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The Governor's Chalets

"The Boat House" | Badulla Road,, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
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Souris, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

My second stay at this accomodation was a very happy time for us. My fiance' and her family joined me for a wonderful holiday. One of the best memories was staying at Governor's Chalet. The children loved the boat ride and the scenery was beautiful. The staff was helpful and friendly. I plan to return some day.

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Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

This could be the best location in Nuwara Eliya, facing the lake and in a Eco friendly environment. Rooms are spacious with two queen size beds. A good choice for a family. However, maintenance, room service and service at restaurant is not to the standards. Meals are not bad but the service is very poor. Meal waiting time is unacceptable.... More

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Panadura, Sri Lanka
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

We thought of trying Governer's Chalets restaurant for lunch because it sounded good and it was very close to Gregory lake. Food was OK - albeit a bit expensive. It took some time for our orders to arrive at our table. Service wasn't very attentive. The biggest problem with this restaurant is it not being very clean. The lavatory was... More

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Robin143, Guest Relations Manager at The Governor's Chalets, responded to this review
8 April 2013

Dear Esteemed Guest/s, Thank you for your valuable comments as it will surely steer us in the right direction in providing a better hospitality service. I would like to assure you that we do our utmost in serving you as soon as we can, nevertheless depending on the A la Carte orders, as usual it will take 30 to 45... More

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This is located along a lake, great view, with pleasant small restaurant, serving also the reception. Our Chalet was poorly maintained: The floor was half-rotten, and the room was not cleaned during our stay..apparently we should have asked for that service. In the restaurant you could have a simple course a-la-carte, and for breakfast we were each given 2 plates... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

Visited the restaurant of this establishment on 24th February, 2013 for lunch together with my family. We had to wait a good fifteen minutes, seated at a dirty table with food crumbs and empty glasses, with no one bothering to ask us if we would like to see a menu or a clean table! I finally had to ask at... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013

We just had one night here but just loved it. Chalet 4 English Rose! Only 8 rooms (chalets) in total.Terrific surprise to see the room had "upstairs & downstairs" which made it all that much more of a "surprise". Nice clean room with all the facilities you could wish for and it was just "fun" to be there. The Ritz... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2013 via mobile

Stayed during our honey moon. It was ok, but won't go again. Not worth considering that it's expensive. Room was cozy. It was nice to have a little lodge for ourselves. Bed was the best. So comfortable and bouncy and cozy. Food tasty but expensive. Staff ok but not very friendly. Location very good, on the lake banks with pretty... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2013

Christmas in Sri Lanka seemed a good idea. ok, Sri Lanka is emerging, and as such some latitude is given, but this place is just awful. rooms were damp and smelled. rooms were NOT clean. had to ask for the rooms to be cleaned. sheets did not seem clean, well what was left of them, a metre long tear is... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013

We really liked the accommodation here - the rooms were cozy and clean, with good heating and nice furnishings. The bathrooms were clean enough to keep everyone in our group happy (though a larger hot water service would have been nice!). They accommodated our group well in appropriate rooms for the different sized groupings within the party. We would advise... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2012

We stayed at this hotel for 1 night half way through our trip and loved every minute of it. The service from both the manager, chef and staff was second to none. The rooms are spacious and tastefully decorated. The grounds are filled with herbs and vegetables which are great for a stroll and the beds are really comfortable.

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Also Known As:
The Governor`s Chalets Hotel Nuwara Eliya
The Governor`s Chalets Hotel
Address: "The Boat House" | Badulla Road,, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
Region: Sri Lanka > Central Province > Nuwara Eliya District > Nuwara Eliya
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service
Hotel Style:
Ranked #15 of 22 Speciality lodging in Nuwara Eliya
Price Range: ££
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
A hide away in the hills. Smuggled amidst a majestic grove of pine trees are the Governor's' Chalets, eco friendly wooden chalets, built completely out of different kinds of wood with a distinct Scandinavian flavour.Complete with all the touches of luxury and modern amenities, 01 Couple/Single Chalet Room with Queen sized bed on the loft, cute sitting area on the ground floor and the rest, 07 family chalet room offers you the comfort of an extra king size bed on the ground floor, a queen size bed on the loft, revolving heater, LCD TV with 60 channels, a well stocked fridge, complimentary WiFi, Tea and Coffee.The Luxurious bathroom is equipped with a bath tub, rain shower and amenities to pamper you.La cuisine de la France… The aroma, the atmosphere, the ambience of this quaint little restaurant is something you will never forget and cant get enough of … perhaps because the ingredients and the produce used are straight from the neighbouring farms and few from their very own garden, and each dish is made with a light and experienced hand. From the Governor’ Chalets kitchen comes a range of French Baguette and cuisine that transport you to the heart of France with just one bite… from freshly baked baguettes to soft, buttery croissants, you and your taste buds can indulge in a course of gastronomic delights never enjoyed before. Having carefully practiced the art of “Fusion Cuisine”, Chef Gnanathilleke and his team have mastered the fine art of adding a Sri Lankan touch to the already scrumptious cocktail of exotic herbs and blended flavours used for all of the dishes with a selection of fine wines to enhance the unique flavours. Bon appétit. ... more   less 
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