The Golden Ridge Hotel

Hotels
9.6 (1634 reviews)
No. 395 , Bambarakelle, Nuwara Eliya , Nuwara Eliya , lk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Clubhouse
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service
Beautiful views
Spacious rooms
Friendly staff
Cons:
Some equipment was older
Dining options limited
Strong scent in room

Categories

Cleanliness
9.44
Rooms were clean but some guests mentioned strong scents.
Service
9.99
Staff is wonderful, always available and made guests feel pampered.
Location
9.95
Beautiful location with great views among green hills.
Room Quality
9.4
Great room quality with spacious suites.
Amenities
9.43
Amazing facilities including a great pool and buffet spread.
Value for Money
9.39
Overall value appropriate for price, though some concerns noted.
Food and Beverage
9.24
Dining options were limited, but some meals were praised.
Overall Experience
9.99
Overall a delightful experience, with many guests expressing satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 16:21

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation

Nestled amidst the breathtaking tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya, The Golden Ridge Hotel offers a truly luxurious experience. Each room features modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, Jacuzzi, and stunning views of Bambarakelle Mountain.

Culinary Delights

Indulge in a variety of dining options at the on-site restaurants, from continental breakfast to Irish specialties at The Clovelly Kitchen. Sip on high tea at Taylors Lounge or enjoy a rooftop dining experience at The Skyline – Rooftop Lounge & Bar.

Unparalleled Facilities

Relax and unwind at the indoor heated swimming pool, wellness studio, and Kids club. With a prime location near top attractions like Gregory Lake and Hakgala Botanical Garden, The Golden Ridge Hotel is the perfect choice for your stay in Nuwara Eliya.

To experience luxury amidst the tea plantations, book your stay at The Golden Ridge Hotel now!

Important information:

-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.Please inform 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.
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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 02:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People 6 years old and over stay for US$20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 1634 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.44
Service: 9.99
Location: 9.95
Room Quality: 9.4
Amenities: 9.43
Value for Money: 9.39
Food and Beverage: 9.24
Overall Experience: 9.99
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Jia An Shen • solo_traveller • au
6
I wouldn't recommend it .
Pros:

The hotel is so fancy and beautiful and the service is good, but The room has very poor sound insulation, The TV signal is so bad, it called service but didn't get a response quickly. At all the money velnue is not worth it.

Cons:

The room has very poor sound insulation, The TV signal is so bad.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Ofer • solo_traveller • il
10
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Prageeth • solo_traveller • lk
10
Pros:

Service

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Shereen • extended_group • sg
8
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Micaela • solo_traveller • pt
10
Pros:

Very friendly and accommodating staff, good food, room was amazing!

Cons:

Leaving 😔

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Hari • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Location and the service

Cons:

Good taste could be improved

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Aman • solo_traveller • in
10
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Joachim • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Mohta • family_with_children • in
9
Pros:

Beautiful property

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Kenneth • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Personal sehr engagiert und super freundlich, Frühstück riesen auswahl und lecker.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Martina • extended_group • ch
10
Pros:

War alles top

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Hiran • extended_group • hu
9
Pros:

Excellent dinner and breakfast buffet, beautifully curated gardens, the views from the roof top, friendly accommodating staff, quick and easy check-in/check out process.

Cons:

Closing the bars too early (e.g at 10pm) . Single lift servicing all hotel floors delaying getting up and down, sound carrying through the bathrooms between floors.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Kristy • couple • gb
7
Great food!
Pros:

The buffet for breakfast and dinner was some of the best food we had on the trip! Great bar for cocktails.

Cons:

Staff member at reception was rude - this was our only negative experience in the whole trip. The person who checked us in - was quite patronising and not friendly at all. A real contrast to every other Sri Lankan person we met. For the price the room is quite underwhelming and outdated.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • family_with_children • ru
9
Pros:

Очень ухоженная, большая, разноуровневая территория, интересные виды из номеров на холме.
Хорошая идея с джакузи на балконе, вечером, когда свежо, очень кстати.
Большой, вкусный, разнообразный завтрак.

Cons:

Еда в «английском» ресторане (отдельное здание) на ужин, была однозначно не очень. Была ошибка ужинать внутри отеля. Возможно в другом ресторане отеля было лучше, но есть сомнения.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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CanBan • solo_traveller • ae
8
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Sivaram • couple • ae
6
Cons:

No AC. Not recommended during summer, very hot , uncomfortable stay

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Philip • couple • au
9
It was a pleasant and peaceful stay.
Pros:

It was a beautiful hotel with beautiful people. We loved everything about the property. Room service and front desk were amazing and quickly responded.

Cons:

Only thing they are lacking is Air Conditioning in rooms.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Abhilasha • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Nadine • extended_group • ch
5
Nicht wie erwartet
Pros:

Zimmer sind standard
sauber

Cons:

Die Lage ist absolut nicht wie auf den Bildern abgebildet. Das Hotel liegt an der Hauptstrasse und ist nicht, wie es den Anschein vermittelt, umgeben von Teeplantagen.
Bis auf die Zimmer stinkt das ganze Hotel (Gänge, Restaurants, Frühstückraum) nach Fett und Küche, so dass man danach die Kleider wechseln muss. Wir würden dieses Hotel hauptsächlich aus diesem Grund nicht empfehlen

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Rathnayake • solo_traveller • lk
10
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee