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Hill Rise

Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

Where is Hill Rise located?

Hill Rise by Edwards Collection is in Nuwara Eliya, the hill-country town in Sri Lanka's central highlands, about 1.5 km from the town centre among misty hills and tea country. Gregory Lake is 0.7 km away, and Nanu Oya Station is 3.9 km from the hotel.

How do I get from Colombo Airport to Hill Rise?

The hotel is 101 km as the crow flies from Bandaranaike International Airport, and the road journey from the airport covers about 158 km through the hills, usually taking 4.5 to 5 hours depending on traffic and the weather. Book the Colombo (CMB) Airport transfer to Hill Rise.

What are the rooms like at Hill Rise?

Rooms are tastefully designed with modern comforts, each with comfortable bedding, a private bathroom, and large windows or balconies looking out over the surrounding hills and greenery.

What facilities does the hotel have?

An on-site restaurant serves Sri Lankan and international dishes, and there is an indoor lounge for relaxing and socialising, along with landscaped gardens for enjoying the mountain air. Wi-Fi is complimentary throughout the property, and guests have on-site parking.

What can I see near Hill Rise?

Gregory Lake is close by for boating and lakeside walks, and the town's colonial-era buildings are easy to explore on foot. Further out are tea estates and factories where you can see Ceylon tea being made, the Hakgala Botanical Gardens, the waterfalls at Lover's Leap and Ramboda, and day trips to Horton Plains National Park and World's End.

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What guests say

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The Frangipani Tree Pond
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After 3 hours we checked of what was supposed to be a 5-night stay

We had a wonderful holiday in Sri Lanka. Beautiful country, rich history and lovely people. However, I feel I should share my experience with The Frangipani Tree, Talpe. The hotel is run down and nothing like the pictures on the…

T8988POtaniah · May 2026 · via TripAdvisor
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We expected a relaxing stay, but instead had to deal with multiple issues

We expected a relaxing stay, but instead had to deal with multiple issues. The pool water did not look clean, and the tennis court was clearly not maintained. These are basic facilities that should be in good condition at this pr…

sashaalexandraalex · Mar 2026 · via TripAdvisor
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Presentation does not match reality

This property creates a strong first impression through photos and architecture, but the actual experience does not align with that positioning. The most obvious example is the pool. The listing shows clear, well-maintained water…

22mikhaili · Mar 2026 · via TripAdvisor

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