Name: King Fern Cottage
Address: 203\1a, Saint Andrew's Road,, 22200 Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, 203\1a, Saint Andrew's Road, Nuwara Eliya District, 22200, Sri Lanka
Rating: 8.8

King Fern Cottage

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: King Fern Cottage in Nuwara Eliya offers a recently renovated 1-star guest house with a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi in public areas. Family rooms and a lounge provide relaxing spaces. Dining and Entertainment: The modern, family-friendly restaurant serves Chinese and Asian cuisines for lunch and dinner, alongside cocktails. Breakfast includes continental and à la carte options with local specialties, juice, and fruits. Evening entertainment features live music and cooking classes. Convenient Location: Located 2.4 mi from Gregory Lake and 6.8 mi from Hakgala Botanical Garden, the property is 88 mi from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport. Guests appreciate the quietness of the area and the attentive staff.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Deluxe Single Room 1 twin bed
Deluxe Double Room 1 queen bed
Deluxe Triple Room 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed
Deluxe Family Room 2 queen beds
Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room 1 twin bed

Guest reviews

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Free Wifi

See what guests loved the most:

John

United States

“Owner was very nice and got us breakfast before we left for our Horton Plains hike at 4:30am. Room was cozy and staff were all kind and helpful. Also, it is in a good location.”

Tiffany

United States

“Great location and price. The owner is friendly and helpful, helped me organize tuktuk and taxi for cheap.”

Kinnari

India

“Host is really nice, stay is just adjoining Golf club ,completely surrounded by nature without any kinda traffic, enjoyed music with dining, they also assist getting bike ( LKR 2500 per day )value for money, food is also nice, staff is also very...”

Ihsan

United Kingdom

“We had such a comfy bed. The room is a little damp but that’s to be expected in the area. The staff are incredibly friendly. The location is easy enough to get to. The shared space is really nice.”

Jenny

Canada

“Very nice people at this place! It’s a great example of the Sri Lankan hospitality! Big common areas with restaurant and fire place! There is a stage with drums next to it. There was no band playing when I was there but the owner played guitar for...”

Kerry

Australia

“The King Fern Cottage is a great place to stay - the location is easy walking distance from the centre of town, is positioned over looking the golf course - super quiet and has a wonderful ambience with it's spacious dining room and lush green...”

Sarah

United States

“Adorable A frame cottage with your own hammock. Hot shower, warmest coziest blankets I had in all of Sri Lanka- definitely want it for this region. The owner and Lal were so kind, helpful, and really went above and beyond to make my time there...”

Vanessa

Sri Lanka

“Loved this place. The venue is unique, rainforest style. The owner is an incredible musician (think Sri Lankan Bob Marley!) and has set up an event space out the back where his band puts on a reggae gig each night (lights, smoke machine, pumping...”

Yechiel

Israel

“What a great vibe this c()()l place is. Amazing. With a good music (sometimes live) and great fireplace and lounge. The owner is the coolest person ever. Enjoyfool.”

Dewasurendra

Sri Lanka

“Very friendly staff. So calm and nice place to stay.. breakfast we had was very delicious. So wonderful place.”

Managed by Nishantha Thalpage

Company review score: 9.7Based on 178 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company info

My Name is Nishan(Nishantha Thalpage) I'm a hospitality veteran with 25 years in the tourism industry, and a reggae musician and songwriter at heart. These two passions have beautifully converged in King Fern Cottage, my personal vision brought to life to offer guests a truly unique escape. Beyond the cottage, my culinary creativity shines at Restaurant Guru, where I've crafted a special menu for you to enjoy. I'm thrilled to welcome you to King Fern Cottage for an unforgettable holiday experience with me and my dedicated team.

Property info

Discover King Fern Cottage in Nuwara Eliya King Fern Cottage is ideally located just a 10-minute walk from the city center of Nuwara Eliya, offering a perfect blend of accessibility and tranquility. This unique spot was created with both reggae lovers and holidaymakers in mind, promising an experience unlike any other. With the owner's extensive experience and personal touch, we're dedicated to making your stay memorable. We offer a range of activities including tours, hiking, trekking, and evening live music, all tailored for our guests' enjoyment. Your Comfortable Stay Awaits Beyond the personalized experiences, King Fern Cottage boasts features designed for your utmost convenience and comfort: * Easy access to Nuwara Eliya town * Parking facilities * Live Music & DJ * Proximity to the Golf Ground * Unique lighting system * Thoughtful room decorations and designs * Dedicated relax area * Our highly-rated Restaurant (Restaurant Guru) * Billiards and games * A huge fire chimney for cosy evenings * You can reserve our property for your special occasion. We warmly invite you to experience a truly distinctive and comfortable stay at King Fern Cottage.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site

Restaurant Guru

Cuisine
Chinese • Asian
Open for
Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
Ambience
Family-friendly • Modern

Amenities of King Fern Cottage

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

House rules

King Fern Cottage 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 accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

If you want to avail the complimentary pick up service, please inform King Fern Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time.

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.

Please inform King Fern Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.