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The Hill Club is a beautiful property surrounded by Nuwara Eliya’s lush greenery. The accommodation houses 39 well-appointed guestrooms with a DVD player and free Wi-Fi access. Guests can select from 2 dining options including a lounge bar. Furnished with typically Sri Lankan-style décor, each room features a flat-screen TV, wooden flooring and a sofa seating area. You can enjoy various activities including cycling, table-tennis and darts. Other facilities include a fitness centre, meeting/banquet spaces and car/bicycle rentals. The Hill Club is 30 minutes away by car from Nanu Oya Railway Station. Colombo City is 178 km away while Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 85 km away. The main dining hall will serve a delectable spread of Eastern and Western cuisines. Guests can also dine at Lily Casual Dining Room for authentic Sri Lankan meals. The The sophisticated Lounge Bar offers a selection of wines and spirits. Room service is available. The accommodation houses 44 well-appointed guestrooms Guests can also dine at Lilly Casual Dining Room for A La Carte, Set Menu Dinners or authentic Sri Lankan meals The Mixed Members Bar or the Casual bar offers an extensive selection of wines and spirits.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Asian, Breakfast to go

Free parking available on-site

Activities:

Tennis court

Golf course (within 3 km)

Games room


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
7.1
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sally
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A really special place - it’s like stepping back in time with great service and old world charm. Dinner and breakfast were excellent and the bed was extremely comfortable. I highly recommend taking a look around the kitchen garden. The...
  • Simina
    Romania Romania
    Staff is very friendly in general Had a tour of the property Location is very quiet Beautiful property Heater in the room
  • Janine
    Australia Australia
    The building and property itself being an old colonial place was well kept and maintained. Loved the billiards room and the old dining room
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The food is exceptional, the best I have had in SriLanka. The grounds are wonderfully maintained and the location perfect. The staff are very kind and helpful. It is an old club and the rooms are quite original and the club is not over restored
  • Iain
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a beautiful example of style and luxury from a bygone era. It reminds me very much of Royal Naval Wardrooms and Service from the last century. Staff are extremely engaging, attentive and clearly well trained. The gardens are beautifully...
  • Roy
    Australia Australia
    A truly authentic, colonial gentleman's club with a lot of original features. Very atmospheric. I much preferred it to the Grand Hotel, which is virtually next door. The grand may be grander, but lacks the Hill Club's authenticity and sense of...
  • Kay
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very good service and beautiful gardens. Our tour from Hashim was very educational.
  • Sohiny
    India India
    I loved everything, including the respect for old-school decorum. It was a pleasure to have silence all around for a change, instead of the usual humdrum of a hotel. Retaining all original architecture and components, the place had all modern...
  • Joanne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A gorgeous late 1800’s building that has been preserved well. It’s a true depiction of how the club has been run from the early days, however women are allowed in the front door now! I would have love to have seen it in its ‘hay day’. Staff...
  • Lucy
    Seychelles Seychelles
    The historical aspect, being able to have a cream tea on the lawn was very special. Loved the old pictures and nice guided tour of the hotel.

Host Information

8.8
8.8
Host review score
Host review score
Situated on a promontory of 26 acres of land at the base of a wooded hillside, the Hill Club looks over the town of Nuwara Eliya and consists of 45 cozily appointed bedrooms with hot/cold water, each equipped with television and telephone facility , including two suites on the upper floor and three family rooms in the Chalet; a large reading room, mixed lounge, casual bar, mixed bar, casual dining room, billiard room equipped with 2 full sized tables, main dining hall serving eastern and western cuisine, and A'la Carte. Room service, laundry, car rental, IDD, Internet and e mail facilities in all rooms and public areas are available. The Hill Club boasts of four of the finest clay courts in the Island and in the days gone by, it was a venue for the Ceylon Tennis Nationals. The Courts are of first-class condition. The Annual Ranking Tennis tournament is also conducted annually in the month of April at the Hill Club. At present, the Club stands proud as it serves an exclusive membership of around 750, both foreign and local.
Languages spoken: English,Tamil

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British • Australian • Local • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of The Hill Club
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Heating
  • Bar

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Valet parking

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Telephone
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Ironing facilities

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Common areas

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Games room

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Packed lunches
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Activities

  • Tennis equipment
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional charge

Services & Extras

  • Wake-up service

Outdoor & View

  • Garden view

Transport

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Car hire

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
    Additional charge

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Children's playground

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Shops

  • Minimarket on site

Miscellaneous

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Tamil

House rules
The Hill Club takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 5 years are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that at check-in, all guests must present a valid proof of identification and of on-going travel.

The Hill club, maintains its traditions as a “Members Only Club”

Club Members/Accompanied and Unaccompanied are permitted to patronize the Club and “Temporary Members who visit Sri Lanka on a Tourist VISA.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Hill Club 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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about The Hill Club

  • The Hill Club is 1.4 miles from the centre of Nuwara Eliya. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at The Hill Club can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Asian
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go
  • The Hill Club offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Tennis court
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding
    • Bicycle rental
    • Tennis equipment
  • The Hill Club has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Yes, The Hill Club is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at The Hill Club may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at The Hill Club is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.