The Hill Club

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Scored 7.9
Rated good

Excellent location!

9.2

Property highlights

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About this property

The Hill Club is a beautiful property surrounded by Nuwara Eliya’s lush greenery. The accommodations houses 39 well-appointed guestrooms with a DVD player and free Wi-Fi access. Guests can select from 2 dining options including a lounge bar. Furnished with typically Sri Lankan-style décor, each room features a flat-screen TV, wooden flooring and a sofa seating area. You can enjoy various activities including cycling, table-tennis and darts. Other facilities include a fitness center, meeting/banquet spaces and car/bicycle rentals. The Hill Club is 30 minutes away by car from Nanu Oya Railway Station. Colombo City is 111 mi away while Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 53 mi away. The main dining hall will serve a delectable spread of Eastern and Western cuisines. Guests can also dine at Lily Casual Dining Room for authentic Sri Lankan meals. The The sophisticated Lounge Bar offers a selection of wines and spirits. Room service is available. The accommodations houses 44 well-appointed guestrooms Guests can also dine at Lilly Casual Dining Room for A La Carte, Set Menu Dinners or authentic Sri Lankan meals The Mixed Members Bar or the Casual bar offers an extensive selection of wines and spirits.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Heating
  • Bar

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Asian, Breakfast to go

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

  • Tennis court

  • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Game room

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Guests who stayed here loved

Girishkant
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Very good Breakfast and Dinner. We had Dinner in Hotel in Formal dining room, the Hotel provided jackets and ties on Loan. It was very authentic British Era Dining experience.”
Stephen
United States United States
“The grounds are spectacular. The staff is excellent. The location is fabulous.”
Ahmad
Egypt Egypt
“It’s the perfect place, very authentic, feels like living in the past! Unique experience, if I ever go to srilanka again, it’s where am staying!”
Shanshan
Germany Germany
“Beautiful garden, helpful stuff. Provides good accommodation for driver as well. So thoughtful with the thermal bag.”
Josee
United States United States
“Wow what a unique experience. To be able to stay in such a historical venue was something totally out of the ordinary. It felt like stepping back in time and we liked every minute. From the high tea in the afternoon to a visit of their vegetable...”
Chandraraj
Canada Canada
“We liked the old world look, the location, the comfortable room, the common areas, especially the beautiful library. we especially liked the level of service provided by the very attentive staff.”
Knill
Australia Australia
““A charming experience with thoughtful touches” All the extra touches made this stay special — from the water bottle placed in the bed to the welcoming tea on arrival. The gardens were absolutely stunning, and I loved staying somewhere with such...”
Diya
India India
“At exactly 7:15 pm each evening, the club delivers hot water bottles to your room! That just made my day! A very cold building indeed as much heating possible is needed!”
Dakers
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A fantastic piece of history nestled in the hills and tea plantations of Sri Lanka. The staff here go above and beyond to make your stay special and are all very helpful and smiley/ friendly. The breakfast is an amazing selection with large...”
Louise
Australia Australia
“The location was fabulous, good old fashioned hospitality at its best , really was like stepping back in time.. even to having hot water bottles put in our beds! A really enjoyable stay”

Host Info

Company review score: 8.5Based on 260 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Situated on a promontory of 26 acres of land at the base of a wooded hillside, the Hill Club looks over the town of Nuwara Eliya and consists of 44 cozily appointed bedrooms with hot/cold water, each equipped with television and telephone facility , including two suites on the upper floor and three family rooms in the Chalet; a large reading room, mixed lounge, casual bar, mixed bar, casual dining room, billiard room equipped with 2 full sized tables, main dining hall serving eastern and western cuisine, and A'la Carte. Room service, laundry, car rental, IDD, Internet and e mail facilities in all rooms and public areas are available. The Hill Club boasts of four of the finest clay courts in the Island and in the days gone by, it was a venue for the Ceylon Tennis Nationals. The Courts are of first-class condition. The Annual Ranking Tennis tournament is also conducted annually in the month of April at the Hill Club. At present, the Club stands proud as it serves an exclusive membership of around 750, both foreign and local.

Languages Spoken

English,Tamil

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British • Australian • Local • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

The Hill Club takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 5 are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that at check-in, all guests must present a valid proof of identification and of on-going travel.

The Hill club, maintains its traditions as a “Members Only Club”

Club Members/Accompanied and Unaccompanied are permitted to patronize the Club and “Temporary Members who visit Sri Lanka on a Tourist VISA.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Hill Club of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.