Title: Grand Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=690999121335304192&destination=Nuwara+Eliya%2C+Nuwara+Eliya+District%2C+Central+Province%2C+Sri+Lanka&selected=1602583&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Grand Hotel Mountain retreat with scenic terrace views where travelers can enjoy local cuisine while relaxing amid spectacular natural surroundings ## Photo gallery for Grand Hotel ![Garden - Grand Hotel (Nuwara Eliya)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1610000/1602600/1602583/1ad14f33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area - Grand Hotel (Nuwara Eliya)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1610000/1602600/1602583/699e001d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Grand Hotel (Nuwara Eliya)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1610000/1602600/1602583/c198bf4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Staircase - Grand Hotel (Nuwara Eliya)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1610000/1602600/1602583/7fea8d4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Indoor pool - Grand Hotel (Nuwara Eliya)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1610000/1602600/1602583/abddeee7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Grand Hotel combines rustic elements with refined accommodations in a mountain setting. Travelers can enjoy a manager's reception, spend time in the garden and playground, or sample Indian specialties at any of the four on-site restaurants. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi £240 includes taxes & fees 22 Mar - 23 Mar ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Mar 13 - Mar 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-14&selected=1602583&PinnedHotelID=1602583&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-14&selected=1602583&PinnedHotelID=1602583&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Mar 14 - Mar 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=1602583&PinnedHotelID=1602583&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=1602583&PinnedHotelID=1602583&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=1602583&PinnedHotelID=1602583&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=1602583&PinnedHotelID=1602583&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Mar 20 - Mar 22](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=1602583&PinnedHotelID=1602583&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=1602583&PinnedHotelID=1602583&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Hill View ![Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Hill View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1610000/1602600/1602583/2abab27c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Hill View 8.8 Excellent 8 reviews ### Highlights Heating TV Blackout curtains Premium bedding Separate bedroom Separate bath and shower Bathrobes Bidet - Hill view - 237 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Junior Suite ![Junior Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1610000/1602600/1602583/afcc8fea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Junior Suite ### Highlights Heating TV Blackout curtains Premium bedding Separate bedroom Separate bath and shower Bathrobes Bidet - Hill view - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Hill View ![Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Hill View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1610000/1602600/1602583/a789f53c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Hill View 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Heating TV Blackout curtains Premium bedding Separate bath and shower Bathrobes Bidet Free bottled water - Hill view - 237 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Gregory's Suite ![Gregory's Suite | Living area | TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1610000/1602600/1602583/9d0a1ebd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Gregory's Suite ### Highlights Heating Free cots/infant beds TV 2 bedrooms Day bed Premium bedding Blackout curtains Separate bath and shower - Garden view - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Presidential Suite ![Presidential Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1610000/1602600/1602583/130c04e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Presidential Suite ### Highlights Heating Free cots/infant beds TV 2 bedrooms Blackout curtains Premium bedding Separate bath and shower Bathrobes - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Queen Elizabeth Suite ![Queen Elizabeth Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1610000/1602600/1602583/9fb249a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Queen Elizabeth Suite ### Highlights Heating Free cots/infant beds TV Separate bedroom Blackout curtains Premium bedding Separate bath and shower Bathrobes - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FNuwara-Eliya-Hotels-Grand-Hotel.h1602583.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FNuwara-Eliya-Hotels-Grand-Hotel.h1602583.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Nuwara Eliya, Grand Hotel is in the mountains. Horton Plains National Park and Victoria Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Pedro Tea Factory and Hakgala Botanic Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. [Visit our Nuwara Eliya travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nuwara-Eliya.dx690999121335304192) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C6.96846%2C80.76523&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=XlL9Vv-kOLpKvH6bIUuuATf7rwA=) Grand Hotel Rd, Nuwara Eliya, 22200 ### What's nearby - ![The gorgeous old school bar at the Nuwara Eliya golf course. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049994/e62a0c97-d727-426f-bda2-3d4c7a62a805.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Nuwara Eliya Golf Club 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![A beautiful train journey through the rolling hills of Sri Lanka's enormous tea plantations. I took this train ride from Nuwara Eliya to Ella which took about 3 hours, and less than 300 rupees- third class is worth the mild discomfort for the people you meet. And Ella is definitely worth a trip- stunning views and hikes up to Ella Rock and Little Adams Peak. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049994/cbbe82c1-d0f4-4559-b9f8-4c8b39bc511e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Gregory 20 min walk \- 1.1 miles - Victoria Park 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Assemblies of God Church Nuwara Eliya 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Holy Trinity Church 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles ### Restaurants - Barista 10 min walk - Grand Hotel 1 min walk - Milano Restaurant 11 min walk - Cafe Noshers 18 min walk - Ambal's Hotel 13 min walk ## About this property ### Grand Hotel Upscale 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 luggage storage - A billiards/pool table, 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 program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. ## Similar properties ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29030000/29024700/29024680/4bd53361.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Golden Ridge Hotel Nuwara Eliya - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 8.6 Excellent 24 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28&selected=29024680&PinnedHotelID=29024680&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4040000/4031800/4031757/8b7fb9b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Jetwing St. Andrew's Nuwara Eliya - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 7.6 Good 133 reviews £175 includes taxes & fees 27 Mar - 28 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28&selected=4031757&PinnedHotelID=4031757&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17370000/17364900/17364859/23a63b07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Jetwing Oatlands Bungalow Nuwara Eliya - Free Wi-Fi - Breakfast available - Laundry room - Room service 8.6 Excellent 8 reviews £127 includes taxes & fees 20 Mar - 21 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-21&selected=17364859&PinnedHotelID=17364859&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19550000/19542000/19541972/791048f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Araliya Green City - Your Gateway to Everything in Nuwara Eliya Nuwara Eliya - Pool - Spa - Kids’ pool - Parking included 7.8 Good 31 reviews £136 includes taxes & fees 22 Mar - 23 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=19541972&PinnedHotelID=19541972&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33410000/33402700/33402683/ef0999d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Galway Heights Hotel Nuwara Eliya - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Gym 8.6 Excellent 60 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28&selected=33402683&PinnedHotelID=33402683&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1520000/1514800/1514751/9c1ab01b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Heritance Tea Factory Kandapola - Spa - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 9.0 Wonderful 253 reviews £145 includes taxes & fees 20 Mar - 21 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-21&selected=1514751&PinnedHotelID=1514751&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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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? ### How much does it cost to stay at Grand Hotel? ### Is Grand Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Grand Hotel? ### What time is check-in at Grand Hotel? ### What time is check-out at Grand Hotel? ### Where is Grand Hotel located? ### Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Grand Hotel Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 8.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 115 8 - Good 51 6 - Okay 16 4 - Poor 6 2 - Terrible 5 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joe 8 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities One of the nicest hotels we have stayed in, wonderful staff and an incredible building! ##### Joe Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janaka 6 Jun 2025 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. ##### Janaka Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Shashidhar 23 Jan 2026 Liked: Amenities Every aspect of this hotel can be improved. First the Pro - the Hotel was Grand and impressive from outside. Breakfast was good and had variety. The Indian restaurant in a seperate building from the hotel had incredible food. The outside grounds were well designed. Cons - The staff were very upper lip and lacked English speaking skills. The rooms need major modernization and lacked simple Phone charging USB ports. The sinks drained very very slow. The plumbing needs upgrading. The Shower Tub needs a Glass enclosure instead of the flimsy curtain that blows open and wets the outside area. The electric fireplace was noisy and had an ancient look. The property had a British feeling but lacked warmth and was ancient in appearance. ##### Shashidhar Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026 ### 8/10 Good #### Adeel 25 Mar 2025 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. ##### Adeel Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sanjeevan 28 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent rooms,service,bars and food. Very welcoming manager at the cocktail bar who was great.lots of restaurants and bar and a very unique hotel in Sri Lanka.highly recommend it to to anyone who comes to this part of Sri Lanka ##### Sanjeevan Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 4 Feb 2025 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Selvarajan 18 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities She was a grand lady totally elegant. The staff was par excellance. ##### Selvarajan Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristian 4 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A lovely comfortable stay A really lovely stay in a comfortable, clean hotel. The swimming pool is amazing and the gym is good too. Our room was very comfy and we had a good night sleep. The evening buffet and breakfast were also really nice. ##### Kristian Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alex T 17 Jul 2024 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! ##### Alex T Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David 20 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Quite simply superb. The staff were extremely attentive and polite ##### David Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### philippa 25 Feb 2024 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. ##### philippa Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Ravi 22 Jan 2025 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 ##### Ravi Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Robert 20 Nov 2023 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. ##### Robert Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ellen 21 Apr 2024 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. ##### Ellen Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen 4 Jan 2024 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. ##### Stephen Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Victor 27 Nov 2024 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. ##### Victor Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### alison 7 Mar 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Fabulous hotel, wonderful breakfast and very attentive staff. Only thing missing was sun loungers outside somewhere. Beautiful gardens. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/265eefd1-2840-44ce-9023-8a795a8b8bfc-1772869895387.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### alison Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen 3 Mar 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely beautifully preserved period colonial property. Staff very good. Restaurants excellent - large breakfast buffet, afternoon tea fantastic and had two very good meals at the Indian and Thai restaurants. There is one thing that really lets it down though and that is the loud music played during afternoon tea by a flautist to a backing soundtrack and the live band in the bar at night. In my opinion both overly loud and really impact the ambience. ##### Helen Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Damodharan 20 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent ##### Damodharan Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Doug 18 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities This was a luxurious property with fantastic amenities and excellent food selections. ##### Doug Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Celestina 10 Jan 2023 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. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8F60A67E74D4B0B43919D0615986A5232FD775CD1673385483554.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Celestina Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heba 2 Oct 2024 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. ##### Heba Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### petranella 31 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful heritage building. Very good service. Large simply decorated rooms but not terribly soundproof. ##### petranella Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Sovit 9 Aug 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service Pros: Location, Garden around the property, restaurants outside the property Cons; Very old, uneven floors inside the room, bathroom smells of sewage, musty smelling rooms, only one lift in one corner of huge floors resulting in a lot of walking, unresponsive staff, cold/poor quality breakfast buffet, staff wanted to charge me LKR 2800/- for an extra veg sandwich when I asked them to pack it for the morning of my checkout. I had paid for a full buffet breakfast for 3 and was unable to have it due to an early checkout. Very disappointing stay at Grand! ![Room](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/41ba6062-9b0a-4405-a615-87b30d829820-1754733869284.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Room](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/fa4301e6-35f9-4592-9766-2541e702f7ea-1754733869434.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Hallway](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3aa67d35-4327-41bf-b29b-6f6e75df2cef-1754733869354.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Garden surrounding the hotel](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e8f13042-0947-4d16-b25b-af03125f84fc-1754733869547.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Sovit Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### David 13 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities The hotel promises a grand experience but falls short of that. Upon arrival there are many staff buzzing around you, which is unnecessarily overwhelming. The room was musty smelling but staff did nothing about that. Several things didn’t work, but were not fixed, despite profuse promises that they were doing everything to take care of us. Hallway noise was clearly heard through the door, which was a problem since there were so many families with small loins children who came from different cultures and had vastly different levels of concern for other guests. Four restaurants, and the food was good, but priced at the level of major cities in the US. Beds, however, were excellent and the buffet for breakfast was also excellent. 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