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Grand Hotel

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with 4 restaurants and full-service spa

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Stunning hallway with framed portraits and a grand chandelier.
Relax in comfort with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a fireplace.
Stunning staircase leads to an upper level, set against a backdrop of a checkered floor and elegant furnishings.
Enjoy al fresco dining on the deck, surrounded by lush greenery and comfortable seating.
Stately building with a traditional facade, surrounded by beautifully maintained gardens and a central fountain.

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is £183
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug

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  • 237 sq ft
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  • 237 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
Grand Hotel Rd, Nuwara Eliya, 22200

What's nearby

  • Nuwara Eliya Golf Club - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Assemblies of God Church Nuwara Eliya - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lake Gregory - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Pedro Tea Factory - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Lover's Leap Waterfall - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Ambal's Hotel - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪De Silva Foods - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Grand Indian Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Milano Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel

Upscale eco-certified hotel in the mountains
A free daily manager's reception, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Grand Hotel. Treat yourself to some rest and relaxation at Grand Spa, the on-site spa. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner and Indian cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Bike hire, newspapers in the reception and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket information, coffee/tea in reception and barbecues
Room features
All 154 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Separate baths/showers, bidets and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Travelife – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Grand Indian
  • Grand Thai
  • Magnolia

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 125
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 60 (from 5 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 200
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 100 (from 5 to 11 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya
Grand Nuwara Eliya
Grand Hotel Hotel
Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya
Grand Hotel Hotel Nuwara Eliya

Frequently asked questions

Does Grand Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Grand Hotel?

As of 30 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Hotel on 9 Aug 2025 start from £182.71, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Grand Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Grand Hotel?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Grand Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Grand Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Grand Hotel located?

Situated in the mountains, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Victoria Park and Nuwara Eliya Golf Club. Assemblies of God Church Nuwara Eliya and Holy Trinity Church are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Grand Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 179 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, old world charm, over hundred year old hotel meticulously kept. Food was great at the Magnolia restaurant. The management and staff were great and made our stay comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Adeel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel with lots of historic character. Admin/hotel check-in staff was ok - just like any other mass hotel no customized attention or recognition of guests. Breakfast staff was very courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were surprised by the size and substance of the building which combines Tudor and Edwardian style. The staff were charming and their service was faultless. Most cocktails were delicious and the food top notch.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selvarajan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
She was a grand lady totally elegant. The staff was par excellance.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the service, very colonial, staff are pleasant and helpful, food is excellent. I love the manager Ms. Kalahari, she is very helpful, pleasant and very professional. I will go back to this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celestina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing - last visited in 1974 and 1978! Loved the gardens and the maintenance of the hotel and surroundings. Service was super - friendly staff - will definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing charm and grandeur! Excellent friendly staff. Perfectly manicured garden. Recent improvements have definitely elevated the comfort in the rooms and common areas. Will come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Ravi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with a traditional feel. Service is good but felt the level of service was not consistent for all guests. On occasions western guests got treated differently, eg with more attention vs guests of an ethnic origin. The service in general was very slow. We had to wait over 25 mins for a simple tea! The pool and gym area are nice as well as the gardens
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite simply superb. The staff were extremely attentive and polite
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

petranella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful heritage building. Very good service. Large simply decorated rooms but not terribly soundproof.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent classic, historical hotel

Lovely classic old hotel. Perfect position to walk into town but also a bit on the quieter side too. Nice walks around quiet neighboring houses too. It’s a beautiful historic building with exceptional gardens. The rooms are spacious and older in style, so some people might not like the older quirks, but we loved it and would definitely recommend it. The staff were all very friendly and the food in the buffet breakfast was excellent plus the Indian restaurant on the entrance side of the property was great too. Loved our stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Poor value for money

Historical hotel with plenty of staff but overall it is overrated. Poor value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

High tea only okay.

Beautiful old hotel….Indian restaurant was the best.. High tea service not great…people walking through restaurant always and service was inattentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous hotel to relax for a few days

We had a very enjoyable and comfortable two days stay. No complaints. Our room was nice and spacious, with a bay window and seating area. You do need to be a bit agile to climb out of the shower, which is over a bath with high sides. We tried several of the restaurants and the cafe. All were good. Service can be a bit patchy, but really, who cares when you are in such lovely premises with outstanding garden areas. We were very pleased to have chosen to spend two nights here; one night is not enough to fully appreciate what is on offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a trip back into an imperial past, that is now open to many. High ceilings, a mix of wood floor and thick carpets, and staff in a range of uniforms. The level of English is good (sadly, my poor French wasn't up to the task of testing the staffs'). There is a good selection of eateries ranging from 'stuff yourself silly' to light bites. I highly recommend the Thai restaurant downstairs. I would avoid the coffee shop, where I was unsuccessful in attempting to buy over-priced cakes to take out - after the guy "serving" me walked off twice, to deal with other people, I decided that two can play the walking away game. So, overall good, if uneven.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kamani

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We weren't please with the way we been treated by the staff and the conditions of the rooms given because first room we were given (Room 258) had a blocked toilet and we were given that room by the staff member knowingly that room had issues by the reception staff member because he told me that when I went for the checkout next day morning! In the middle of the night they moved us to Room 353 and it had NO COLD water therefore my husband had several burnt spots on his back which wasn't at all good. They weren't even apologized for what happened!!! After we left we we received email from Chinthana Bandara, Hotel Operations Manager, The Grand Hotel with incorrect information therefore I wrote to him BUT had no response from him yet... Not recommend this hotel unless they repair the hotel rooms up to the required standards
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Pushpavaly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rushabh

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

tyler

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ramasamy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Victor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Grand Hotel is a nice place with a good location to see Nuwara Eliya. The hotel itself was very nice, but the rooms were poor, and need an upgrade. The Thai restaurant made amazing food. But! The staff at this property were the worst I have ever experienced, and my family and I experienced several situations with issues. First there was an issue with my mom wanting to go to the pool, which she was told she could, but when she got down to the pool area, she was told she was not allowed, even though there were only three people there and 12 empty chairs, so she was sent back to her room. Secondly, my dad wanted to enter the gym and sauna, and was told the same, he could not enter, event though nobody was there. The staff was so unfriendly and not helpful at all. Lastly, the worst things of all was, that we had paid for 4 breakfasts, but my wife could not join the trip, so we had paid for one extra and wanted to invite our Sri Lankan friend to join us for breakfast. The staff made a big issue with this, and that we had to pay for one extra, even though we were still four people, so we ended up paying for 5 breakfasts and only being 4. We were not met at all, and they were so unpolite to us the entire stay. When we checked out, the staff asked how our stay was, and we said it had not been good due to the many issues we had, and then the staff just walked away to another couple and asked them about their stay, so not listening at all. I would NOT recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ARACELI NUÑEZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Estancia fascinante, rodeado de ambiente histórico muy buen conservado y actualizado, en un entorno excepcional
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shalini

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024