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PROMAX villa

Nuwara Eliya

Located in Nuwara Eliya, within 1.6 miles of Gregory Lake and 5.9 miles of Hakgala Botanical Garden, PROMAX villa provides accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private...

K
Karen
From
United States
Nice private room, quiet location on large road, but away from city center noise. Being in Nuwara Eliya was a welcome break from heat! Comfortable bed, room had a small table with two chairs and a sofa bed. Nice that the wall socket had two USB ports. Large spacious bathroom with great hot water. Nice western breakfast of fruit, omelette and toast. We hiked to Single Tree Hill and to Lover’s Leap Waterfall from the house. Haran the host spoke excellent English and his multicultural background enables him to be super welcoming. When he offered to cook dinner for us, I asked to watch his preparations and spent a delightful two hours learning about making curries, as well as learning more about the culture. Dinner was an excellent value as the portions were generous and food was freshly prepared.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 171 reviews
Price from
$30
1 night, 2 adults

Namadi Nest Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya

Located in Nuwara Eliya, 3.1 miles from Gregory Lake, Namadi Nest Nuwara Eliya provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

A
Andrew
From
United States
Clean, comfortable, great views, great location in Nuwara Eliya. Water was hot. Good breakfast. The owner goes out of his way to make sure you have a wonderful stay. Would highly recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews
Price from
$39.60
1 night, 2 adults

Star Gate Hostel

Nuwara Eliya City Centre, Nuwara Eliya

Located conveniently in the center of Nuwara Eliya, Star Gate Hostel has free WiFi throughout the property, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
Price from
$14
1 night, 2 adults

Laxapana Wilderness Homestay

Norton Bridge

Laxapana Wilderness Homestay in Norton Bridge provides adults only accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge.

F
Fernandopulle
From
Sri Lanka
The owner was quite helpful with providing us with the directions to the location as we got a little lost on the way. The owner's brother was expecting us at the door as promised. When we arrived we were greeted with tea, coffee and lovely Sri Lankan butter cake. The lady of the house was really friendly, kind and hospitable. She allowed us to make our dinner in her kitchen. We had a comfortable rest in our room after a very long day. The lady also gave me a kettle to use as I had coffee sachets. Drinking water was available from a water filter. The room and bathroom was very clean and we had blankets and quilts in case it got a bit chilly which it did later that night. The next day the lady (Amma) offered us chickpea's ,onion and egg sandwiches for breakfast. We asked for the sandwiches to be toasted and she went out of her way to do so. She also gave us black coffee with ginger which was the first time we tried it and it was lovely. Overall our stay was comfortable just what we needed after a very long bike ride. We definitely recommend this property as our stay was pleasant and the family was so lovely. We will surely visit again. Great value for money!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews
Price from
$10
1 night, 2 adults

Journey Junction Hostel

Nuwara Eliya City Centre, Nuwara Eliya

Featuring a shared lounge and a bar, Journey Junction Hostel is well situated in the center of Nuwara Eliya, 2 miles from Gregory Lake.

M
Mazhar
From
Pakistan
Fantastic location just 2 mints walk from city centre Must stay here Nice washrooms Nice domes
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews
Price from
$19.80
1 night, 2 adults

Laughing Leopard Hostel

Nuwara Eliya

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

M
Mandy
From
Canada
Such a great hostel! Very social. Have a nightly family dinner at a fair price / good priced drinks / bonfire, weather permitting. It was so easy to meet people and the owners were very nice. Also love that there's free water refills.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 336 reviews
Price from
$19.06
1 night, 2 adults

Siloneeds HOSTEL

Nuwara Eliya

Located in Nuwara Eliya, 1.1 miles from Gregory Lake, Siloneeds HOSTEL provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

T
Thilanka
From
Sri Lanka
Do not stay here. We usually visit Nuwara Eliya once a year, and this was the worst place we have ever stayed. The hot water shower was very unsafe and there was no proper hot water. Even basic things like soap were not fresh or replaced. Although our booking package clearly mentioned breakfast included, we did not receive it. There was no service even for basic requests like bed tea, and no one was available to ask. There were mosquitoes at night, making it very difficult to sleep. On the second day we had to buy mosquito coils ourselves. There was also no proper support or staff presence. When we locked the door, it took around 10 minutes to open again due to a faulty lock. Overall, this was the worst accommodation experience we have had.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
$6
1 night, 2 adults

Malsha Bunglow

Lake Gregory, Nuwara Eliya

Located in the Lake Gregory district of Nuwara Eliya, Malsha Bunglow is a 14-minute walk from Gregory Lake and 4.7 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
$13
1 night, 2 adults

Altitude Ambuluwawa

Gampola

Located in Gampola, 13 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Altitude Ambuluwawa provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

G
Gergely
From
United Arab Emirates
Excellent location, nice staff, good vibe.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
$39.90
1 night, 2 adults

Gregory House Hostel

Lake Gregory, Nuwara Eliya

Located in Nuwara Eliya, a 10-minute walk from Gregory Lake, Gregory House Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

X
Xza
From
Philippines
Nice location, near the lake and very nice staff. He gave me a free ride to the city and helped me a lot. The breakfast was so nice too, he prepared for me even early in the morning. Also they have a very comfortable bed, my most comfy bed in Sri Lanka.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 592 reviews
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
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Avg. price/night: $26.10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 592 reviews
The hostel is a very friendly place to relax. The comfortable beds really stood out to me - I always enjoyed climbing into my bed after a long day during my stay here. Also the breakfast was great.
Guest review byNora
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $30
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 171 reviews
Perhaps my favorite hostel in Sri Lanka. Laughing leopard could never.
Guest review byJory
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $23.97
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 336 reviews
so nice people and awesome vibe. probably the best hostel I ever stayed in. there will be family lunch each evening (for 1000 rupies per person) and games and talking afterwards.
Guest review byFelixmagiera
Solo traveler