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The Black Pool Hotel

Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

Where is The Black Pool Hotel located?

The Black Pool Hotel is in Nuwara Eliya, in Sri Lanka's hill country, about 2.8 km from the town centre. It is surrounded by tea estates, carefully tended vegetable plantations and mountain country, and Lake Gregory is about 1.4 km away, with Nanu Oya Station about 3.3 km from the hotel.

How do I get from Colombo Airport to The Black Pool Hotel?

The hotel is about 158 km by road from Bandaranaike International Airport at Katunayake, a drive of usually 4.5 to 5 hours up into the hills depending on traffic and the weather; as the crow flies the airport is 101 km away. Book the Colombo (CMB) Airport transfer to The Black Pool Hotel.

What rooms does The Black Pool Hotel offer?

The hotel has 50 rooms, including 7 suites, decorated in traditional Sri Lankan designs within a building styled on the colonial era with a modern touch. The rooms are generously spaced at 35 sq.m, each with an attached bathroom, and come as 20 Deluxe twin rooms, 5 Deluxe twin rooms with a private garden, 18 Deluxe double rooms, 2 Executive Suites, 2 Deluxe Suites and 3 Grand Suites. Every room has air-conditioning, a safe, free high-speed Wi-Fi and a flat-screen television.

What facilities does the hotel have?

The outdoor warm-water pool, "Unu Diya Pokuna", is the hotel's most unusual feature and a welcome way to ease the chill of the hill-country evenings. The Rolling Lounge has a billiard table for a quiet evening after a day out, and the convention facilities can accommodate up to 120 people for meetings, seminars and conferences.

Where can I eat at The Black Pool Hotel?

The hotel's kitchen serves meals every day of the year, and an in-room service cabinet lets staff look after guests with minimal disturbance.

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What guests say

4.7 of 5 bubbles on TripAdvisor
4.7 / 5 · 2064 traveller reviews on TripAdvisor
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Wonderful staff.

Lovely spot, great views. Food was lovely and all the staff were very helpful and friendly, they really went above and beyond to make our stay a memorable experience. Thank you.

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An amazing experience 🥰

The hotel boasts a stunning view, spacious and airy surroundings, and lush green natural scenery that creates a relaxing and pleasant atmosphere from the moment you arrive. The restaurant serves delicious dishes, while the rooms a…

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