Luxury Hotel
Sri Lanka

Goatfell
Hill Country

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Dining, Goatfell, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
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Dining, Goatfell, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

Highlights

  • Hill Country Setting: Nestled in the heart of Nuwara Eliya’s famed tea country, Goatfell is surrounded by mist-shrouded mountains and perfectly manicured tea estates, offering breathtaking highland views.
  • Elegant Heritage Bungalow: Once a tea planter’s residence, the bungalow has been beautifully restored with refined interiors, open fireplaces, and a touch of vintage elegance throughout.
  • Exclusive Stay: With just four individually styled rooms, the property ensures a peaceful, intimate retreat with warm, attentive, and highly personalised service.
  • All-Inclusive Dining: A generous full-board experience featuring gourmet meals, indulgent afternoon teas, and evening sundowners—each dish crafted with locally sourced ingredients and regional flair.
  • Infinity Pool & Gardens: A heated infinity pool overlooks the rolling hills, while landscaped gardens and quiet terraces provide spaces for rest and reflection.
  • Estate Experiences: Guests can enjoy guided walks through the estate, visits to nearby tea factories, birdwatching outings, and tailor-made picnics in picturesque settings.

Good to know

How do we get there?

Goatfell is best reached by a scenic 5-hour drive from Colombo or a 2-hour 30-minute drive from Kandy.

Are children welcome?

Children are not welcome at the hotel—guests must be 18 or over. The property does offer extra beds for adults but does not permit children of any age.

Giving back

The hotel embraces sustainability through organic gardening, zero single-use plastics, and thoughtful restoration of its heritage bungalow. It supports local communities, recycles and composts waste, and is certified for its eco-conscious practices.

What's included?

The standard rate at Goatfell includes full-board dining, drinks, guided tea estate walks, and all essential amenities. Guests enjoy an all-inclusive, boutique experience in Sri Lanka’s scenic Hill Country.

Why we love Goatfell

We love Goatfell for the beautiful interior and architecture of a former tea planter’s home!

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