The Grand Hotel is located 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 center. Laundry services are available. International dishes are served at Barnes Hall, while Grand Indian Restaurant offers specialties from North and South India. The hotel also has a wine cellar. The Grand Hotel is a 6-hour drive from Colombo International Airport.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, Asian, American, Buffet

  • Free parking available at the hotel


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Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Adi
Israel Israel
The location is great and the botanic harden are speculating. Breakfast was extraordinary
Arist
Germany Germany
If you like the "good old England" this is the place to stay. The prices of the hotel restaurants are extreamly reasonable and the service is outstanding. The room service is remarcable. The in house poole is a must to see. Organizing excursions...
Reddy2travel
United States United States
This is a wonderful, historic property, once the home of the British governor of Sri Lanka. The rooms are elegant. We were upgraded to a junior suite and were assigned a butler! The hotel has a resident historian who walked us through the 200-year...
Tagreed
Israel Israel
Exceptional luxury and unforgettable stay The Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya – Heritage Grand exceeded all expectations. True luxury, elegant atmosphere, and outstanding service. The staff were extremely professional and welcoming, and the New Year’s...
Zahid
Pakistan Pakistan
Its heritage hotel 1891 Everything is excellent And old heritage building
Abdulla
Qatar Qatar
Great heritage hotel / welcoming staff/ variety of breakfast and restaurants/ great high tea atmosphere
Suphang
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
The well manicured garden, the history of the hotel, the public bar!
Yousif
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
The hotel was absolutely amazing! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the stuff were outstanding I did really enjoyed my stay at the hotel oh the room was amazing with all of equipment the view of the room another world the best hotel in...
Victoria
Vietnam Vietnam
Loved the gardens and the colonial style of this hotel.
Kp
United States United States
clean rooms. friendly staff beautiful atmosphere I

Hotel area info

Restaurants

3 Restaurants On Site
BARNES HALL
  • Cuisine
    Asian • European • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Halal
MAGNOLIA
  • Cuisine
    American
Grand Thai
  • Cuisine
    Thai
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern

Amenities of The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Spa and wellness center
  • 3 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

1 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
5 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
$25 per child, per night

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A negative coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result is mandatory to check in to this property.

Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

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