The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand - Nuwara Eliya

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The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand - Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, 54120·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.0Perfect
Location9.4
Cleanliness9.1
Comfort9.1
Staff9.1
Facilities9.0
Who stays here
Families42%
Couples36%
Groups15%
Solo5%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.0Perfect
Location9.4
Cleanliness9.1
Comfort9.1
Staff9.1
Facilities9.0
Who stays here
Families42%
Couples36%
Groups15%
Solo5%

130-year-old heritage hotel on Nuwara Eliya Hill, adjacent to one of Asia's oldest 18-hole golf courses

Heritage & Accommodations

The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand Nuwara Eliya is a 130-year-old heritage property on Nuwara Eliya Hill, adjacent to the Nuwara Eliya Golf Course. Accommodations include Presidential and Junior Suites in the Governor's Wing, each with heating, satellite TV, and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests receive personalized butler services, and the resident historian offers guided tours of the colonial-era bar and reception rooms.

Dining & Entertainment

The hotel has three restaurants: Barnes Hall serves international dishes, the Grand Indian Restaurant specializes in North and South Indian cuisine, and the Grand Thai offers Thai cuisine. A coffee bar and wine cellar are available, and the hotel's high tea features scones and local teas. Evenings include live band performances in the bar, with billiards and a games room open to guests.

Wellness & Recreation

The hotel's temperature-controlled indoor swimming pool is open year-round and offers scenic views through large windows. Wellness facilities include a spa with sauna, steam room, and massage services, plus yoga classes and music therapy sessions. Guests can book personal training sessions, use the fitness centre, and access the golf course - one of Asia's oldest 18-hole courses on-site.

Location & Activities

The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand Nuwara Eliya sits adjacent to the 18-Hole Golf Course, providing direct access for golfers. The property is within walking distance of Gregory's Lake and a short drive from Horton Plains National Park. Guests can join walking tours of the award-winning gardens, bike tours through tea country, or themed dinner nights on the property.

Family & Business Facilities

Family-friendly amenities include a kids' club with indoor and outdoor play areas, babysitting services, strollers, and baby safety gates. For business travellers, the hotel provides a business centre, meeting/banquet facilities, and conference rooms that can host corporate events. Shuttle services to the airport and around town are available, and the concierge desk can arrange excursions to nearby attractions.

  • Heritage: Over 130-year-old colonial property with Governor's Wing and resident historian
  • Golf: On-site 18-hole course, one of Asia's oldest
  • Dining: 3 restaurants - Barnes Hall (international), Grand Indian, and Grand Thai
  • Wellness: Indoor heated pool, yoga, music therapy, and spa with sauna/steam
  • Recreation: Walking tours, bike tours, billiards, cooking class, and live music evenings
  • Family: Kids' club, playground, indoor play area, babysitting, and strollers
  • Business: Conference facilities and meeting/banquet rooms for corporate events
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs USD 20.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:153
Former name
Grand Hotel
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Rooms and availability

Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed1 Single bed
Queen Suite
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Junior Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Parking

Off-site car park

Luggage storage

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Billiard tables
  • Sports trainer
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Snack bar
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Playpen
  • Baby pushchair
  • Children's buffet
  • Board games
  • Children's play area
  • Kids club
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Massage

Room view

  • Garden view

Room features

  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand

💵 Lowest room price 133 £
📏 Distance to centre 2.1 km
✈️ Distance to airport 300 m
🧳 Nearest airport Gregory Lake SPB, nua

Location

Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, 54120
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Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, 54120
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Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, 54120
  • City landmarks
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Bridge
Kothmale Hanging Bridge
450 m
Nuwara Eliya-Uda Pussellawa Rd
Victoria Park Entrance
140 m
Bomburu Ella Waterfall
450 m
Mohini falls
450 m
Sri Murugesa Square
Gayathri Peedam
450 m
Nawajanapadaya rd
Shsnew
450 m
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Reviews of The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand

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FAQ about The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand

What are the top attractions to visit while staying at The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand hotel?
Attractions that are worth your attention include Shsnew, situated just 6 minutes' walk away as well as Nuwara Eliya Golf Club, located approximately a 15-minute walk from The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand hotel.
What interesting sites can I visit not far from the perfect The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand?
Guests of the perfect The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand can visit Kothmale Hanging Bridge (adjacent to the accommodation), or Victoria Park Entrance placed 5 minutes' walk away.
Does The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand provide an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle is one of the services offered by The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand. Please inform the hotel staff about your estimated arrival time.
Is there a parking at the hotel?
Yes, the hotel features a car park on site.
Can I have lunch or dinner next to this perfect hotel?
You will be able to enjoy a meal in the nearby establishments, such as Bite Me and Grashia Restaurant, located just about 6 minutes' walk away from this perfect hotel.
Can I have breakfast at The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand hotel.
What time is check-in and check-out at the perfect The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand?
Guests of the perfect The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand can check in from 15:00 to 23:59 and check out from 11:00.
How much does it cost to stay at The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand hotel?
The price for a room in The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand hotel starts at $250.
What payment methods are available in the hotel?
At the hotel, you can pay using Mastercard, Visa, and American Express.
What room types are available at The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand hotel?
Junior Suite, Deluxe Queen Room, and Two-Bedroom Suite are among the room types available at The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand hotel.
Which amenities are included in the rooms at the perfect The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand?
Most rooms of the perfect The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand include a trouser press and an air conditioner as well as a minibar fridge, tea and coffee making facilities and a private safe provided for guests' security.
Does The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand hotel offer facilities for business travellers?
The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand hotel conveniently features a work desk and a fax machine as well as a business centre on-site.
Which facilities are available in The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand hotel?
The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand hotel is equipped with currency exchange and a lift as well as a safe deposit box and 24-hour security service for safety purposes.
Is there a swimming pool in The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand hotel?
Yes, The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand hotel features a heated swimming pool.
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