Hotel Glendower offers a warm and inviting space with 18 holes of golf, mini golf, and stunning garden views. Unwind on the terrace or enjoy coffee at the coffee shop/cafe while taking in the beautiful surroundings - previous guests have loved it here.
Reviews
7.47.4 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Airport transfer
Bar
Connecting rooms available
Non-smoking
Laundry facilities
Free parking
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Room service
Coffee shop/cafe
Business centre
Airport shuttle
Terrace
Coffee/tea in a common area
Garden
Arcade/games room
Reception fireplace
For families (6)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Room options
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Showing 3 of 3 rooms
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Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed, Bathtub
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Mountain view
25 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed
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Assemblies of God Church Nuwara Eliya - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Lake Gregory - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
Pedro Tea Factory - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
Lover's Leap Waterfall - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
Getting around
Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 61.9 miles/99.6 km
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Ambal's Hotel - 9 min walk
De Silva Foods - 8 min walk
Grand Indian Restaurant - 1 min walk
Pizza Hut - 13 min walk
Milano Restaurant - 9 min walk
About this property
Hotel Glendower
Adjacent to a golf course, Hotel Glendower is a great choice for a stay in Nuwara Eliya. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can visit KING PRAWN, which serves Chinese cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, a terrace and a garden.
Languages
Arabic, English, German
At a glance
Hotel size
9 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-in/out available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Transfers
Airport shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–11 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
Private dining
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Mini golf
Children's games
What to do
Mini golf
Winery release events
Pool table
Access to nearby indoor pool
Mountain climbing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Winery tours nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting room
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Bike hire
Golf clubs on-site
Romance packages
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Fireplace in reception
Adjacent to a golf course
Arcade/games room
Lockers available
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
DVD player
32-inch flat-screen TV
Premium cable channels
CD player
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Mini fridge
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
KING PRAWN – Overlooking the golf course and garden, this restaurant specialises in Chinese cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
19TH HOLE PUB – On-site bar. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 6.00 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Hotel Glendower Nuwara Eliya
Hotel Glendower
Glendower Nuwara Eliya
Hotel Glendower Hotel
Hotel Glendower Nuwara Eliya
Hotel Glendower Hotel Nuwara Eliya
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Glendower offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Glendower does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Glendower?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Glendower?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Glendower?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Glendower?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel Glendower and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as horse riding and mountain climbing. Enjoy amenities such as an arcade, a picnic area and a garden. Hotel Glendower also has access to a nearby indoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Glendower?
Yes, KING PRAWN offers Chinese cuisine and garden views.
What's the area around Hotel Glendower like?
Hotel Glendower is located on the boardwalk, a short 10-minute walk from Nuwara Eliya Golf Club and 13 minutes' walk from Assemblies of God Church Nuwara Eliya.
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Hotel Glendower Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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7.0/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
6.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
4 Apr 2025
Absolute The best service hotel in Sri Lanka
It was absolutely fantastic we were so well looked after especially by the very friendly and professional manager and his staff , rooms were very comfortable, food was excellent as was the icy cold drinks at the in-house Pub, this hotel gets 10 out of 10 from us , it was a pleasure to stay there , thank you Jay and Bluey from Australia
John Jay
John Jay, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Jun 2024
Very nice cozy and very friendly staff
Kasun
Kasun, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Oct 2024
Old style hotel, very comfortable. Staff are excellent and can't do enough for you. Some areas may need a bit of updating, but on the whole very good. The food is excellent.
keith
keith, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
24 Mar 2024
Good service by the staff.
Vasanthan
Vasanthan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Oct 2024
Warm and sweet
This os a very warm and sweet hotel just located near the town centre. Everything is just nearby and the the hotel itself is in good vibe. The garden, bar and the common room are a highlight for the hotel. I especially like the fireplace in the common area.
Staff are super nice and helpful. Sincerely thanks for the staff who provide great help for the transport information for my onward journey.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Mar 2024
Best situated hotel in Nuara Eliya
Great value stay at this once state of the art 1930s hotel. Full of old world charm, white cotton sheets, surprised they were not starched. Huge bedrooms and with a bath. Big breakfast in the period dining room. Ideally situated and next door to the Grand Hotel with more opulence.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Oct 2024
In the Heart of the town.
The staff were great, super friendly and we were made to feel comfortable straight away with a fresh hot face towel and a cup of tea, even got a free welcome head massage. Everyone was helpful with places to go as well as recommendations for the next stop of our trip. Your also next to the Grand Hotel opposite Victoria park so location is great but the thing letting the hotel down was the building needs a refurb. Bathroom door didn't shut as the wood had bowed, paint on the walls and ceiling were patchy, needs a little TLC but overall a great looking place and we were well looked after.
Terence
Terence, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 Mar 2025
Verified traveller
2-night trip
4/10 Fair
16 Feb 2025
Amandine
Amandine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Mar 2024
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
1 Jan 2019
Gerade noch befriedigend
Das Hotel hat noch alten Charme ist aber doch stark Renovierungs bedürftig, insbesondere Bäder und Dielenböden, Lage ist top!
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
21 Apr 2018
A pretty location but a rather tired interior
The hotel has some nice features but there were several housekeeping issues over the functioning of the bedroom and bathroom and the service at breakfast wasn't very attentive.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 Mar 2018
Great Britain mitten in Sri Lanka
Schönes altes Hotel im England-Stil mit viel Charm und sehr freundlichen Personal.
Toller Garten, stilvolle Bar und Billard-Raum.
Zimmer sind vollkommene ok - Badezimmer könnte etwas Farbe gebrauchen.
michael
michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Feb 2018
Cosy, colonial hotel in the middle of Nuwara Eliya
Cosy colonial style hotel, nice people, great bar! Food is good and prepared with care and consideration.
Arvid
Arvid, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 Feb 2018
Nice place to stay, although shame about the room
Had a 1 night stay. Unfortunately I have to mark it down due to the state of the bathroom. It was disgusting, dirty, damp and needs a huge make over. If they fix this then I would give the hotel an awesome rating.
Hotel is very close to the Grand Hotel and walking distance to the city centre. The rest of the hotel itself is nice, the lobby and bar is really cool with old English furniture. The staff are also very friendly and helpful. Breakfast has a good selection.
Ryan
Ryan, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
19 Dec 2017
It’s an outdated place but really friendly staff with some simple upgrades it would be a real contender.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
25 Nov 2017
Zentrales Hotel mit Charme aber alter Ausstattung
Nur 1 Nacht, das Zimmer war nicht zumutbar.Das Hotel selbst ist nett und gut gelegen.
Beate
Beate, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
19 Mar 2017
Bien placé, charme historique, mais peu confo
Arrivée tardive en fin de PM, petit verre au bar style anglais 1890, promenadeen ville, retour à la chambre en soiree, froide, salle de bain pleine de moisissure, pas de chauffage d'appoint. Hotel n'allume le foyer central que sur demande accompgnée de quelques roupies....wifi ne fonctionne pas dans les chambres. Lit simple x 2 pour imiter le lit double....
Patrick
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
4/10 Fair
9 Mar 2017
Run down hotel. Appliances in bathroom were broken
Bathroom walls looked mildew. room was damp including bedspreads. Breakfast was boring. Only hotel manager could communicate in English. Staff was friendly. Even at 50% discount the hotel is overpriced.
Verified traveller
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
7 Feb 2017
Little England, comfortable, greatt service
Great place; exceptional service; excellent staff; super breakfast. The staff was incredibly helpful from getting me a cab to helping me with broken zippers on my bag. Really great people in an non-ironic English countryside environment.
gregory
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
2/10 Poor
14 Jan 2017
It was a shocking place never will recommend this
Well extremely cold, not clean awful staff and shocking breakfast absolutely terrible will never recommend don't be fooled by pictures on sights.
It was the worse hotel needs to be pulled down and built again
Verified traveller
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
28 Dec 2016
Great location, bathroom needs refurb
The room was a good size. The staff service was great. The TV did have some cable channels but did not subscribe to most of the English ones. The bathroom was in need to. Upgrade as quite musty and worn and torn. The hotel was in a good location. Wifi only worked in common areas. We did notice that if we booked a tuk tuk or driver from the hotel it would cost more as the drivers would assume we had more money so we would flag them from the street .
Claire
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
16 Aug 2016
The hotel is in an excellent location for exploring Nuwara Eliya. It is a lovely old building with tonnes of character. In particular the foyer and pub downstairs were delightful. However it was a great shame that the service did not live up to the environment. We were kept waiting a long time when we arrived despite it being quite late. We were given a standard room even though we had booked a superior room. There were no towels in the room and when we requested them it took a very long time and another request before they arrived. This was then repeated the following day after the room had been cleaned. Having stayed at a number of other places in Sri Lanka this hotel had poor service in comparison.
Judith
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
4/10 Fair
29 Feb 2016
Serge
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.