No. 25, Waterfeild Bank, 22200 Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
#54 of 156 B&Bs and Inns in Nuwara Eliya
Guests' ChoiceBased on 137 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.7
Location
8.1
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 11 April 2025
Corinne
CanadaVery friendly staff and excellent service.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 31 January 2025
Emily
United KingdomAmazing hot shower! Couple who run this place are great. Good breakfast. Very attentive and responsive thanks.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 23 January 2025
Loore-lotta
EstoniaThe room was very humid so clothes got a bit damp and water was runninh down one wall.
The room was clean and comfortable. We had everything we needed and more. The breakfast was good and the hot shower was perfect. Everything was comfortable and the host family was super friendly!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 10 January 2025
Crownstone
Sri LankaIt is quite above the city where the view is very beautiful, both the lady and her husband were very polite and nice people, welcomed very well. As long as I stayed, their Wi-Fi did not work at all. If I did not have a mobile SIM network, it would have been very difficult
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 30 December 2024
Ishanka
Sri LankaHot water is not in our control
Value for the money, breakfast is good.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 26 December 2024
Vellasamy
United Arab EmiratesShiny View in Nuwara Eliya is a highly recommended guesthouse offering clean, comfortable accommodations and exceptional hospitality. Nestled in a serene hillside location, it provides stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere. The friendly hosts who go above and beyond, providing valuable information about local attractions and train timings that we inquired. The homely breakfast is a highlight, with delicious, freshly prepared meals that add to the comfort of the stay. With amenities like free Wi-Fi, parking, and a communal kitchen, the guesthouse provides a convenient and comfortable stay for all visitors!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 16 December 2024
Victoria
United KingdomWifi worked but only worked for certain apps… this seems a bit old fashioned and should be updated.
Very clean but basic, perfect for a 1 or 2 days. Guesthouse was around a 20 minute walk into Nuwara Eliya town. Breakfast was good. Very good price
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 16 December 2024
Dais6
NetherlandsWiFi was bad, some humidity in the room because of rain
Incredibly nice family that made us feel very welcome. The breakfast was amazing and the place is very clean. Just a 15 minute walk to the centre. Very good value for money!!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 17 November 2024
Kimmonkaa
FinlandNothing bad. Keep in mind that the location is up on a hill. You probably have to take tuktuk there if you have heavy luggage. If you arrive by train to Nanuoya, try to get good price from there directly to the premises.
-Comfy bed -Hot shower -Good blanket
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Amila
Sri LankaFriendly service nice person
Service & hospitality nice
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Mommo
BelgiumVery nice hosts. Communication was a bit rough, but they were very welcoming and helpful. They even prepared breakfast to go when we left at 5 in the morning. The location was nice, but it's a bit up a hill. For us this is perfect so the area is a bit calmer. The shower was the best we've had in Sri Lanka. Overall the accommodation was basic, but it fitted our needs.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Dima
Ukrainebreakfast is simple.
I booked a room 10 minutes before arrival. everything went perfectly. Friendly hosts. Clean rooms.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Chong
MalaysiaRoom space is little small, while they only have 1 plug in the room
The whole Nuwara Eliya is over priced while this property provides fair price. Their breakfast are awesome, and the hot shower have good water pressure
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Florence
FranceJust 1 plus in the room and it was not working very well
The kindness of the owners, the cleaness of the place and the good breakfast
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Basura
Sri Lankaroom size 2/10
view 10/10 meals (tea) 10/10 close to city 5/10 comfortability 6/10 room size 4/10 price to features 5/10 parking 7/10 easier to find 7/10 bathroom condition 8/10 internet 0/10 quietness 5/10
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Lydia
United KingdomThe wi-fi worked on the first night but then stopped working entirely on the second day. The walls are paper thin so you’ll be able to hear other people’s conversations.
The homestay is located at the top of a hill, but it’s still only a 10 minute walk into town via the short cut. The rooms were super clean & we were glad to have hot water. The breakfast was absolutely delicious & really set us up for the day. Great value for money!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Camille
FranceVery nice and welcoming host, room is great, bathroom is ok. Nice welcoming tea offered. Breakfast is ok. Nice view from the room
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Aziz
BangladeshNot so good.there was no electricity when we entered.
Not so bad.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Christoph
GermanyNice man, nice view, very friendly host
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 31 January 2024
Avishka
Sri LankaWe had a wonderful stay at Shiny view. The cleanliness was great and experienced very calm environment . Highly recommend!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 28 January 2024
Nagore
SpainThe apartment was so nice and also we had a parking for the tuk tuk. The owners were so nice with us and they made an amazing breakfast. We were so comfortable there.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Tino
GermanyFound only one power outlet, quite unhandy next to door and no table to put phone. No soundproof walls.
Very welcoming owner. Got some delicious breakfast. Comfortable bed. Hot shower. Clean room and bathroom. It's a bit uphill in a quiet area, still walkable to center. Nice view from rooftop.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 19 January 2024
Alba
DenmarkThe host was really nice and the room is clean and comfortable. It has everything you need. The location was really good, had an amazing view and was nice and quiet. hot water in the shower which is super important at nuwara eliya and good yummy breakfast
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Vicky
AustriaIt is located 15min walk from city center but as we have known this before, it has not been a problem for us. The only pity has been, that the room is very cold during the night.
The hosts are very nice & helpful - we got tea served after arrival & the breakfast has been great. The view from roof top is pretty amazing :)
Stayed in January 2024
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