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Carnation Rest

3.0 star property
Hotel in Nuwara Eliya with a golf course and free breakfast

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Carnation Rest offers a genuine retreat with a garden and access to a golf course. Guests can relax at Foot spa or enjoy the sunny terrace. The property provides free in-room WiFi and an area shuttle. Visitors appreciate the thoughtful details that enhance their stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bidet
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Flat-screen TV
Day bed
Hair dryer
Bidet
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Triple Room, 1 Bedroom | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Nuwara Eliya is home to Carnation Rest. Nuwara Eliya Golf Club and Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea Garden are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Horton Plains National Park and Victoria Park. Pedro Tea Factory and Hakgala Botanic Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Map
1, Unique View Road, Nuwara Eliya, 22200

What's nearby

  • Lake Gregory - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Assemblies of God Church Nuwara Eliya - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Nuwara Eliya Golf Club - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Pedro Tea Factory - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Lover's Leap Waterfall - 7 min drive - 2.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Summer View Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Dhatha Home Foods - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Milano Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Grand Indian Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Remarko Rest - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Carnation Rest

Property highlights
Free continental breakfast, a golf course, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Carnation Rest. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and laundry facilities.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • An area shuttle, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Carnation Rest offer perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate dining areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, bidets, and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, separate dining areas, and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Golf course

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

Carnation Rest Hotel Nuwara Eliya
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Carnation Rest Hotel Nuwara Eliya

Frequently asked questions

Is Carnation Rest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Carnation Rest?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Carnation Rest?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carnation Rest?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Carnation Rest located?

Situated in Nuwara Eliya, this golf hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Victoria Park and Lake Gregory. Nuwara Eliya Golf Club and Assemblies of God Church Nuwara Eliya are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Carnation Rest Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

A very nice inn midway between the town and the lake. A good simple breakfast, very helpful staffe and comfortable common areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small hotel that some how provides comfort to weary travelers
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Stay

Excellent stay which was fairly central. Good parking as well and staff were very friendly and gave us great suggestions on what to do. Breakfast was also great - would defintely recommend this plave to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for the price, very friendly and helpful staff. Generous breakfast. Quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aravinth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great experience with this family-owned place. It's very clean and safe, and the staff was extremely helpful. I'd definitely recommend it for solo travels.

10/10 Excellent

Ramsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and spacious rooms that give off a cottage vibe. Located in the city, within walking distance from Victoria Park and different dining options. Breakfast was provided, and the staff were very friendly and eager to help.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful, kind and helpful host, who arranged trips for us at very resonable prices. Accomodation is basic but very clean and comfortable. We had a little sun room on the side of our room which was lovely to sit in and drink tea.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the hotel for 3 nights. Originally a booking for 2 nights, they made sure we could stay in the same room. Clean and convenient. Good breakfast or breakfast packs on the go. Extremely helpful and friendly staff, always looking after us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Susan

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Carnation Rest Nuwara Eliya

10 mins walk to town. Very close to Pizza Hut & Dominos. Dark and gloomy property which appeared not to have received any investment for many years. There were a lot of flies in our room and in the dining room. Laundry was being dried in the dining room.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Service

Amazing place, fantastic service, kind people. Our stay was our favorite in Sri Lanka because the staff was so kind to us. My husband I were not well when we arrived and they took such good care us, sent us to the doctor, asked about our health everyday and very sweetly packed us a breakfast to go on our very early morning train. We will stay here any time we come back! Also loved the abundance of hot water and lovely shower pressure. Sometimes those little things make such a difference!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vikas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henriette

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rathika

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super petit hôtel

Charmant petit hôtel dans une petite rue. Chambre très confortable, literie impeccable et, cerise sur le gâteau, une couverture moelleuse et chaude. La salle de bain est nickel. Le petit déjeuner est copieux et complet.Le personnel est adorable, aux petits soins. Nous avons été accueillis avec du thé et des petits gâteaux. Grand merci !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir haben 2 Nächte in diesem kleinen Hotel übernachtet und waren sehr positiv überrascht. In unseren bislang 4 Unterkünften auf Sri Lanka war dies mit Abstand die Beste. Das Haus wird mit Liebe geführt, es ist sehr schön dekoriert und es gibt überall tolle Pflanzen. Die Lage ist ruhig, aber alle Sehenswürdigkeiten sind fußläufig zu erreichen. Unser Zimmer war groß und schön, hatte einen kleinen Schrank und einen großen Spiegel sowie genug Ablageflächen, die in anderen Unterkünften häufig nicht vorhanden sind. Das Bad ist sauber, und gibt warmes Wasser. Die Betten waren super bequem, wir hatten in unserem Family Room zwei Doppelbetten und ein Einzelbett. Es gab extra warme Decken und wir haben - trotz kühler Außentemperatur - nicht gefroren. Das WLAN ist super schnell. Zudem war das Frühstück wirklich toll, es gab sowohl Dhal als auch Omelette, frisches Obst, Jogurt und Toast. Am zweiten Morgen gab es statt Dhal Coconut Pancakes ;-). Die Besitzer sind super nett, der Sohn spricht sehr gutes Englisch und hat uns netterweise noch mit seinem Auto zum Busbahnhof gefahren. Wir können die Unterkunft wirklich besten Gewissen weiterempfehlen!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shankeetha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Budget priced hotel in an excellent location near to centre but quiet. Excellent breakfast, lovely sitting area and attentive staff. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

natsuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
シャワーの水圧が弱かった。他は最高！
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ondermaats

Zeer gedateerd en luidruchtige kamer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The welcome tea was so heartwarming. Their staffs are really nice and one staff helped us a lot to decide what to see and where to eat in. The breakfast was also nice. You can feel like at home in this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frits

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Virkelig godt hotel.

Dejligt lille hotel i gåafstand fra alle byens seværdigheder og resturenter. Hotellets stab og medarbejdere ekstremt hjælpfulde. Kan anbefales.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thiagarajah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

TATSUYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
宿の方々が大変フレンドリーで且つ親切でした。ウェルカムドリンクに紅茶とカステラを頂きました。到着時少し疲れていたので有り難かったです。 ロケーションが良いです。バスターミナルから少し離れていますが徒歩圏内、その分静かで落ち着いた雰囲気です。グレゴリー湖も徒歩圏内、近くにスーパーマーケットやレストランもあります。 建物は少し古いですが清潔です。部屋に窓付きのバルコニーが有ったのが嬉しかったです。 アメニティは少ないですが値段を考えると妥当だと思います。ドライヤーはありました。 朝食はコンチネンタルタイプです。
私が泊まった日は賑わっていました。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

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