The Golden Ridge Hotel

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The Golden Ridge Hotel
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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.4

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About this property

Set among the scenic landscapes of tea plantation, 1.2 mi from Nuwara Eliya city, and the property is equipped with a heated indoor swimming pool along with a picturesque view of Bambarakelle Mountain . All rooms boast a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The accommodations offers a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi is available. Every room at this hotel are equipped with heating and comes with a flat-screen, IP (internet protocol) TV, kettle and mini-bar with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet shower and rain shower, bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries provided. The newly built 22 Suites Overlooking the mountain, and each unit is equipped with a Jacuzzi . The daily breakfast offers continental and buffet options. Lunch and dinner is also served at The Clovelly Kitchen the on-site restaurant or the well-known Sackville Irish Specialty Restaurant. The Taylors Lounge will enable guests to imbibe in high tea with sparkling bubbly. The Skyline – Rooftop Lounge & Bar has plenty of dining options including A la carte & tapas while The Pedro Heights is dedicated for private dining. At The Golden Ridge Hotel, guests are welcome to take advantage of an indoor heated swimming pool, elevated wellness studio and indoor Kids club ‘The state of the art’. The Golden Ridge Nuwara Eliya is located in the highest town in Sri Lanka with the unparalleled hill country view with a centerpiece of the Shanthipura and overlooking the picturesque point Pedro and Piduruthalagala. The property is 11 minutes from the famous Gregory Lake and a 20-minute walk from Mackwoods Museum, Ancient Nuwara Eliya Post Office is 1.1 mi away from The Golden Ridge , Hotel. Horton plains (10 mi), Moon plain (8 minutes), Shanthipura the highest elevated village in Sri Lanka (12 minutes) , Hakgala botanical garden (10 minutes) , Nuwara Eliya Golf course (10 minutes), Victoria Park (10 minutes), Holy Trinity Anglican Church which is the oldest church in Nuwara Eliya is just 12 minutes away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Feinberg
    Israel Israel
    “The hotel is first class, beautiful rooms with amazing pool and great service all day long. We truly recommend it”
  • Shiran
    Australia Australia
    “It was fantastic with a wide spread of food items to chose from”
  • Eman
    Bahrain Bahrain
    “The place is just beautiful and the service is outstanding”
  • Mohammed
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    “Most memorable stay in Sri Lanka Special shout out to Thakshila and Gayathra 💕 They made our stay comfortable We will recommend this hotel”
  • نورة
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    “I really like it I take mountain view And i really love the staff especially Front desk Madushani, Anusha, Sanduni and Restaurant Linton”
  • Saeed
    Pakistan Pakistan
    “Overall the facilities at this hotel are excellent and the staff attitude very prompt, courteous and attentive”
  • Engbasim
    Iraq Iraq
    “Highly Recommended. Very beautiful hotel. Thanks to front desk Madushani and Heshan for their hospitality”
  • Osama
    Kuwait Kuwait
    “Absolutely fabulous stay at the golden ridge This is like a heaven Staff service was good and perfect Thanks to Thakshila for kindness and her service was excellent.Sanduni also helpful.always staff with beautiful smiles 💕”
  • Ahmed
    Egypt Egypt
    “The view, the facilities, the staff Everything is breathtaking”
  • عدنان
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    “Very nice room Reception was perfect Specially Thakshila , Deluxan and Nuran were top norch We will come back soon”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

5 Restaurants On Site
  • The Clovelly Kitchen
    • Cuisine
      American • Chinese • British • French • Indian • Middle Eastern • Pizza • Seafood • Sushi • Thai • Australian • Local • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • The Taylor's Lounge
    • Open for
      Brunch • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Modern • Romantic
  • The Sackville Bar& Grill
    • Cuisine
      Indian • Irish • Pizza • Local • Asian • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • The Skyline
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • British • Indian • Pizza • Seafood • Local • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free
  • The Pedro Heights
    • Cuisine
      British • European
    • Dietary options
      Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

The Golden Ridge Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
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
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
$20 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
6+ years
Extra bed upon request
$20 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

-SEASONAL SUPPLEMENTS

Compulsory Christmas Eve Supplement (24 December) - US$ 75.00 net per person (Half board compulsory on 24th December)

Compulsory New Year’s Eve Supplement (31 December) - US$ 100.00 net per person (Half board compulsory on 31st December)

50% on above compulsory supplements will be charged for Children 6 – 11.99 years old

Please inform The Golden Ridge Hotel 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 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 Golden Ridge Hotel 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.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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