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The 10 Best Cottages in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

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Offering 1 bedroom, this spacious air-conditioned villa features 1 bathroom with a hot tub, a bidet and bathrobes. A private entrance leads guests into the villa, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and fruits. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

Absolutely amazing and one of the best places that we have stayed in. We stayed in Edgware Cabana villa and the place is modern and so comfortable! Plus it has an amazing big bathroom with a tub big enough to fit 2. The staff were also absolutely amazing. They made our stay perfect and I would definitely recommend them. We went for the half board option and it was like getting a restaurant experience in the comfort of your own villa. I would recommend at least spending one day doing absolutely nothing but enjoying the villa. TV was big and had all streaming channels and WiFi was really good :)

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9.7
Exceptional
109 reviews
Price from
MYR 924
per night

Boasting pool views, Hilldale Retreat provides accommodation with an infinity pool, a garden and a shared lounge, around 12 km from Gregory Lake. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The villa features mountain views, an outdoor fireplace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Staff were so attentive, service was incredible and a very good value restaurant. My husband really enjoyed the sauna and pool - I see people have mentioned the pool not being heated but my husband thought the pool was extremely refreshing after spending time in the sauna. Overlooks tea plantations. Bed was massive and room was lovely and spacious.

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9.2
Superb
329 reviews

Featuring a garden and views of garden, Shirin1892 is a country house situated in a historic building in Nuwara Eliya, 1.7 km from Gregory Lake. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

Amazing place! Loved everything about our stay here, wish we could have stayed longer!

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9.3
Superb
330 reviews
Price from
MYR 123
per night

The spacious villa comes with a cable flat-screen TV. Guests can enjoy an ambient stay in their soundproof room with parquet floors and a fireplace. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

One of the best hotels in this little England like area. You will feel overdose nature here. Rooms are spacious, well maintained and clean. Price wise it is for sure not cheap, however for the same quality cottages you will have to stay in much expensive ones. Kind staff.

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9.3
Superb
149 reviews
Price from
MYR 1,123
per night

Conveniently situated in Nuwara Eliya, La Grande Villa provides express check-in and check-out and free private parking. Conveniently located in the Nuwara Eliya City Centre district, this villa offers a garden, as well as a hot tub. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, as well as a terrace and a restaurant. The property also offers accommodation for disabled guests.

I booked for me and my wife on our honeymoon. We were surprised with the warmest welcome and amazing room decoration, although we only booked one night prior to our arrival! The room in itself was also amazing, super clean and equipped with everything! Bathroom and jacuzzi were on another level! It was a whole experience! Would definitely very highly recommend.

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9.1
Superb
730 reviews
Price from
MYR 894
per night

Located in Nuwara Eliya, within 6.9 km of Gregory Lake and 14 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Cottage San Francesco provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 1-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.

The staff helpful the view is good it was clean

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9.5
Exceptional
213 reviews
Price from
MYR 269
per night

Located within 5.1 km of Gregory Lake and 12 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden in Nuwara Eliya, Lily Bank Cottage features accommodation with seating area. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Parking on-site is available and the country house also provides bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area.

Fabulous stay at this place. Highly recommended for all ❤️❤️❤️

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9.1
Superb
141 reviews
Price from
MYR 66
per night

Offering a garden and garden view, Kent Cottage is located in Nuwara Eliya, 2.6 km from Gregory Lake and 7.2 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden. This villa provides free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. This 5-star villa offers private entrance.

Kent Cotage located in very decent place with wonderful view in little England ,overall everything was perfect and specially their friendly staff. Nalaka was very supportive and very friendly and he make us to feel the place like our home.

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9
Superb
159 reviews

Offering barbecue facilities and views of the mountains, Thuring's Holiday Bungalow is set in Nuwara Eliya, 600 metres from Gregory Lake. Free private parking is available on site.

The rooms include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Each room comes with a private bathroom. Extras include free toiletries and a hair dryer. Thuring's Holiday Bungalow features free WiFi throughout the property.

Really nice small stay with a kind host family. Really clean room and great bathroom with plenty of hot water. After a rainy day we enjoyed a warm shower. The host also helped us and organized laundry for us and we could use the blender and fridge of the family. Also great location to take a walk im the tea plantation. Its next by.

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9.1
Superb
116 reviews
Price from
MYR 104
per night

Guests at the tranquil Langdale can go hiking in the scenic area. They can relax in the sauna or steam room, or enjoy a massage at the Ayurvedic Spa.

In a cosy dining room atmosphere, the hotel’s restaurant offers International cuisine, ranging from French to Sri Lankan. The bar serves cocktails and other drinks beneath the trees.

Staff was amazing, accommodating, kind. Room with a great view of the valley, plantations, train. Facilities were charming and well kept. Food was great, specially their signature dish.

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9.4
Superb
197 reviews
Price from
MYR 1,247
per night

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Nuwara Eliya's best hotels with breakfast

  • Hilldale Retreat
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 329 reviews

    Boasting pool views, Hilldale Retreat provides accommodation with an infinity pool, a garden and a shared lounge, around 12 km from Gregory Lake.

    The views! The staff, the food, the rooms! Everything!!!

  • Shirin1892
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 330 reviews

    Featuring a garden and views of garden, Shirin1892 is a country house situated in a historic building in Nuwara Eliya, 1.7 km from Gregory Lake.

    Everything was good. Owner was very nice and helpful person

  • Oliphant Boutique Villa by Amaya
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 149 reviews

    Offering free bikes and garden view, Oliphant Boutique Villa by Amaya is located in Nuwara Eliya, 6.7 km from Gregory Lake and 14 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

    Staff was attentive. Beautiful location. Breakfast was good

  • La Grande Villa
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 730 reviews

    Conveniently situated in Nuwara Eliya, La Grande Villa provides express check-in and check-out and free private parking.

    The place was clean and staff was friendly and enjoyed our jacuzzi

  • Langdale Boutique Hotel by Amaya
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 197 reviews

    Located in the beautiful Nuwara Eliya Hills, boutique hotel Langdale by Amaya offers luxury rooms with amazing hillside views. It features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and free Wi-Fi.

    Everything was perfect, The design was exceptional

  • The Blackberry Cottage
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 14 reviews

    Located in Nuwara Eliya, 6.6 km from Gregory Lake, The Blackberry Cottage features accommodation with a garden, private parking and a terrace.

    cosy with amazing landscape and great friendly staff with professional service

  • Keshiya Holiday Home
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 82 reviews

    Situated in Nuwara Eliya and only 5.9 km from Gregory Lake, Keshiya Holiday Home features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Very nice accommodation with everything what we needed during our stay there.

  • Stafford Bungalow
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 16 reviews

    Stafford Bungalow is 1 km away from Ragala and 20 km away from the Nuwara Eliya city center. Free private parking is available on site. All rooms have a seating area where you can relax.

    Staff is very professional and took good care of us

  • Lily Bank Cottage
    Free cancellation options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 141 reviews

    Located within 5.1 km of Gregory Lake and 12 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden in Nuwara Eliya, Lily Bank Cottage features accommodation with seating area.

    Such a cute little cottage, well furnished and very clean!

  • Thuring's Holiday Bungalow
    Free cancellation options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 116 reviews

    Offering barbecue facilities and views of the mountains, Thuring's Holiday Bungalow is set in Nuwara Eliya, 600 metres from Gregory Lake. Free private parking is available on site.

    cozy room, nice views and very friendly staff Ruwan

  • Magnolia Hideout
    Free cancellation options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 20 reviews

    Boasting mountain views, Magnolia Hideout features accommodation with patio, around 3.8 km from Gregory Lake. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

    Belle hôtel L'hôte est gentil Le lit est confortable

  • Nuwara Eliya Holiday Home
    Free cancellation options available
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 10 reviews

    Situated in Nuwara Eliya and only 2.5 km from Gregory Lake, Nuwara Eliya Holiday Home features accommodation with quiet street views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Very clean and tidy…owners also really cool people..

  • Kithul Cottage
    Free cancellation options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 11 reviews

    Offering an open-air bath and garden view, Kithul Cottage is set in Nuwara Eliya, 31 km from Gregory Lake and 25 km from Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple.

    L’accueil chaleureux, la vue depuis la chambre, l’agencement de la chambre et la nourriture excellente.

  • Cecilia Cottage
    Free cancellation options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 30 reviews

    Situated within 12 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden in Nuwara Eliya, Cecilia Cottage offers accommodation with seating area. The property has mountain and garden views, and is 4.6 km from Gregory Lake.

    Very warm & friendly host Host is happy to help anytime

  • Moon Plain Inn
    Free cancellation options available
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 37 reviews

    Located 3 km from Gregory Lake, Moon Plain Inn provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The Hakgala Botanical Garden is within 7.7 km of the holiday home.

    Posto immerso nella natura proprietaria gentilissima

  • Samri Holiday Bunglow
    Free cancellation options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 56 reviews

    Located just 4.4 km from Gregory Lake, Samri Holiday Bunglow features accommodation in Nuwara Eliya with access to a garden, barbecue facilities, as well as a 24-hour front desk.

    Bhandara was a great host, a kind and generous man

  • Dorchester
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 7 reviews

    Situated in Nuwara Eliya, this detached holiday home features a terrace and a garden. The unit is 43 km from Kandy. There is a seating area and a kitchen.

  • Lemas Holiday Bungalow
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 7 reviews

    Surrounded by lush greenery, Lemas Holiday Bungalow is situated in the scenic Nuwara Eliya. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property and free private parking on-site.

    Everything! Nothing not to like. Beautiful climate too.

  • Moon Plains Forest Log
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 42 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Moon Plains Forest Log is situated in Nuwara Eliya, 1.9 km from Gregory Lake. Hakgala Botanical Garden is 5 km away.

    Sehr freundliche, aufmerksame Gastgeberin, ruhige Lage am murmelden Bach

  • Ferncliff Bungalow
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 41 reviews

    Set in the Nuwara Eliya valley of Sri Lanka’s central highlands, Ferncliff Bungalow is a 10-minute drive from Hakgala Botanical Gardens and Nuwara Eliya Golf Club.

    Situation et cadre Restauration excellente et très fraîche

  • C I Residence
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 122 reviews

    Located in Nuwara Eliya, C I Residence provides a restaurant, mountain views and free WiFi, 1.1 km from Gregory Lake and 7.3 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

    I like the location, the view, and the staff service!

  • King's Lodge
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 156 reviews

    Offering a garden and mountain view, King's Lodge is situated in Nuwara Eliya, 4.8 km from Gregory Lake and 12 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

    Good place. Nice location. Good friendly people. Worth for spent.

  • Luxe Wilderness
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 195 reviews

    Situated in Nuwara Eliya and only 5.9 km from Gregory Lake, Luxe Wilderness features accommodation with lake views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has garden and city views.

    Amazing view and super friendly and helpful staff! Couldn’t ask for more.

  • The Bungalow
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 338 reviews

    Situated in Nuwara Eliya in the Nuwara Eliya District Region, 300 metres from Gregory Lake, The Bungalow boasts a barbecue and views of the mountain.

    Super kind people, very tasty breakfast (vegan on request) and amazing view!

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Cottages that guests love in Nuwara Eliya

  • From MYR 93.45 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 594 reviews
    The staff was very friendly, the boy working there did everything to make us feel comfortable. The room upstairs was very nice and cosy, with an amazing view. Feels like a house in the mountains with the fireplace on in the evening.
    johanna
    Netherlands
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 15 reviews
    Great location, as expected, a real British era bungalow almost unchanged, very cosy. Good and helpful staff. Great place to relax.
    Irshad
    United Kingdom
  • From MYR 70.79 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 141 reviews
    This is a great cottage to stay in Nuwara Eliya. Value for money and only 10 mins from the town. Priyantha is a great host and we appreciate his hospitality. Shower is really nice and the place is cozy.
    Shenuka
    Sri Lanka
  • From MYR 61.67 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 45 reviews
    Eranga was a really kind and helpful host. Always willing to share a cup of tea or an advice for places to visit around. The place is a bit outside of the centre but it offers beautiful view of the countryside. There is a vegetarian restaurant just round the corner with amazing and cheap curry. The room is very cosy and a thick duvet for cold nights is provided.
    Daniel
    Czech Republic
  • From MYR 176.51 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 43 reviews
    Very cozy and felt like a country cottage.
    DEEPAK
    Singapore
  • From MYR 628.17 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 159 reviews
    Kent Cottages in Nuwara Eliya deserves a big high-five! Mr. Nalaka, the caretaker, made our stay feel like a breeze – super friendly vibes. The Bungalow itself is a charming dream with its English-style magic. Rooms? Absolutely adorable. Staff? Total rockstars. And let's talk about the food – it was a taste explosion! Kent Cottages, you've got the 5-star game strong. Cheers to a fab stay!
    Ashutosh
    India
  • From MYR 674.89 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 62 reviews
    We had an absolutely fantastic time at Glenfiddich cottage. The view of Gregory Lake and the charming front garden were simply breathtaking. The cottage itself was so cozy and homely, making it the perfect retreat for our two-day stay. Special thanks to Mr. Shiva for his exceptional culinary skills – every meal was a delight! We're also incredibly thankful for Mr. Rohan, the friendly manager, who made our stay even more enjoyable. Overall, it was an unforgettable getaway in Nuwara Eliya, and we can't recommend Lakeside cottages enough.
    Nethmini
    Sri Lanka
  • From MYR 176.51 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 43 reviews
    This cabin house is perfect for couples and solo travelers. It looks exactly the same in the pictures. The fireplace kept us warm. Also its cozy and comfortable. Owner of the property is also friendly and very helpful.
    Aminath
    Maldives
  • From MYR 188.78 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 210 reviews
    The hotel is a bungalow from the British era which has retained it's charm and originality. A very cozy place with fireplace in the room. The staff was great, especially Robson. Very near the city center and great breakfast too!
    Ayush
    Nepal
  • From MYR 433.25 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 153 reviews
    This is a heritage type small bungalow. Small but very unique than all i stayed near nuwaraeliya. Wooden cabins are really awesome
    Hashan Perera
    Sri Lanka