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The Firs

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Property entrance
Hallway
Hallway
Property grounds
Lobby sitting area
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

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

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
Separate bathtub and shower
Jetted bathtub
Bathrobes
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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 looking for area attractions can visit Pedro Tea Factory and Hakgala Botanic Gardens. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like horse riding and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a bike rental nearby and take a self-guided tour around the area.
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85/2, Upper Lake Road, Nuwara Eliya, 22200

What's nearby

  • Lake Gregory - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Assemblies of God Church Nuwara Eliya - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Pedro Tea Factory - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Lover's Leap Waterfall - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Nuwara Eliya Golf Club - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Haputale Railway Station - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barista - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Indian Summer Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Grand Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pedro Factory - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Grand Indian Restaurant - ‬5 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 multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, 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

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 at The Firs?

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).

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