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Hotel Glendower

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An arched doorway leading to a room with a fireplace, a chandelier, and a wooden table. - Hotel Glendower (Nuwara Eliya)
A bar with numerous bottles and glasses displayed on wooden shelves. - Hotel Glendower (Nuwara Eliya)
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a piano. - Hotel Glendower (Nuwara Eliya)
A building labeled "Paralina Green City" with a large entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and a river. - Hotel Glendower (Nuwara Eliya)
A well-maintained garden with neatly trimmed hedges, a central lawn, and a seating area with white chairs and a table. - Hotel Glendower (Nuwara Eliya)
Consider a stay at Hotel Glendower and take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and mini golf. Tee up with amenities like a restaurant with golf course views at this hotel. The on-site Chinese cuisine restaurant, KING PRAWN, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

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Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

A double bed with white linens, two bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Golf view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Bathtub

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed, Bathtub

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a sofa, a television, and a small table.

Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed, Bathtub

  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located on the boardwalk/promenade, Hotel Glendower is in Central Town neighborhood and is connected to a shopping center. 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 looking for area attractions can visit Pedro Tea Factory and Hakgala Botanic Gardens. Take time off to check out the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like mountain climbing and horse riding nearby. Visit our Nuwara Eliya travel guide
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No 5, Grand Hotel Road, Nuwara Eliya, 22200

What's nearby

  • A bar with wooden paneling, a bar counter, stools, and a seating area with a couch and chairs.
    Nuwara Eliya Golf Club
    12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A winding road through a mountainous landscape with a village and a valley shrouded in clouds.
    Lake Gregory
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Victoria Park
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Assemblies of God Church Nuwara Eliya
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Holy Trinity Church
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Restaurants

  • Cafe Noshers
    15 min walk
  • Barista
    8 min walk
  • Indian Summer Restaurant
    2 min drive
  • Grand Indian Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Adman's
    4 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 19TH HOLE PUB
  • KING PRAWN

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Games
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Mini golf
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 6.00 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Glendower pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Glendower?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Glendower?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Glendower provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel Glendower located?

This family-friendly Nuwara Eliya hotel is located on the boardwalk/promenade, within a 10-minute walk of Victoria Park and Nuwara Eliya Golf Club. Galway Forest Reserve and Lake Gregory are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Glendower Reviews

7.6

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice cozy and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are a bit tired, the staff are lovely. The location is good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service by the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with hot water. Lovely receptionist who welcomed us on arrival and helped us with booking a taxi to Kandy. Only slight negative was it was slightly noisy in the mornings with staff members walking the corridors chatting and prepping breakfast. All in all really lovely place in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolute The best service hotel in Sri Lanka

It was absolutely fantastic we were so well looked after especially by the very friendly and professional manager and his staff , rooms were very comfortable, food was excellent as was the icy cold drinks at the in-house Pub, this hotel gets 10 out of 10 from us , it was a pleasure to stay there , thank you Jay and Bluey from Australia
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old style hotel, very comfortable. Staff are excellent and can't do enough for you. Some areas may need a bit of updating, but on the whole very good. The food is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful, welcoming hotel. Special thanks to the staff - Benedict and Laxmi - and manger Duminda, who immediately made me feel at home. The rooms are spacious, clean, and exude a rustic, lived in charm. I will gladly return on future visits!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very well placed and a good bar and dining room. The bedrooms are large but I had no hot water. It had seen better days but the staff were attentive. Hot towel and tea on arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Best situated hotel in Nuara Eliya

Great value stay at this once state of the art 1930s hotel. Full of old world charm, white cotton sheets, surprised they were not starched. Huge bedrooms and with a bath. Big breakfast in the period dining room. Ideally situated and next door to the Grand Hotel with more opulence.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Warm and sweet

This os a very warm and sweet hotel just located near the town centre. Everything is just nearby and the the hotel itself is in good vibe. The garden, bar and the common room are a highlight for the hotel. I especially like the fireplace in the common area. Staff are super nice and helpful. Sincerely thanks for the staff who provide great help for the transport information for my onward journey.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were kind and attentive to our queries and requests. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Excellent food. I would recommend the Sri Lankan breakfast over the English breakfast, though. Fresh coconut sambol was magnificent! Wonderful and charming ambiance in the dining room and a smashing little pub (though they didn't have Guinness which I had to go to the Grand Hotel for). The little garden is a lovely spot to sip a cup of tea in the sunshine.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

In the Heart of the town.

The staff were great, super friendly and we were made to feel comfortable straight away with a fresh hot face towel and a cup of tea, even got a free welcome head massage. Everyone was helpful with places to go as well as recommendations for the next stop of our trip. Your also next to the Grand Hotel opposite Victoria park so location is great but the thing letting the hotel down was the building needs a refurb. Bathroom door didn't shut as the wood had bowed, paint on the walls and ceiling were patchy, needs a little TLC but overall a great looking place and we were well looked after.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fabulous olde world style hotel full of antiques and charm. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The gardens are meticulously kept and perfect for relaxing in after sightseeing - especially with a nice cold beer from their bar, the 19th Hole Pub. This is a good old fashioned bar playing great music, serving cold beers and mixing wonderful cocktails - get Pradeep to make you a Tequila Margarita 🍸! Then dine either at your table in the bar or garden or in the formal dining room choosing from a very reasonably priced menu and have Benedict recommend rice dishes of the day and serve you with very generous portions - try the Garlic prawns 🍤 🍤 🍤 Cannot recommend this establishment highly enough, Ho there, you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very traditional and old fashion bungalow
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sorry to say, this was my least favorite hotel in Sri Lanka (and the most expensive). The vibes were just weird, and the room did not have a secure lock - unsettling for me as a female solo traveler. It's very loud in the halls (no noise insulation), and dogs will bark outside of your first floor room middle of the night. I probably slept for 2 hours and couldn't wait to leave. There was also a giant lizard in my room just as I was going to sleep. I had a drink at the pub on site and found it to be charming.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
La salle de bain est insalubre, de l'humidité plafond, mur, sol , tuyauterie rouillée. Ne pas prendre cette chambre très bruyante car à côté de la salle de restaurant et sur le couloir de l'accueil, donc toutes les personnes de l'hôtel passent devant cette chambre.
Mur salle de bain
Mur salle de bain
Mur salle de bain
Mur toilettes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gerade noch befriedigend

Das Hotel hat noch alten Charme ist aber doch stark Renovierungs bedürftig, insbesondere Bäder und Dielenböden, Lage ist top!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

A pretty location but a rather tired interior

The hotel has some nice features but there were several housekeeping issues over the functioning of the bedroom and bathroom and the service at breakfast wasn't very attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Britain mitten in Sri Lanka

Schönes altes Hotel im England-Stil mit viel Charm und sehr freundlichen Personal. Toller Garten, stilvolle Bar und Billard-Raum. Zimmer sind vollkommene ok - Badezimmer könnte etwas Farbe gebrauchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy, colonial hotel in the middle of Nuwara Eliya

Cosy colonial style hotel, nice people, great bar! Food is good and prepared with care and consideration.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nice place to stay, although shame about the room

Had a 1 night stay. Unfortunately I have to mark it down due to the state of the bathroom. It was disgusting, dirty, damp and needs a huge make over. If they fix this then I would give the hotel an awesome rating. Hotel is very close to the Grand Hotel and walking distance to the city centre. The rest of the hotel itself is nice, the lobby and bar is really cool with old English furniture. The staff are also very friendly and helpful. Breakfast has a good selection.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s an outdated place but really friendly staff with some simple upgrades it would be a real contender.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Zentrales Hotel mit Charme aber alter Ausstattung

Nur 1 Nacht, das Zimmer war nicht zumutbar.Das Hotel selbst ist nett und gut gelegen.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service

Bien placé, charme historique, mais peu confo

Arrivée tardive en fin de PM, petit verre au bar style anglais 1890, promenadeen ville, retour à la chambre en soiree, froide, salle de bain pleine de moisissure, pas de chauffage d'appoint. Hotel n'allume le foyer central que sur demande accompgnée de quelques roupies....wifi ne fonctionne pas dans les chambres. Lit simple x 2 pour imiter le lit double....