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Carnation Rest

Guest house

NO.1/unique view road, Nuwaraeliya

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
13 mentions

The location is very central, easy to walk to all the main points across town

The location was great there was a Barista Coffee at the end of the road and als…

Friendly staff
13 mentions

The staff was friendly, and like everyone in Sri Lanka, they would go out of the…

We had a great stay, the staff was very attentive as I wasn't feeling so well th…

Breakfast available
11 mentions

The breakfast was very generous

Breakfast was great (especially the Omelette with vegetables and cheese)

Comfortable rooms
9 mentions

Super cute place , clean, have everything you need in the room

Comfy place to stay, enough space, nice bathroom

Clean rooms
5 mentions

It was a simple, but clean and comfortable stay

The rooms were clean and we had a very cozy area to sit

Good value
3 mentions

They can arrange taxi service for you at a very very reasonable price

A wonderful place, with a unique and evocative atmosphere, that is definitely wo…

Overview

Located in Nuwara Eliya, 2.4 km from Gregory Lake and 9.2 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, Carnation Rest provides a restaurant and city views. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the guest house free of charge. The guest house features family rooms. The guest house offers a seating area with a TV and a private bathroom with slippers, a hair dryer and bidet. Some units include a private entrance. The units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. Guests can also relax in the garden.

Traveller reviews

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Kristina

solo_traveller

April 24, 2026

8

Comfortable stay in central location

It was a simple, but clean and comfortable stay. The staff was friendly, and like everyone in Sri Lanka, they would go out of their way to help. The location is very central, easy to walk to all the main points across town. The breakfast was very generous. There is a Barista coffee shop right next to it - perfect if you need that second coffee in the morning like me :)

K

Koiche

couple

February 20, 2026

10

We had a great stay, the staff was very attentive as I wasn't feeling so well they offered us help and extra blankets. Breakfast was great (especially the Omelette with vegetables and cheese). The location was great there was a Barista Coffee at the end of the road and also to the center it was not far. The rooms were clean and we had a very cozy area to sit.

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Po Suen

solo_traveller

February 8, 2026

10

Very very cute place ! Loved it

Super cute place , clean, have everything you need in the room. All the staff were really nice. They can arrange taxi service for you at a very very reasonable price. One morning, I had to leave the hotel at 5:00am, they were so kind to prepare take away breakfast for me early in that morning.

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Efua

solo_traveller

January 7, 2026

8

Location was good as it was near to the Central market, post office and some eateries Mosquito net Hot water Staff serving breakfast was good, they offered tea and coffee as soon as I came in and the meal was a lot

T

Taggart

extended_group

December 24, 2025

8

Staff were super helpful with our travel arrangements

Close to town and great homely feeling

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Isabella

extended_group

September 6, 2025

10

Our happy place!

We stayed just one night at Carnation Rest in Nuwara Eliya and it was a truly wonderful experience. The property, surrounded by beautiful, well-kept plants, feels like a mountain chalet: unique and charming for its atmosphere. Since this is a cooler area of Sri Lanka, the property offers all the comforts to best enjoy the lower temperatures. We were welcomed with excellent tea and biscuits, and the morning breakfast was absolutely delicious. The staff, very kind, also recommended a restaurant that turned out to be an excellent choice. A wonderful place, with a unique and evocative atmosphere, that is definitely worth experiencing.

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Yorick

couple

August 17, 2025

10

Go here or go home

Great acceuil with tea and cake, with the best tea we had in Sri Lanka. Very cozy, nice wood smell everywhere, nice decor overall great vibe. The shower had warm water, albeit with low water pressure. Good location at the doorstep of Nuwara Eliya.

S

Salome

extended_group

August 16, 2025

8

Nice place to stay for one or two nights to visit Nuwara Elya

Comfy place to stay, enough space, nice bathroom. Good location, not to close from the center. The host was very nice.

E

Ekaterina

family_with_children

August 9, 2025

8

Good location. The room was cool, but the staff provided a heater. Breakfast was good.

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Cedric

family_with_children

July 31, 2025

10

Quiet room, nice location and excellent breakfast

Very warm welcome. Convenient location (close to Victoria park, walking distance to city centre). Clean room. Excellent breakfast . Nice living room with sofa.

W

Wendy

extended_group

July 19, 2025

6

Good location and place looked cute, but not value for money.

The location was good, easy walk to the lake and the town. The staff were lovely and breakfast was great.

C

Chaminda

extended_group

July 18, 2025

8

Friendly staff and ideal location.

The staff was very friendly and hospitable. Specially Haritha was very helpful.Location was good.

A

Andrea

family_with_children

July 6, 2025

9

Good location, warm blankets, very nice living room, big room, very cute.

D

Dipta

family_with_children

June 11, 2025

10

Cleanliness, breakfast items & location.

C

clive

couple

April 3, 2025

9

Everything as expected. Excellent breakfast. Great hot shower. Helpful staff.

E

Emeric

extended_group

March 31, 2025

9

Very nice and helpful staff

The staff was very kind, welcoming dedicated and helpful, this deserves 5 stars just for that :) Furthermore the place is comfortable with a nice véranda with Flowers for breakfast.

R

Rozemarijn

couple

February 17, 2025

10

Enjoyed for one night

Great hosts

Y

Yasmine

extended_group

February 13, 2025

10

Very good

Nice hosts, very helpful. Good location, close to shops and restaurants. Very good value for the money.

M

Mihael

couple

January 30, 2025

10

No air conditioner.

S

sunil

family_with_children

January 13, 2025

8

Good location and a comfortable stay

Facilities

Activities

Hiking

Food & Drink

Breakfast options, Restaurant

General

Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, WiFi available in all areas

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Outdoors

Garden

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Parking on site

Services

Laundry

Deluxe Apartment

This spacious apartment comes with 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a bidet. The apartment has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker as well as city views. The unit has 6 beds.

Max 5 guests 750 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms
Double Room

The spacious double room features a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a bidet. The double room has a TV, a dining area, tumble dryer, as well as a carpeted floor. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 750 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Triple Room

The spacious triple room offers a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a bidet. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 3 guests 750 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 13:00 to 22:00
Check-outFrom 08:30 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printManaged by a private host
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 12:11 PM

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Carnation Rest - 3 Star Hotel in Nuwara Eliya