7 Primrose Road, 20400 Kandy, Sri Lanka
#9 of 227 B&Bs and Inns in Kandy
Guests' ChoiceBased on 186 hotel reviews
9.6Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.7
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.8
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 16 December 2023
Reem
EgyptI stayed here for 2 nights. I liked everything about the time I stayed at Smile Hub Kandy. The room I stayed in had a fantastic view.. Very clean and spacious. Bathroom was very clean and It had hot water. Also all of the facilities in Smile Hub Kandy were in perfect condition. Everything you might need is like 2 minutes away down the street and the guesthouse is at reasonable walking distance from the popular attractions in Kandy. The best thing about Smile Hub Kandy is Yamada-san. Him being so welcoming, friendly and helpful made me so comfortable that It felt like home. Whenever I visit Sri lanka again, Smile Hub Kandy is definitely going to be on my list!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 15 December 2023
Irene
SwitzerlandNothing
Very nice, bright room. Possibility to use kitchen, washing machine for free, quick dry on rooftop, Supermarket nearby. 10-15' by bus ( frequent) to the city center and to the botanical garden. Yama the host was nice and did answer all my questions
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 15 December 2023
Saleem99
CanadaNo drinking water was provided
Cleanliness and staff
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 13 December 2023
Oscar
IrelandFar from central Kandy, you need to take a bus
Very clean. Great staff.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 12 December 2023
Stephany
HondurasThe 3rd floor’s kitchen could’ve been a little cleaner.
The place is very clean and spacious with big glass windows that allow you to appreciate the mountains. This applies to the entire premises, kitchen, living area and rooms. It is very well managed and fully equipped with furniture (sofas, dining tables, desks) entertainment (tv, games, etc.). The host, Yaman, is very attentive, respectful and helpful.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Ariel
United StatesYama was amazing! Beautiful view from the windows. Very modern infrastructure, great location. Nice kitchen and communal area set up! Yama and assistant were very helpful with all our questions and how to navigate the city!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 December 2023
Tharindu
Sri LankaNothing at all..
Good place to stay between Peradeniya and Kandy. Friendly host. Budget place. Can order food via pick me food. Nearby arpico super market, pizza hut available. Relaxing place
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 7 December 2023
Cox
Sri LankaGreat stay. Yama was very friendly and the facilities were great. Just next to a supermarket and easy to catch buses to the centre of town. Would recommend!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Marlon
GermanyGreat host, great place, super clean, super specious, best value for a small price! You also have a kitchen with a fridge and everything! Would always come again
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Kate
New ZealandGreat value for money! You have your own bedroom and bathroom in an apartment. Super clean, very quiet, beautiful views of Kandy. Good location to train station. Manager is super lovely and the shared space is spotless :)
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 1 December 2023
Stuart
New ZealandNothing everything was great
Clean, well priced, friendly host, good location, cosy lounge area, with modern kitchen and facilities. Great place to stay in kandy
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 November 2023
Sachintha
Sri LankaNothing
City center/ lift access/ everything Great / friendly japanese owner.resonable price.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 29 November 2023
Anwesha
IndiaNothing such.
One of the best. Good location, good arrangement, good facility... clean & cozy room with all the necessities. But the best host, a very decent,caring,helpful & responsible person who makes you feel comfortable. You'll find many restaurants and supermarkets nearby. There's also a kitchen facility even. A stay,which will always be cherished.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 24 November 2023
Elise
Netherlands-
Rooms are spacious and with lots of light. Friendly host. Everything was clean. Great to have a big shared fridge and a washing machine!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 17 November 2023
Maroš
SlovakiaI have nothing to complain about...
I would like to rate it more than 10 stars because this hotel is a pure gem in Sri Lanka. This is the best place I have been accommodated in Sri Lanka during my a month trip. In short the better comfortable than other properties in Sri Lanka. I must recommend it..
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 12 November 2023
Reel
Sri LankaNothing
We had an amazing stay at smile hub. Everything was perfect; the location, the staff, the cleanliness and the view(Mountain View). The room was big with a fully equipped kitchen and a lovely sitting area. The staff were very sweet and helpful. It offers a great price for the the services they provide.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 12 November 2023
Bambaradeniya
Sri LankaNo one else
Room facilities
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 12 November 2023
Daniel
QatarSlow internet
Everything was as in the photos. I think this place extreme value for money. The only reason why I'm not giving them 10/10 is because of the wifi. But it seems to be a general problem in Kandy and especially during the rainy season.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 12 November 2023
Sarah
United KingdomNothing - was exactly as described
Such a lovely place to stay! The guy was so kind and helpful, and the kitchen made it easier for us☺️ it’s kind of far out of town if you are walking but there is a really easy bus route and/or pick me works well! Exceptional for the price! We didn’t stay in the view rooms but even from the kitchen etc there is a lovely view
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 11 November 2023
Inga
LatviaEverything was fine. Good value for good money.
The staff, the owner and people were very nice. The rooms were clean and we could use the kitchen to cook our food, the washing machine to clean our dirty clothes. The hotel is in a nice place next to a busy street, so we could get everything we needed for our trip: trains station, bus stop, local food, trips, etc. Even though it’s a busy street, it was quiet in the hotel.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Kasun
Sri LankaThere was nothing we did not like everything was perfect
The room is clean and it has all essential facilities! Everything was greater than we expected! Highly reccomend!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 28 October 2023
Fran
CroatiaWe stayed for one night and it was perfect for us. Walking distance to some good restaurants and shopping malls. Very decent accomodation for the price, with huge shared living room and kitchen. You are welcome to use free parking and washing machine. Nice host too.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 24 October 2023
Thanujan
Sri Lankahighly recommended place with good price.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Hossain
BangladeshFriendly
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 21 October 2023
Imal
Sri LankaGood place
Stayed in October 2023
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