We booked the whole four-bedroom apartment for a family stay and were really disappointed. The place was very dirty. The sheets, pillowcases, and blankets looked like they hadn't been washed for weeks, even though the owner said they were washed every day. The difference was obvious. The owner was rude and disrespectful to us and to his own supervisor, and didn't seem to care about customers, only money. He didn't replace the bedding and told us to leave in the middle of the night. After a lot of arguing, we left around 8 pm. We came all the way from NZ to enjoy Nuwara Eliya, and the whole experience was a nightmare for the kids. I wouldn't recommend this place. There are plenty of nice, clean places to stay around nuwaraeliya, so do your research before paying. The pictures show the bedding as we found it.
Shinic Holiday Inn
About this property
It’s nice to come back to a place where you can have a rest after an eventful day in the city Hotel "Shinic Holiday Inn" is located in Nuwara Eliya. This hotel is located minutes away from the city center.
Good to know
- Check-in
- From 13:00
- Check-out
- Until 10:00
Estimated reference price
Guest reviews
Recent reviews shared by hotel guests
I liked the apartment. It's basically clean and the bathrooms are really good, and the view is nice. There was no coffee or tea, so bring your own, and take towels too. The restaurant isn't operating, so you'll need to go out for food. They could provide more comfortable pillows. Still, it's a good place. 💜
It's within walking distance of a food court and mini mart, and the rooms were clean with friendly staff. Our first apartment didn't have enough heating. Since we had elderly people traveling with us, we asked for better heating, and they happily moved us to a different apartment with a much more advanced system. It warmed the rooms in about 15 minutes. We were very pleased with the rooms and kitchen facilities, and I'd recommend the place.
Update on 23/12/2021: It was disappointing to see how much the apartment's condition had slipped. The rooms weren't properly cleaned or ready for check-in, and the bed linens had stains. Staff took a while to bring the electric kettle and unlock one of the rooms. The furniture looked dirty, as if it hadn't been vacuumed in months, and the kitchen utensils were oily and unusable. Although we'd paid for the whole apartment, we could only use one room because we were disgusted by the bed and dirty covers. I hope they fix this soon, since it's such a shame for a great location to lose its value. The location is close to Nuwara eliya town, and this had seemed like one of the best places to stay. It was clean and convenient, the staff were helpful, and the amenities were well maintained and in good condition.
It's a new apartment near town, nicely arranged for a family of four or five adults. But the hospitality is below zero and the communication is very poor. They'll definitely ruin your vacation mood.
What's nearby
Explore attractions, restaurants and transport around the hotel
488 m 6 min walk
573 m 7 min walk
622 m 8 min walk
300 m 4 min walk
Attractions
20- Victoria Park - Nuwara Eliya622 m 8 min walk
- Nuwara Eliya Golf Club648 m 8 min walk
- Single Tree Hill969 m 12 min walk
- The Eagle’s View Point1.5 km 19 min walk
- Gallway's Land National Park1.6 km 20 min walk
Restaurants
20- Grand Coffee Bar300 m 4 min walk
- Grand Indian307 m 4 min walk
- Grand Thai324 m 4 min walk
- Grand Dewasiri Seafood Restaurant & Cottage324 m 4 min walk
- 90's Cafe359 m 4 min walk
Transit
20- ShedBus488 m 6 min walk
- CinecitaBus573 m 7 min walk
- 47-KandyBus737 m 9 min walk
- 79-Colombo (A/C)Bus744 m 9 min walk
- HattonBus746 m 9 min walk
Stay rules
Important conditions for your stay
Hotel information
Electricity
- Voltage
- 230 V
- Frequency
- 50 Hz
- Socket types
- D, G, M
