Galway Heights Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Nuwara Eliya with free valet parking and fitness centre
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Junior Suite, Non Smoking
Executive lounge

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

Available filters for rooms
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Memory foam bed
Frette Italian bed sheets
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Memory foam bed
Frette Italian bed sheets
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Memory foam bed
Frette Italian bed sheets
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Upper Lake Rd, Nuwara Eliya, CP, 22200

What's nearby

  • Lake Gregory - 9 min walk
  • Assemblies of God Church Nuwara Eliya - 5 min drive
  • Nuwara Eliya Golf Club - 6 min drive
  • Pedro Tea Factory - 6 min drive
  • Lover's Leap Waterfall - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Haputale Railway Station - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ambal's Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪De Silva Foods - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Grand Indian Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Milano Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Galway Heights Hotel

Upscale hotel in a shopping district
A free daily manager's reception, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Galway Heights Hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and an arcade/games room.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out and express check-in
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Galway Heights Hotel include comforts, such as premium bedding, as well as amenities, such as late-night room service and free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Frette Italian sheets and memory foam beds
  • Rainfall showers and bidets
  • 32-inch LED TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Hindi, Malay

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 12 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • 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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 12 for adults and from USD 7 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 150 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards and cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 25 December
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 December
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 1 January
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Galway Heights Hotel Nuwara Eliya
Galway Heights Nuwara Eliya
Galway Heights Hotel Hotel
Galway Heights Hotel Nuwara Eliya
Galway Heights Hotel Hotel Nuwara Eliya

Frequently asked questions

Is Galway Heights Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Galway Heights Hotel?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Galway Heights Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Galway Heights Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Galway Heights Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 150 per vehicle applies.

Where is Galway Heights Hotel located?

Situated in the mountains, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Gregory, Galway Forest Reserve and Assemblies of God Church Nuwara Eliya. Holy Trinity Church and Victoria Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 53 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Derek

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sugithan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful cottage feel in Nuverliya. Our family was so happy we decided to stay there. Staffs were excellent. There have library room with activity room for the teen to kids.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Krishnamoorthy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Mind the step
Old colonial hotel, very decent. Staff were very nice. Restaurant not so good in taste. Carpets in the room needs change. No Airconditioned , because it’s cold you need heater. I found management didn’t do anything about the steps that just one step bit higher and front of my eyes 3 people tripped, including my wife. Not may people don’t understand why they tripped, but closer inspection just one step 2 cm higher than other. Not sure what health and safety in SriLanka doing about this.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kanishke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hospitality by the staff and the hotel itself is clean and nice. Food from the in-house restaurant was pretty tasty and had a nice variety. Would definitely recommend this!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sherika

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Balarajan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a pretty relaxed environment and the staff were awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel even if lacking character
We had a pleasant stay here. The rooms are comfortable, but there’s nothing special about the hotel itself. The location is very handy for a walk through Galway Park and it’s out of the bustle of town. Restaurant is fine. The surrounding area is a bit hilly if you want to walk around.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Kamani, London

Travelled with partner
Had more than enough night staff and they were helpful, but next day morning in the reception there was a young staff member who was managing the reception on his own could not even understand what I said, how to reply or speak English and how to print the closing bill to say there is nothing outstanding because I paid the dinner money when we had the meal and rest of the bill was already paid up front. This staff member running round in circle not knowing what to do and wasted almost more than 45 minutes of our time and made our day VERY, VERY MISERABLE... This should not be acceptable for a four star Hotel and I hope you consider paying for the inconvenience caused by your staff!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Colonial style and very friendly
Lovely charming stay in a colonial style ambiance
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
mountain view laughable, don’t bother with upgrade, sleeping in a room with a thousand pigeons on the roof is not fun , the shower smells like a sewer
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anendra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Galway Heights Hotel may not have happened as I had booked the wrong night for accommodation! Dilshan and the team went beyond expectations and found 2 rooms for our travelling group (the last 2!)...was kind enough to show us the room and see if it met our expectations and had them both freshened up so that we could be comfortable for the night. The team at this hotel bent over backwards to help us, the room was big, comfortable and clean and the team in the restaurant were just as nice (the dining room is a work of art). The only thing to be wary of is that the rooms let in a fair bit of noise, so don't forget to pack your ear plugs!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

HARIHAR

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was great. We stayed for one night. Staff were very attentive and friendly. Highly recommended this place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Raj

Liked: Staff & service
Average stay, rooms basic facilities, basic. Staff were helpful though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ravitha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean n confy rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Shashi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Value for money
Its more like a small boutique hotel. The facilities are limited and location is a bit inside. Its like more of a 3 star and the view is average but the staff is very helpful and friendly. The food is good but not great and the choice is limited. Its pocket friendly. Its fine for tourists with a medium bedget
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shanee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and excellent service from staff, very welcoming and professional. Great breakfast with good spread and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andreas Roland

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vinosha

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly , helpful especially in the dining room and with the bags on arrival /departure
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff and the hotel is located away from busy area. Well maintained and pleasant to stay. House keeping was very good and the service was prompt. Very good breakfast including both continental and traditional Sri Lankan food. Only suggestion is the hotel should have a fan on hot days and minor facilities like hair dryer,
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming small hotel with personal touch. Well looked after by Arull in the bar! Steps into the hotel despite a disabled access filter on the search but they made a temporary ramp within a couple of hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dickson

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heartfelt Service
We were greeted warmly throughout the check in process. Our party of three booked two separate standard rooms but were "upgraded" to one big suite. Although we enjoyed the really spacious and luxurious suite, I found this a bit odd.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019