70/B/1-A, National Housing Scheme Hanthana,, 20000 Kandy, Sri Lanka
#5 of 227 B&Bs and Inns in Kandy
Guests' ChoiceBased on 92 hotel reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Location
9.1
Facilities
9.8
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.8
Free WiFi
9.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 22 May 2024
Esther
NetherlandsNothing
The room and bathroom are very modern and the owners are incredibly friendly.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Scott
United KingdomCan't think of anything really...maybe the photos of property were a little different from the reality,, but nothing to complain about really.
Friendly, approachable, super helpful host family. Location a bit out of Kandy, but we saw that as a bonus being away from the hustle am bustle. 8 mins tuk tuk ride and you're in city centre. Really nice comfortable room and balcony. If ever we're in Kandy again I would definitely stay here. Highly recommend e sysy
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Zhansaya
KazakhstanIt is located almost in the middle of the jungle, so you hide from city noise in this place. Host was friendly and gave advice on must visit places in Sri Lanka.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Noa
IsraelLocation can be a bit tricky, it was sometimes hard to get a tuktuk back since it's up in the hills, but it's worth the clean air and the quiet environment.
Oshan and his family are the nicest hosts, they were so welcoming and helped us book tours and transportation. The room was very clean and the view from the balcony is amazing.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Rosie
AustraliaNothing. Everything was fantastic.
Everything! Location, hosts, rooms, views and hot shower. Best place we have stayed in Sri Lanka. Even went back a second time because we loved it so much. The host family are so lovely and helpful - nothing is an issue and so welcoming. They helped organise transport and made it so simple. Best breakfast in Sri Lanka!! Couldn’t recommend enough.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Valma
AustraliaBreakfast was very good. Host very helpful and friendly. Nice home and very clean.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Becky
United KingdomNothing!
Wow this place was perfect! Oshan and his family are so hospitable, friendly and he speaks very good English. The location is a short drive from town but Oshan was great at organising tuk tuks. The room was clean and spacious with a lovely bathroom. Delicious breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Ana
PortugalOshan and his family are extremely kind. They helped us way beyond expectations, we had super friendly conversations and we’ve got great tips from them. Highly recommend this accommodation.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Mark
United KingdomNothing at all. Tip for anyone doing a city tour, avoid the Spice Gardens in Kandy and instead go to the National one just south of Matale if you are interested in that kind of thing and heading north to Dambulla/Sigirya
Oshan and his family were absolutely lovely. I messaged Oshan ahead of our stay and he helped coordinate a great itinerary, including a city tour, hike near knuckles conservation area and a trip to Pidurangala Rock and Dambulla temple. As others have said, the house is a tuktuk ride from central Kandy, but once you arrive you'll realise why that's a very good thing! A return trip was 1,000rps (c. £2.50) and we managed to have the same great driver each day - thanks Siril! Breakfast was delicious with a shout out to the coconut roti and the hoppers were the best we've had and inspired me to buy a hopper pan before returning to the UK to try and recreate them!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Roger
United KingdomN/a
Gem of a place - newly built and very well appointed. The hosts where wonderful - great English and some good recommendations locally. Excellent breakfast. All perfect.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Kaitlin
United KingdomNothing!
Wow we loved our stay here, what a lovely family. We had a delicious varied breakfast every morning and had tea and biscuits with the family when we arrived and had a great chat with them. Their English was perfect and they were really personable and warm. The rooms were clean and spacious and comfortable but the best thing was how light they were, with lovely balconies and views. Wish everywhere could be like this.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Sean
United KingdomIt is a little bit out of Kandy but only a short ride in a Tuk Tuk
The family who run the accommodation were great at trying to make your stay an enjoyable one. We had a home cooked dinner on our last night which was very good.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Amelia
TurkeyThe family are so welcoming. They made me hoppers for breakfast as they knew I liked them. They helped to organise my onward travels and my day in Kandy. Wonderful place.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Saba
GermanyThe place was super clean and the people who welcomes you feel like you’re home from the minute you arrive. I highly appreciate all the help I received from them. As a female solo traveller i felt incredibly safe and comfortable there.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Carlo
Italy- Sheets were not cotton - Location was not excellent
+ Quiet + Modern bathroom + Clean + Good breakfast
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Sonam_k
United KingdomWe loved everything :)!
We loved our stay with Oshan and his family. They were so welcoming and friendly and made us feel so comfortable. The room was wonderful and spacious. It was clean and the balcony was big and beautifully overlooking the trees and hills of Kandy. We had a really nice rest here and loved the fact that the place was a little away from downtown Kandy. Oshan arranged a tuk-tuk for us to Kandy town and also for ongoing travel. The breakfast was delicious and we had a nice selection of food. Thanks for hosting us!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Justyna
PolandIt was the nicest stay during our journey to Sri Lanka. The accommodation is perfect but the atmosphere is what it makes unforgettable. Oshan and his family is very kind and helpful. Brekfasts are very tasty and every day there is sth. different to try. We definitely stay again if we come back to Sri Lanka.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 February 2024
Juraj
Slovakiaour stay was excellent. such a nice family. the food was excellent and also room very pretty and clean. The view from the balcony was so nice and calm We felt very comfy and we would recommend to everybody.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Agnė
LithuaniaNothing
We had a wonderful stay at e-stay Kandy! The family running the place is extremely friendly, making us feel right at home. They also arranged a driver for us and helped with planning. The home-cooked breakfast and dinner were not only delicious but added a personal touch to our experience. Our room was cozy and impeccably clean, providing a comfortable retreat. The hosts were incredibly helpful and radiated warmth throughout our stay. Highly recommend for a delightful and welcoming stay in Kandy!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Alexandra
GermanyIt was a pleasure to meet this family. Everyone was super friendly and did everything to make me feel at home. The room I stayed in was very clean, smelled clean and the bathroom attached to was also of high standard. The breakfast was amazing and I also enjoyed a delicious dinner once.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 23 January 2024
Maryam
IranThe hosts are amazing and super welcoming. Clean and neat room with a beautiful mountain view. They told us where to go in the city and where to eat during our short stay. Helped us with the train to Ella and the best way to experience it. Highly recommended! Will definitely go back again if I revisit the city and one of the best places I stayed in Sri Lanka.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 19 January 2024
John
IrelandNothing.
It was in a nice area in the Hills in Kandy away from the Hustle & Bustle. The room was spacious and comfortable and a nice balcony to enjoy a tea or coffee and relax. The family were very helpful and nice.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 16 January 2024
Gemma
United KingdomNothing that we didn’t like! But it is quite far our of Kandy city centre if you want to be more central. Personally we loved the peace and quiet
Facilities are super clean, modern and inviting especially compared to other properties in Sri Lanka around this price. The bed was comfy with really soft clean sheets. The balcony has a beautiful outlook and is really peaceful which is a comparison from Kandy! Oshan and his family are so lovely and welcoming, they have a beautiful home and put us at ease by inviting us for a cup of tea and biscuits with them on arrival - which was needed after a long bus ride! Their service was exceptional, breakfast was delicious- the best hoppers we have had here! They never felt overbearing but were always on hand to help. Oshan also arranged tuk tuk drivers and gave us great tips about prices. Highly recommended vito woodfire pizza in Kandy if you are craving some western food.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 4 January 2024
Seref
TurkeyNothing
Thanks to Oshan and his family for their kindness and hospitality. We enjoyed our stay a lot! If we come again to Kandy definitely will chose e-stay
Stayed in December 2023
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