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The Hill Club is a beautiful property surrounded by Nuwara Eliya’s lush greenery. The accommodations 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. The spacious private bathrooms come with a bathtub and free amenities. You can enjoy various activities including cycling, table-tennis and darts. Other facilities include a fitness center, meeting/banquet spaces and car/bicycle rentals. The Hill Club is 30 minutes away by car from Nanu Oya Railway Station. Colombo City is 111 mi away while Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 53 mi 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 accommodations 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

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

Free Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Tennis court

Golf course (within 2 miles)

Game room


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
7.2
High score for Nuwara Eliya
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Girishkant
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Very good Breakfast and Dinner. We had Dinner in Hotel in Formal dining room, the Hotel provided jackets and ties on Loan. It was very authentic British Era Dining experience.
  • Stephen
    United States of America United States of America
    The grounds are spectacular. The staff is excellent. The location is fabulous.
  • Ahmad
    Egypt Egypt
    It’s the perfect place, very authentic, feels like living in the past! Unique experience, if I ever go to srilanka again, it’s where am staying!
  • Shanshan
    Germany Germany
    Beautiful garden, helpful stuff. Provides good accommodation for driver as well. So thoughtful with the thermal bag.
  • Josee
    United States of America United States of America
    Wow what a unique experience. To be able to stay in such a historical venue was something totally out of the ordinary. It felt like stepping back in time and we liked every minute. From the high tea in the afternoon to a visit of their vegetable...
  • Chandraraj
    Canada Canada
    We liked the old world look, the location, the comfortable room, the common areas, especially the beautiful library. we especially liked the level of service provided by the very attentive staff.
  • Lance
    United States of America United States of America
    So much character and charm. The service was impeccable. great food. Ideal location. Beautiful grounds.
  • Andreea
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The history of the place makes it special. Nice rooms, friendly stuff, good food.
  • 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...

Property questions and answers
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  • is there a bus from nuwara eliya to the coast (maybe matara or weligama or galle)? thank you :)

    yes there is a bus to galle from nuwara eliya main bus stand.
    Answered on 28 February 2024
  • do you have breakfast?

    yes, we can provide Breakfast
    Answered on 22 April 2023
  • Will you have a special event for Christmas Day?

    not decide yet
    Answered on 22 November 2021
  • Hi would like to know whether driver’s quarters are available. Thanks

    Yes, we offer driver accommodation at no extra cost.
    Answered on 4 June 2024
  • Can Sri Lankan citizens book this property ( SL passport holders) ?

    The Hill Club can accommodate only foreign citizen holders .SL passport holder cannot allow to this property.
    Answered on 16 February 2022

Host Info

9.1
9.1
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

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of The Hill Club
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Heating
  • Bar
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • 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
  • Game room
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Packed lunches
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Tennis equipment
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional charge
Services & Extras
  • Wake-up service
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
Transportation
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Car rental
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
    Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Playground
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Shops
  • Convenience store on site
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • 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
  • Safe
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Tamil

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

FAQs about The Hill Club

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

  • The Hill Club has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Guests staying at The Hill Club can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Asian
    • À la carte
  • Check-in at The Hill Club is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The prices at The Hill Club may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

  • The Hill Club offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Tennis court
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
    • Bicycle rental
    • Tennis equipment