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Reviews of The Traveller Kandy

Haragama road Tennekumbura, 20166 Kandy, Sri Lanka

#30 of 220 hotels in Kandy

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 38 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    10
    Awesome stay with brilliant view
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I really enjoyed my stay at The Traveller Kandy. The rooms are so nice, the view is just brilliant. Loved doing my yoga in the morning with this awesome view. The first evening I also enjoyed a really really delicious rice and curry there and had some good talks with the lovely couple - thank you so much guys! ☺️

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great accommodation in Kandy! The facilities (wifi, bed, bathroom, shared kitchen) are top notch. I loved the location just outside Kandy to escape the crowded, noisy and hectic city. Still, it was very easy to get to Kandy city centre by bus or tuktuk. The view from the terrace was incredible. Harshana, the owner of the accommodation, is super friendly and helpful. No matter what the issue (finding the best bus, booking train tickets or contacting local authorities) he always provided a helping hand. I have felt very comfortable and safe and can absolutely recommend the accommodation.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    10
    Great stay in a beautiful place with fabulous hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect ❤️

    Beautifully furnished and large room with patio and great view. The bed is very comfortable. Loved that there were shelves, hangers, light beside the bed etc. (which is not that common everywhere) and a nice table in the room. Everything is new and very clean. Great breakfast. I liked that I could use the kitchen and prepare tea/coffee at any time. Daniela and Harshana are very lovely and helpful hosts, I will definitely come back when in Kandy again.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Exceptional stay at The Traveller From the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and satisfaction. The rooms were spacious, and beautifully designed, offering breathtaking views of the riverside. Conveniently located near attractions and transportation, this place surpassed all expectations. Can't wait to return!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    10
    Great place to stay when you are in kandy, danialla and her husband were so kind and they helped us understand the route
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything. Location, the people over there, privacy.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely and helpful owners! Amazing sunsets and delicious food!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    10
    Beautiful room, beautiful view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One has to know that there is no door between the bathroom and the bedroom, depending on who you are traveling with, it might be uncomfortable :-)

    The place is so lovely, mostly calm, and has a big terrace with a wonderful view! The room and the bathroom are beautiful and clean, you feel like home! Also, the owners are very friendly and help you planning your stay in Kandy. The bus station is near, so for about 50 rupees one can easily take a ride into the city. It is possible to have tasty Sri Lankan dinner and wash laundry which was very nice for us! We really enjoyed our stay with Harshana and Daniela :-)

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful place with amazing sunrise only 4 km away from crowded Kandy. Good connection with public bus or tuk-tuk Hasharna is a very nice and helpfull person. His wife is offering Yoga classes as well. Highly recommend this Homestay.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Harshana was extremely polite and made us feel very comfortable.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful location with a lovely view and a really nice owner.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2023

    10
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great view nice room very friendly people.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The place is located in a pleasant area near Kandy and the owner gave me good advice on what is the best way to reach it, by the local bus. The room was charming, spacious and clean and the wifi was a nice bonus. I am planning to stay here again for longer next time.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2023

    10
    Instantly felt like home
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to complain, it was just perfect!

    Amazing place! I instantly felt at home and could have moved in right away…the room is stylish, clean and super spacious with a lot of options to put your stuff and details like the kitchen that just make it so much more comfortable. The view on the Knuckles is amazing! The owner is currently in Europe but his lovely father is taking care of everything and makes you feel very welcome. I actually came back a second time and will come back again if I’m in the area. Thank you for everything!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2023

    8.0
    Small hidden gem
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Unfortunately the internet was not working and despite asking to top it up we did not have it available. Maybe just some lost in translation but it added up to the fact that we asked for some towels and never really had some. We did not insist too much as we wanted to go out and had our own towel we brought for emergency and I am sure by reminding the host we will eventually had some available. All considered, minor things but can make teh difference when travelling

    The room is very cozy and we really appreciated the effort it was put in making it so cozy and nice. The room is simple but it has everything you need and it is spacious. The check in was made by the host's father who was extremely nice and accomodating. The room has a very nice terrace from which you can enjoy a very nice view. The entrance of the house has a small kitchen that has the essentials for having a coffee or a tea, making some toast and else. In its simplicity it is a very hidden and conenient gem.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2023

    10
    fantabulous
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is marvelous

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2023

    10
    Stunning stay in Kandy nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We didnt like the mosquitos and ants (but they are everywhere in Sri Lanka, so it was not the big issue). The father of the property owner brought us some kind of stuff to resolve the mosquito problem, he was very kind. He even gave us fresh mangos from his garden, and it was very juicy and delicious.

    Location was great, its little bit far away from the city centre, but if you are looking for really quiet place in the nature, its the right place for you. The place was super nice, interesting open concept with bathroom (no doors) and really big teracce with amazing views on the river, mountain and the part of the city.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Its a calm and cool place for a peaceful stay.😊

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    If I could stay here forever I would. I stayed here cumulatively for about two weeks. I left and then came back again. It's tucked away in Tennekumbura, not far from Kandy, within walking distance to anything you need. Short bus ride to downtown Kandy is conveniently just down the hill. Ideal if you're looking for somewhere relaxing and private but still want access to downtown. Incredible views, great room, wonderful people...couldn't ask for better stay.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Care taker was very helpful person.

    Clean and silent place

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    somewhat far outside the city, but not a problem if you have vehicle

    beautiful room with great view, very helpful host, hot and clean shower

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2023

    10
    Very good and friendly staff service.highly recommended 😍😘
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mango on the terrace was not ripe yet 😜

    This would be very good place to stay longer, its freshly new, super clean and in calm area. Room is spacious, with all you need. Place has small kitchen area, where you can make tea and coffee free, and you can preapare your breakfast or simple meals like salads. From terrace you can enjoy super view to the river and all range of mountains.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    4.0
    In conclusion, I would recommend completing renovations before hosting tourists rather than the other way around.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    1)The location is on a mountain with a narrow road, taking drivers a minimum of 30 minutes to find the place. 2)We were unaware of ongoing renovations when booking on Booking.com. 3)The promised construction noise from 10:00 am -12:00 pm started at 8:00 AM. 4)Despite choosing accommodation with WiFi, it disconnected immediately and there were attempts to fix it. It worked later though. 5) Disturbing hammer sounds early in the morning. You need to turn on/off the hot water supply, and the shower pressure is low. The toilet bathes in water from the shower. It feels like living on a construction site.

    Overall, our overnight stay was fine, and the hosts were very eager to please, engaging with us throughout. The view was good, and the mattress was soft. They had their own menu; we even ordered beer.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    3.0
    be careful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    no wifi,no hot water,the gate lock is one times use and ready you to broken location is so so so so so far,9km from city centre.when you use Google,you will get lost in the mountain ,then you have to ask many people .his father is very old and he have to do this job.but the old boy enjoy his life with his wife in norway the most make people scared is the conduct of the old boy is problem,he will say you destroy his things.yes it happen sometimes, I will not forget .at last,i even ready to call the police.

    nothing

    Stayed in September 2023

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