Assemblies of God Church Nuwara Eliya - 3 min drive
Pedro Tea Factory - 7 min drive
Lover's Leap Waterfall - 7 min drive
Getting around
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Ambal's Hotel - 17 min walk
De Silva Foods - 17 min walk
Grand Indian Restaurant - 10 min walk
Pizza Hut - 5 min walk
Milano Restaurant - 15 min walk
About this property
Carnation Rest
When you stay at Carnation Rest, you can practice your swing on the golf course. Guests can be pampered with spa services at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.
Languages
English, French
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Offsite
Area shuttle*
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
Room service (limited hours)
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Golf course on site
Full-service spa
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
High pile carpet in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Electric kettle
Slippers
What to enjoy
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Freshen up
Shower only
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Limited housekeeping
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Foot. The spa is open daily.
Dining
Onsite venue - restaurant.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
Carnation Rest Hotel Nuwara Eliya
Carnation Rest Hotel
Carnation Rest Nuwara Eliya
Carnation Rest Hotel
Carnation Rest Nuwara Eliya
Carnation Rest Hotel Nuwara Eliya
Frequently asked questions
Does Carnation Rest offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Carnation Rest does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Carnation Rest?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Carnation Rest?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Carnation Rest?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Carnation Rest and nearby?
Tee off at the onsite golf course. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as spa services and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Carnation Rest?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Carnation Rest have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Carnation Rest like?
Carnation Rest is a short 14-minute walk from Lake Gregory and 19 minutes' walk from Nuwara Eliya Golf Club.
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 12, 2024
Budget priced hotel in an excellent location near to centre but quiet. Excellent breakfast, lovely sitting area and attentive staff. Would recommend
Gavin
Gavin, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2024
Excellent Stay
Excellent stay which was fairly central. Good parking as well and staff were very friendly and gave us great suggestions on what to do. Breakfast was also great - would defintely recommend this plave to stay.
Donald
Donald, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2024
We stayed at the hotel for 3 nights. Originally a booking for 2 nights, they made sure we could stay in the same room. Clean and convenient. Good breakfast or breakfast packs on the go. Extremely helpful and friendly staff, always looking after us.
Sophie
Sophie, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 13, 2024
Wonderful, kind and helpful host, who arranged trips for us at very resonable prices. Accomodation is basic but very clean and comfortable. We had a little sun room on the side of our room which was lovely to sit in and drink tea.
Darren
Darren, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 10, 2024
Wonderful Service
Amazing place, fantastic service, kind people. Our stay was our favorite in Sri Lanka because the staff was so kind to us. My husband I were not well when we arrived and they took such good care us, sent us to the doctor, asked about our health everyday and very sweetly packed us a breakfast to go on our very early morning train.
We will stay here any time we come back!
Also loved the abundance of hot water and lovely shower pressure. Sometimes those little things make such a difference!
Amanda
Amanda, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2024
Cozy and spacious rooms that give off a cottage vibe. Located in the city, within walking distance from Victoria Park and different dining options. Breakfast was provided, and the staff were very friendly and eager to help.
Ramsha
Ramsha, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 24, 2023
Bethany
Bethany, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 23, 2023
Bethany
Bethany, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2023
I had a great experience with this family-owned place. It's very clean and safe, and the staff was extremely helpful. I'd definitely recommend it for solo travels.
Aravinth
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 20, 2019
We stayed one night, and would recommend it! The hotel staff is extremely nice and helpful. It’s close to the main roads where you can find good restaurants and shopping within a walk. We didn’t get to do a whole lot but there was a lot of sites to visit.
Verified traveler
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2018
Home away from home
Location was about 1km away from the city centre where food and shops can be found. You can easily take a tuktuk there!
The hosts were really friendly and the room was great! Floor was carpeted and their fleece blankets were thick so it kept us really warm during this cold period (about 12-13 degrees). The TV had many channels like sports channels, animal planet, discovery channel and etc. We could even watch World Cup in the comfort of our rooms!
The host even woke up earlier and made us breakfast to take away on our 5am journey to Horton Plains. We are thankful for his sandwiches, bananas, fruit juice drink and water that kept us feeling full and ready for the trek.
Thank you for being such great hosts!
serene
serene, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Feb 4, 2018
Very different to the description in their listing
The room was largish and somewhat comfortable but the listing said “balcony or patio with hill views” but the closest it got was a foot-wide ledge outside the window (i.e., I would have to climb out the window) with views only of surrounding hotels. The listing said “day bed and desk” - there was no desk and only an armchair with an uncomfortably thin seat. It also said “flat-screen TV” but it was an old small TV and even the part of the listing that says “free toiletries” is a lie. Staff didn’t know what I was talking about when I complained and I can’t find any photos online that suggest that any of their rooms match their description.
The bathroom was alright except for a very narrow shower stream and a broken toilet seat. The wifi was fast and reliable, so there's that. Breakfast was eggs and fruit - does the job but it’s the most basic hotel breakfast I’ve had in Sri Lanka. Staff were often hard to find.
It probably wasn’t the worst hotel I stayed at in Sri Lanka but Carnation Rest is the most out of step with the price and with their advertising.
Dominic
Dominic, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 6, 2024
Ondermaats
Zeer gedateerd en luidruchtige kamer.
John
John, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2024
The welcome tea was so heartwarming. Their staffs are really nice and one staff helped us a lot to decide what to see and where to eat in. The breakfast was also nice. You can feel like at home in this hotel.
Rie
Rie, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 9, 2024
Virkelig godt hotel.
Dejligt lille hotel i gåafstand fra alle byens seværdigheder og resturenter. Hotellets stab og medarbejdere ekstremt hjælpfulde.
Kan anbefales.
Nice hotel, we stayed 2 nights and walked around the little city. Nights were cool but there was warm blankets so we slept very well. Helpful and friendly staff.
Proche du centre, mais au calme. Les chambres sont propres, petit ballon d'eau chaude qui vient super rapidement et bien chaude, c'est très agréable car il peut faire assez frais dans la région.
Petit déjeuner complet sans être exceptionnel.
Très bon rapport qualité prix
Verified traveler
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 27, 2018
Seul petit point négatif, le personnel ne parle pas très bien anglais, chambre et repas parfait ( rapport qualité prix excellent)
patrick
patrick, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 27, 2018
Eenvoudig, maar toch compleet
Het is een heel eenvoudig hotel, maar heeft toch complete voorzieningen, zoals eigen badkamer met warm water. Het ontbijt was heel uitgebreid en smaakte prima. Op onze eerste avond hebben wij van de menukaart een warme maaltijd uitgezocht die verrassend goed smaakte. Het personeel is heel behulpzaam, zij regelen alle transport voor een scherpe prijs. Beetje jammer dat de beheersing van het Engels nogal gebrekkig is.
Jozef
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 23, 2018
Ruhige Unterkunft, saubere Zimmer
Das Carnation Rest liegt etwas außerhalb, ca. 10 Gehminuten vom Victoria-Park und 15 min. vom Busbahnhof, Restaurants und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Zum Bahnhof Nanu Oya kostet ein Tuk-Tuk ca. 500 Rupien. Wir waren im älteren Gebäude untergebracht. Das große Zimmer war sauber und Decken für die kalten Nächte sind vorhanden. Das Bad verfügt über eine Duschkabine, sonst eher eine Seltenheit. Der Preis ist für ein Guesthouse etwas teurer, das liegt aber wohl eher am generell höheren Preisniveau in Nuwara Eliya. Das gute Frühstück kann in einem schönen rundum verglasten Essensraum eingenommen werden. Bei unserer frühen Abreise hat man uns ein Lunchpaket mitgegeben. Wir haben hier für einen akzeptablen Preis auch Wäsche gewaschen.
Die Kommunikation ist aufgrund geringer Englischkenntnisse des Betreibers etwas schleppend. Man hat uns aber ein Fahrzeug für eine Tour in die Horton Plains organisiert und zwei andere Gäste als Mitfahrer vermittelt, womit es deutlich günstiger wurde.
Für Reisende mit Kindern: Im schönen Victoria-Park gibt es einen großen Spielplatz (Eintritt: 300 Rupien) wo sich die kleinen richtig austoben können.
Roland
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 20, 2018
Guesthouse tout à fait recommandable
Une nuit passée dans cette guesthouse aux airs anglais, tout à fait confortable avec son personnel serviable , une chambre correcte avec salle de douches au-dessus de la moyenne locale, son petit déjeuner très satisfaisant servi dans une agréable véranda. Dommage que le drap fut trop étroit pour la taille du lit.