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Reviews of Y&Y Residence

12 Rajapihilla Mawatha, 20000 Kandy, Sri Lanka

#46 of 227 B&Bs and Inns in Kandy

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 21 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.9

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.7

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    Excellent and comfortable stay. Thank you! Can highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only small thing is that the aircon doesn’t restart automatically, when the power goes out. You reboot it with the entry card on the wall. Not their fault the power goes out - only for short spurts.

    Very modern and clean rooms, comfortable bed, good location, friendly family, privacy.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very new and cosy room. Extremly friendly and helpful host family. Location very near to the Lake.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    10
    Lovely stay with a friendly host, short walk to lake
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was nothing we didn’t like, we would stay here again without hesitation. The property owner even followed up with us after our stay to ensure we made it to our next destination safely.

    The hospitality is incredible! We were welcomed with fresh juices and the property owner and his family went above and beyond to ensure our every need was met. They gave us recommendations on things to do, contact information for a driver, and even went to the train station to help us get tickets for the Kandy-Ella train. They provided full-sized amenities in the room and the shower temperature and water pressure were the best we had in Sri Lanka. The location of the B&B is also great. There’s a peaceful balcony off of the room, and you can walk to the lake in 5-10 min; we were centrally located to everything so we walked most of the time, though getting a tuk tuk was also easy.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    10
    Super comfortable and great-value guesthouse with wonderful hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small family guesthouse, a lot of thought and care has gone into the rooms, with everything you need for a comfortable stay, and the best shower we’ve had in Sri Lanka so far! Hosts are lovely, and there is a beautiful view of the Kandy hills from the breakfast table.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is the best place to stay in Kandy. We had such a great time at the Y&Y. Amazing room, super clean and the facilities and bathroom are amazing! We would always come back here if we would stay in Kandy. Absolutely great!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    10
    Super comfortable, clean, and quiet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Price seemed a bit high

    This was the nicest place I stayed in during my time in Sri Lanka. The room was spotless and had many great amenities (strong a/c and fan, good wifi, common area and balcony, etc). I was very comfortable during my stay here. The location is a short walk to the city center and in a very calm neighborhood which is great if you want a quiet place to rest. The family that runs the property is very responsive and sweet.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The best room I had in this price range on my tour in Sri Lanka until now. Wonderful bathroom with all the amenities needed. A one room only guesthouse owned by a lovely family. 😍

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    10
    Excellent stay next to Royal Palace Park
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not applicable.

    Lovely spacious room, huge comfortable bed, excellent bathroom and shower. The hosts were also super friendly. Would definitely recommend this stay!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had the pleasure of staying at this charming hotel, and I must say it exceeded my expectations. The owner and their children were incredibly kind and helpful throughout my stay. Their warm hospitality added a personal touch to the experience, making me feel truly welcome. The room was comfortable, and the attention to detail in the service was commendable. I highly recommend this establishment, and I extend my sincere compliments to the owner and their delightful family for creating such a pleasant atmosphere

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    10
    Lovely owners, clean and comfortable room, fantastic location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property wasn’t easy to find by our driver. If you look on Google maps the Y&Y residence is clearly marked in the correct location - I would suggest using that rather than the address.

    Lovely owners, clean and comfortable room, in a fantastic location right in the centre of Kandy.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very clean and modern room with a great shower! Close to the lake and center but still a quiet area. We can only recommend!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately the provided address in the booking.com app was incorrect. Rather look up the residence address on Google.

    We stayed in a pretty, comfortable and very clean room located nicely and close to the centre. It is hosted by a wonderful family, that provided us a lot of assistance, such as finding a parking space for our rental car.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    10
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is great only few minute walk to city center. The host is nice and willing to help. The room is perfect, you got everything you need, comfy bed, sofa, working table, and all needed stuff in bathroom. Actually it is better than expected. The hotel itself is very clean and quiet even it is standing close to the road.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

    10
    Thoroughly enjoyed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The host was very welcoming and thoughtful! The location is good and walkable to busy areas and the lake The breakfast was great -- especially the handmade naan.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A new place with yet only two rooms, further rooms under construction. Very comfortable and cozy room with a balcony. Nice bathroom and shower. Conveniently located at a quiet hill just 5 minutes walking up a footpath from Kandy Lake. (Location shown on map in booking.com is not correct!). Friendly family as hosts who helped with laundry and served a nice breakfast and dinner.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    9.0
    Amazing hosts - nothing is too much trouble. Lovely room and reasonably priced.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    10
    Excellent hospitality, a very good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2024

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