The Best Five Star
Hotels in Nuwara Eliya

Luxury Hotel. Historic property. Great value. The Grand Hotel is situated on Nuwara Eliya Hill, adjacent to the Nuwara Eliya Golf Course. Surrounded by tropical greenery and enjoying cool climates, it features 2 restaurants, a shopping arcade and a gym. Rooms at Grand Hotel are equipped with heating. Each room has satellite TV, a mini fridge, and tea/coffee making facilities. The private bathroom offers a hot shower and a hairdryer. Guests can relax in the sauna, or play a round of golf. Other facilities include a 24-hour reception and a business centre. Laundry services are available. International dishes are served at Barnes Hall, while Grand Indian Restaurant offers specialities from North and South India. The hotel also has a wine cellar. The Grand Hotel is a 6-hour drive from Colombo International Airport. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Set amongst the scenic landscapes of tea plantation, 2 km from Nuwara Eliya city, and the property is equipped with a heated indoor swimming pool along with a picturesque view of Bambarakelle Mountain . All rooms boast a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi is available. Every room at this hotel are equipped with heating and comes with a flat-screen, IP (internet protocol) TV, kettle and minibar with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet shower and rain shower, bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries provided. The newly built 22 Suites Overlooking the mountain, and each unit is equipped with a Jacuzzi . The daily breakfast offers continental and buffet options. Lunch and dinner is also served at The Clovelly Kitchen the on-site restaurant or the well-known Sackville Irish Specialty Restaurant. The Taylors Lounge will enable guests to imbibe in high tea with sparkling bubbly. The Skyline – Rooftop Lounge & Bar has plenty of dining options including A la carte & tapas while The Pedro Heights is dedicated for private dining. At The Golden Ridge Hotel, guests are welcome to take advantage of an indoor heated swimming pool, elevated wellness studio and indoor Kids club ‘The state of the art’. The Golden Ridge Nuwara Eliya is located in the highest town in Sri Lanka with the unparalleled hill country view with a centerpiece of the Shanthipura and overlooking the picturesque point Pedro and Piduruthalagala. The property is 11 minutes from the famous Gregory Lake and a 20-minute walk from Mackwoods Museum, Ancient Nuwara Eliya Post Office is 1.8 km away from The Golden Ridge , Hotel. Horton plains (16.5 km), Moon plain (8 minutes), Shanthipura the highest elevated village in Sri Lanka (12 minutes) , Hakgala botanical garden (10 minutes) , Nuwara Eliya Golf course (10 minutes), Victoria Park (10 minutes), Holy Trinity Anglican Church which is the oldest church in Nuwara Eliya is just 12 minutes away. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Charming. Great views. Popular among couples. 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. The hotel features luxurious spa, tea-picking tours. Cozy guestrooms come with a mini bar, cable TV and free organic tea leaves. The en suite bathroom is included with a bathtub and a rain shower. The hotel offers mini golf and Billiards in true colonial style and the guests are welcome to use the fitness facilities in the fitness room. Accommodation and meals are free for hired drivers of in-house guests. Heritance Tea Factory offers you the ultimate dinning experience through it’s Kenmare restaurant serving Eastern and Western dishes and a special experience of Dinning on the wheels where the guests can experience dinning inside a train carriage featuring Western and European meals. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Delightful property. Superb breakfast. Opened January 2022. Located in Nuwara Eliya, 1.9 km from Gregory Lake, Chimneys Nuwara Eliya provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The accommodation offers a tour desk, luggage storage space and currency exchange for guests. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Chimneys Nuwara Eliya each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. An à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available daily at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American, Indian and Seafood cuisine. Vegetarian and vegan options can also be requested. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at Chimneys Nuwara Eliya. Hakgala Botanical Garden is 8.8 km from the hotel. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Comfortable beds. Featuring a garden, restaurant, and tour desk, Queenswood Cottage offers rustic-style rooms in Nuwara Eliya with free Wi-Fi. The rooms include a satellite TV, seating area, and electric kettle. Free toiletries come with the private bathroom. Surrounded by exposed wood beams, the rooms are simply furnished and offer garden views. The restaurant serves international and local food on request. Guests can also enjoy BBQ facilities, outdoor dining, and is 850 meters away from Nuwara Eliya(5 minutes walking distance). Show full description

Boutique hotel. Luxurious. Great views. Popular among couples. The CheRiz is 63 km from Kandy and 2.4 km from Nuwara Eliya city center. The hotel offers views of the mountain and tea plantation. Barbecue facilities and free Wifi is available. Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and Home Theater music system. Minibar is stocked with non-alcoholic beverages and snacks. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom. Extras include bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. The CheRiz in Nuwara Eliya also offers its guests, two exclusive lounge areas, live music (seasonal) and a a terrace. Bandarawela is 53 km from The CheRiz, while Kitulgala is 75 km from the property. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Situated in Nuwara Eliya, 2.1 km from Gregory Lake, Araliya Red features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Attractively situated in the Nuwara Eliya City Centre district, this hotel provides a terrace, as well as an indoor pool. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The rooms at the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a safety deposit box. Rooms include a kettle and a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, while certain rooms have a kitchen fitted with a fridge. At Araliya Red every room has bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes buffet, continental and Asian options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Chinese, Indian and Pizza cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. Bike hire and car hire are available at this hotel and the area is popular for cycling. There is an in-house bar and guests can also make use of the business area. Hakgala Botanical Garden is 8.9 km from Araliya Red. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Great location. Featuring a fitness centre, a garden as well as a bar, Araliya Green City Hotel is located in the centre of Nuwara Eliya, 2.4 km from Gregory Lake. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to an indoor pool. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. All units at the hotel are equipped with a TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, while selected rooms include a kitchen fitted with a fridge. At Araliya Green City Hotel all rooms include bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Chinese, Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. Hakgala Botanical Garden is 9.3 km from Araliya Green City Hotel. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Relaxing atmosphere. Set 6182 feet above sea level, Jetwing St. Andrew's offers guests a luxurious 5-star experience in Sri Lanka’s hill country of Nuwara Eliya. This charming Tudor-style residence provides free Wi-Fi, free parking and horseriding. Fitted with fine wood furnishings, spacious air-conditioned rooms have cosy fireplaces and heating facilities. They are equipped with a safe, private bar and tea/coffee making amenities. Private bathrooms come with bathrobes. Enjoying cool climates and green slopes, Jetwing St. Andrew’s is 5 km from the city centre and 12 km from Hakgala Nature Reserve. It is 170 km, or 5-hour scenic drive, from Bandaranaike International Airport. Guests can take a leisurely stroll or have high tea in St. Andrew’s Jetwing’s gardens. The vegetable garden onsite promotes the ‘field to fork’ concept, providing fresh produce straight to the hotel’s kitchens. Leisure trips to the Cloud Forest and Hakgala Botanical Gardens can be arranged at the tour desk. Views of the show kitchen accompany fine dining and an extensive wine list at Old Course restaurant. The colonial-style Road Hole Bar offers garden views with light refreshments. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Opened July 2023. Situated in the Lake Gregory district of Nuwara Eliya, Eden Hill Hotel is less than 1 km from Gregory Lake and 7.7 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden. This 5-star hotel offers room service. There is a restaurant serving Chinese cuisine, and free private parking is available. At the hotel, the rooms have a desk. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and bathrobes. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Newly opened, April 2024. Located in Nuwara Eliya, Royal Pearl Hills provides 5-star accommodation with private balconies. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 2 km from Gregory Lake. At the hotel each room is equipped with air conditioning, a desk, a terrace with a lake view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. Guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. An Asian breakfast is available daily at Royal Pearl Hills. Hakgala Botanical Garden is 6.6 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 138 km from Royal Pearl Hills. Show full description