Villas The Westbury Palace
No 17, Udupussellawa Road, 22200 Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 34 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
I stayed in this brand new refurbished palace with my wife and our son and daughter. We felt we are in a real palace and been treated like king, queen, prince and princess since our arrival by warm welcome and swift foot message :) We had a very nice tasty dinner ( it’s the best food I have during the whole stay in Srilanka), And also breakfast was exceptional by Chef Sameera. The whole staff headed by Mr Manoj was really kind generous and so friendly With special thanks as well as to Mr Shorukh, my son keep talking how he played with him Billiard and Mr Nakendran for taking the family to the farm and select some fresh foods for their meals. I would highly recommend.
United Arab EmiratesEverything starting from the complementary chick-in rooms , food , staff, the breakfast was amazing, the view i cant describe the feeling of staying there
QatarThe Westbury Palace is a real gem! The view from the outside is particularly inviting, on stepping through the main doors, you are immediately struck by the beautiful, lobby area. Light and airy, and very spacious - very welcoming. The straff throughout the hotel were very professional, friendly and extremely helpful. The breakfasts were amazing, a personalized service. The location of the hotel is great - main attractions, such as the race course which are within walking distance. The room we had was very spacious and well equipped with all essentials. I have no hesitation in recommending this hotel to visitors to Prague. Thank you Westbury Palace for making our stay so special
Sri LankaThe palace was simply amazing. There no more works than amazing to describe it.
Sri LankaWould give rating 1000 out of 10 for the place. We had personal butler named Nalendran and he is the best. He made our stay luxurious and comfortable.we had complementary Jacuzzi which was amazing and sauna. Hotel room was fantastic comfortable bed. Had every amenity what we needed. Food was amazing and had fantastic royal dinner night and floating breakfast in pool. The best part was when we leave they treated to us like real king and queen. With flowers and waving my husband's country flag and my country flags. This place is best of the best. will Never forget this experience. Will definitely come back again 💕❤ Special thanks to all the staff who made our stay wonderful. Nalendran,Pushparaj,Sabas ,Gamini,Mani,Wama This is what called real palace with best hospitality in sri lanka. Highly recommended 💕
Sri LankaThe pool area is gorgeous and the chef was a total delight - he cooked the best Sri Lankan food we tasted all trip. Everyone who works here is joyful and polite and clearly takes great pride in their job. The double room with the 4 poster bed (Barnes room) was beautiful and the bed extremely comfy. Anything we asked for we got
United KingdomIt was really a fairytale experience since we arrived. The palace is in a great location and has a very nice view. The weather was great. We were wellcomed as king and queen by the manager and Mr.Nalendran who was so kind and helpful. He took us in a tour to the garden where we picked up fresh vegetables for the dinner. They explained for us in a very detailed way that we could not ask any more question. The decoration inside remained us of beauty and the beast palace. They took care of every single detail inside and outside the palace. The garden around is beautiful and spacious. The swimming pool is amazing and has a nice view of the nearby city. We had great and delicious food and the cheif is asking us for our choice and he did it perfectly well. We even had our breakfast inside the swimming pool and that was amazing. The goodbye ritual was amazing and they provided us with snacks for the ride. It was really amazing and sure we will be back.
KuwaitThe best thing was the food which was very good. The Chef made us meals to order. We were also introduced to an awesome Hindu temple nearby that was the home to a Guru and who still has an energy serving the area. We were shown around by a Swarmi and learned a lot.
SingaporeAbsolutely amazing. I'd highly recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to visit the beautiful country of Sri Lanka.
United KingdomPerfect service (including additional services on demand), staff with passion. Perfect rooms (fully equiped), nice envinronment...
Poland
The Westbury Palace
- What guests loved the most:
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Eyad
United Arab Emirates
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Feras
Qatar
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Joe
Sri Lanka
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Prasad
Sri Lanka
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Manisha
Sri Lanka
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Andy
United Kingdom
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Abdullah
Kuwait
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Catherine
Singapore
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Daniel
United Kingdom
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Michal
Poland
Stay in the heart of Nuwara Eliya – Excellent location – show map
One of our top picks in Nuwara Eliya. With garden views, The Westbury Palace is located in Nuwara Eliya and has a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace. The villa features both WiFi and private parking free of charge.
The Westbury Palace offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer, free toiletries and shower.
Continental and à la carte breakfast options are available each morning at the accommodations.
At The Westbury Palace guests are welcome to take advantage of a fitness room and a hot tub.
Guests at the villa can enjoy billiards on site, or cycling in the surroundings.
Popular points of interest near The Westbury Palace include Victoria Park of Nuwara Eliya, Galway's Land National Park and Nuwara Eliya Post Office. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International, 52 mi from the accommodations, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.9 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)
Breakfast Info
Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, Asian, American
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Activities:
Fitness center
Golf course (within 2 miles)
Spa
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See what guests loved the most:
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Eyad
United Arab Emirates“I stayed in this brand new refurbished palace with my wife and our son and daughter. We felt we are in a real palace and been treated like king, queen, prince and princess since our arrival by warm welcome and swift foot message :) We had a very nice tasty dinner ( it’s the best food I have during the whole stay in Srilanka), And also breakfast was exceptional by Chef Sameera. The whole staff headed by Mr Manoj was really kind generous and so friendly With special thanks as well as to Mr Shorukh, my son keep talking how he played with him Billiard and Mr Nakendran for taking the family to the farm and select some fresh foods for their meals. I would highly recommend. ” Read more
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Feras
Qatar“Everything starting from the complementary chick-in rooms , food , staff, the breakfast was amazing, the view i cant describe the feeling of staying there ”
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Joe
Sri Lanka“The Westbury Palace is a real gem! The view from the outside is particularly inviting, on stepping through the main doors, you are immediately struck by the beautiful, lobby area. Light and airy, and very spacious - very welcoming. The straff throughout the hotel were very professional, friendly and extremely helpful. The breakfasts were amazing, a personalized service. The location of the hotel is great - main attractions, such as the race course which are within walking distance. The room we had was very spacious and well equipped with all essentials. I have no hesitation in recommending this hotel to visitors to Prague. Thank you Westbury Palace for making our stay so special” Read more
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Prasad
Sri Lanka
“The palace was simply amazing. There no more works than amazing to describe it. ”
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Manisha
Sri Lanka
“Would give rating 1000 out of 10 for the place. We had personal butler named Nalendran and he is the best. He made our stay luxurious and comfortable.we had complementary Jacuzzi which was amazing and sauna. Hotel room was fantastic comfortable bed. Had every amenity what we needed. Food was amazing and had fantastic royal dinner night and floating breakfast in pool. The best part was when we leave they treated to us like real king and queen. With flowers and waving my husband's country flag and my country flags. This place is best of the best. will Never forget this experience. Will definitely come back again 💕❤ Special thanks to all the staff who made our stay wonderful. Nalendran,Pushparaj,Sabas ,Gamini,Mani,Wama This is what called real palace with best hospitality in sri lanka. Highly recommended 💕” Read more
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Andy
United Kingdom“The pool area is gorgeous and the chef was a total delight - he cooked the best Sri Lankan food we tasted all trip. Everyone who works here is joyful and polite and clearly takes great pride in their job. The double room with the 4 poster bed (Barnes room) was beautiful and the bed extremely comfy. Anything we asked for we got” Read more
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Abdullah
Kuwait“It was really a fairytale experience since we arrived. The palace is in a great location and has a very nice view. The weather was great. We were wellcomed as king and queen by the manager and Mr.Nalendran who was so kind and helpful. He took us in a tour to the garden where we picked up fresh vegetables for the dinner. They explained for us in a very detailed way that we could not ask any more question. The decoration inside remained us of beauty and the beast palace. They took care of every single detail inside and outside the palace. The garden around is beautiful and spacious. The swimming pool is amazing and has a nice view of the nearby city. We had great and delicious food and the cheif is asking us for our choice and he did it perfectly well. We even had our breakfast inside the swimming pool and that was amazing. The goodbye ritual was amazing and they provided us with snacks for the ride. It was really amazing and sure we will be back.” Read more
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Catherine
Singapore“The best thing was the food which was very good. The Chef made us meals to order. We were also introduced to an awesome Hindu temple nearby that was the home to a Guru and who still has an energy serving the area. We were shown around by a Swarmi and learned a lot. ” Read more
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Daniel
United Kingdom
“Absolutely amazing. I'd highly recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to visit the beautiful country of Sri Lanka.”
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Michal
Poland“Perfect service (including additional services on demand), staff with passion. Perfect rooms (fully equiped), nice envinronment...”
Managed by The Golden Hospitality Group
Company info
The staterooms, located in the oldest part of the Palace, feature four-foster beds and original fireplaces that date back to the 13th and 17th centuries. The grand chandeliers, velvet furnishings, fanciful draperies, and big bouquets of fresh flowers in the sitting room make this the kind of place that has you skipping a day of sightseeing to slip on your robe, order room service, and hole up fireside.
Property info
The earliest mention of “a snot of uneven land” extending over 58 acres is in a faded copy of an old deed belonging to Major Thomas Edward Hall of His Majesty’s 97th Regiment. He is given crown land for his services by Sir Robert Wilmot Horton, Governor of Ceylon in 1833. Subsequently the house built therein is named Rosebanks and ownership passes through to many well-known personalities who shaped the history of Ceylon at the time. Sir Henry George Ward, another Governor of Ceylon acquires the property and bequeaths it to his daughters Catherine Cecilia Elizabeth Baily and Julia Onafra Lepel Ward in 1856. The property contains Rosebanks, Grimsthorpe and Plaisance residences when it is acquired by a daughter of the Layard family, Barbara Jane Layard in 1896. After passing through many more hands, only the Grimsthorpe property of 2 acres in extent is acquired by the Golden Hospitality (Pvt) Ltd., refurbished to its former glory and rebranded as The Westbury. The Westbury overlooks the Royal Turf Club in “old England”. Step back in to history of Ceylon and enjoy your choice of cuisine served in any part of the property, a book by the fireplace or high tea served on the lawn.
Languages Spoken
English
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Victoria Park, Nuwara Eliya0.3 miles
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Galway's Land National Park0.4 miles
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Nuwara Eliya Post Office0.5 miles
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Mackwoods Tea Museum0.5 miles
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Nuwara Eliya Golf Club0.8 miles
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Royal Colombo Golf Club0.8 miles
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Single Tree Hill0.8 miles
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Gregory Lake0.9 miles
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Pedro Tea Factory1.7 miles
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Hakgala Botanical Garden4.5 miles
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River Gregory Lake1.2 miles
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Train Nanu Oya Train Station2.5 miles
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Ratmalana Airport61.5 miles
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Food: American, Brazilian, Chinese, Dutch, British, French, Greek, Indian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Polish, Seafood, Sushi, Thai, Austrian, German, Russian, Local, International, European, Hungarian, Grill/BBQ
Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, High tea, Cocktail hour
Amenities of The Westbury Palace
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Private Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
Outdoors
Sit back and relax
- BBQ facilities Additional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
Freedom to eat when you want
- Cleaning products
- Dryer
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
Extra comfort
- Socket near the bed
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Carpeted
- Heating
- Ironing facilities
- Iron
- Safe
Outdoor & View
Enjoy the view
- Inner courtyard view
- Garden view
Services & Extras
- Wake-up service
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Cooking class Additional charge
- Themed dinners Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Temporary art galleries
- Horseback riding Off-site Additional charge
- Cycling Off-site
- Hiking Off-site Additional charge
- Pool table
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Living Area
Space for everyone to be together
- Fireplace
- Sitting area
- Desk
Media & Technology
Fun for everyone under one roof
- Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
- Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Packed lunches
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
Transportation
- Airport drop-off Additional charge
- Airport pickup Additional charge
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- 24-hour front desk
Accessibility
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
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Free! All pools are free of charge
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Fenced pool
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Pool cover
- Beach umbrellas
- Heated pool
- Infinity pool
- Pool with view
Spa
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Pool/Beach towels
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Spa Additional charge
- Fitness center
Miscellaneous
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
The Westbury Palace accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
Please inform The Westbury Palace 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 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.
FAQs about The Westbury Palace
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Check-in at The Westbury Palace is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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The Westbury Palace offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Fitness center
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Pool table
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Themed dinners
- Temporary art galleries
- Cooking class
- Horseback riding
- Walking tours
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Guests staying at The Westbury Palace can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Italian
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Halal
- Gluten-free
- Kosher
- Asian
- American
- À la carte
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Westbury Palace (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
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The Westbury Palace is 0.9 miles from the center of Nuwara Eliya.
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The prices at The Westbury Palace may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Westbury Palace on this page.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The Westbury Palace has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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Yes, The Westbury Palace is popular with guests booking family stays.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Westbury Palace by:
- Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 4h
