The Golden Ridge Hotel

Hotels
9.6 (1712 reviews)
No. 395 , Bambarakelle, Nuwara Eliya , Nuwara Eliya , lk

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 1712 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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Anshul Deobhakta solo_traveller bh
10
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Faiz couple ae
10
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Ugam family_with_children ae
9
Beautiful, well maintained, exceptional hospitality and staff, worth every penny spent!
Pros:

Everything! One of the best stays and experiences in Sri Lanka to take along.

Cons:

Probably they could add a couple of more buggies to access the recreational activities and other areas to avoid long wait time.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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karunya extended_group gb
10
Pros:

The property is well managed and the staff are super friendly and accomodating. Anusha welcomed us into the hotel and made sure we were well taken care off. Would love to come back here again soon!

Cons:

Everything was up to good

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Wafa couple ae
10
Pros:

موقع الفندق رائع، منظر الحدائق والجبال فاق التصور، تنوع في البوفيه، معاملة العاملين والموظفين كانت جدآ رائعه

Cons:

لاشي

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Naoufel solo_traveller ae
9
Pros:

Location and landscape

Cons:

The carpet

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Bahadur solo_traveller ae
10
Pros:

Beautiful venue good place to be

Cons:

Food Menu options in sackville and in room dining is restrictive and could have been extensive.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Susarla couple in
10
What an amazing stay!
Pros:

The property os beautiful, the most amazing views of the mountains and clouds! The spa services are incredible and a special mention for the Sackville and Sky Lounge! But the best part of the property is the incredibly nice and hospitable staff. They made special accommodations as we are vegetarians and even added more veg options in the buffet! All in all this is a property we would totally recommend and would for sure come back to!

P.S: the staff will also arrange Tuk Tuks for you to go around town!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Antoinette couple ch
9
Tres agréable séjour.
Pros:

Le buffet est exceptionnel. Très soigné. La literie très confortable. Le bar très sympa. Personnel très professionnel.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Mohit solo_traveller ae
7
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Said family_with_children om
10
ممتاز يستاهل وسوف اعيد الاقامة
Pros:

النظافة والموقع ما عليهم كلام
الافطار يعتبر ممتاز

Cons:

عزل الاصوات وخاصة دورات المياة تحس انك متصل مع الي فوقكم تسمعهم بكل وضوح
وهذه مشكلة العزل حاليا اشوفها بكل فنادقهم

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Zohaib family_with_children pk
9
Pros:

The facilities , the view, rooms are good

Cons:

The half board dinner needs to improve by quite a lot

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
6
Don’t stay here if you want a good night sleep
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room had little if any sound proofing. Woken by talking in the corridor and next door bathroom noises. Room was very basic

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Dhruval14 Couples
6
No courtesy at all disrespectful behavior to guests if you want to treated Disrespectfully than do visit
Pros:

Awesome view, location perfectbut main thing we didn't like is they don't treat guest with respect courtesy we as a guest can request demand things this are our rights but not to provide is yours which can be denied professionally respectfully not by disrespecting them just for everything with money this is the cheapest disrespectful way to treat guest I haven't seen such kind of treatment in any hotel. They don't have the courtesy just for everything this amount this much USD. If you don't want us we can check out right now keep the money as you love them.

2026-06-20 via Tripadvisor
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duleepg2015 Family Colombo, Western Province
10
Wonderful experience
Pros:

We had an amazing 2 nights here at Golden Ridge. The Hotel is soo big in size and so many locations to explore inside. The time we had was awesome, the food and the staff service was excellent. We would recommend this hotel to all guests to enjoy themselves.

2026-06-20 via Tripadvisor
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Louis couple fr
10
Pros:

Super accueil super confort

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Aahitagni solo_traveller ae
10
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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peringvarb2026 Family
10
Best
Pros:

The stay was good and i hope i will come again

2026-06-19 via Tripadvisor
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Mobile02666173479 Couples
10
Stunning view
Pros:

Excellent stay and one of a memorable stay for us.

2026-06-19 via Tripadvisor
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Journey310714 Business
10
Sri Lanka trip
Pros:

Amazing property! Good food, excellent services and excellent staff! I truly reccomend it!

2026-06-19 via Tripadvisor