• Entire home
  • 431 ft² size
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
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Overlooking peaceful views of Lake Gregory just a 5-minute walk away, The Firs offers well-appointed rooms with free Wi-Fi access. Guests can also utilize the barbecue facilities. Located within a 1-hour drive to popular attractions like Horton Plains National Park and Hakgala Botanical Gardens, the property is also a 3.5-hour drive to Colombo city and Bandaranaike International Airport. The guestrooms at Firs feature warm décor and are fitted with a DVD player, a writing table and an private bathroom with a spacious spa bathtub and a hairdryer. A 24-hour front desk will be happy to assist with laundry services and airport shuttle services are available at a surcharge. Complimentary butler services are available upon request. The in-house restaurant at The Firs will serve local Sri Lankan, Indian and continental meals. Guests can also enjoy 24-hour room service options.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Asian

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Reliable Info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
7.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Yuchih
    Taiwan Taiwan
    A place full of history. We enjoy our stay and the British type of butler’s service. 👍
  • Satyaki
    India India
    The best property that I could have booked, at a steal deal price. The heritage property belonged to SL's first prime minister. The rooms are spacious, and with best amenities!
  • Abdulrahman
    Bahrain Bahrain
    The firs is an absolute gem in The area with a very friendly staff, it’s a quiet place well furnished in English style with beautiful garden

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local • Asian • International

Amenities of The Firs
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Heating
  • BBQ facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Breakfast
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Electric kettle
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Spa tub
    • Bathrobe
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Sitting area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • Telephone
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    • Hot tub
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
      Additional charge
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Common Areas
    • Game room
    Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Food & Drink
    • Coffee house on site
    • Fruit
    • Kids' meals
    • Special diet meals (on request)
    • Packed lunches
    • Breakfast in the room
    • Room service
    Activities
    • Horseback riding
      Additional charge
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
      Additional charge
    • Darts
    • Pool table
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Suit press
      Additional charge
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business center
    Miscellaneous
    • Designated smoking area
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Firs takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    From 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 6 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash The Firs accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that guests are required to show a passport and same credit card used to guarantee the booking upon check-in.

    Please note that the credit cards may be pre-authorized by the hotel anytime after the booking.

    Please note that the payments at the property are to be made in USD.

    If you are making payment using another cardholder's credit card, please provide the following to the hotel prior to your arrival:

    1) Authorization letter with cardholder's signature

    2) Copy of the cardholder's card (front and back of card with cardholder's signature)

    3) Copy of the cardholder’s passport or driver’s license

    Please note that the hotel may contact the cardholder for verification purposes.

    Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please note that the accommodations for drivers can be provided at the property.Guests can contact the property for more information..

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

    FAQs about The Firs

    • The Firs offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Pool table
      • Game room
      • Darts
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Horseback riding

    • The Firs has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Guests staying at The Firs can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Asian
      • À la carte

    • Check-in at The Firs is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

    • The Firs is 2,800 feet from the center of Nuwara Eliya. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, The Firs is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Firs on this page.

    • The prices at The Firs may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.