Square Peg provides air conditioned rooms overlooking the historic city of Kandy. The property is 1 km from the Kandy Railway Station and the Main bus stand. The Kandy City Center Shopping Mall is 1 km away while the Sri Dalada Maligawa is 1.2 km away and the Kandy Lake is 1.1 km away. Every room includes a balcony with city views and private bathroom and a spa bath. A continental breakfast is available every morning at the roof top terrace. The Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue is 1.1 km away while the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens is 6.6 km away. Bandaranaike International Airport is 103 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.9
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  • Natalie
    Germany Germany
    Great location. A bit out of the busy center of the city, great view and a lot more calm than in the middle of the city (just do not come in March as it is quite noisy with the hindu celebrations). The rooms are very special with the jacuzzi in...
  • Anja
    Luxembourg Luxembourg
    Clean, modern and comfortable rooms, great view over Kandy. Nice rooftop terrace. Staff is friendly and helpful. You have to pay with paypal, which is better than cash payments that many hotels ask.
  • Holly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything! This property is set in the hills and the view we got from our room was beautiful, even in the rain and cloud! From the moment we stepped in, the chef (whose name we never got unfortunately) was so accommodating and friendly. Just a...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.1
9.1
Host review score
Host review score

-The property has high unguarded balconies therefor is not suitable for children or persons with fear of heights. -Please note we do not provide driver/guide accommodation or parking. For the sake of privacy and security only the registered guests are allowed beyond the reception area. Popular among non-touristy travelers looking for a off the beaten path stay, Square Peg is a labor of love which has gone to great lengths to custom make almost every fixture in an effort to provide the adventurous traveler with a unique and unforgettable experience. Located halfway up the legendary Bahirawakanda hill it is within a 4 minute drive from the kandy Railway station (1km) 10 minutes by foot. 1.2Km to the Temple of the tooth and the Kandy lake. The rooftop restaurant exclusive for inhouse guest offers breathtaking views of the entire city of Kandy including the historic Temple of the tooth, the Kandy lake, the historic Bogambara prison and the Hanthana mountain range.
Probably the last remaining non-touristy neighborhood so close to the city. The property sits in the boarder of the most high end residential neighborhood of Kandy on one side and a densely populated native working class neighborhood on the other. The shortest access road from city by tuk tuk or by foot will bring you through a two minute walk through a thickly populated working class neighborhood before coming through a 5 minute walk along a very sparsely populated neighborhood in which the property is located. This makes for a fascinating walk for the curious traveler. A car or a van should take the main road which is 1.5Km from the Kandy Railway station to the door step.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Square Peg
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Terrace
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Spa bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Adult only
  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Square Peg takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 22:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash Square Peg accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Square Peg in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Square Peg

  • Square Peg offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at Square Peg may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at Square Peg include:

      • Double

    • Check-in at Square Peg is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Square Peg is 600 yards from the centre of Kandy. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.