Hilldale Retreat Hotel - Nuwara Eliya

$$$$||View on mapNuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka260, Kudaoya, Labookellie, Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, 22200|
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Hilldale Retreat Hotel - Nuwara Eliya
260, Kudaoya, Labookellie, Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, 22200·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.4Perfect
Comfort9.7
Staff9.7
Cleanliness9.6
Facilities9.6
Value for money9.1
Who stays here
Couples48%
Families38%
Groups12%
Solo2%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.4Perfect
Comfort9.7
Staff9.7
Cleanliness9.6
Facilities9.6
Value for money9.1
Who stays here
Couples48%
Families38%
Groups12%
Solo2%

4-star hill retreat with an infinity pool overlooking Nuwara Eliya's tea plantations

Accommodations with Views

Hilldale Retreat Hotel Nuwara Eliya offers deluxe double rooms and deluxe rooms, each with a private balcony overlooking the tea plantations and hills. Rooms feature super king-size beds-one of the largest available in the region-and private bathrooms with spacious showers. Guests in ground-floor suites have direct access to the garden and pool area.

Dining and Butler Service

The hotel's restaurant serves a mix of Chinese, British, Asian, and European cuisines in a glass-walled dining room with valley views. All-day in-room dining is available via on-call butler service, with meals delivered to private terraces. A continental breakfast is included, with options for early-morning packed lunches upon request.

Wellness and Recreation

Hilldale Retreat's outdoor infinity pool is heated and open all year, with sun loungers and towels provided on the pool deck. The property offers an outdoor sauna-guests can request a 30-minute session overlooking the tea plantations. A games room with a billiards table and foosball table provides evening entertainment, also with scenic views.

Family-Friendly Amenities

For families, Hilldale Retreat Nuwara Eliya offers a children's buffet at breakfast and dinner, plus kid-friendly meals on the à la carte menu. The games room with billiards and foosball is open to all ages, and themed dinner nights are arranged on request. The property's six-room layout keeps the atmosphere calm and personal for families with young children.

Location and Nearby Attractions

Hilldale Retreat is situated 5 minutes by car from the Damro Tea Factory, offering direct access to tea plantation tours. Gregory Lake and Victoria Park are within a 15-minute drive, with tuk-tuks and local buses stopping directly outside the property. The retreat is 56 km from Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base and a 30-minute drive to central Nuwara Eliya.

  • Rooms: Deluxe suites with private balconies and panoramic mountain views
  • Dining: Restaurant offering Chinese, British, Asian, and European cuisines
  • Wellness: Outdoor infinity pool, sauna, and poolside sun loungers
  • Family: Game room with billiards and foosball, children's buffet
  • Location: 5 minutes from Damro Tea Factory, 15 minutes from Gregory Lake
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:30
from 08:00-12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:7
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Rooms and availability

Deluxe Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
Deluxe Ground Floor Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Garden view
  • Shower
  • Heating
Deluxe Twin Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Garden view
  • Shower
  • Heating

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Valet parking

Luggage storage

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Outdoor dining area

Restaurant

Snack bar

Coffee shop

Shuttle

Paid shuttle service

Swimming pool

Heated swimming pool

Infinity pool

Spa and relaxation

Sauna

Sports & Fitness

  • Hiking
  • Golf course
  • Billiard tables

Services

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

Dining

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

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's buffet
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Infinity pool
  • Heated swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Sauna
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end

Room view

  • Garden view

Room features

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Hilldale Retreat Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 109 £
📏 Distance to centre 7.8 km
✈️ Distance to airport 9.9 km
🧳 Nearest airport Gregory Lake SPB, nua

Location

260, Kudaoya, Labookellie, Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, 22200
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260, Kudaoya, Labookellie, Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, 22200
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260, Kudaoya, Labookellie, Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, 22200
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
A5
Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea garden
340 m

Reviews of Hilldale Retreat Hotel

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