The Hill Club

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free valet parking and bars/lounges
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Exterior
Aerial view
Front of property
Aerial view
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
29 Grand Hotel Road, Nuwara Eliya
  • Nuwara Eliya Golf Club
    3 min walk
  • Victoria Park
    7 min walk
  • Holy Trinity Church
    15 min walk
  • Kandy (KDZ-Polgolla Reservoir)
    166 min drive

Room options

Superior Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Nuwara Eliya

A family-friendly stay in Nuwara Eliya awaits you at The Hill Club. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Nuwara Eliya Golf Club and Victoria Park. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, fireplaces and balconies. .The restaurant, Lilly Resturant, serves international cuisine. With 2 lounge bars to choose from, you can enjoy a drink at the hotel. Enjoy the gym and outdoor tennis court as well as access to bike hire and a playground. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. English breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an area shuttle. .In proximity to this 4-property class Nuwara Eliya hotel you'll find Horton Plains National Park.

What's nearby

  • Nuwara Eliya Golf Club - 3 min walk
  • Assemblies of God Church Nuwara Eliya - 19 min walk
  • Lake Gregory - 5 min drive
  • Pedro Tea Factory - 7 min drive
  • Lover's Leap Waterfall - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ambal's Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪De Silva Foods - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Grand Indian Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Milano Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Hill Club

Family-friendly hotel with free valet parking and bars/lounges
The Hill Club offers its guests an outdoor tennis court and a health club. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly The Hill Club. Self parking and valet parking are free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Nuwara Eliya hotel.

  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1876
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Hill Club offers 44 accommodations with fireplaces and a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Arabic, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Lilly Resturant

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1876
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: noon
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces a strict dress code in the restaurant and bar/lounge.
Guests may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 65.00
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 65.00
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 55.00
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 55.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 75.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 75.00

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately USD 15 for adults and from USD 15 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hill Club Hotel Nuwara Eliya
Hill Club Hotel
Hill Club Nuwara Eliya
Hill Club
The Hill Club Hotel Nuwara Eliya
Hill Hotel Nuwara Eliya
The Hill Club Hotel
The Hill Club Nuwara Eliya
The Hill Club Hotel Nuwara Eliya

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Hill Club?

The Hill Club offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Hill Club?

Yep, The Hill Club has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Is The Hill Club family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as supervised childcare, a playground and an arcade, it's no surprise that The Hill Club is a hit with families.

Does The Hill Club serve breakfast?

Yeah, English breakfast is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Hill Club?

No, The Hill Club does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Hill Club?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Hill Club's onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Hill Club?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Hill Club?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Hill Club?

There is a golf course next to The Hill Club.

The Hill Club Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 46 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

shailesh

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Nihal W.

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hill Club Blues
Service in the dining room was uneven, slow and haphazard. The place looks tired and timeworn. This could be our last stay at the Hioll Club.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Nihal W.

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Hill Club decline
Dated and shopworn condition. Dining room service uneven and meals are delivered haphazardly to the table, including burnt offerings.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Srilal Joe

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

unnati

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming old school country club hotel
The Hill Club is an amazing place....like a real old school country club but without the arrogance! We had a really nice room. Dinner in their fantastic dining room with very attentive service. The location is an easy walk to the centre of Nuwara Eliya and not to forget their spectacular gardens!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great grounds shame about the inside
A very interesting stay, perfect approach to the property, amazing gardens, manicured lawns, once inside the building is stuck in a time warp trying to maintain the grandure of a hundred years ago - no locals allowed in, breakfast served at the table, dress for dinner. The rooms are again representative of a by gone time, nothing quite matches, my room safe didn’t work and even when reported to management wasn’t repaired - there is no air conditioning. Overall if I was given the option to stay here again I would have to decline.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
English style Club
Beautiful gardens, lovely place and comfortable stay. Breakfast is English style. Those of us who are used to American or Continental breakfast will not be too happy with what is served here. Barring this everything is great here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved the faded glory of this wonderful old hotel . It retains a real authenticity as the public areas haven’t been modernised . Yes they are a little tatty round the edges but adds to the atmosphere. The rooms are upgraded however and very comfortable . Lovely breakfast , beautiful gardens to sit in with your afternoon tea , exceptionally friendly and helpful staff , special mention to Ravi . A wonderful experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic club house that has retained its character. Staying here was a real highlight of our ttip tp Sri Lanka
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Harriet, London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful colonial hotel in the centre of town
Beautiful colonial hotel situated in the middle of Nuwara Eliya. The gardens were stunning and beautifully kept. The hotel was like a step back in time - not for those looking for a modern hotel - but the hotel was beautifully kept. My only comment would be that the bed was squeaky! Dinner in the fine dining room was a real experience with a large diverse menu and wine list. Yes you have to dress up but that is part of the whole experience and was one of my favourite nights so far. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive - maybe too much so at times. They would check on us every five minutes but it was really lovely to see that they cared.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Hiroshan

Disliked: Staff & service

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful - just beautiful
Lovely colonial hotel. The setting was amazing. The gardens were beautiful and I’m sure will win the award this year as well. The atmosphere was great, with two snooker tables. The photographs all over the property were really interesting and kept me busy for hours. Food was good - breakfast was cooked to order- a real change from buffet style. We stopped for lunch at the golf club which was just at the bottom of the gardens. Really loved this place so were even happier to find this lovely hotel was even better.

8/10 Good

Nihal W.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A timeless experience
Old world traditions of the Raj and a more genteel style of hospitality combined to make our stay at Hill Club a delightful experience. Our friends from Tampa, FL who accompanied us also gave high marks for its ambiance, service, food and authenticity. We will return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Sally

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quirky
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing, very beautiful and service was so good. Will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice hotel living in the past
Hotel staff were not aware of some of our needs. They need to move into the 21st century

6/10 Okay

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well located but not nice staff
The Hotel is well located and you can notice what it use to be. But there are some things like a cheap hotel, like the menu or breakfast menu, plastic. The staff is not very nice, and they charge you everything in the spot, including the acommodation. A twin bed for them is a doble bed so you have it in mind.

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful building and grounds, lovely staff
The hotel building is absolutely beautiful with retained old features. The staff are so warm and welcoming and made our stay really enjoyable. The surrounding area isn't that exciting but Horton Plains isn't far away and we had a great time having high tea and enjoying the hotel itself. There is also the incredible dining experience wearing dinner jackets (hotel provides these for free)

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Olde world experience
This Hotel was like stepping back in time, it has a billiard room, a reading room, formal dining room. We had dinner in the formal dining room on the first evening, and have never laughed so much at all the men dressed up in their jackets and ties (borrowed from the hotels collection) whilst wearing 'vans' or 'walking shoes' on their feet:) A unforgettable experience in a pleasant hotel

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is an old hotel with old furnishings but given what is available in Sri Lanka, not bad.

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Malmö

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A true must visit when in Nuwara Eliya
This was something totally new for me. I have never truly experienced anything like this before. This old building from the 1870s is something you should try out. Our waiter Benedict made the night spectacular, we got drinks served at the fireplace while we decided on what we were having for dinner, the food was excellent and it was two marvelous evenings, everything just flow so smoothly and it was such a pleasant stay. A must try to get the feeling of old British colonial relic. I did not think places like this existed any more.