You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Tea Garden
Enjoy your visit to Nuwara Eliya with a stay at The Tea Garden. Guests can keep active with on-site mountain biking, and free perks include WiFi, self-parking and continental breakfast daily between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Languages
Arabic, English, Hindi
At a glance
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 9:00 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
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Property amenities
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self-parking on site
Food and drink
Fridge in a common area
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Dining
Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM
Bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Rollaway/extra beds: USD 20.0 per night
Bathrooms
Bath or shower
Bidet
Towels provided
Shampoo
Free toiletries
Living spaces
Library
Outdoor areas
Garden
Picnic area
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets or service animals
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lifts
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Daily housekeeping
Multilingual staff
Luggage storage
Front desk (limited hours)
Free bottled water
Things to do
Mountain biking on site
Bike hire on site
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
3 rooms
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
Tea Garden Nuwara Eliya
The Tea Garden Villa
The Tea Garden Nuwara Eliya
The Tea Garden Villa Nuwara Eliya
Frequently asked questions
Does The Tea Garden offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Tea Garden 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 The Tea Garden?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Tea Garden?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Tea Garden?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at The Tea Garden and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as mountain biking. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around The Tea Garden like?
The Tea Garden is located a short 10-minute walk from Lake Gregory.
The Tea Garden Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
15 Jul 2024
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Jun 2023
The charm of Nuwara Eliya
A charming boutique hotel in Nuwara Eliya! My family and I had a great stay here, the hospitality was second to none. From the welcome cup of tea to the morning breakfasts and games for the children, the colonial style was fantastic and made for a very welcome stay. The beds were conformable, the deluxe room had a lot of space and all the amenities you needed were provided. Highly recommended.
Marcus
Marcus, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Jan 2022
Natalie
Natalie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
19 Nov 2019
Shreya
Shreya, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
25 Mar 2019
it is good to provide toothbrushes, overall worth for the price , good service.
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
16 Feb 2019
Staff were very good. Breakfast needs more choices. Place was clean. Enjoyed our stay
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
25 Jan 2019
Avoid !
Very disappointed having booked and paid up front to be given a small room looking into a brick wall with the window painted white . The room and bathroom needed repainting it was very scruffy . The worst thing was the uncomfortable bed which needed a new mattress . There are lovely rooms with views shown on the website - this was not what we expected ! The breankfast was very good and the service was polite and welcoming but let down by the room
Elissa
Elissa, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Jan 2019
Nice and comfortable stay
We stay one night in the Tea Garden hotel, which is conveniently situated about 45 min from the World’s End trail in Horton Plains. The room was spacious, accommodating our family of four perfectly, and the beds quite comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful. They packed a breakfast for our family (and driver!) in the early morning when we left for the park. The hotel is about 20-minute walk from an Indian restaurant if you are
looking for dinner. Would recommend taking a cab when it’s dark as there isn’t any sidewalk for most of the way.
Annie
Annie, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
30 Dec 2018
Cute little hotel
The tea garden hotel is gorgeous and the staff are friendly and helpful. We booked the standard room which was a touch squishy but otherwise comfortable. The only negative was the close proximately to the kitchen and lounge (literally in the same room). This meant there was a lack of privacy and a lot of noise.
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
1 Dec 2018
1 night at the Tea Garden
We stayed one night at the Tea Garden, there was a very warm welcome from the staff with tea and cakes and we were able to check in early which was appreciated. It’s a 15 minute walk to the lake but it really is a Tuk Tuk ride into town and the tea factory. The room was very clean, shower was hot, the wifi good and the breakfast excellent. The guys ordered us a Tuk Tuk to the train station (800 rupees which seemed a good price) in the morning for us when we checked out.
David
David, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
14 Nov 2018
Set on the edge of town and set back from the road, so little traffic noise this smartly decorated small hotel was comfortable and great value for money. Unfortunately, painting in the bathroom next door whilst preparing for the season start transmitted odours that were a little annoying.
Staff were attentive professional and friendly. Breakfast (very good) only meal available, so to the popular restaurant five minutes away.
We were presented with a packet of local tea when leaving.
Convenient and value for money.
Peter&Olya
Peter&Olya, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Oct 2018
All good recommend property All good recommend property All good recommend property
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
2 Oct 2018
Good stay
The property is good. Beautiful location and warm and friendly staff. Highly recommended this place.
parshwati
parshwati, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
2 Sep 2018
Average for one night stay
Hotel is not very clean, bad smell in the shared area and in the room. Shower room is not clean, room is not well maintained. Bed is OK. WiFi not working on all areas.
Matan
Matan, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Mar 2018
True peace and quiet
Gorgeous stay at The Tea Garden! After arriving in the afternoon, putting down our bags and enjoying a cup of tea on the balcony, my husband and I went for a jog around Gregory Lake, followed by dinner at Indian Summer (great North Indian dishes). We then walked back to the house, where a power cut (cables brought down by a heavy goods vehicle further up the road) meant we truly enjoyed the space, instead of checking emails or other such non-holiday type behavior! A generator meant we had light through the night, and by morning everything was back to normal. Breakfast was delicious and fueled us up for a long drive down to Galle. All of the staff were so friendly, sweet and helpful. A wonderful break from the chaos of everyday life and connectivity.
Jennifer
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
14 Mar 2018
Good hotel. Would recommend. Beautiful location amongst the tea plantations
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Feb 2018
big family room
The hotel is a bit out of town in a nice tea field. Hotel has a homestay atmosphere. Houses/rooms are new or nicely renovated. Staff was nice and prepared breakfast on the terrace. We had a really big family room.
Andy
Andy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
29 Dec 2017
Friendly, hospitable, but check room description
The room description on Hotels.com was misleading as it did not clarify that the standard room has no view but faces a wall.
Service was warm and friendly, smooth check in and otherwise a very hospitable property.
Location is fairly close to Lake Gregory and other attractions in Nuwara Eliya, and the cycle offers free bicycles (but no helmets or lights), which means it wasn't a good option for going around the motorways
Madhu
Madhu, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Nov 2017
The highlight of our trip!
Our stay at The Tea Garden was the best experience we had in our trip to Sri Lanka. The house is located a few kilometres out of town amongst a tea plantation, which makes the property so serene -
besides the morning prayers from the Buddhist temple closeby, this too had surprisingly a calming impact to us. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. Lahiru, our Host, delivered an exceptional service and was very accommodating to our needs. He also took me to a tea plantation tour and educated me on the history of tea. We wished we could've stayed longer at the cottage as this was the highlight of our overall trip!
Ardelia
Ardelia, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
9 Nov 2017
Comfortable stay with great service
The Tea Garden can be a little tricky to find as it is tucked in a small dirt road in front of the temple. Except for the daily 5-6am prayers from the temple, it is a very quiet place to stay. The staff, Lahiru has been very hospitable with making us tea and cookies and great breakfast. They even gave us a box of tea as a gift of appreciation. I will return to this place again. Thank you for the hospitality!
Angela
Angela, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Oct 2017
Great friendly non-intrusive service. Place well kept. Staff super helpful. Nice decor.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
10 Sep 2017
Pleasant but nothing to shout about
Room was pleasant and clean, however, bathroom did have mould.
Kiera
Kiera, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Jul 2017
Home in the tea garden
Lovely accommodation set amidst a tea plantation. The next morning the host graciously brought round on a short tour of the tea plantation behind our hotel.
ismet
ismet, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Jun 2017
Amazing Service.
Very friendly and accommodating hosts.
Nice walks around the hotel area.
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
6 Jun 2017
Home from home
We weren't pleased with the room to begin with but the staff went out of their way to get us a room we were satisfied with. They were very helpful.
Positives:
Lovely homely feeling
Afternoon tea was great
Location is OK
Staff member was extremely polite, friendly and helpful
Nicely decorated rooms
Negatives:
No fan or AC (because it's generally cold anyway)
Damp smell