255/23C, Dr. C D L Fernando Mawatha, Katugastota Road, 20000 Kandy, Sri Lanka
#4 of 227 B&Bs and Inns in Kandy
Guests' ChoiceBased on 42 hotel reviews
9.8Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Location
9.1
Facilities
9.8
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.9
Free WiFi
8.3
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Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Sara
PolandIt was a pleasure to stay in Alex Home Stay. Hosts are extremely helpful and friendly. They helped us with ordering tuktuks, Alex even offered to drove us to the train station as it was on his way to work. Room was pleasant and clean with beautiful view. What is quite rare to find in Sri Lanka kitchen was available to use for guests. Definitely geat value for money.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Jieying
ChinaNothing
Everything. The house and the room have very nice view. It’s in a village a bit away from the city, so it’s very quiet. Malka is very attentive and an amazing cook, and Alex is very knowledgeable about tourist info, culture and religions. Thank you for the lovely experience!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Matthew
United StatesThe couple (Malka & Alex) that run this warm home stay was the highlight of our three-night stay here. Delicious food. Very helpful transport assistance. Comfortable beds and reliable WiFi.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Marieke
NetherlandsMalka and Alex were so helpful and welcoming. Breakfast was amazing. Homestay is lays out off the city hustle and got the best views from the rooms. Easy to get from there to Kandy city center and all the site seeings. (Which Alex and Malka can help and advise on). You can also go on a one day trip to Sigiriya. Or for a hike at Knuckle mountain. Would stay there definitely again.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Deyan
BulgariaAmazing and kind hosts, made me feel at home. I enjoyed staying there. It had all one could ask for, with a beautiful view from the rooms.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Joao
PortugalNothing to mention
The hosts are amazing and helpful!!! The rooms and the space are very clean and comfortable. It really felt like home. :) Beautiful hills view from the room balcony. If I ever go back to Kandy, I’ll definitely stay there again. Thanks Alex & Malka
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Cindy
GermanyWe had a great stay here in Kandy. The rooms were really clean and tidy with an amazing view from the balcony. Malka and her husband were amazing hosts. They explained to us the area and how to get where. They prepared a super great breakfast which was rich and delicious. You can reach everything via Tuktuk or supermarket even by foot. Really recommend staying here.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Cyndy
United KingdomWe had read that there were steep steps to the property so were prepared for them and the handrails helped but they ARE steep and you need to climb the stone steps carefully.
We really enjoyed our stay here with hosts Alex and Malka. The room was large and bright and the bed very comfortable. There was a bedside table and a clothes rack which we found handy! There was a kettle with complimentary tea bags. A fridge just outside our room was very useful and there was a small kitchen available for guests to use if they wanted. We were so pleased to have a roomy balcony looking out over the town and away up to the beautiful mountains. We spent time just relaxing there enjoying the view and listening to the birds in the trees all around us. Breakfast was excellent! There was a good selection and it was very tasty and plentiful and set us up for the day! The area is very quiet and yet not far from the centre of Kandy thanks to the tuktuks we used using the PickMe app which our hosts recommended to us.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Melanie
United StatesNothing
Nice comfortable room with everything you need and access to a kitchen. The hosts are extremely friendly and helpful. The breakfast spread is delicious.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Coraline
FranceWe stayed 2 nights in Alex Home Stay ! The welcome was fabulous, as the hosts themselves. They are here for you whatever you need (and more !) but not too intrusive. You can rely on them for everything. The room was very nice and clean, with a beautiful view from the balcony where you can enjoy a drink or foods. It is a very peaceful place, where you can rest after a great day of visits and you feel like home !
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Stephan
GermanyNone
Very friendly host and amazing view from the balcony. We enjoyed our stay here and the breakfast was nice. The way to the homestay is very steep, so a tuktuk is recommended. Due to the rain and fog was a lot of humidity in the room but it did not bother us too much. We would come again!!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Giedre
LithuaniaI really enjoyed my stay at Alex Home Stay. Malka and Alex are such lovely people and they went above and beyond. They helped me with everything I needed, from practical advice to arranging my day trip to Sigiriya. The room had everything you'd need and there is an amazing view from the balcony. There is also a little kitchen with fridge, kettle, utensils and everything else you may need for simple food preparation. If you want to feel welcome like a member of their family, this is the perfect place to book for your stay in Kandy!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Adriana
AustraliaI cannot fault the property.
The property was relaxing, clean and comfortable. The rooms were spacious, the bathroom facilities were extremely clean and modern, the view from the balcony was serene, and best of all, the hosts of the property Malka and Alex were extremely warm, hospitable and kind people. Thank you so very much for hosting us, we loved our stay. There is a supermarket near by at the bottom of the hill The neighbourhood is friendly and peaceful
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Mary
United StatesWe really enjoyed our night at Alex Home Stay. Alex and Malka were really kind and helpful when it came to helping us figure out our plans for seeing Kandy and taking the train to Nuwara Eliya the next day. (Breakfast was also really nice!) We would stay with them again in a heartbeat!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Giulia
AustraliaOur time at Alex Home Stay was wonderful! So far the nicest and cleanest accommodation we have stayed in on our 3 month trip. The breakfast was excellent! We felt very comfortable and would come back at any time! Thanks for everything Malka! :-)
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Thea
NorwayAlex homestay is one of the best homestays I’ve stayed in! Malka is an amazing host and you immediately feel welcome! The property have an amazing view (I considered staying and extra night just for the view), my room was very delicate and clean and had a private attached balcony (which was a very positive surprise to me). I had access to a kitchen corner and fridge. There is busses going into the old part of town all the time, so it is no problem that the homestay is a bit outside of the main tourist area. I can highly recommend Alex homestay!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 17 January 2024
Thomas
New ZealandThe location was a little bit of a hassle to reach.
We really enjoyed our stay here! The breakfast was great and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The rooms were comfortable and clean, no complaints here at all! Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Ela
GermanySuper nice home stay. The host is very helpful with everything. Lovely house. I loved the view and could spot monkeys in the morning.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Richard
EstoniaEverything was perfect, it truly was.
I really enjoyed my stay in 1 person room. Although it was only for one night and I booked it only 2-3 hours before my arrival, the hosts made a really warm welcome for me, e.g. offered me an umbrella as it was pouring, offered me some tea and had long and interesting conversations with me. The room itself was clean, quite spacious, there was hot water in the shower, balcony was with a great view. Also, there was a possibility to use shared kitchen. Would have stayed longer there if I wouldn't had the need to proceed my trip through Sri Lanka. The hosts also offered me a nice breakfast at early morning. Very cosy place and really heart warming hosts, they truly enjoy hosting people from other countries.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Bec
United KingdomNothing
Everything was wonderful. Balcony with mountain view. Large bedroom with a desk, fan, AC. Beautiful bathroom with spacious shower cubicle. Hot shower. Wi-Fi actually worked (first place we’ve been that has decent Wi-Fi!). Quiet for a large city as elevated and back from the road. Fantastic kitchen and really cold full height fridge (no freezer). Everything completely immaculate. Lovely hosts. Could not have asked for more
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Michael
United KingdomJust one word of warning, the rooms have fantastic views because the house is built into the hillside, so there quite a few steps in the building.
A great homestay, Malka is an amazing host, she welcomes you like a member of her family and does everything possible to make sure you enjoy your stay. The rooms are on the top floor and have balconies with amazing views out across the valley to the mountains in the distance. Massive fridge to store drink and a little kitchen area to prepare snacks. Breakfast was good, very generous and we had dinner there twice, which was also very good. Alex is great for organising tours. He arranged an excellent car with a super driver to take us on a three day tour. Speak to him first before booking anything in Sri Lanka.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 December 2023
Alena
Czech RepublicGreat stay with great people. Nice place with beautiful view. Our hosts took care of everything we needed. They recommended a great guide, we could cook together and they made us feel welcome. The room was clean, we had access to a small kitchen. Alex Home Stay was a great choice, I really recommend it.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 19 December 2023
Lucas
FranceThe owner is really adorable The room is not big but yet it's spacious and agreable. The bed was comfortable The private balcony with chairs and a litlle table is a big plus, there is a beautiful view on the surroundings There is a common kitchen (and a supermarket is close by) and the owner can also cook good food if needed Bus for the city center are very regular and only takes 10min from the main road (40 roupies/pers). With a tuk tuk it cost about 250 roupies to reach the city center.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Aleksandra
NorwayGreat people, very cozy and clean room with a lot of light.
Stayed in October 2023
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