The Golden Ridge Hotel - Nuwara Eliya

$$$$||View on mapNuwara Eliya, Sri LankaNo. 395 , Bambarakelle, Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, 22200|
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The Golden Ridge Hotel - Nuwara Eliya
No. 395 , Bambarakelle, Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, 22200·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.3Perfect
Staff9.6
Cleanliness9.5
Comfort9.5
Facilities9.4
Location9.4
Who stays here
Families50%
Couples32%
Groups13%
Solo4%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.3Perfect
Staff9.6
Cleanliness9.5
Comfort9.5
Facilities9.4
Location9.4
Who stays here
Families50%
Couples32%
Groups13%
Solo4%

Luxury mountain retreat with a heated indoor pool and farm-to-plate dining at the highest elevation in Sri Lanka

Heated Pool & Wellness

The Golden Ridge Hotel has a heated indoor swimming pool with a panoramic view of Bambarakelle Mountain. Guests have access to an elevated wellness studio and a spa offering treatments like sauna sessions. The pool is open all year and includes a shallow end, pool bar, and rooftop lounge area.

Rooms & Suites

The Golden Ridge Nuwara Eliya offers 22 newly built suites overlooking the mountains, each equipped with a private Jacuzzi. Rooms come with IP television, minibar, and a private bathroom with rain shower and bidet. Every room has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a balcony for mountain views.

Dining & Bars

Guests dine at The Clovelly Kitchen for buffet breakfast and dinner, or at the Sackville Irish Specialty Restaurant for a la carte options. The Skyline - Rooftop Lounge & Bar serves tapas and a la carte dishes with mountain views. The Taylors Lounge offers high tea with sparkling bubbly, and The Pedro Heights is a private dining space.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The Golden Ridge Hotel is situated in the highest town in Sri Lanka, 11 minutes from Gregory Lake and 10 minutes from Victoria Park. The property is close to Hakgala Botanical Gardens (10 minutes) and Nuwara Eliya Golf Course (10 minutes). Horton Plains National Park is 17 km away, and Shanthipura, the highest village in Sri Lanka, is 12 minutes from the hotel.

Family & Children

The hotel has a state-of-the-art indoor kids club with an indoor play area and a games room with billiards and board games. The property includes a fence around the pool for safety and a shallow end for children. A butterfly garden and walking tours are available for family-friendly activities.

  • Location: Highest elevation town in Sri Lanka, 2 km from Nuwara Eliya city
  • Rooms: 22 suites with private Jacuzzi and mountain views
  • Dining: 5 on-site restaurants including Clovelly Kitchen and Sackville Irish Specialty Restaurant
  • Wellness: Heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, and elevated wellness studio
  • Family: Indoor kids club, games room, and butterfly garden
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of USD 20.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Serbian, Tamil
Building
Number of floors:5
Number of rooms:77
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Rooms and availability

Family Twin Room
  • Max:
    6 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
Deluxe Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Mountain view
  • Shower
  • Heating
Deluxe Quadruple Room
  • Max:
    5 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Mountain view
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Outdoor dining area

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Snack bar

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Rooftop pool

Spa and relaxation

Jacuzzi

Spa & wellness centre

Sports & Fitness

  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Billiard tables

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Snack bar
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Packed lunches

Business

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

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's play area
  • Kids club
  • Game room

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Rooftop pool
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end

Room view

  • Garden view
  • Mountain view
  • Street view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about The Golden Ridge Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 120 £
📏 Distance to centre 3.5 km
✈️ Distance to airport 2.8 km
🧳 Nearest airport Gregory Lake SPB, nua

Location

No. 395 , Bambarakelle, Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, 22200
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No. 395 , Bambarakelle, Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, 22200
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No. 395 , Bambarakelle, Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, 22200
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Smart Tours Sri Lanka
330 m
Restaurant
The Sackville
10 m

Reviews of The Golden Ridge Hotel

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FAQ about The Golden Ridge Hotel

What are the top attractions to visit while staying at The Golden Ridge Hotel hotel?
Guests of The Golden Ridge Hotel hotel can visit Victoria Park of Nuwara Eliya, as well as Pidurutalagala, located a 25-minute stroll from the property and 3.5 km away respectively.
Which airport is the closest to the The Golden Ridge Hotel?
The closest airport to the The Golden Ridge Hotel is Gregory Lake SPB airport (5 km) and it is reachable with a 10-minute drive.
Does the 5-star The Golden Ridge Hotel provide an airport shuttle?
Shuttle is one of the services offered by the 5-star The Golden Ridge Hotel. Please inform the hotel staff about your estimated arrival time.
Is there a parking at the hotel?
Yes, the hotel features parking on site.
Can I have breakfast at the hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the hotel.
What time is check-in and check-out at the The Golden Ridge Hotel hotel?
Guests of the The Golden Ridge Hotel hotel can check in from 14:00 to 23:30 and check out from 12:00 to 14:00. Late check-out is also available upon request.
How much does it cost to stay at the 5-star The Golden Ridge Hotel hotel?
The price for a room in the 5-star The Golden Ridge Hotel hotel starts at $162.
What payment methods are available in The Golden Ridge Hotel?
At The Golden Ridge Hotel, you can pay using сash, American Express, and Visa.
What room types are available at the hotel?
Deluxe Quadruple Room, Chalet, and Queen Suite are among the room types available at the hotel.
Which amenities are included in the rooms at The Golden Ridge Hotel hotel?
All rooms of The Golden Ridge Hotel hotel feature a minibar fridge, coffee and tea makers as well as a safe, some of them boast private bathrooms along with hair dryers and a spa bathtub.
Which facilities are available in The Golden Ridge Hotel hotel?
The Golden Ridge Hotel hotel is equipped with currency exchange and a lift as well as a safe deposit box and 24-hour security service for safety purposes.
What spa facilities does the hotel offer?
Pampering amenities in the hotel include a Jacuzzi, a sauna, and an indoor pool.
Is there a swimming pool in The Golden Ridge Hotel hotel?
Yes, The Golden Ridge Hotel hotel features an indoor swimming pool.
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