The Firs

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Free Wifi

9.2
  • The entire place is yours
  • 431 ft² size
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms

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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Heating
  • BBQ facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Asian

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Arunkumar
India India
“This property holds historical value, antique furniture and well maintained facilities. We enjoyed a cozy stay, and a lovely garden of the property. The molly suit room is spacious and beautiful. The staff are friendly. The bathroom came with a...”
Vincent
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“this is a lovely colonial-style period property turned in to a small hotel, it used to belong to the prime-minister. our room was large and very comfortable with four-poster bed and original antique furniture. outside there is a nice garden area....”
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”
Mordehai
Israel Israel
“It felt like being in Europa in the middle of Sri Lanka. The team were great, the garden is so beautiful, the breakfast was good and the location was good. We loved it very much. Very recommended”
Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Interesting history of the property with beautifully furnished rooms, lovely garden and helpful staff.”
Ashwin
India India
“Nice hospitality evrything was good food as well Thanks to staff”
Usman
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Location is great Rooms are spacious Cleanliness is We booked half board, cooking was great”
Vidushi
India India
“The location, the property and the two cheerful boys Yasa and Shien are very helpful and resourceful . They made our stay very comfortable. The breakfast is superb. Our every small extra request was met with a satisfactory service.”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Local • Asian • International

Amenities of The Firs

Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Heating
  • BBQ facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Breakfast

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 accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 6 years
Crib upon request
Free

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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
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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