No12, Kotugodella Veediya,, 20000 Kandy, Sri Lanka
#126 of 208 hotels in Kandy
Guests' ChoiceBased on 374 hotel reviews
7.9Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Location
9.4
Facilities
7.9
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.0
Free WiFi
7.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 17 April 2024
Landorid
HungaryWe stayed in a 2 single bed bedroom and one of the bed had a missing piece from the bed frame. It was super uncomfortable. (they would probably let us change room because the hotel was kind of empty, but it was already late so we did not ask)
Great location, no need to use transportation, you can just walk around for the main sights. When we were there the pool was just ours. They give you pool towels as well.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Aoife
United KingdomTraditional hotel in excellent location- very close walking distance to lake and temple of the tooth. Rooms and hotel slightly dated but we enjoyed using the rooftop bar and having a swimming pool to use after a day of sight-seeing. Staff very helpful and attentive and option for freshly made omelette for breakfast. Would recommend if you’re looking for a well located hotel in the centre of Kandy with a pool
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Jane
United KingdomThere was a limited choice for dinner.
Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Muniza
United Arab EmiratesRooms were out dated. Bed covers were very thin. Pool was useless for kids as it was minimum 4 ft.
Hot water.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Reallyanonymous
GermanyThe English of some key staff (receptionist!) was quite poor!! A shame for such a hotel in a very important tourist location! We finally did not get the info needed regarding busses to Sigiriya.
First and foremost the location in downtown Kandy, then the nice swimming pool, open until late in the evening.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Jacqui
AustraliaGreat location and friendly staff. Breakfast included was nice.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Nicola
United KingdomNothing
Very friendly, attentive staff. The rooftop bar was great, again lovely staff and a small food menu with quality offerings. Refreshing swimming pool with towels provided.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Diana
United KingdomThe staff were very friendly and polite but weren’t able to help organise trips, a driver, taxis, tuk tuks or a pick up from the airport which was disappointing. The breakfast could have been better and the restaurant wasnt open in the evening (we found very few restaurants open in the evening in Kandy)
Pool was really nice, rooms comfortable and a good location.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Tinmar
United Statesfood are not that great. service is not that great
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Patricia
SwitzerlandCould hear the city noises through the night, but that's normal in a city... :)
The friedliness of the staff is one of a kind, super friendly also to our little baby... gorgeous sri lankan breakfast besides all the european options and of course the location is amazing - everything is in walkeable distance... :)
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Sarah
United KingdomThe building site right up against the pool area has been there for years and spoils the ambience. The rooftop bar is a bit tired and dark, needs opening up so there is more outdoor space. The food is a bit disappointing.
Love the large pool, the location and the good sized, comfortable room. I often stay here when in Kandy. The staff are super helpful too, and there is a great cafe next door at the end of an alley.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Stuart
United KingdomBathrooms need an upgrade
Lovely staff
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Lorna
AustraliaNothing it met our expectations.
This hotel is very close to the Temple and the lake and right in Kandy. All the double rooms were very clean and we had a nice balcony room. The reception staff and breakfast staff were excellent. Very helpful and friendly. The top floor bar was excellent, air conditioned and two balconies. Breakfast was buffet style with some traditional Sri Lankan food.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Jackijavea
United KingdomThe rooms, especially the bathrooms need renovation
Very friendly and professional staff - special thanks to the lovely lady on reception, the very polite and efficient young man in the roof top bar and Mr Security who looked after our car. Great food and service in the restaurant/roof top bar. Great location in the heart of Kandy so easy to walk to most attractions
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Susan
United KingdomThe restaurant service was very slow, we waited nearly 1 hour for dinner which was not great! Needs more atmosphere, perhaps some nice music and candles on tables.
Fantastic location with good facilities very helpful,and friendly staff. Nice relaxing pool area.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Stuart
United KingdomBathrooms need an upgrade Bedroom cleaning missing sweeping under bed and corners
Great location and staff . Very welcoming Nice rooftop bar
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Myrthe
NetherlandsMy boyfriend and me really liked this place! Very kind people who work there, they help you with everything. The swimming pool is very nice for the mid day hours. The place is in the middle of the city, very good location. Also take a walk around the lake, there is so much to see if you like animals.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
James
CanadaSome areas a little dated
Staff location good value
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Max
United KingdomIt’s a tad run down in places, especially the stairs and landings. The pool is accessed via a long corridor on the first floor and then a metal outdoor staircase. Unfortunately next door is currently a building site which doesn’t make a great background for relaxing around the pool. Our bathroom tap was missing the top cover which left some nasty sharp metal exposed. Our bedroom curtains were very stained.
In a good location for walking to Sri Dalada Maligawa. Rooftop bar is good, great views friendly service. There are 2 outdoor seating areas if it’s not too hot. Lift wasn’t working when we stayed but worth the 5 flights of stairs. Staff all very friendly especially the ladies on reception. We ordered a packed lunch for the long train ride to Ella. The cheese and tomato sandwiches were great. Breakfast is ok, bread basket is the best we have ever received. It’s good value for what you pay.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
John
United KingdomThe hotel decor is old fashioned and in need of a makeover. However there is an atmosphere of charm of a bygone era.
Friendly, helpful staff and fantastic location close to the temple and lake. After an enjoyable sight seeing day we enjoyed cooling off in the pool and having a cocktail in the roof top bar.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Iman
AlgeriaNA
The location is perfect, it's in the heart of Kandy, you can easily explore the city only by walking! Many shops around and many restaurants.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Mats
SwedenThe room interior is quite dated and would benefit from some refurbishment. Limited choices for breakfast.
Excellent location and nice pool. Staff is very helpful and service-minded.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Andreas
SwitzerlandSome people of the staff were really tip driven & once they realized that we don't want to give tips for certain things, they were not friendly anymore. It's a shame for all other staff who do a good job. Moreover, sometimes it's difficult to communicate with certain members if the staff. Overall, the hotel is a good choice for Kandy.
Location is good in the heart of Kandy. We also received a free upgrade of the room. Clean, spacious rooms & nothing to complain about the accommodation.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 January 2024
Joohee
Germanyconstruction every night from 9 to midnight.
nice building and friendly staff
Stayed in January 2024
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