Galway Heights Hotel
Upper Lake Road
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15 nights, 2 adults
USD$4,617.6
Includes taxes and charges
15 nights, 2 adults
USD$4,617.6
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Very courteous, prompt and nice staff”
“Staff were all exceptionally professional, pleasant and attentive”
“It was cold (as always), but the staff helped with a heater and ensured that we …”
“Comfortable accommodation, good breakfast and dinner”
“Nice location just outside town , if weather better could have explored the fore…”
“Location is amazing for good rest - 5 minutes drive from city, but so calm and r…”
“Cozy hotel with very clean rooms and great menus from the restaurant”
“Everywhere was very clean, despite the weather outside, the hotel had a warm hom…”
“The breakfast is also very good”
“Breakfast and dinner were very good”
“Restaurant was nice and fairly priced (I went a la carte) Staff helpful and fri…”
Overview
Set in Nuwara Eliya, 2.5 km from Gregory Lake, Galway Heights Hotel offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a kids' club and free WiFi throughout the property. All guest rooms at the hotel come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Galway Heights Hotel features some units with mountain views, and each room is fitted with a coffee machine. At the accommodation all rooms include bed linen and towels. At Galway Heights Hotel you will find a restaurant serving American, Chinese and French cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. You can play billiards and darts at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. Hakgala Botanical Garden is 7.1 km from the hotel.
Traveller reviews
Emeric
couple
April 12, 2026
“Great hotel with high quality rooms and service”
Cozy hotel with very clean rooms and great menus from the restaurant. The breakfast is also very good. Very courteous, prompt and nice staff.
kim
couple
July 21, 2025
“Very friendly clean hotel good value”
Staff were all exceptionally professional, pleasant and attentive. Everywhere was very clean, despite the weather outside, the hotel had a warm homely feeling, nice cosy longe and bar areas. Nice location just outside town , if weather better could have explored the forest and not too far to walk to Gregory lake approx 1km or so.
Ieva
family_with_children
April 8, 2025
“Quality relax time”
Old style clean and with luxury taste hotel. Location is amazing for good rest - 5 minutes drive from city, but so calm and relaxing at night! Absolutely diamond in that hostel is restaurant - foods were amazing, great choise of wines and nice bar area with live music after dinner.
Satish Krishnamurthy
couple
March 12, 2025
“A dose of Victorian elegance.”
Very quaint place. Has a lovely colonial feel about it. It was cold (as always), but the staff helped with a heater and ensured that we were comfortable. The bar is a lovely place to sit and have a drink.
Brigitte
couple
February 3, 2025
Traditional hotel near the lake. Comfortable accommodation, good breakfast and dinner. Nice bar area to relax.
ABINAVASANKAR
family_with_children
January 19, 2025
The staff were very friendly. The room was clean and the property is well-located.
Daniela
family_with_children
October 23, 2024
“Nice Scottish style hotel in an quiet area”
Location ouside town. You need a car, there is nothing nearby. Staff was very friendly and akways helpful. Nice bar. Breakfast and dinner were very good.
Derek
solo_traveller
August 22, 2024
“Pleasant but not great value, I’d consider other options”
Restaurant was nice and fairly priced (I went a la carte) Staff helpful and friendly Quiet location Old time feel
Mohaiminul
solo_traveller
June 25, 2024
Property was nice, rooms were spacious, had clean linens, and staff were very nice. Breakfast had limited options, but was fresh.
Ajith
family_with_children
April 28, 2024
“Good”
Breakfast is covered with all areas and very good
Cecilia
couple
April 27, 2024
“I will repeat”
they gave us an upgrade to the presidential room which was more than a room an apartment . talented live music band and good food completed the expirience
Benedetta
couple
April 21, 2024
“One of the nicest hotels of our trip, we recommend it if in Nuwara Eliya.”
We liked that it was generally better kept than other hotels we stayed at in Sri Lanka. As with all hotels during our trip, the photos are always very well taken and not 100% real, but in this hotel the discrepancy between photo and reality was objectively less than usual. The food was great! A quite big and clean buffet in a lovely room.
Anna
couple
March 14, 2024
Besutiful building, nice staff
peter
couple
March 7, 2024
“a stay ruined by incompetent staff who tried to please but where unable to fulfil expectation.”
great for one night stopover the hotel was beautiful and well maintained
Oliver
family_with_children
February 25, 2024
“You get better value somewhere else...”
They helped us ordering a tuk tuk to different places in town. The bed was also pretty comfortable.
Tanya
family_with_children
January 12, 2024
Amazing staff, they helped us to arrange the trekking with the guide, excursion to the tea factory. Nice food and very nice “relax area” with billiard, table soccer and books.
Yospes
extended_group
January 9, 2024
“too far from the center and not matching the photos”
Yospes
extended_group
January 9, 2024
“will not stay here again”
the reality doesnt match the photos
Julieannalles
family_with_children
January 4, 2024
“Our second visit to this beautiful hotel”
This is our second visit to Galway Heights. The hotel, staff, food and location is exceptional. The beds are comfortable, evening entertainment was professional and appropriate. We loved it !!!
Julieannalles
family_with_children
January 4, 2024
“Amazing experience, we never wanted to leave”
This hotel is set within beautiful grounds, very quiet and peaceful. The staff are exceptional, always on hand to help and nothing is too much trouble. We were sorry to leave.
Facilities
Activities
Fitness centre, Golf course (within 3 km), Games room, Billiards, Darts, Hiking, Cycling, Horse riding, Kids' club, Evening entertainment, Walking tours, Bike tours, Themed dinner nights, Happy hour, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class, Live music/performance, Live sport events (broadcast), Spa lounge/relaxation area, Spa/wellness packages, Fitness
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles, Indoor play area
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options, Wine/champagne, Fruits
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Allergy-free room, Heating, Soundproof rooms, Safety deposit box, Designated smoking area
Internet
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Garden, Terrace, BBQ facilities
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking garage, Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive
Services
Shuttle service, Daily housekeeping, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Trouser press, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Express check-in/check-out, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Ironing service, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Packed lunches, Car hire, Valet parking, Currency exchange, Luggage storage, Fax/photocopying, Tour desk
Transport
Public transport tickets, Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Superior Room with 15% off on Extras
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a minibar as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Corner Luxury Room with Mountain and Estate View
Offering free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The spacious twin/double room offers a private entrance, soundproof walls, a minibar, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as mountain views.
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
Offering free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The spacious twin/double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a minibar as well as garden views.
Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
Providing free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The spacious twin/double room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a minibar as well as mountain views.
Junior Suite
Featuring a private entrance, this suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bidet. The suite provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Presidential Suite
This spacious suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. This suite features a private entrance, flat-screen TV with cable channels, mountain views, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.
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