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The Essence

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A modern two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by well-maintained green fields. - The Essence (Nuwara Eliya)
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a stone wall, and potted plants. - The Essence (Nuwara Eliya)
A pool table in a room with a bar, chairs, and a staircase. - The Essence (Nuwara Eliya)
A room with a sloped ceiling, a bed with a striped blanket, a wooden chair, and a window with curtains. - The Essence (Nuwara Eliya)
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned armchair. - The Essence (Nuwara Eliya)
The Essence provides amenities like a firepit and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available

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A bedroom with a bed, a window seat, and a wall-mounted TV.

Deluxe Quadruple Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table, and a towel rack.

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Nuwara Eliya, The Essence is in a rural area. Horton Plains National Park and Single Tree Hill reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ambewela Farm and Hakgala Botanic Gardens. Visit our Nuwara Eliya travel guide
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270/4, Meepilimana, Nuwara Eliya, 22214

What's nearby

  • A lush green tea plantation with rolling hills and scattered trees.
    Lake Gregory
    7 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • A bar with wooden paneling, a bar counter, stools, and a seating area with a couch and chairs.
    Nuwara Eliya Golf Club
    9 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Ambewela Farm
    6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Victoria Park
    8 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Assemblies of God Church Nuwara Eliya
    9 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Haputale Railway Station
    60 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe Noshers
    10 min drive
  • Barista
    8 min drive
  • Indian Summer Restaurant
    8 min drive
  • Grand Indian Restaurant
    9 min drive
  • Adma Agro
    10 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: LKR 1,500 for adults and LKR 1,000 for children

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of LKR 5000 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of LKR 4998

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately LKR 1500.00 for adults and LKR 1000.00 for children
  • Pet fee: LKR 5000 per accommodation, per stay plus LKR 4998 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Essence pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of LKR 5000 per accommodation, per stay. A cleaning fee of LKR 4998 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Essence?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Essence?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Essence located?

Situated in a rural location, this bed & breakfast is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Ambewela Farm and within 6 mi (10 km) of Moon Plains Viewpoint and Single Tree Hill. Single Tree Hill and Galway Forest Reserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Essence Reviews

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Exceptional

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fathima

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026