Reviews of Carnation Rest
NO.1/unique view road, Nuwaraeliya, 22200 Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

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Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat acceuil with tea and cake, with the best tea we had in Sri Lanka. Very cozy, nice wood smell everywhere, nice decor overall great vibe. The shower had warm water, albeit with low water pressure. Good location at the doorstep of Nuwara Eliya.
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewComfy place to stay, enough space, nice bathroom. Good location, not to close from the center. The host was very nice.
It was cold, not really insulated from the noise and the weather.
Reviewed: 12 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGood location. The room was cool, but the staff provided a heater. Breakfast was good.
The pillows had an unpleasant smell, so we had to place our own items on them to avoid the odor. I think they should be replaced. Another unpleasant situation happened with the driver provided by the hotel. We had a trip to Unawatuna, and the driver did not know the route well. The price of 30,000 LKR was agreed upon with the hotel owner, but in the end, the driver asked us to pay extra for the road. This was very unpleasant, and it’s not about the money. The car’s air conditioning was not working well, and it was hot inside. We spent 6 hours on the road. I do not recommend booking a taxi through the hotel.
Reviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location, the staff. They provided us transfer to the places we wanted to go at a very good price. On the check out date when we left at 5:30 they gave us packed breakfast.
It was very cold the first night. I couldn’t sleep. The next day they gave us a heater and it was ok.
Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewVery warm welcome. Convenient location (close to Victoria park, walking distance to city centre). Clean room. Excellent breakfast . Nice living room with sofa.
Reviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe location was good, easy walk to the lake and the town. The staff were lovely and breakfast was great.
Place was under renovation, which made the place dusty and noisy. Some rooms had no hot water. The walls were too thin so could hear in other rooms and noise from the street.
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe staff was very friendly and hospitable. Specially Haritha was very helpful.Location was good.
The rooms did not have heaters.
Reviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewGood location, warm blankets, very nice living room, big room, very cute.
Everything was good.
Reviewed: 29 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewCleanliness, breakfast items & location.
Reviewed: 3 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewEverything as expected. Excellent breakfast. Great hot shower. Helpful staff.
Nothing.
Reviewed: 30 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe staff was very kind, welcoming dedicated and helpful, this deserves 5 stars just for that :) Furthermore the place is comfortable with a nice véranda with Flowers for breakfast.
Reviewed: 27 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewGreat hosts
Reviewed: 14 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe build of the property has lovely woodwork and lots of plants to make it cozy.
The walls were thin that you could hear people talking downstairs and the smoking lingered upstairs.
Reviewed: 13 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewLarge room with a front seating area. The bed was comfortable and the shower was hot. Good quiet location about 10 minute walk to the main part of town. The supermarket is a 5 minute walk the other direction. The breakfast was very good toast, omelet, mixed fruit plate, yogurt, marmalade, cake, and tea or coffee.
Thank you very much Come back to again
Reviewed: 13 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewNice hosts, very helpful. Good location, close to shops and restaurants. Very good value for the money.
Thank you very much Come back to again
Reviewed: 9 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewCozy B&B, clean, comfortable and very centric. Walkable to the city center. The staff is great. Hassi, from the hotel, arranged to show me around the places I wanted to visit and for a good rate. He was great company and safe driver. The continental breakfast is also very good and complete. Lastly, I work remote and the wifi was reliable and worked perfectly for what I needed.
All good
Reviewed: 30 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewNo air conditioner.
Reviewed: 13 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewGood location and a comfortable stay
Reviewed: 12 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThis property is gorgeous - reminds me of a chalet and well located. Whilst the bedrooms are humble the buildings architecture is well done and the breakfast area is particularly wholesome. What really stood however is the staff who were warm, generous, friendly and accommodating. Thank you for making us feel at home :)
Reviewed: 29 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewEverything was good! Nice personal, sweet and very clean room. As well, we liked a breakfast, it was tasty)
thank you ❤️