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
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
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 onsite 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
An area shuttle, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Carnation Rest offer perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate dining areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Showers, bidets, and free toiletries
32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Balconies or patios, separate dining areas, and electric kettles
Languages
English, French
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10 AM
1 restaurant
Room service available
Things to do
Full-service spa
Golf course
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Separate dining area
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Housekeeping (limited)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
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.
High pile carpet in room
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Room amenities
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV
Cable channels
Premium channels
Food and drink
Dining room
Electric kettle
Outdoor space
Balcony or patio
More
Desk
Laptop-friendly workspace
Slippers
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 available
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
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?
Check-out 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 mi (2 km).
Carnation Rest Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.