Last Updated on February 29, 2024 by Natalia
Nuwara Eliya has some great places to stay while you visit this up and coming town in Sri Lanka. There’s so much beautiful nature to see in the surrounding hill country that make it the perfect place to spend a few days. Although the city itself hasn’t been on the tourist radar for too long, there’s a good variety of accommodation available to suit all budgets. Be warned though, nights can be extremely cold in Sri Lanka’s hill country so it’s important to pick accommodation wisely. If you are planning to visit, find out more about the city itself and what to do there with this Nuwara Eliya guide. Find out the best places to stay in Nuwara Eliya below!
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Mid-Range
Villa Tea Fields
Villa Tea Fields is one of the best mid-range places to stay in Nuwara Eliya. Although the property is a little further from the city, it more than makes up for this with beautiful views of the surrounding tea fields.
Rooms are well-designed and luxurious, with good quality quilts and heaters provided to keep you warm on the typically cold nights of Nuwara Eliya. Staff are friendly and always more than happy to help anywhere they can.
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Heritance Tea Factory
The Heritance Tea Factory offers the unique opportunity to stay in a converted tea factory in the middle of Sri Lanka’s hill country. As a result, the property has spectacular views of the surrounding plantations and hills and makes it one of the best places to stay near Nuwara Eliya.
Everything has been thought of to ensure a comfortable and luxurious stay – from stylish rooms to an on site spa. Thankfully, rooms are also heated to protect against the area’s cold climate.
Despite being located 15km away from Nuwara Eliya itself, it’s the location that makes this property so special.
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Ferncliff Bungalow
Built in the mid-1800s, Ferncliff Bungalow gives you a real taste for Nuwara Eliya in the colonial days of Sri Lanka. This English style bungalow has a charming feel, situated in a peaceful spot just outside of the city for your convenience.
One of the property’s many highlights is the beautiful gardens on the grounds – where you can spend the afternoon relaxing or even playing a game of croquet! Inside you’ll find the perfect escape from the cool nights of Nuwara Eliya, with a fireplace in the lobby and heating in the rooms.
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Alternatively, VRBO have some fantastic accommodation options if you want to rent a property instead of staying at a hotel during your time in Nuwara Eliya! Click here to see the amazing options on the VRBO website!
Check out our travel guide to the nearby town of Ella as well as the best places to stay in Ella!
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