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Hotel Glendower

3.0 star property
Relax in a serene atmosphere surrounded by lush greenery. Indulge in your favorite activities from playing 18 holes to sipping on coffee.

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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

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Bathtub

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed, Bathtub

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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Nuwara Eliya, Hotel Glendower is connected to a shopping centre. 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 looking for area attractions can visit Pedro Tea Factory and Hakgala Botanic Gardens. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like mountain climbing and horse riding nearby. Visit our Nuwara Eliya travel guide
Map
No 5, Grand Hotel Road, Nuwara Eliya, 22200

What's nearby

  • The gorgeous old school bar at the Nuwara Eliya golf course.
    Nuwara Eliya Golf Club
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A beautiful train journey through the rolling hills of Sri Lanka's enormous tea plantations. I took this train ride from Nuwara Eliya to Ella which took about 3 hours, and less than 300 rupees- third class is worth the mild discomfort for the people you meet. And Ella is definitely worth a trip- stunning views and hikes up to Ella Rock and Little Adams Peak.
    Lake Gregory
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Victoria Park
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Assemblies of God Church Nuwara Eliya
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Holy Trinity Church
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Restaurants

  • Barista
    8 min walk
  • Indian Summer Restaurant
    2 min drive
  • Grand Hotel
    3 min walk
  • Milano Restaurant
    9 min walk
  • Cafe Noshers
    15 min walk

About this property

Hotel Glendower

Family-friendly hotel connected to the convention centre
Take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a terrace and mini golf at Hotel Glendower. Get out on the links at this hotel and enjoy amenities such as a restaurant with golf course views. The on-site Chinese cuisine restaurant, KING PRAWN, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and garden views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, express check-out and express check-in
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Glendower offer amenities, such as free WiFi, safes and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/bath combinations
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Mini fridges, CD players and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11 AM for a fee: USD 6 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 19TH HOLE PUB
  • KING PRAWN

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Games
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Mini golf
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • 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.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 6.00 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is 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

Is Hotel Glendower pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Glendower?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Glendower?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Glendower?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Hotel Glendower provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel Glendower located?

This family-friendly Nuwara Eliya hotel is located on the boardwalk, within a 10-minute walk of Victoria Park and Nuwara Eliya Golf Club. Galway Forest Reserve and Lake Gregory are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Glendower Reviews

7.6

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with hot water. Lovely receptionist who welcomed us on arrival and helped us with booking a taxi to Kandy. Only slight negative was it was slightly noisy in the mornings with staff members walking the corridors chatting and prepping breakfast. All in all really lovely place in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are a bit tired, the staff are lovely. The location is good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kasun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice cozy and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Vasanthan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service by the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful, welcoming hotel. Special thanks to the staff - Benedict and Laxmi - and manger Duminda, who immediately made me feel at home. The rooms are spacious, clean, and exude a rustic, lived in charm. I will gladly return on future visits!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very well placed and a good bar and dining room. The bedrooms are large but I had no hot water. It had seen better days but the staff were attentive. Hot towel and tea on arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were kind and attentive to our queries and requests. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Excellent food. I would recommend the Sri Lankan breakfast over the English breakfast, though. Fresh coconut sambol was magnificent! Wonderful and charming ambiance in the dining room and a smashing little pub (though they didn't have Guinness which I had to go to the Grand Hotel for). The little garden is a lovely spot to sip a cup of tea in the sunshine.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fabulous olde world style hotel full of antiques and charm. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The gardens are meticulously kept and perfect for relaxing in after sightseeing - especially with a nice cold beer from their bar, the 19th Hole Pub. This is a good old fashioned bar playing great music, serving cold beers and mixing wonderful cocktails - get Pradeep to make you a Tequila Margarita 🍸! Then dine either at your table in the bar or garden or in the formal dining room choosing from a very reasonably priced menu and have Benedict recommend rice dishes of the day and serve you with very generous portions - try the Garlic prawns 🍤 🍤 🍤 Cannot recommend this establishment highly enough, Ho there, you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kokilaverny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very traditional and old fashion bungalow
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gerade noch befriedigend

Das Hotel hat noch alten Charme ist aber doch stark Renovierungs bedürftig, insbesondere Bäder und Dielenböden, Lage ist top!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Paul, Liverpool

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

michael, hamburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Arvid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s an outdated place but really friendly staff with some simple upgrades it would be a real contender.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Beate

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Zentrales Hotel mit Charme aber alter Ausstattung

Nur 1 Nacht, das Zimmer war nicht zumutbar.Das Hotel selbst ist nett und gut gelegen.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Staff & service

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....

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

8/10 Good

gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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