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Croft Cottage

Hotel in Nuwara Eliya

Set in Nuwara Eliya, Croft Cottage is 3 km from Gregory Lake and offers various facilities, such as a garden, a shared lounge and a bar.

S
Sahan
From
Australia
The space was simple, brand new, cozy, and beautifully designed, it felt very cozy from the moment we arrived. The food from the in-house restaurant was incredible, full of flavour and made with so much care. What truly stood out was how warmly we were welcomed. Our immediate family had planned this trip after such a long time apart, and Croft Cottage gave us the perfect setting to reconnect. It wasn’t just a holiday, it was a heartfelt experience shared with loved ones. There’s truly no better way to spend quality time together. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews
Price from
US$56.10
1 night, 2 adults

Sithgiri dream line cottages

Nuwara Eliya

Sithgiri dream line cottages offers accommodation in Nuwara Eliya, 2.4 km from Gregory Lake and 4.7 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking....

J
Jayanath
From
Sri Lanka
The location is nice, though a bit far from the center; however, it is very peaceful, with no noise or disturbances. Highly recommended for travelers who appreciate peace of mind. The cottage’s design is also very charming
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
US$47.25
1 night, 2 adults

Rustique Lodge

Lake Gregory, Nuwara Eliya

Set in Nuwara Eliya and only 1.4 km from Gregory Lake, Rustique Lodge offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

D
Dilshan
From
Sri Lanka
We had an amazing stay! The location, the owners and the room itself were great. We had the Sri Lankan breakfast in the morning and loved it. Also the owners were really helpful. They made sure that not only the place where you stayed was great, but also that you got to visit every place where you wanted to go.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
US$38.30
1 night, 2 adults

Cloudberry Inn Vibe

Nuwara Eliya

Cloudberry Inn Vibe provides rooms in Nuwara Eliya. With free private parking, the property is 5.1 km from Gregory Lake and 12 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

m
mandy
From
Australia
Moran and his family were very lovely. It was just like being at home, with shared kitchen and dining facilities. Comfy bed and nice hot shower. They even went out to get us our takeaway dinner and served it up to us.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews
Price from
US$16
1 night, 2 adults

Natural View Resort

Nuwara Eliya

Located in Nuwara Eliya, 16 km from Gregory Lake, Natural View Resort provides accommodation with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant.

T
Tim
From
United Kingdom
This is a great place to stay if your traveling between cities and need a place to stop for a night. Its surrounded by tea plantations and a waterfall so plenty to see in the surrounding areas too. The owners were so lovely and fed us well. The room is probably the nicest one we've stayed in during our sri lanka trip. The views are amazing!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
US$36.90
1 night, 2 adults

Premier Villa

Nuwara Eliya City Centre, Nuwara Eliya

Ideally set in the centre of Nuwara Eliya, Premier Villa features free WiFi, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive. With mountain views, this accommodation provides a patio.

M
Marta
From
Poland
The host is very open, helpful and friendly. Room was clean and comfortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 81 reviews
Price from
US$72.68
1 night, 2 adults

The Aayu Cottage

Nuwara Eliya

The Aayu Cottage offers accommodation in Nuwara Eliya, 5.5 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

I
Isham
From
Sri Lanka
Nice place for relaxing vacation
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$44.25
1 night, 2 adults

Mountain Breeze Chill Apartment

Nuwara Eliya

Set in Nuwara Eliya and only 3.3 km from Gregory Lake, Mountain Breeze Chill Apartment offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Y
Yvonne
From
Sri Lanka
Very Friendly and excellent service
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$25.65
1 night, 2 adults

Villa 59

Nuwara Eliya

Set just 12 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, Villa 59 offers accommodation in Nuwara Eliya with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as room service.

C
Clo
From
Switzerland
Dambika the lady owner was very kind and helpful. The villa is very private, spacious with a living room, two-bedrooms, shower and basic kitchen and a small garden space. Everything was very clean. It was quite cold in the night but there are many extra blankets available. Parking space at the front of the house. All in all recommended if you have transportation or Pick Me and want to be out of the main town area.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
Price from
US$16.83
1 night, 2 adults

Barnes cottage

Nuwara Eliya

Boasting mountain views, Barnes cottage features accommodation with a garden and a terrace, around 3.8 km from Gregory Lake.

N
Natalie
From
Italy
This place was so cosy, it has a fireplace in the bedroom and it was so nice to have it lit at night. There’s also a living living area where I was able to work from (although the internet worked well only for the first day, I was able to hotspot from my phone). There’s a tv you can access YouTube on. Really nice shower with hot water. Cool location at the top of a misty hill, although we did have our own transport which helped. Lovely helpful owners.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$12
1 night, 2 adults
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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

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Great access to the city centre. Check these cheap hotels in Nuwara Eliya and nearby

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Nuwara Eliya
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Located in Nuwara Eliya, within 3.7 km of Gregory Lake and 11 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, rrff provides accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

From US$20.57 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

Located in Nuwara Eliya and only 3.8 km from Gregory Lake, Little England Villa provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 214 reviews

Boasting a garden and views of mountain, Frosty Heaven Guest House is a recently renovated guest house set in Nuwara Eliya, 3.9 km from Gregory Lake.

From US$25.29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 254 reviews

Located just 11 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, sasru holiday home features accommodation in Nuwara Eliya with access to a terrace, a shared lounge, as well as a 24-hour front desk.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Situated in Nuwara Eliya and only 3.8 km from Gregory Lake, SILVER ROSE GUEST HOUSE features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$38.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews

Offering a shared lounge and garden view, Silver Rose Holiday Home is located in Nuwara Eliya, 3.8 km from Gregory Lake and 11 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

From US$166.25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Situated in Nuwara Eliya, 2.9 km from Gregory Lake, Villa The View features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$27.77 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 406 reviews

Offering a garden and garden view, Loversleap bungalow is located in Nuwara Eliya, 4.7 km from Gregory Lake and 12 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

From US$18 per night

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Green Villa

Nuwara Eliya
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 590 reviews

Situated in Nuwara Eliya, within 4.6 km of Gregory Lake and 12 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Green Villa features accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as...

From US$16.34 per night

The Firs

Nuwara Eliya
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 216 reviews

Overlooking peaceful views of Lake Gregory just a 5-minute walk away, The Firs offers well-appointed rooms with free Wi-Fi access. Guests can also utilize the barbeque facilities.

From US$151 per night

Selis Manor

Nuwara Eliya
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

Boasting mountain views, Selis Manor offers accommodation with balcony, around 2.4 km from Gregory Lake. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

From US$38.72 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

Set in Nuwara Eliya and only 5.6 km from Gregory Lake, Perera Homestay offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews

Set in Nuwara Eliya and only 5.1 km from Gregory Lake, Aerizo bungalow & Tours offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$33.02 per night

Sonthos Hotel

Nuwara Eliya
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Set in Nuwara Eliya, 1.8 km from Gregory Lake, Sonthos Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$72.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews

Located in Nuwara Eliya, within 1.7 km of Gregory Lake and 8.7 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Amaraai lake edge provides accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who...

From US$55.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews

Located in Nuwara Eliya, 1.6 km from Gregory Lake, Hotel Grand Turf By GSP provides accommodation with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant.

From US$110 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 369 reviews

Laughing Leopard Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Nuwara Eliya.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Set in Nuwara Eliya, within 2.6 km of Gregory Lake and 9.4 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, PROMAX villa features accommodation with a shared lounge and as well as free private parking for guests who...

From US$30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 320 reviews

Located 5.4 km from Gregory Lake, La Luna Cabins provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$38.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews

Located in Nuwara Eliya, THE WIND LILY - Lake View Luxury Apartment provides accommodation with a private pool and lake views.

From US$211.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

Located 8.7 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden and featuring a garden, Avenue Nuwara Eliya features accommodation in Nuwara Eliya.

From US$94.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Boasting a private pool and garden views, THE - CR7 - Manchester Grand apartment is located in Nuwara Eliya. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

From US$113.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews

Green Mount View Two Bed Room Apartment is located in Nuwara Eliya and features a private pool and garden views. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

From US$103.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews

Located 2.7 km from Gregory Lake and 10 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden in the centre of Nuwara Eliya, Princess Bungalows provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$49.50 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$42
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 492 reviews
Wonderful host who looked after us so well. The home-cooked food was delicious - highly recommend eating dinner here. The location was very convenient and the rooms were large and very clean. We had a great stay here.
Guest review by
Anuschka
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$66
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
good location with nice view, room is very clean, the boss is very hospitalized
Guest review by
zhong
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$26.39
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 263 reviews
The owner went out of their way to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. The breakfast was delicious. Thanks to the short cut the location is just a short walk from the city centre. Would 100% recommend if you’re looking for a cheap but great place to stay in Nuwara Eliya.
Guest review by
Aurelie
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$80
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 292 reviews
Excellent view of Lake Gregory and mountains. Owner and the Staff was very friendly. Room is very clean and comfy. Location is very close to Gregory park and Nuwara Eliya town. This is the best hotel for a vacation.
Guest review by
Pasindu
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$42
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 492 reviews
This was one of the best decisions I made during my trip to Sri Lanka. I received a warm welcome from the staff there. The place is very clean, warm, and relaxing. The food is five-star quality—no joke. It was really delicious and well-presented, thanks to Chef Steve and the hotel manager Malinda for taking care of me during my stay, and thanks to the rest of the team, Srikant and Moghan. Location is good, there is a supermarket near band it's close to Gregory lake. There is hot water for shower.
Guest review by
Talal
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$28.58
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 427 reviews
Great hosts, authentic, nice experience, ideal location
Guest review by
Closkin
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$42
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 492 reviews
Very clam and quiet location and an ideal place to relax. Middle of the town has access to anywhere. Staff was exceptionally helpful for elderly ladies who went with us. Very clean rooms, good food and worth for expenditure. Also arranged a barbecue on our request at short notice without any negative attitude. Spent a good & relaxed vacation.
Guest review by
Ranjith
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 182 reviews
The hotel was ideally situated in Nuwara Eliya and superb.peaceful location it was convenient to explore nearby attractions while also providing a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle.the staff deserve a special mention.their warmth and genuine hospitality made us feel like my second home throughout our stay.without doubt one of my favourite a budget accommodation during my stay…..
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عبدالله
Solo traveller