A list by Eva Schulz & Kim Moore. Updated September 2025.
We have created a list with the best private villas in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Opened May 2024. Offering garden views, Hikers holiday home is an accommodation set in Nuwara Eliya, 2 km from Gregory Lake and 10 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers a shuttle service, while a car rental service is also available.
Featuring mountain views, the spacious holiday home is fitted with a flat-screen TV, a seating area, a desk and 1 bathroom. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Nuwara Eliya, like cycling and hiking.
Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base Airport is 44 km away.Show full description
Situated in Nuwara Eliya, 31 km from Gregory Lake, Floating Mountain Villa offers accommodation with an infinity pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. This 5-star villa offers a shared kitchen and full-day security. The villa features mountain views, a sun terrace, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.
All units at the villa complex are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, slippers and a hair dryer. The villa complex provides some units that have a balcony, and all units have a kettle. At the villa complex, every unit comes with bed linen and towels.
À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fruits are available. Guests are welcome to eat in the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, cocktails and high tea.
You can play billiards at the villa, and the area is popular for hiking and walking tours. With an outdoor fireplace and a picnic area, this villa offers ample opportunities to unwind.
Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens is 41 km from Floating Mountain Villa, while Kandy railway station is 46 km away. Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base Airport is 60 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Newly opened, May 2025. Boasting accommodation with a balcony, Private Villa by the Tea Estate is situated in Nuwara Eliya. Featuring a garden, the property is located within 1.8 km of Gregory Lake. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service.
The 1-bedroom villa has a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, and 2 bathrooms. The accommodation is non-smoking.
The villa specialises in a continental and Asian breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available.
Hakgala Botanical Garden is 5.5 km from Private Villa by the Tea Estate. Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base Airport is 49 km from the property.Show full description
Featuring mountain views, Stafford Bungalow - Stay More Nights and Enjoy Exclusive Savings features accommodation with patio, around 22 km from Gregory Lake. This property offers access to darts, mini-golf and free private parking. The villa offers a pool with a view, hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. Accommodation for disabled guests is also available at the property.
At the villa complex, the units include a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and bathrobes, units at the villa complex also have free WiFi. At the villa complex, the units come with bed linen and towels.
A Full English/Irish, Asian or halal breakfast is available at the property. Guests may relax in the on-site bar or lounge, while packed lunches are also available upon request.
The area is popular for cycling and hiking, and free use of bicycles is available at the villa. Outdoor play equipment is also available at Stafford Bungalow - Stay More Nights and Enjoy Exclusive Savings, while guests can also relax in the garden.
Hakgala Botanical Garden is 28 km from the accommodation. Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base Airport is 67 km away.Show full description
Set within 22 km of Gregory Lake and 29 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden in Nuwara Eliya, Scottish Planter Bungalow- Thema Collection provides accommodation with seating area. This villa offers free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Guests can use the sauna and the spa facilities, or enjoy garden views.
At the villa complex, all units include a desk. At the villa complex, each unit comes with bed linen and towels.
The villa specialises in an American and vegetarian breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. There is a private bathroom with bidet in every unit, along with bathrobes, slippers and a hair dryer. Guests can dine in the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which serves American cuisine and also offers vegan, dairy-free and halal options.
You can play billiards at Scottish Planter Bungalow- Thema Collection, and bike hire and car hire are available. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden.
Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base Airport is 67 km away.Show full description
Situated in Nuwara Eliya and only 6 km from Gregory Lake, Keshiya Holiday Home features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features quiet street views, and is 13 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.
The holiday home with a terrace and mountain views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a TV, an equipped kitchen with a toaster and a fridge, and 1 bathroom with a bidet. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Nuwara Eliya, like walking tours. Guests at Keshiya Holiday Home can enjoy fishing and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.
Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base Airport is 51 km from the property.Show full description
The Edgware Cabana offers a hot spring bath and a hot tub, as well as air-conditioned accommodation in Nuwara Eliya, 1.9 km from Gregory Lake. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and free shuttle service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. At the villa complex, each unit has bed linen and towels.
Breakfast is available, and includes Full English/Irish, American and Asian options. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the villa.
Hakgala Botanical Garden is 8.9 km from The Edgware Cabana. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service.
All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a private bathroom with bathrobes, hot tub, bidet and bath. Guests can have wine or champagne, fruits and chocolates or cookies delivered to their room. Guests are welcome to unwind in the in-house bar or lounge.
Sightseeing tours are available within a reachable distance. Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base Airport is 47 km from the property.Show full description
A tip: Explore by neighbourhood. You can find private villas within or near different neighbourhoods of Nuwara Eliya here: Nuwara Eliya City CentreLake Gregory
Located in the beautiful Nuwara Eliya Hills, boutique hotel Langdale by Amaya offers luxury rooms with amazing hillside views. It features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and free Wi-Fi.
Rooms at the Langdale Boutique Hotel by Amaya recall the Tea Estate era, with dark wooden flooring and classic furniture. They are fitted with satellite TV, a sofa and a tea maker.
Guests at the tranquil Langdale can go hiking in the scenic area. They can relax in the sauna or steam room, or enjoy a massage at the Ayurvedic Spa.
In a cosy dining room atmosphere, the hotel’s restaurant offers International cuisine, ranging from French to Sri Lankan. The bar serves cocktails and other drinks beneath the trees.
Langdale by Amaya is a 5-minute walk from the Somerset Tea Factory. By car it takes 20 minutes to Hakgala Botanical Garden and 25 minutes to Nuwara Eliya Golf Course.Show full description
Boasting pool views, Hilldale Retreat provides accommodation with an infinity pool, a garden and a shared lounge, around 12 km from Gregory Lake. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The villa features mountain views, an outdoor fireplace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.
The villa complex will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. At the villa complex, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels.
Guests at the villa can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. A patio with an outdoor dining area and garden views is offered in every unit. At Hilldale Retreat, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner and lunch and specialises in Chinese cuisine.
You can play billiards at this 4-star villa, and car hire is available. The villa has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.
Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple is 18 km from the accommodation. Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base Airport is 56 km from the property.Show full description
Set just 12 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, Villa 59 offers accommodation in Nuwara Eliya with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as room service. This villa provides free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 5.1 km from Gregory Lake.
The villa is equipped with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area.
A car rental service is available at the villa.
Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base Airport is 49 km away. . Show full description
Opened December 2024. Located in Nuwara Eliya, LAZA villa provides accommodation 6.4 km from Gregory Lake and 13 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden. Featuring mountain and garden views, this holiday home also offers free WiFi. The property offers bike hire and features a garden and outdoor fireplace.
Located on the ground floor, this holiday home is equipped with 1 bedroom, a well-equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a living room, and a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. The accommodation is non-smoking.
Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Nuwara Eliya, like hiking and walking tours.
Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base Airport is 51 km away.Show full description
Offering a garden and mountain view, Thuring's Holiday Bungalow is set in Nuwara Eliya, 1.1 km from Gregory Lake and 7.4 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden. This holiday home offers free private parking and full-day security. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace.
At the holiday home, the units are equipped with a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, units at the holiday home also provide guests with free WiFi, while certain rooms here will provide you with a terrace. The units in the holiday home are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and with cable channels.
Continental and vegetarian breakfast options with warm dishes, fruits and juice are available. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available.
Sightseeing tours are available in the neighbourhood. If you would like to discover the area, cycling, hiking and walking tours are possible in the surroundings and the holiday home can arrange a car rental service.
Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base Airport is 45 km away.Show full description
Offering free bikes and garden view, Oliphant Boutique Villa by Amaya is located in Nuwara Eliya, 6.7 km from Gregory Lake and 14 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. There is free private parking and the property provides paid airport shuttle service.
The spacious villa comes with a cable flat-screen TV. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
Guests at the villa can enjoy a continental breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. Guests can enjoy an ambient stay in their soundproof room with parquet floors and a fireplace. Guests can chill out in the on-site bar or lounge, while packed lunches are also available.
You can play darts at this 4-star villa, and the area is popular for hiking. The villa has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.
Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base Airport is 51 km away.Show full description
Featuring a spa bath and garden view, La Grande Villa is located in the centre of Nuwara Eliya. This property offers access to a terrace, a pool table, free private parking and free WiFi. The villa features family rooms and facilities for disabled guests.
At the villa complex, each unit is equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, bathrobes and slippers. At the villa complex, the units have bed linen and towels.
The breakfast offers continental, vegetarian options and pancakes and fruits are being served. A balcony with an outdoor dining area and inner courtyard views is offered in all units. The family-friendly restaurant at the villa serves Indian cuisine, and is open for dinner and lunch.
Sightseeing tours are available nearby. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at La Grande Villa.
Gregory Lake is 2.6 km from the accommodation, while Hakgala Botanical Garden is 10 km from the property. Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base Airport is 48 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Located 2.5 km from Gregory Lake and 9.4 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden in the centre of Nuwara Eliya, Skye Cottage - Nuwara Eliya provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. With garden views, this accommodation features a balcony. Outdoor seating is also available at the villa.
The spacious villa with a terrace and mountain views features 4 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 4 bathrooms with a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the villa. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.
Guests can also relax in the garden.
Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base Airport is 47 km away.Show full description
Boasting inner courtyard views, Luxe Wilderness - Private Villas, Free Breakfast, 2km from City Centre features accommodation with a garden, around 13 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden. The property has garden and city views, and is 5.9 km from Gregory Lake. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.
The villa features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with mountain views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
The villa specialises in a continental and Asian breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available.
Guests at Luxe Wilderness - Private Villas, Free Breakfast, 2km from City Centre will be able to enjoy activities in and around Nuwara Eliya, like hiking and walking tours.
Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base Airport is 50 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Guests can take in the views of the lake from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture.Show full description
Well set in the centre of Nuwara Eliya, Townside Lodge is a recently renovated holiday home, which provides free WiFi, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive. The property has quiet street views and is 3.4 km from Gregory Lake and 10 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden. The property features barbecue facilities.
The holiday home with a patio and garden views features 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 3 bathrooms with a bidet.
Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base Airport is 48 km away.Show full description
Opened April 2024. Featuring mountain views, Nipuni Sky Inn provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 7.5 km from Gregory Lake. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is located 10 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.
This holiday home comes with 2 bedrooms, a kitchenette with a fridge and kitchenware, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 2 bathrooms equipped with a bidet. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security.
Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Nuwara Eliya, like hiking and walking tours. A baby safety gate is also available for guests at Nipuni Sky Inn.
Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base Airport is 49 km away.Show full description
Located in Nuwara Eliya and only 5.2 km from Gregory Lake, Brockenhurst Bungalow provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. A hot tub is available for guests. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace.
At the villa complex, some units have a private entrance, dining area, fireplace and microwave. Some of the units include a satellite TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, and a private bathroom with a hot tub and a hair dryer.
The villa serves a continental and Full English/Irish breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. There is a snack bar, and packed lunches are also available.
Sightseeing tours are available in the area. The villa has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.
Hakgala Botanical Garden is 12 km from Brockenhurst Bungalow. Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base Airport is 50 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Newly opened, May 2025. Located in Nuwara Eliya and only 3.4 km from Gregory Lake, Barrow family cabana provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is set 10 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.
The 2-bedroom villa is equipped with a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen and 1 bathroom.
The villa offers an American or Asian breakfast.
Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base Airport is 48 km away. . Show full description
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