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The Firs

4.5 star property
Step into serenity by exploring the garden or challenging friends to pool table games. Savor international flavors from the on-site restaurant.

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Nestled alongside a golf course, The Firs offers a tranquil retreat with a garden and arcade/game room. Enjoy international cuisine at the on-site restaurant, unwind with dry cleaning/laundry services and multilingual staff at your disposal. Connect to WiFi in-room or challenge friends to billiards/pool table games.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

View all photos for Super Deluxe,1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Bathtub

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Super Deluxe,1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Bathtub

Highlights

Fireplace
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Nuwara Eliya, The Firs is next to a golf course and near a boardwalk/promenade. Nuwara Eliya Golf Club and Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea Garden are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Horton Plains National Park and Lake Gregory. Pedro Tea Factory and Hakgala Botanic Gardens are also worth visiting. Enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a bike rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer. Visit our Nuwara Eliya travel guide
Map
85/2, Upper Lake Road, Nuwara Eliya, 22200

What's nearby

  • A beautiful train journey through the rolling hills of Sri Lanka's enormous tea plantations. I took this train ride from Nuwara Eliya to Ella which took about 3 hours, and less than 300 rupees- third class is worth the mild discomfort for the people you meet. And Ella is definitely worth a trip- stunning views and hikes up to Ella Rock and Little Adams Peak.
    Lake Gregory
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • For 200 rupees you can have a tour of the tea factory, a cup of tea and walk down between the tea plants. 👍
    Pedro Tea Factory
    4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • The gorgeous old school bar at the Nuwara Eliya golf course.
    Nuwara Eliya Golf Club
    5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Assemblies of God Church Nuwara Eliya
    3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Lover's Leap Waterfall
    4 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Haputale Railway Station
    55 min drive

Restaurants

  • Barista
    4 min drive
  • Indian Summer Restaurant
    4 min drive
  • Grand Hotel
    5 min drive
  • Cafe Noshers
    4 min drive
  • Pedro Factory
    4 min drive

About this property

The Firs

Luxury hotel adjacent to a golf course
Take advantage of a garden, an arcade/game room, and a library at The Firs. Be sure to enjoy international cuisine at the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, barbecue grills, and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guestrooms at The Firs boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and fireplaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with jetted tubs and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: USD 13 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 13.00 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Firs Hotel Nuwara Eliya
The Firs
Firs Nuwara Eliya
The Firs Hotel
The Firs Nuwara Eliya
The Firs Hotel Nuwara Eliya

Frequently asked questions

Is The Firs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Firs?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Firs?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does The Firs provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Firs located?

Situated near a boardwalk/promenade, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Gregory and Galway Forest Reserve. Assemblies of God Church Nuwara Eliya and Holy Trinity Church are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Firs Reviews

7.6

Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

bharat

Disliked: Amenities
A very nice property although a bit run down, need of update including furnitures, we arrived late in the evening and found it very cold room we had to turn electric fire on and left it on right through the night, the food is average, no local shops near by, so you will need tuk tuk, staff are great, friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place a bit outside of the town in a very quiet neighbourhood. We had a very nice night playing pool with the staff. Good breakfast and a nice room in an old colonial style building. Overall a bit run down though.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

kanika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with cozy rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

bunan

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inserted cottage, just saw an ordinary two rooms, we requested family room for 3kids and 2adult, but simply there unexpected 2 single room for 150$? Will not suggested any one to booking thorough this site. Event we paid we didn't check in. We found a good cottage in small england at the same rate.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Gunnar

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overpriced

Bad or no internet, not enough hot water. Overpriced hotel and area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stevie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gorgeous Heritage Hotel

Fantastic hotel that is much better in the flesh than in the photos. Staff were super helpful and attentive and the food was fantastic as well. Loved every inch of our stay and you can go on a lovely walk to the lake thats nearby. Great history to the hotel and very comfortable and large rooms. Thank you very much for a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Waleed, Saudi Arabia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The hotel is good but very cold

The hotel have only 5 rooms, the staff very friendly and love to help you. The problem was the cold the hotel is very cold.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

非常赞的小酒店！

宅子很有历史，充满贵族气息。管家和服务员都很友善而且训练有素。

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was good. Small boutique kind of hotel near the lake. But the room heating facilities were poor and we suffered from the cold temperatures in the night. When asked if the heating can be increased, the hotel staff said that that is how the heating is. So we had to sleep in the uncomfortably cold temperatures.

10/10 Excellent

sumeda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chamila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort