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Reviews of Clove Villa 4 stars

48, P.B.A. Weerakoon Mawatha, 20000 Kandy, Sri Lanka

#15 of 208 hotels in Kandy

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 30 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    9.0
    A great place to stay and dine in Kandy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room on Ground Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s 15 minutes in a tuk tuk to the lake but that’s ok. Wine was rather overpriced.

    Staff were fantastic and the chef’s food excellent. Swimming pool a pleasant bonus.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Room on Ground Floor
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Clove Villa is situated just outside of Kandy's city centre! It's so picturesque inside. The decor and facilities are superb. We really enjoyed our stay here. The room was beautifully decorated and very clean. We didn't have breakfast or dinner at the hotel because we wanted to try places outside but you can purchase breakfast or dinner here. There's also a cute pool outside!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with Balcony and Pool View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Exceptional boutique hotel, an oasis of calm in hectic Kandy. We felt welcome from the minute we arrived, greeted by Danushka with cool towels and freshly squeezed juice in the beautifully appointed marble reception area by incredibly attentive and helpful staff. Our room was spacious and elegant with a luxurious bathroom including a shower with great water pressure and plenty of hot water (a first for us in Sri Lanka!). The food was wonderful; Umesh the chef spent time talking to us about what we would like and created an amazing meal, especially the aubergine curry made to his grandmother's recipe and the jackfruit curry made with fresh jackfruit from the tree in the garden. The outside area is lovely, with very comfortable sunbeds and many different birds (and frogs!). Overall, we felt thoroughly spoiled throughout our stay; the service felt very personal and nothing was too much trouble. The manager whose name I didn't catch was also lovely, so helpful and wanting to do anything she could to ensure we had the best possible stay.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    10
    PERFECT!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Hot Tub
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Everything was perfect so no negative to report

    The whole stay was exceptional. The room was a big size, food was exceptional freshly made and staff very attentive and courteous.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    9.0
    Lovely stay at Clove Villa. A nice peaceful abode slightly out of the center of town. A welcome restful place from the b
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room on Ground Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely stay at Clove Villa. A nice peaceful abode slightly out of the center of town. A welcome restful place from the buzz in Kandy. Dinners weee delicious and what fun to play snooker !

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    10
    Amazing hotel would highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with Balcony and Pool View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very well looked after by the staff. Good was amazing - would highly recommend

    Beautiful hotel, amazing room with a great and comfortable bed. Lovely pool.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    10
    Lovely and comfortable stay in stylish villa with pool. The staff was super and the meals exquisite.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room on Ground Floor
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cannot think of anything. Worth noting, you need to plan a little ahead ordering dinners as Restaurant not inhouse.

    The staff went over and beyound to make us feel welcomed, and comfortable during our visit.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    10
    An amazing place. Wonderful helpful staff. The best place we stayed in Sri Lanka.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room on Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    It was fabulous.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    On booking com its indicated that you get a 300 sqm area and you expect that you are booking a flor in a villa. Practically you book a 25-30 sqm room with possibility to use shared area in the villa of around 300 sqm

    Excellent hotel located in 15 min ride via tuk-tuk from centre of Kandy. First impression - great looking hotel with kind service from the personal. Location not in the very centre is an advantage, due to the fact that around the Kandy lake its way to lound and crowdy. Very juicy breakfasts and delicious local cousine dinners, piasibility to take meala on a lovely terrace Billiard available for guests

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    10
    Great! We will come back
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Room on Ground Floor
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Umesh and the team were amazing. They had attention to detail and were extremely helpful. Thank you all

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    10
    Great hotel with wonderfully friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room on Ground Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Light switches a bit confusing. I finally worked out where they were but it took a while. The plugs could also have been more accessible.

    A very nice comfortable hotel in a quiet area not far from the city centre. Excellent, friendly staff who looked after and anticipated your every need. We had one delicious dinner there. The best Sri Lankan vegetable curry so far - and the aubergine curry was so good that I asked for the recipe. Breakfast very good too.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    10
    Perfect accomodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with Balcony and Pool View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The photos and the reviews do not do the location justice. The staff is making everything much better. We ate there twice in our 2 nights stay and the chef made things that were not in the menu at our request as we were lucky enough to be the only visitors then. It was probably the best food we had in Sri Lanka. They villa is very well mantained and the entire staff works very hard to make your stay perfect. The city was not a hit for us, so we spent most of the time at the location and we loved it.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2023

    10
    Beautiful place with the most amazing staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Hot Tub
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Smukt og virkelig rart personale

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2023

    9.0
    Comfortable boutique stay at Kandy, with great food!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room on Ground Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ground Floor rooms can be quite noisy in the evening.

    Such a beautiful property. There were a few hiccups such as TV and Kettle not working but all fixed after mentioning to the Team. I highly recommend the food - one of the best meals I've had here in Sri Lanka.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2023

    10
    Good serviced boutique hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room on Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was a bit overpriced. 30 dollar for 2 persons; it was tasteful but quite simple (fruit, juice, coffee, toast and egg).

    Very friendly people and a 5 star service. The decor is very nice and cozy. Nice room, big and very clean. On recommendation of the chef we choose the Sri Lankan meal (it was a festive meal he said). It was big and very very good. The whole table was filled with little dishes. Beautiful.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had two uncomfortable situations with the manager. After asking for a taxi to Sigiriya she tried to give us very overpriced driver. But worse, during the check out she tried to charge us a new (higher) price, not the one confirmed by booking.com. After quite some discussions we only paid the booking.com price. Her behaviour does not do this special hotel and lovely team justice.

    The whole crew was awesome (chef and two assistents/waiters)! They made our stay very special! Thank you for everything! Rooms are super clean and food is delicious.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room on Ground Floor
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything perfect

    Amazing staff and accommodation. Best place we stay in Sri Lanka and best services. The chef and his helper were really really great, 1 st class servicea

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2023

    10
    Lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room on Ground Floor
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful property with great facilities, delicious dinner and very friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room with Balcony and Pool View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really

    Things that stands out: Good value for money One best city spot to eat Hotel staff Driver offered by hotel (Sujee 0094755325258)

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with Balcony and Pool View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Such a beautiful place to stay in Kandy, top notch facilities, divine food and above and beyond service!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room with Balcony and Pool View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    My girlfriend and I stayed at Clove Villa for 2 nights. The villa is located a little bit north of the city center, but therefore quite remote and well connected by quickly organized tuk-tuk or cab rides. The villa itself is very charming, cozy and clean and the staff is super attentive and welcoming. Upon arrival we were served fresh welcome drinks and in the evening Umeish - the chef of the house - prepared incredible tapas style variations of curries. We really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend staying and dining here.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2023

    10
    Beautiful Property
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Room on Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lovely Property with tasteful furniture and attention to detail. Loved our room and everything about the property

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No alcohol license but you can pop over to the hotel opposite for a beer in the afternoon

    Amazing villa about 5km north of the city centre (a short cheap tuk tuk ride away) Staff could not do enough for us, even arranging candle lit dinner on the balcony Room large and comfortable, big bathroom, nice pool in the courtyard to cool off in Lovely meals prepared by their chef All round an amazing stay!

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    7.0
    2 night stay in Kandy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room on Ground Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi only working intermittently Not walking distance to city ($7 AUD tuk tuk ride each way) Breakfast not worth $15 USD Too many random framed photographs in room

    Good AC Good (and hot) shower Large room Laundry service

    Stayed in November 2023

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