Short walk from town but up a steady hill that some may find challenging. Also a shame they don't offer breakfast

Stunning property, clean and comfortable room. Very proactive staff who were always willing to help with restaurant suggestions, laundry and tuk tuks all organised with fuss. Replied quickly on WhatsApp. Very quiet location

Stayed in August 2025

MaDu was an amazingly helpful host!

Stayed in August 2025

Nadu is very welcoming.

Stayed in August 2025

It gets a bit cold at night, however we’d read this in the reviews prior so asked for a heater for the one night we stayed. The only downside of the room we stayed in was the bathroom flooded post shower. I’m sure that is very fixable.

Its building and decor is so lovely! Charlie is amazing and very attentive. A short 10-15 min walk into town.

Stayed in August 2025

It's a little far to walk into the centre from here, especially at night, and there were a couple of small maintenance issues in the room I highlighted to the host, but I have no doubt they will be swiftly resolved.

The rooms were light and spacious and the host was friendly and helpful.

Stayed in August 2025

Only downside is the parking setup: if your car is parked in front, you may need to wake up other guests if they’ve parked behind you.

Great Stay with Excellent Service! Magnolia Hideout Villa is a clean, hygienic, and beautifully located place in Nuwara Eliya. The surroundings are peaceful, and the service was outstanding—especially Mr. Jetskey, who was very kind and helpful.

Stayed in August 2025

It was very cold in the room, which also means there is problems with humidity. We got an extra blanket when we asked but i think there should be heaters in the rooms. Blankets smelled very strongly like sweat. Have to keep in mind that this accomodation is on a very steep hill

Very beautiful house and room. There are couches you can read a book on on a rainy day. Was very clean and Bothroom was nice and modern. Very nice hot shower. Host even offered to clean our dishes for us and offered an umbrella. There is a communal kitchen you can use, microwave but no stove. Good to store things in the fridge and have breakfast. Very quiet at night.

Stayed in July 2025

Nuwara Eliya can be cold particularly at nighttime. The owner should simply supply heaters for everybody rather than for clients to have a cold night before asking if a heater can be supplied (see photo of heater every room should have). Lesson learned if there isn’t a heater in your room ask for one. Madu will happily supply one. The property belonged to an engineer now passed away and managed by the family as a guest house. You get the feeling the property was left pretty much as he left it., sadly a little bit more maintenance would bring the property to life a bit more, examples being broken furniture, see photo. Not sure of the appropriateness of a replica AK47 on display,…see photo.

It’s a beautiful property split across 3 levels into the hillside. You enter into a living area with a raised platform up to the dining area and kitchen. The kitchen is very well equipped compared to most kitchens in Sri Lanka that we have experienced. On the next level you have another living area and on the top level you have the bedrooms for the guests. Madu who oversees the property is attentive and responsive to client’s needs. Madu organised a great day trip to Bluefield tea factory and nearby waterfalls, highly recommended. The beds are comfortable, the place is very quiet and as per other reviews, the shower is great and never did it run low on hot water!

Stayed in July 2025

It was a bit cold and humid.

Super sweet acommodation. Perfectely equipped kitchen. Big bathroom.

Stayed in July 2025

The house was very cozy. We could eat take away food in the living area. The staff were very friendly. As the weather was quite chilly compared to the other area, we got an electric heater. Despite of no breakfast, we got food in a supermarket, so absolutely no problem. Shower was quite warm, too. The price was quite economical. I felt like staying in the UK.

Stayed in July 2025

Beautiful house, nice price, lovely hoast Madusanka. Wish we could stay longer.

Stayed in July 2025

The charming home is a true sanctuary, situated in a green hillside yet just an 8-10 minute walk to the little town center & supermarket. The wooden interior of the room is very inviting, and the bathroom is modern and very spacious. Though nights were slightly chilly (a provided heater kept us cozy). The neat and well-organised kitchen, bright living room, and tranquil reading room were incredibly convenient. Magnolia Hideout truly became our peaceful retreat after two weeks of hectic travelling in Sri Lanka. Thank you Madu for keeping the place so wonderfully heartwarming!

Stayed in July 2025

Very clean, professional, and they also cleaned our clothes

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing.

Felt like we were visiting a friend’s home. Great kitchen which we were allowed to use. Room was larger than most & the bathroom was splendid. Best hot shower we had during our Sri Lanka stay. Excellent wifi.

Stayed in June 2025

The only thing I’d recommend is something to dry the bathroom floor. It was cooler and wet during our stay and the floor tiles in the bathroom did not dry after we showered. So would have been nice to dry this, but that’s a small thing that didn’t impact our enjoyment.

The House was beautiful and the room was cozy and welcoming. Madu was so friendly and helped organise a wonderful tour for us. The weather was not the best but we had a lovely stay despite this. The shower was incredible!

Stayed in June 2025

Really lovely staff, super hospitable. Good peaceful location, just a short walk into town. Had a very enjoyable stay! Thank you!!!

Stayed in May 2025

Nice old-style house in quite district. Clean rooms, if needed heater or other equipment are available. I was enjoying my time in this house and staff member Madusanka was very helpful and solve any questions I had. Thank you!

Stayed in April 2025

A little outside the main centre and up a hill - just be aware

Large and spacious room, friendly staff and decent wifi

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing as such. They can probably include breakfast with the booking for the convenience of the travellers. But other than that I had a great stay.

Amazing location - just a 10 minute walk from the main city. The property has colonial vibes. Room was clean and tidy. The caretaker is very helpful and takes care of all the things. He even arranged the Tuk Tuk for local sightseeing. Perfect stay for the price.

Stayed in April 2025

Had a great stay! Madu was a great host and super helpful

Stayed in April 2025

Beautifull house, small kitchen available for cooking/making breakdance. Common lounge area

Stayed in April 2025

A very special place, and Madu the host really made us feel at home here

Stayed in April 2025

Would have loved a hair dryer in the room since it is too cold in Nuwara Eliya to not use one but perhaps it would have been provided if I had asked.

I had a great stay, the house was cosy and quiet, perfect for relaxing after a lot of travelling. The location was perfect, outside of the centre but reachable within a 10-minute walk. Charlie was a great host, could contact him anytime and was very helpful with questions. I hope to come back!

Stayed in April 2025

I wish there was easier parking.

loved the vibe. Tranquility. Hospitality of the host. very homely experience.

Stayed in April 2025