortable, cosy room!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sadly the sauna/steam facilities were out of use during our visit. One small suggestion - could you make an adult only time at the pool? Otherwise everything fantastic, would really recommend!

    Amazing location and views. Rooms beautiful with fantastic gardens to walk around and pool to use. Very comfortable bedrooms with cosy fire and dressing gowns. Breakfast was fantastic, definitely go if you get the chance! Also had a lovely evening meal in the Sackville restaurant. All staff were very accommodating and went out of their way to make our stay special. They also organised Tuk Tuk and taxi to local train station at very reasonable price.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Beautiful heated pool with a stunning view. It got busy in the evening so we recommend going in the morning or afternoon. The breakfast and dinner buffet certainly had the most variety of all buffets we tried in Sri Lanka and they have a great view to go with it. Highly recommend the walk through the small village across the road from the hotel. The locals were friendly and gives you a better feel for how and where they live. Great hospitality at Golden Ridge as always in Sri Lanka.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    Very beautiful place, all clean amazing restaurants swimming pool. All staff are very kind

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent Exoerience. I have been go there and kerp there fidhing tbete.

    Excellent Exoerience. I have been go there and kerp there fidhing tbete.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Balcony with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    Everything was dreamily good. all the staff were helpful and kind, specially nouran and ayesheh. thanks to Mr.Shaam Weerasooriya for Persian new year suprise and kindness.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    10
    Special birthday celebration!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Balcony with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    The grounds, building and views are amazing! The indoor swimming pool was serene - perfect temperature and enjoyed stunning viewing outside. The staff are incredibly attentive and they made it extra special for my mum’s 60th birthday. They made a lovely birthday cake and surprised us at dinner which was special. The buffet was very good, lots of choice and quality of food was excellent! Would 100% recommend if you are stopping by Nuwara Eliya as it’s their perfect stop over hotel :)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    9.0
    Comfy beds, good breakfast, good amenities
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Quadruple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Booking.com confirmation wrongly mentioned check-out anytime till 23:59 which led us to believe we could have a check out later than the typical practice of noon.

    The quadruple room was just as shown in the picture. The extra large double bed and two single beds provided a very comfortable layout to sleep with children in one room. Beds were comfy, breakfast layout had a lot of variety and was delicious. The indoor heated pool is a good feature.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    10
    Perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The staff were incredible, they looked after our every need. They were extra eyes on the children in the pool and played hide and seek with our toddler when we were waiting for our meal. Everything was great, they even had children’s plates and cutlery at breakfast. They gave us takeaway containers at breakfast to make sure we had lunch for the children. Beautiful location, tucked away in a pretty part of town but close enough to the city and Victoria gardens. We will definitely be coming again!!

    Stayed in March 2024

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