51/11 A A B Damunupola Mawatha , 20000 Kandy, Sri Lanka
#3 of 227 B&Bs and Inns in Kandy
Guests' ChoiceBased on 164 B&B reviews
9.8Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.7
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.7
Free WiFi
9.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 27 May 2024
Mark
IndiaOne of the best hosts we've ever had. Selyna is a gem of a host and her co host the cocker spaniel Ollie was a bundle of joy. There's a reason for her highly rated reviews. The property is beautiful, the hospitality was amazing, the breakfast was excellent. We loved our conversations with the host and felt warm and welcome. If this place is available, 100% book it. You won't regret it.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Pim
NetherlandsKandy itself was kind of disappointing for us.
Selyna was such a kind lady and Olly the dog was also wonderful. They breakfast view was amazing and the room very comfortable.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Stuart
United KingdomNothing
Lovely host ,couldn't do enough for you. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Alison
United KingdomThat we couldn't stay longer! We would love to come back.
Room was beautiful with amazing views! We loved seeing the giant squirrel jumping about on the trees outside. The host was so so lovely and friendly - she made our stay! Breakfast was one of the best we had in Sri Lanka. Couldn't recommend more.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Marcin
PolandSelyna is an amazing host. She is very friendly and helpful. She recommended us the best things to see and places to eat.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Jennifer
AustraliaWe have nothing bad to say about the property or the host.
The location was beautiful, the room was big and comfortable and quite private. We had a beautiful breakfast this morning. Selyna (host) is warm and accomodating, we enjoyed the stay very much.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Alek
South AfricaAbsolutely nothing.
The owner is super lovely. Oil the dog is fantastic. They even went above and beyond to make sure we got to the train at 4am when the Tuk Tuk did not arrive. Our favourite stay in Sri Lanka.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Anne-laure
FranceEverything was perfect. Selyna was very welcoming and helpful about local things to do and her dog is very cute. The breakfasts were delicious. The room was very confortable and the house is in a very chill and quiet area.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Gerhard
GermanyVery warm welcome and friendly Selyna :-)
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Jeevan
IndiaAmazing property! Selena is the sweetest host 💛
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Daniel
United KingdomSelyna was a superstar - such a lovely host who would do anything to make your stay special. Great location, only a short walk into town. Ollie the cocker spaniel is a real bonus. Breakfast was fabulous too!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Sophia
United KingdomThe location is great, a short walk into town but is still high enough to have a fantastic view. The host is incredible and made us feel right at home. She was able to help us organise transportation and provided a lovely breakfast in the morning on the terrace, which was beautiful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Tim
TajikistanVery attentive host. She was so friendly and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Maya
GermanyI stayed in the budget room, which was perfect for me as a solo-traveller. Maybe for a couple it would be little bit to small and poorly soundproofed, as the rooms face the living room (which isn't used much really, because the terrace and terrace views are so beautiful) and above the doors there are big ventilation slits. Not necessarily something negative, just something to have in mind. It wasn't an inconvenience for me. They have a seperate apartment within the house, which offers more privacy though. Also, the B&B is close to the center, but you do have to take a TukTuk to get there and return. For European standards a tuktuk ride is the same price as a bus ride, though - so this was no inconvenience at all for me. Also, I wouldn't recommend staying in the busy, loud and stuffy city center.
My stay at Selyna Sky Terrace was really nice, even though it was short. What made it so nice was mainly Selyna herself, but the location, the terrace, the common areas and last but not least, Ollie, the family dog and jungest son. It was so nice and interesting to talk to Selyna, who was very open to talk about Sri Lankan culture, the different ethnicities and politics, giving me more insights into this amazing but not problem-free country. She also made sure that I felt at home and I sure did - I felt very welcome, loved playing with Ollie, didn't feel like I was overstepping by using the common areas and was very well taken care of during breakfast (but also otherwise, with tips, with the possibility to store my luggage beyond check-out time). If I'm coming to Kandy again, I'd definitely be very keen to stay with her again. Thank you, Selyna!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Danique
NetherlandsThis was one of the best accommodations we stayed at. Selyna was the best host ever. She can tell you all about the city and the culture. She also gives very good tips. Breakfast was amazing and the view over the city is just wow. They have room for parking your tuktuk safely. The dog Olli was a very big plus and a big cuddler. I would very much recommend this place.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Logan
United Arab EmiratesNothing it was wonderful
Selyna was absolutely wonderful, she made us feel incredibly welcome and looked after. She goes above and beyond to look after you 11/10 would recommend staying here!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Theresa
GermanyThat we couldn’t take Olli with us :)
Selyna was an amazing host - super friendly and great recommendations. The view, the room and breakfast were awesome. And Olli the dog is the cutest 😍
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Stewart
AustraliaSeleyna herself is very knowledgeable and taught us a lot about local issues . We arrived late and she went out of her way to cook us dinner which was amazing . We also met her family which was delightful
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Roseanne
AustraliaThis place is comfy, homely, and Selyna is an excellent host.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Wiktoria
GermanyNothing
We loved everything about Selyna’s place. It is up the mountain and you have a gorgeous view on the entire city. You can also see many birds and squirrels/monkeys from the terrace. The rooms were very clean and spacious. Selyna is a lovely host, she helped us even prior to our stay there. Thanks to her contacts we were able to buy the train tickets to Ella that was sold out elsewhere. She had a welcome drink prepared for us on arrival and she explained everything we needed to know about Kandy and its surroundings. The breakfast was also super delicious with fresh fruits! The super friendly cocker spaniel Ollie was a great bonus for us 😊
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Cori
United StatesAbsolutely everything was great ! The peaceful atmosphere, quality of furniture, the minimal number of creatures (maybe one ant), the host, her family, the precious well-taken care of cocker spaniel, the view, the vibe, the English spoken by everyone in the family. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Lena
GermanyI don’t now where to start, because everything was amazing. I enjoyed my stay at Selyna so much, she is such a heartwarming person, the room was so nice, clean and comfortable with everything you need. The view is stunning and I had a great breakfast on the terrace. I can highly recommend it and would come back again for sure. Thanks to an amazing host with a beautiful accommodation☺️
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Angus
AustraliaThis is one of those very special places that I will always remember! Selena’s fabulous hospitality, the location tucked up on the hillside away from the hustle and bustle of Kandy and the breakfasts on the terrace watching the birds and squirrels!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Ben
United KingdomNil
This was an outstanding homestay - very modern and luxurious with a peaceful position in the hills providing a perfect break from the sounds of Kandy. Selyna is extremely gracious and helpful. Would highly recommend.
Stayed in March 2024
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