The Golden Ridge Hotel

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.2
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.5

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About this property

Set among the scenic landscapes of tea plantation, 1.2 mi from Nuwara Eliya city, and the property is equipped with a heated indoor swimming pool along with a picturesque view of Bambarakelle Mountain . All rooms boast a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The accommodations offers a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi is available. Every room at this hotel are equipped with heating and comes with a flat-screen, IP (internet protocol) TV, kettle and mini-bar with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet shower and rain shower, bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries provided. The newly built 22 Suites Overlooking the mountain, and each unit is equipped with a Jacuzzi . The daily breakfast offers continental and buffet options. Lunch and dinner is also served at The Clovelly Kitchen the on-site restaurant or the well-known Sackville Irish Specialty Restaurant. The Taylors Lounge will enable guests to imbibe in high tea with sparkling bubbly. The Skyline – Rooftop Lounge & Bar has plenty of dining options including A la carte & tapas while The Pedro Heights is dedicated for private dining. At The Golden Ridge Hotel, guests are welcome to take advantage of an indoor heated swimming pool, elevated wellness studio and indoor Kids club ‘The state of the art’. The Golden Ridge Nuwara Eliya is located in the highest town in Sri Lanka with the unparalleled hill country view with a centerpiece of the Shanthipura and overlooking the picturesque point Pedro and Piduruthalagala. The property is 11 minutes from the famous Gregory Lake and a 20-minute walk from Mackwoods Museum, Ancient Nuwara Eliya Post Office is 1.1 mi away from The Golden Ridge , Hotel. Horton plains (10 mi), Moon plain (8 minutes), Shanthipura the highest elevated village in Sri Lanka (12 minutes) , Hakgala botanical garden (10 minutes) , Nuwara Eliya Golf course (10 minutes), Victoria Park (10 minutes), Holy Trinity Anglican Church which is the oldest church in Nuwara Eliya is just 12 minutes away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Spa
  • 5 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sunil
India India
“We were in the family room. Pretty spacious. Good breakfast spread. Location is just outside of the city centre. The mountain suites obviously have the fancier views but main wing had a decent view too.”
Seema
India India
“Property is well situated with a beautiful view of the mountains. The approach road to the property is easily accessible”
Chamari
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“We stayed at Golden Ridge hotel Nuwaraeliya for two nights. The view from our room was absolutely incredible! It was so nice to wake up to every morning. The location is exceptional. Staff is very friendly and super helpful. The dining at the...”
Hussam
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Very nice place. Kids club is very nice. Foods are delicious. Staff is very helpful. Specially thanks to front office team”
Ahsan
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Great friendly and obliging service! Wonderful food options for all meals. Premium property in comparison to other options.”
Mohit
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“We flew down from Dubai and we regret not staying at this hotel longer. Everything about the property was amazing. It’s MASSIVE and has a couple of restaurants, we tried and loved them both. We loved the indoor temperature controlled pool since it...”
Rakesh
India India
“Like the ambiance and the peace it provides.. staff is really welcoming.. amazing food and cozy surroundings.. a great place for a getaway... We went for a stroll in the morning and we had a blast.. whole area and our accommodation were full of...”
Afshan
United States United States
“stayed in the Mountain View Suite and the experience was top-notch. The service and hospitality were excellent—everything had a royal touch that made the stay feel special. The food was delicious, and the shisha stood out as a highlight. Highly...”
Mahmood
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
“Great hotel with kind staff Thanks to Thakshila and team for begin so nice and welcoming They gave us a upgrade and it was superb”
Phoebe
China China
“Great facilities - lovely pool and nice spa. Excellent breakfast and dinner buffets. Very welcoming staff - Senira hosted us for all three meals and was excellent. We were constantly checked in on and very well looked after by the Manager and his...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

5 Restaurants On Site
The Clovelly Kitchen
  • Cuisine
    American • Chinese • British • French • Indian • Middle Eastern • Pizza • Seafood • Sushi • Thai • Australian • Local • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
The Taylor's Lounge
  • Open for
    Brunch • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Modern • Romantic
The Sackville Bar& Grill
  • Cuisine
    Indian • Irish • Pizza • Local • Asian • International • Grill/BBQ
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
The Skyline
  • Cuisine
    Chinese • British • Indian • Pizza • Seafood • Local • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free
The Pedro Heights
  • Cuisine
    British • European
  • Dietary options
    Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

The Golden Ridge Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
$20 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
6+ years
Extra bed upon request
$20 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

-SEASONAL SUPPLEMENTS

Compulsory Christmas Eve Supplement (24 December) - US$ 75.00 net per person (Half board compulsory on 24th December)

Compulsory New Year’s Eve Supplement (31 December) - US$ 100.00 net per person (Half board compulsory on 31st December)

50% on above compulsory supplements will be charged for Children 6 – 11.99 years old

Please inform The Golden Ridge Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Golden Ridge Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.