Stayed here as part of our tour package and booked by the tour operator. Arrived just on dusk in the rain so couldn't appreciate the view of the hotel. After a very "old world" check in reminiscent of days gone by, we were shown to our room. Wooden floorboards make for noisy guests. And cold. Thankfully there was a radiator,... more

Reminded us of a scottish shooting lodge and even has a map of the whisky trail on the wall. Good if you are after atmosphere and service rather than modern facilities. For example there is no tea maker in the room, but tea in the room is available on request and a hot water bottle is put in your bed... more

We just returned after spending 4 nights at the Hill Club. The weather was perfect for what we had planned. It was chilly and there was a light drizzle throughout the day during the first 2 days, but we had planned to visit Ambewela Farm, Hakgala Gardens and Tea Factory Hotel, so the weather was not a problem. On the... more

We stayed for two nights at the Hill Club. Right from the time we first saw the the hotel as we drove up we were hooked. It's like stepping back in time to a slower paced, more gracious era. The gardens are well maintained and alive with flowers. The real highlight of the stay was dinner. Food was excellent and... more

This old club, Its a bit differnt than the usual place, (I poked my head in St andrews, which looks better). Drinks are very expensive here compared with any where else in Sri Lanka we stayed (Double) The place is full of dead animals heads on the wall, I t is a proper old hunting lodge feel. the rooms and... more

Slightly dubious after the previous reviews but we had a fab 3 night stay - despite turning up on the day and being in our mid twenties. It really is like stepping back in time, but in a good way. The staff were great, including insisting on an upgrade when we stayed an extra night. The restaurant is very good,... more

We went to have morning coffee at this place with our drive Roy, who is a Sri Lankan. You are asked to become a temporary member which was no problem except that Roy was not allowed to become a temporary member! Why - because he was just a driver or because he is a Sri Lankan? We declined the offer... more

If you are in the mood to spend a bit of dosh and aren't too PC about Britains colonial past, then definitely spend a night at The Hill Club. It's like stepping back in time - G&Ts on the lawn, staff in long white sarong with English names on their tags, cigars and brandy in the smoking room. We had... more

Having not found a single review of the hotel before we went we weren't sure what to expect and were worried this colonial English gentleman's club would be too stuffy for 2 honeymooners in their mid-20's. The exterior is certainly impressive if not imposing (it looks like a boarding school) and the gardens are beautifully kept. I should point out... more