The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand
Nuwara Eliya
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10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Staff were excellent without exception”
“Everything Food Service Bedroom”
“The most outstanding breakfast we have ever seen”
“-beautiful lawns and charming colonial building -nice embience with music fillin…”
“Old world charm with exceptional customer service and a fabulous location”
“Ten minutes walk to golf club”
“The hotel was really nice and amazing, the staff very kind, all the extras defin…”
“nice staff , overall quality was good and its a beautiful property holding great…”
“Ambiance, gardens, grand and opulent interior and rooms”
“Friendly staff, clean facilities, plenty of dining options”
Overview
The Grand Hotel is situated on Nuwara Eliya Hill, adjacent to the Nuwara Eliya Golf Course. Surrounded by tropical greenery and enjoying cool climates, it features 2 restaurants, a shopping arcade and a gym. Rooms at Grand Hotel are equipped with heating. Each room has satellite TV, a mini fridge, and tea/coffee making facilities. The private bathroom offers a hot shower and a hairdryer. Guests can relax in the sauna, or play a round of golf. Other facilities include a 24-hour reception and a business centre. Laundry services are available. International dishes are served at Barnes Hall, while Grand Indian Restaurant offers specialities from North and South India. The hotel also has a wine cellar. The Grand Hotel is a 6-hour drive from Colombo International Airport.
Traveller reviews
Graham
couple
May 19, 2026
“Very enjoyable luxury hotel in the highlands. The staff couldn't have been more helpful. Food quality in the restaur”
Beautiful old building and exceptional gardens
Carolyn
couple
April 3, 2026
“Wonderful stay”
The most outstanding breakfast we have ever seen
Yeo Lee
family_with_children
March 22, 2026
-beautiful lawns and charming colonial building -nice embience with music filling all corners of the hotel -excellent breakfast spread -good range of activities for guests -interesting experience
Michael
family_with_children
February 26, 2026
“Would stay there again.”
Staff were excellent without exception. Food was superb.
Robert
family_with_children
February 25, 2026
It's the Grand, what's not to like absolutely wonderful
Sarah
couple
February 22, 2026
“Definitely worth a visit for the old world charm but one night was enough!”
Old world charm with exceptional customer service and a fabulous location. Beautiful spa and treatments.
Andrew
family_with_children
February 22, 2026
Everything Food Service Bedroom
George
family_with_children
February 20, 2026
“Hotel was amazing, room not worth it”
The hotel was really nice and amazing, the staff very kind, all the extras definitely worth it.
Shabana
family_with_children
February 6, 2026
“Old world charm”
Beautiful colonial style, the Christmas decorations were amazing. Friendly staff, clean facilities, plenty of dining options.
caroline jane
extended_group
February 2, 2026
“Wonderful place highly recommend,”
Ambiance, gardens, grand and opulent interior and rooms. Amazing attention to detail. Staff very courteous and attentive. Great breakfast.
Jervis
extended_group
January 30, 2026
“Colonial grandeur at 1800 metres”
Breakfast included. Four restaurants. Jazz band. Ten minutes walk to golf club.
Nicola
couple
January 28, 2026
“An extremely comfortable and welcoming hotel. Outstanding.”
What a wonderful hotel! It is absolutely lovely and has the best breakfast buffet I have ever seen.
James
couple
January 27, 2026
“We loved staying at the grand hotel, the facilities were amazing and the staff were lovely. We would love to come back a”
Facilities were amazing, the restaurants were very good, there was so much choice for everything, the staff were amazing and so nice, loved playing snooker… we used the gym and pool as well as the spa, all were good.
Pavel
extended_group
January 23, 2026
Beautiful historical place with super attention to detail, excellent cooking, wonderful garden.
Sophy
couple
January 12, 2026
“Loved the band who played in the cocktail bar”
I love that they’ve maintained the original colonial atmosphere
Helen
couple
January 11, 2026
“This hotel is fabulous, its old world charm and attention to detail is wonderful, would recommend the experience of stay”
Peter Freewater
family_with_children
January 9, 2026
“Decadent”
The building and facilities are opulent and beautiful. The staff were very helpful and attentive. The buffet breakfast was incredible - hundreds of things to choose from.
Ieva
family_with_children
January 8, 2026
Really nice place where to stay few days. Everything was very good!
Goel
couple
January 6, 2026
“comfortable and happy except a very small incident .”
nice staff , overall quality was good and its a beautiful property holding great heritage value .
Deepak
extended_group
January 3, 2026
“Great place to stay. Must revisit”
Beautiful location, well maintained property, range of quality dining options
Facilities
Activities
Sauna, Fitness centre, Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Games room, Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Children's playground, Billiards, Hiking, Cycling, Horse riding, Indoor pool, Indoor pool (all year), Kids' club, Evening entertainment, Spa facilities, Steam room, Spa lounge/relaxation area, Foot bath, Spa/wellness packages, Fitness, Fitness classes, Personal trainer, Fitness/spa locker rooms, Walking tours, Bike tours, Themed dinner nights, Happy hour, Cooking class, Live music/performance, Live sport events (broadcast)
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, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles, Indoor play area, Kids' outdoor play equipment, Baby safety gates
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Special diet menus (on request), Snack bar, Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Coffee house on site
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, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Lift, Safety deposit box, Chapel/shrine, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, Heating
Internet
Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Parking on site, Street parking, Accessible parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Mobile app for room service, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Sun umbrellas, Swimming pool, Heated pool, Pool bar
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Services
Strollers, Shuttle service, Daily housekeeping, Trouser press, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Luggage storage, Fax/photocopying, Tour desk, Ironing service, Valet parking, Currency exchange, Express check-in/check-out, Packed lunches, Car hire, Airport shuttle, Business centre, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Dry cleaning, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Deluxe Double Room
Equipped with heating, this room has satellite TV and tea/coffee making facilities. The private bathroom has a hot shower.
Queen Elizabeth Suite
The spacious suite provides a tea and coffee maker, a seating area and a safe deposit box. The unit offers 1 bed.
Gregory's Suite
The spacious suite offers a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as a balcony with garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Junior Suite (Governor's Wing)
This suite comes with 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. This suite has a minibar, flat-screen TV with cable channels, garden views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed.
Presidential Suite
The spacious suite provides a tea and coffee maker, a seating area and a safe deposit box. The unit offers 3 beds.
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