Carnation Rest is located in Nuwara Eliya. Nuwara Eliya Golf Club and Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea Garden are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Horton Plains National Park and Victoria Park. Pedro Tea Factory and Hakgala Botanic Gardens are also worth visiting.
Assemblies of God Church Nuwara Eliya - 3 min drive
Pedro Tea Factory - 7 min drive
Lover's Leap Waterfall - 7 min drive
Restaurants
Ambal's Hotel - 17 min walk
t-lounge by Dilmah - 12 min walk
The Pub - 17 min walk
Pizza Hut - 5 min walk
Grand Indian Restaurant - 10 min walk
About this property
Carnation Rest
Property highlights
Free continental breakfast, a golf course and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Carnation Rest. Treat yourself to some rest and relaxation at Foot, the on-site spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and laundry facilities.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Free self-parking
A local area shuttle, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Carnation Rest include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Showers, bidets and free toiletries
32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Balconies or patios, electric kettles and limited housekeeping
Languages
English, French
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
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10 AM
A restaurant
Things to do
Full-service spa
Golf course
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Guest services
Limited housekeeping
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Full-service spa
Spa open daily
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Room amenities
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Slippers
Towels
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Outdoor space
Balcony/patio
More
Desk
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Property is 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
Is Carnation Rest pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Carnation Rest?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Carnation Rest?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Carnation Rest?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is Carnation Rest located?
Situated in Nuwara Eliya, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Victoria Park and Lake Gregory. Nuwara Eliya Golf Club and Assemblies of God Church Nuwara Eliya are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Carnation Rest Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.