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The Essence

Property class: 2

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A modern two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by well-maintained green fields.
A pool table in a room with a bar, chairs, and a staircase.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a stone wall, and potted plants.
A room with a sloped ceiling, a bed with a striped blanket, a wooden chair, and a window with curtains.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned armchair.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
The current price is NZ$31
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct

Explore the area

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270/4, Meepilimana, Nuwara Eliya, 22214
  • Place, Lake Gregory
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Victoria Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Assemblies of God Church Nuwara Eliya
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room, Garden View

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 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

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 Single Sofa Bed

About the area

Nuwara Eliya

At The Essence, you'll be 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Ambewela Farm and 6.9 km (4.3 mi) from Moon Plains Viewpoint. Highlights at this B&B include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and charcoal grills. Additionally, you'll find a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Local cuisine breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls and an off-lead area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Nuwara Eliya B&B include Victoria Park and Galway Forest Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Gregory - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Victoria Park - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Galway Forest Reserve - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Assemblies of God Church Nuwara Eliya - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Nuwara Eliya Golf Club - 9 min drive - 8.4 km

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
  • ‪Adman's - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Essence

As a guest of The Essence, you'll find barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Essence also features a garden, a picnic area, and a fireplace in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Nuwara Eliya bed & breakfast.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
The Essence offers 3 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Bathrooms include a shower and bidets. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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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 transport

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift

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: LKR 5000 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of LKR 4998
  • Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Essence?

Yep, The Essence has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Essence?

As of 20 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Essence on 21 Oct 2026 start from NZ$31, including 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.

Does The Essence serve breakfast?

Sure does, local cuisine brekkie is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Essence?

No, The Essence does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Essence?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Essence?

Furry friends are welcome at The Essence, with dog exercise areas and food and water bowls on offer.

The Essence Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026