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Carnation Rest

Nuwara Eliya · Sri Lanka

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9.4/10Excellent56 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort8.4/108.4
Condition8.6/108.6
Neighborhood7.0/107.0
Amenities9.2/109.2
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About Carnation Rest

With a stay at Carnation Rest in Nuwara Eliya, you'll be a 5-minute walk from Victoria Park and 14 minutes by foot from Lake Gregory. This golf hotel is 9. 2 mi (14. 8 km) from Horton Plains National Park and 0. 8 mi (1.

4 km) from Nuwara Eliya Golf Club. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a golf course or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours).

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM. Stay in one of 10 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.

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With a stay at Carnation Rest in Nuwara Eliya (Central Town), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Victoria Park and Lake Gregory. This golf hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Single Tree Hill and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Nuwara Eliya Golf Club.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and bidets. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Transportation services
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 1:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    English

    French

Nearby attractions

Victoria Park 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Lake Gregory 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Nuwara Eliya Golf Club 1.6 km / 1 mi
Single Tree Hill 1.6 km / 1 mi
Assemblies of God Church Nuwara Eliya 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Galway Forest Reserve 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Holy Trinity Church 2 km / 1.2 mi
Single Tree Hill 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Eagle's View Point Shanthipura 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Lover's Leap Waterfall 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Moon Plains Viewpoint 4.8 km / 3 mi
Pedro Tea Factory 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Seetha Amman Temple 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Pidurutalagala 8.5 km / 5.3 mi
Hakgala Botanic Gardens 8.7 km / 5.4 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 10
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  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Luggage room
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast
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  • Golf practice facility
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    TWIN STANDARD

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.QN

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  • TRIPLE TWO BEDSTRIPLE • TWO BEDSTPL.2B

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    TRIPLE TWO BEDS

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    Room code: TPL.2B

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Carnation Rest

9.4
Excellent
56 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
8.4 /10
Condition
8.6 /10
Neighborhood
7.0 /10
Amenities
9.2 /10
48 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2026
Chowdhury Md Tanvir Ahmed
Few things were super impressive as follows:
1) All the staffs were so helpful, welcoming and always there for us when we needed.
2) If you prefer something that gives you a traditional vibes apart from a concrete high rise building this place is highly recommended.
3) The entire place was neat and clean along with worthy prices.
Besides these nothing was found by me which is problematic or annoying.
Long story short,I liked staying there.
Family
8/10
Excellent
02 Apr 2026
Ma Rosario
The room was rustic, simple but comfortable enough. The staff was friendly and helpful. Location was okay—central area is walkable. For the price, it’s a viable option if you want some comfort and privacy but are tight on budget
Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2026
Mark
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10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2026
Hannah
Value for money, friendly staff with lovely breakfast. Easy walk into town. Good wifi
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Feb 2026
Steven
10-15 minutes to walk to the centre of town. Nice rooms. Great breakfast. Nice staff.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jan 2026
Zoe
The staff were so kind and lovely and willing to help with anything. The breakfast was delicious and served in a really charming sunny room. We would definitely stay here again.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jan 2026
Helen
Room was spacious,
clean and the staff were very accommodating.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jan 2026
Raja Uttam
The Staff were extremely helpful. We got a pot of coffee and tea upon our arrival.

The staff also gave us two umbrellas in case we go out in the city and it starts raining.

On the day of the checkout, we requested some to-go breakfast and they happily complied. They packed us extra pair of sandwich and a cup full of fruits and some whole fruits as well.

Could not have asked for more. Thank You Carnation Rest
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Oct 2025
Prativa
Not so far from the city center and other attractions. Place was so cozy and staffs were hospitable.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Sep 2025
Ali
We truly enjoyed our stay in Carnation rest. The room was spacious with a separate living area that make it very comfortable. The staffs were very efficient and friendly. They even offered to wash our clothes which was very nice. Breakfast served in a cute little room and was more than adequate.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2025
Martina
Super good
Business_and_leisure
4/10
Poor
11 Mar 2025
Susan

Carnation Rest Nuwara Eliya

10 mins walk to town. Very close to Pizza Hut & Dominos.
Dark and gloomy property which appeared not to have received any investment for many years. There were a lot of flies in our room and in the dining room. Laundry was being dried in the dining room.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Mar 2025
David
A very nice inn midway between the town and the lake. A good simple breakfast, very helpful staffe and comfortable common areas.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Feb 2025
Don
Small hotel that some how provides comfort to weary travelers
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Dec 2024
Gavin
Budget priced hotel in an excellent location near to centre but quiet. Excellent breakfast, lovely sitting area and attentive staff. Would recommend
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 May 2024
Donald

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Mar 2024
Sophie
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jan 2024
Darren
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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jan 2024
Amanda

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!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Dec 2023
Ramsha
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2023
Aravinth
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.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2018
serene

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!
2/10
Poor
03 Feb 2018
Dominic

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.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Feb 2026
Annette
Minder om en alpehytte. Vi havde en sød karnap hvor vi elskede at sidde. Den bedste bruser i Sri Lanka; masser af varmt vand. Rent.Varme-ovn. Kæmpe stor morgenmad . I gå-afstand til centrum. Utrolig søde mennesker i huset! De er meget gæstfri og hjælpsomme/ servicemindede.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Nov 2025
Christoph
Top Unterkunft!
8/10
Excellent
17 Nov 2025
Rafaela
Personal muy amable y atento.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2025
Marie-Jeanne

Super petit hôtel

Charmant petit hôtel dans une petite rue. Chambre très confortable, literie impeccable et, cerise sur le gâteau, une couverture moelleuse et chaude. La salle de bain est nickel. Le petit déjeuner est copieux et complet.Le personnel est adorable, aux petits soins. Nous avons été accueillis avec du thé et des petits gâteaux. Grand merci !
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jan 2025
Justina
Wir haben 2 Nächte in diesem kleinen Hotel übernachtet und waren sehr positiv überrascht. In unseren bislang 4 Unterkünften auf Sri Lanka war dies mit Abstand die Beste. Das Haus wird mit Liebe geführt, es ist sehr schön dekoriert und es gibt überall tolle Pflanzen. Die Lage ist ruhig, aber alle Sehenswürdigkeiten sind fußläufig zu erreichen.

Unser Zimmer war groß und schön, hatte einen kleinen Schrank und einen großen Spiegel sowie genug Ablageflächen, die in anderen Unterkünften häufig nicht vorhanden sind. Das Bad ist sauber, und gibt warmes Wasser.
Die Betten waren super bequem, wir hatten in unserem Family Room zwei Doppelbetten und ein Einzelbett. Es gab extra warme Decken und wir haben - trotz kühler Außentemperatur - nicht gefroren. Das WLAN ist super schnell.

Zudem war das Frühstück wirklich toll, es gab sowohl Dhal als auch Omelette, frisches Obst, Jogurt und Toast. Am zweiten Morgen gab es statt Dhal Coconut Pancakes ;-). Die Besitzer sind super nett, der Sohn spricht sehr gutes Englisch und hat uns netterweise noch mit seinem Auto zum Busbahnhof gefahren.
Wir können die Unterkunft wirklich besten Gewissen weiterempfehlen!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
07 Jan 2025
elisabeth
Good value for the price, very friendly and helpful staff. Generous breakfast. Quiet and peaceful.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
05 Nov 2024
natsuki
シャワーの水圧が弱かった。他は最高！
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
06 Aug 2024
John

Ondermaats

Zeer gedateerd en luidruchtige kamer.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2024
Rie
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2024
Frits

Virkelig godt hotel.

Dejligt lille hotel i gåafstand fra alle byens seværdigheder og resturenter. Hotellets stab og medarbejdere ekstremt hjælpfulde.
Kan anbefales.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Feb 2024
TATSUYA
宿の方々が大変フレンドリーで且つ親切でした。ウェルカムドリンクに紅茶とカステラを頂きました。到着時少し疲れていたので有り難かったです。
ロケーションが良いです。バスターミナルから少し離れていますが徒歩圏内、その分静かで落ち着いた雰囲気です。グレゴリー湖も徒歩圏内、近くにスーパーマーケットやレストランもあります。
建物は少し古いですが清潔です。部屋に窓付きのバルコニーが有ったのが嬉しかったです。
アメニティは少ないですが値段を考えると妥当だと思います。ドライヤーはありました。
朝食はコンチネンタルタイプです。
Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jan 2019
Verified traveler

古いが、清潔！快適に滞在できます。

翌朝ホートンプレインズに行くために滞在しました。
お部屋はかなり広く、リビング、ベッドルームとそれぞれあり、どこも清潔でした。予め伝えておけば、チェックアウトが5時でしたが快く対応してくれ、朝食を持ち出せるように用意してくださります。とても美味しい朝食でした！
ロケーションは少し街中からは離れてますが静かに過ごせる場所です。
Friends
8/10
Excellent
22 Dec 2018
Verified traveler

Nuwara elya

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2018
NFKO
☆良い点☆
アクセスが良い。グレゴリー湖やシングルツリーヒルから徒歩数分で、ヌワラエリアメインバスステーションも徒歩圏内。
ユニットバスだが簡易の仕切りがあり、さらに清潔だった。温度調節も簡単にできた。
WiFiも速く、テレビ付き。
朝食はパンと紅茶だったかとても美味しかった。
スタッフもフレンドリーで対応も良かった。

☆悪い点☆
特になし
8/10
Excellent
28 Aug 2018
Verified traveler

Très bon rapport qualité prix

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
Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Feb 2018
patrick
Seul petit point négatif, le personnel ne parle pas très bien anglais, chambre et repas parfait ( rapport qualité prix excellent)
8/10
Excellent
27 Feb 2018
Jozef

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2018
Roland

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.
Family
8/10
Excellent
20 Feb 2018
Francis

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.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Feb 2018
Verified traveler
Très propre, personnel accueillant et aux petits soins. Parfait.
8/10
Excellent
12 Jan 2018
Verified traveler
Chambre grande et confortable pour une famille. Très belle salle de bain. Nous aurions eu besoin de couvertures supplémentaires car nous avons eu un peu froid la nuit.
Le petit déjeuner est copieux. Les hôtes sont serviables mais peu souriants et avenants.
Emplacement parfait au calme et proche des centres d'intérêt de la ville.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Dec 2017
Monika

Top Preis-Leistungsverhältnis

Sehr nettes Servicepersonal, dass gerne bei der Urlaubsplanung unterstützt ohne dabei aufdringlich zu sein. Es hat uns sehr gut gefallen.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Aug 2017
Marc

Highly recommended in Nuwara Eliya

Very kind and helpful staff, nice and clean rooms. The family owned location is in walking distance to the city centre but quit enough for a good nights rest. Day trips to the Horton Plains can be organized, very reasonable prices + a take away lunch/breakfast!
Actually my third stay there, I would stay there again anytime.
8/10
Excellent
29 Jul 2017
nathalie

nice hotel

i did not like the city but the staff of this hotel so nice , and gently

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Carnation Rest
1 Unique View Road, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

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