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Galway Heights Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Nuwara Eliya with free valet parking and a fitness center

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Executive lounge
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Junior Suite, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds
Daily buffet breakfast (USD 12 per person)
Galway Heights Hotel sits in the heart of a shopping district, offering an upscale retreat. Travelers can unwind at the daily manager's reception, grab coffee at the cafe, or browse nearby shops. Free WiFi and helpful staff make stays here particularly comfortable.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Standard King

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Frette Italian linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Corner Luxury Double Or Twin Room With Mountain View and Estate View | Mountain view

Corner Luxury Double Or Twin Room With Mountain View and Estate View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Mountain view

Junior Suite, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Junior Suite with Mountain View

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2

Corner Luxury Double Or Twin Room With Mountain View And Estate View

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 3

Super Deluxe Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Map
Upper Lake Rd, Nuwara Eliya, CP, 22200

What's nearby

  • Lake Gregory - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Assemblies of God Church Nuwara Eliya - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Pedro Tea Factory - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Lover's Leap Waterfall - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Nuwara Eliya Golf Club - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Haputale Railway Station - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barista - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Indian Summer Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Grand Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ambal's Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pedro Factory - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Galway Heights Hotel

Upscale hotel in a shopping district
A free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Galway Heights Hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and an arcade/game room.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Galway Heights Hotel boast comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like late night room service and free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Frette Italian sheets, and memory foam beds
  • Rainfall showers and bidets
  • 32-inch LED TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 12 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 12 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 150 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 25
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on January 1
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Galway Heights Hotel Nuwara Eliya
Galway Heights Nuwara Eliya
Galway Heights Hotel Hotel
Galway Heights Hotel Nuwara Eliya
Galway Heights Hotel Hotel Nuwara Eliya

Frequently asked questions

Is Galway Heights Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Galway Heights Hotel?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Galway Heights Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Galway Heights Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Galway Heights Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 150 per vehicle applies.

Where is Galway Heights Hotel located?

Situated in the mountains, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Gregory, Galway Forest Reserve, and Assemblies of God Church Nuwara Eliya. Holy Trinity Church and Victoria Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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