Carnation Rest
NO.1/unique view road, Nuwaraeliya
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Why people book this hotel
“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…”
“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…”
“The breakfast was very generous”
“Breakfast was great (especially the Omelette with vegetables and cheese)”
“Super cute place , clean, have everything you need in the room”
“Comfy place to stay, enough space, nice bathroom”
“It was a simple, but clean and comfortable stay”
“The rooms were clean and we had a very cozy area to sit”
“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
Kristina
solo_traveller
April 24, 2026
“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 :)
Koiche
couple
February 20, 2026
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.
Po Suen
solo_traveller
February 8, 2026
“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.
Efua
solo_traveller
January 7, 2026
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
Taggart
extended_group
December 24, 2025
“Staff were super helpful with our travel arrangements”
Close to town and great homely feeling
Isabella
extended_group
September 6, 2025
“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.
Yorick
couple
August 17, 2025
“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.
Salome
extended_group
August 16, 2025
“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.
Ekaterina
family_with_children
August 9, 2025
Good location. The room was cool, but the staff provided a heater. Breakfast was good.
Cedric
family_with_children
July 31, 2025
“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.
Wendy
extended_group
July 19, 2025
“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.
Chaminda
extended_group
July 18, 2025
“Friendly staff and ideal location.”
The staff was very friendly and hospitable. Specially Haritha was very helpful.Location was good.
Andrea
family_with_children
July 6, 2025
Good location, warm blankets, very nice living room, big room, very cute.
Dipta
family_with_children
June 11, 2025
Cleanliness, breakfast items & location.
clive
couple
April 3, 2025
Everything as expected. Excellent breakfast. Great hot shower. Helpful staff.
Emeric
extended_group
March 31, 2025
“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.
Rozemarijn
couple
February 17, 2025
“Enjoyed for one night”
Great hosts
Yasmine
extended_group
February 13, 2025
“Very good”
Nice hosts, very helpful. Good location, close to shops and restaurants. Very good value for the money.
Mihael
couple
January 30, 2025
No air conditioner.
sunil
family_with_children
January 13, 2025
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.
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.
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.
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