The Firs

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

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Photo gallery for The Firs

Property entrance
Lobby sitting area
Property grounds
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Front of property

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
85/2, Upper Lake Road, Nuwara Eliya, 22200
  • Lake Gregory
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Pedro Tea Factory
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Lover's Leap Waterfall
    ‪4 min drive‬

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Room options

Super Deluxe,1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Bathtub

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Nuwara Eliya

The Firs is a short stroll from Lake Gregory and Galway Forest Reserve. This 4.5-star hotel has 5 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

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

  • ‪Ambal's Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪De Silva Foods - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Grand Indian Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Milano Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Firs

Luxury hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
The Firs features free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and an arcade/game room. There's free parking and an airport shuttle for a fee. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and concierge services. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a library, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels and DVD players, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer jetted tubs, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include fireplaces, coffee makers, and safes.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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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

  • Smoke-free property

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 13.00 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-11 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Firs?

The Firs provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Firs?

As of Jun 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Firs on Jun 11, 2025 start from $71.73, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do within easy reach of The Firs?

This hotel is located in Nuwara Eliya, a short 7-minute walk from Lake Gregory and also 14 minutes on foot from Galway Forest Reserve. You'll also find Lover's Leap Waterfall and Pedro Tea Factory within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Firs?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Firs have a casino on the premises?

No, The Firs doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Firs?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Firs?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including a fireplace as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The Firs?

No, but all guestrooms at this hotel have jetted bathtubs.

Does The Firs feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Firs serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Firs allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at The Firs.

Are there connecting rooms at The Firs?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Firs?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Firs.

The Firs Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sumeda

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

10/10 Excellent

kanika

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

2/10 Terrible

bunan

Traveled with family and small children
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

Chamila

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

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.

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

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。