Nestled in the misty hills of Nuwara Eliya, The Golden Ridge Hotel offers five-star luxury with sweeping mountain views. Address: No. 395, Bambarakelle, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. Located about 2,1mi from the city center, this hill town retreat blends tranquil scenery with convenient access to local sights and the surrounding tea country.

Inside, expect a thoughtful mix of comfort and amenities: free Wi-Fi, on-site private parking, and a free kids' club for younger guests; an indoor swimming pool; a restaurant and bar; and a 24-hour front desk with room service. Rooms feature balconies and garden or mountain views, plus non-smoking options, wheelchair accessibility, and elevator access. For extended indulgence, spa, spa tub, hot tub, airport shuttle, and meeting facilities are available for extra charges.

With 1185 reviews backing the experience and rates starting from $262, The Golden Ridge Hotel invites travelers to explore Sri Lanka’s hill country from a stylish base in Nuwara Eliya. Step outside to breeze-filled verandas and tea-country adventures.

A culinary circuit unfolds right on site, turning every meal into a mini adventure. The Clovelly Kitchen blends a family-friendly, modern vibe with an expansive menu that spans American, Chinese, British, French, Indian, Middle Eastern, pizza, seafood, sushi, Thai, Local, Asian, International, European, and grillBBQ, making it easy to please every palate. For breezy evenings, The Taylor's Lounge offers a sleek, modern backdrop for conversations over drinks, while The Sackville Bar& Grill and The Skyline serve up a spectrum of flavors—from Indian and Israeli to Local, Asian, and International dishes—along with pizza, seafood, and grillBBQ options. For a touch of British-European flair, The Pedro Heights adds another refined option to the lineup, all in a setting that shifts from vibrant family crowds to intimate nightlife.

Wellness and downtime are built in with a year-round indoor heated rooftop pool that’s adults-only, offering a shallow end and a view to take in while unwinding. Beyond the water, spa facilities including spa, spa tub, and hot tub are available for extra charges, inviting a mellow recharge after mountain explorations. Practical touches support longer stays as well, with on-site private parking and a 24-hour front desk with room service, plus optional extras like an airport shuttle and meeting facilities to accommodate business travelers or larger gatherings.

Accommodations span a broad spectrum to suit different travel hopes, from sleek Deluxe King and Deluxe Mountain View rooms to larger layouts like Premier Quadruple and Deluxe Quadruple. For families and groups, options such as Family Interconnected and Family with Mountain View offer space and flexibility, while suites like Junior Suite Mountain View and Chalet Luxury provide extra charm. Each room features a balcony with garden or mountain views, inviting guests to linger and soak in the hill-country atmosphere after a day of tea-country adventures.