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Pigeons Nest

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No 5 Waterfield Bank Road Under Bank (BEFORE RISING LION LAST JUNCTION OPPOSITE THE SHOP)

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
16 mentions

Pigeons nest was well located, friendly staff and great value for money

Staff & fireplace

Comfortable rooms
9 mentions

For colder Nights in Nuwara, there are also heating matrasses in the bedroom tha…

Very cozy room and confortable bed

Breakfast available
7 mentions

The view was great and we liked the traditional Sri Lankan breakfast

Great breakfast

Clean rooms
4 mentions

Nice and clean place with attentive staff

Friendly staff Clean

Great location
3 mentions

The place was a little bit up in the mountain, but it was easy to walk to the ci…

The location is a bit far from the city centre, although manageable by tuk-tuk

Good value
3 mentions

We were very warm welcomed by the owners who gave us reasonable advices on what …

The staff was kind enough to allow us to pay half the price of the second room w…

Overview

Situated in the heart of Nuwara Eliya, Pigeons Nest is a beautiful accommodation just a 10-minute drive from Gregory Lake. It features a free internet access, a cosy fireplace and a large outdoor terrace. Rooms are tastefully furnished and fitted with hardwood floors. Each room features large windows. Bathroom facilities are either en suite or shared. Nuwara Eliya Golf Club is only a 5-minute drive away while Colombo city is a 5-hour drive away. Victoria Park is 2 km away while Horton Plains are 30 km from the property. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 86 km away. The friendly staff at Pigeons Nest can organise barbeques and assist with travel arrangements. Airport shuttle services are available at a surcharge and free parking space is provided for guests who drive. Pigeons Nest houses a dining area where guests can enjoy authentic Sri Lankan breakfast too.

Traveller reviews

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Rickii

couple

June 16, 2026

8

Pigeons nest was well located, friendly staff and great value for money. The heated blankets were a nice touch and needed after a rainy day

D

Dhammika

solo_traveller

May 26, 2026

9

Great relaxing place.

Nice and clean place with attentive staff.

W

Willem

couple

March 9, 2026

8

Staff & fireplace.

G

Gopal

solo_traveller

March 4, 2026

8

Friendly staff Clean

J

Janna

couple

March 3, 2026

7

Cute homestay with great view and lovely owners.

We were very warm welcomed by the owners who gave us reasonable advices on what to do during our stay. The view was great and we liked the traditional Sri Lankan breakfast. For colder Nights in Nuwara, there are also heating matrasses in the bedroom that are very comfortabel.

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Vanessa

couple

March 1, 2026

8

Very handy place to stay if you’re walking the Pekoe trail.

Fantastic staff who were super helpful. Nice roof terrace. Great breakfast

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Hélène

extended_group

February 22, 2026

9

Cozy place and nice staff

Very cozy room and confortable bed. Very good breakfast and very kind staff. The second floor of the room was a bit crooked, but it was okay to spend 1 night. We initially booked 2 rooms and finally decided to use only 1 room for the night. The staff was kind enough to allow us to pay half the price of the second room we booked but didn’t use.

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Erin

extended_group

February 21, 2026

10

Lovely comfortable accommodations with great hosts!

The property was lovey with gorgeous views. Sam and Prince were very accommodating hosts always ready with recommendations for us. Tea upon arrival was a nice touch. The rooms were very comfortable and the electric blankets were greatly appreciated amidst the cold, rainy weather! Highly recommend 😊

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Samantha

couple

February 19, 2026

10

Friendly and helpful staff.

The place was a little bit up in the mountain, but it was easy to walk to the city. The staff was very friendly. They also prepared breakfast for us to bring when we had an early morning the next day.

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Emilia

couple

February 18, 2026

10

Amazing people and so helpful! Place very clean where you can find everything you need. Really recommend Pigeons Nest :)

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Felicia

extended_group

February 13, 2026

9

Nice place for at least 2 night is you can

Very helpful staff (Sam & Akram), including the owner (Prince). Amazing breakfast if you like a long breakfast time. The location is a bit far from the city centre, although manageable by tuk-tuk. The room is also amazing and feels like a cabin - proper hot shower and bed warmer included. You can spend time in the common room and enjoy the fireplace, though perhaps not too late at night, since they switch off the lights after 10 or 11 PM.

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Samuel

couple

February 9, 2026

10

Our stay in little England

The host and staff at The Pigeon’s Nest were incredibly helpful and welcoming. They were always happy to assist with anything we needed and made us feel genuinely at ease throughout our stay. The rooms are very open and airy, with a lovely connection to the surrounding nature, which really added to the experience. Despite feeling peaceful and tucked away, the location is excellent - it’s only about a 10-minute walk into town, making it easy to explore while still enjoying a quiet place to relax. Overall, a comfortable stay with great hospitality in a convenient yet tranquil setting. Also, the breakfast was delicious! We’d happily recommend it to anyone visiting the area.

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Jane

extended_group

February 3, 2026

10

Wonderful hosts, loved the decor in the rooms, comfortable beds, great breakfast…

Lovely staff, great breakfast, comfortable beds, hot showers… loved the real fire..

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Chris

extended_group

January 24, 2026

10

Fabulous view of the mpuntains from the room, v comfortable beds and hot water shower!

S

Senguptà

couple

January 21, 2026

10

The hospitality and the warmth given by the owner. We were treated like one of the family.

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Elisabeth

couple

January 19, 2026

9

It was a very cosy hotel. Nuwara Eliya is much colder than other places, so we especially liked the communal living room with a fire place in the evening. We also liked the huge bed that was very comfortable. The owner and his sons were very friendly.

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yael

family_with_children

January 19, 2026

7

Great view and service

H

Hayley

solo_traveller

January 3, 2026

8

Pleasant homestay in quiet area

Really friendly hosts. Homestay in a very quiet area of town with nice city view. My room had a fantastic view - king with city view. Bed was comfy.

T

Tim

couple

December 27, 2025

10

Clean and cozy place with friendly host.

Friendly host. Clean

V

Viktoria

solo_traveller

December 26, 2025

7

The view throught big window is nice and the communication was very smooth

Facilities

Activities

Golf course (within 3 km), Cycling, Horse riding, Hiking, Walking tours

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers

General

Bicycle parking, Indoor fireplace, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Outdoors

Sun terrace, Terrace, Outdoor furniture

Parking

Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Mobile app for room service

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

Key access

Safety features

Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available

Self check-in

Check-in kiosk in the lobby

Services

Car hire, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping

Transport

Airport pick up, Airport drop off

Deluxe Double Room

The rooms are fitted with hardwood floors. The room has en-suite bathroom with hot-water showers.

Max 2 guests 13 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room

Rooms are cosy and fitted with wooden floors. The attached bathrooms include hot-water showers.

Max 2 guests 11 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room with Garden View

The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 13 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
King Room with Mountain View

The spacious double room offers a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 51 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Double Room

This room is fitted with wooden floors. The attached bathrooms include hot-water showers and includes large window.

Max 3 guests 11 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Duplex Room with Mountain View (4 Adults)

The spacious twin/double room provides a tea and coffee maker, parquet floors, a balcony with mountain views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 5 guests 42 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Quadruple Room with Mountain View

The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 5 guests0 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 13:00 to 19:00
Check-outFrom 05:00 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 printPlease note that the property does not provide separate accommodation for drivers.Please inform 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.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 12:11 PM

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Pigeons Nest - 3 Star Hotel in Nuwara Eliya