Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean rooms
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Breakfast quality issues
Noise from outside and hallways

Categories

Cleanliness
8.43
Most reviews mentioned the rooms were clean, but some noted issues like noise and breakfast expectations.
Service
9.2
Staff were frequently described as very friendly and hospitable across multiple reviews.
Location
9.24
The hotel location was frequently highlighted as central and ideal for exploring Kandy.
Room Quality
8.69
Rooms were consistently noted as comfortable and well-maintained.
Amenities
8.72
Rooms contained basic hotel necessities; some amenities were mentioned positively.
Value for Money
8.68
Given the overall experience, the value for money was seen positively despite mention of breakfast prices.
Food and Beverage
7.73
Food quality and breakfast expectations were notably less favorable in several reviews.
Overall Experience
8.9
Overall, guests enjoyed their stay and would return, despite some mentioned concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 06:39

Property Description

Central Location: Located in the heart of Kandy, Devon Rest offers easy access to popular attractions such as Bogambara Stadium and Kandy City Center Shopping Mall.

Scenic Views: Some rooms at Devon Rest offer stunning views of the lake and feature balconies, providing guests with a picturesque setting to relax and unwind.

Exceptional Dining: Indulge in a variety of culinary delights at the hotel's restaurant, serving up international cuisine, and enjoy a daily buffet breakfast to start your day off right.

To experience the perfect blend of convenience, comfort, and luxury, book your stay at Devon Rest today.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 684 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.43
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.24
Room Quality: 8.69
Amenities: 8.72
Value for Money: 8.68
Food and Beverage: 7.73
Overall Experience: 8.9
H
Hemantha • solo_traveller • lk
9
Good hotel to stay and very convenient location
Pros:

Good

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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LAURA • couple • gb
9
Lovely hotel, great location and great staff
Pros:

We didn't have breakfast but everything about the hotel was very good, particularly the staff who were very helpful

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
W
William • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
C
Carlo • couple • it
9
Molto bene
Pros:

Posizione molto bella sul lago di Kandy, accuratezza della mise en place del ristorante, nonchè la cena e la colazione ottime (varietà di piatti e selezione super), camera ampia, letti comodi, personale gentilissimo e disponibile, perfetto wi-fi.

Cons:

Dettagli costruttivi leggermente datati, ma sono cose da poco.

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
F
frederic • extended_group • fr
10
Étape à Kandy
Pros:

La localisation au bord du lac à 15 min du temple de la dent et du marché central
Le petit déjeuner buffet
La literie des chambres

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
J
Jyotisha • extended_group • in
10
Pros:

Close proximity to city center

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
R
Raja Sekhar • solo_traveller • in
9
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
L
Laurence • extended_group • ca
10
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
K
Kerstin • family_with_children • de
10
Pros:

Nice Design, awesome breakfast and very friendly staff

Cons:

A bit noisy on the street

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
A
Aurelie • family_with_children • fr
10
Pros:

Superbe hôtel près du lac.
Excellent rapport qualité prix.
Les chambres sont très confortables.
Très bon séjour.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
T
Tamara • couple • hu
9
Szép környezet, jó reggeli
Pros:

Szép helyen, közvetlenül a tó partján található a szállás.
Viszonylag közel van a központhoz, gyalogosan is könnyen elérhető.
A reggeli változatos és finom volt.

Cons:

A szállás a főút mellett helyezkedik el, ezért időnként kissé zajos.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
A
Aleksandra • couple • pl
8
Dobra lokalizacja i hotelowy standard.
Pros:

Doskonała lokalizacja, naprzeciw jeziora, standard hotelowy, więc to miła odmiana po wszystkich poprzednich miejscach na Sri Lance, pomocna sympatyczna obsługa, elegancka restauracja.

Cons:

Hotel jest już trochę zużyty i w niektórych miejscach przydałby się remont, ale to szczegół. Najbardziej przeszkadzała nam hałasująca klimatyzacja - to stary, zużyty sprzęt, który wymaga profesjonalnego serwisu. Sprawiało to wrażenie, jakby wiatrak ocierał o obudowę. O ile w dzień nie miało to aż takiego znaczenia, o tyle w nocy nie mogliśmy spać. Musieliśmy ją wyłączać, a wtedy robiło się gorąco. Zgłosiliśmy to zaraz po pierwszej nocy, ale obsługa była bezradna, nie udało się wyeliminować tego dźwięku. Zaproponowano nam zmianę pokoju, ale od drugiej strony budynku (przy czym dopłaciliśmy za widok na jezioro) - nie skorzystaliśmy z tej opcji.

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
R
Ruben Garcia Cidoncha • family_with_children • es
9
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
K
Kevin • extended_group • gb
9
Excellent stay, clean hotel and well located in Kandy
Pros:

Very good location just around the lake from the centre of Kandy. Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast buffet was very good.. No alcohol served in the bar though :-(

Cons:

Having a bar would have been brilliant

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
R
Robert • couple • au
9
Pros:

Excellent decor and room layout.

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • au
9
Good Location, nice view from the balcony, good size room and good staff
Pros:

Not a bad location, good size room with a balcony, staff were good.

Cons:

Property had a bar but did not serve alcohol, shower was very dodgy

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
E
Elvira • solo_traveller • es
8
Pros:

La relación calidad precio

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
J
Janka • solo_traveller • de
10
Good location and a good Hotel
Pros:

Everybody was a very friendly professional in the room every single function very good

Cons:

Everything was good

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
Y
yimin • couple • cn
9
预定的含晚餐的套餐，超值，整个餐厅就为我们一桌服务，还有乐队，都是耳熟能详的歌曲，歌手嗓音很好听，非常开心的晚上
Pros:

位置相当好，正对湖边，虽然阳台对着下面大马路但是隔音还不错。当然，早上堵车的时候，会被喇叭吵醒，但我也更愿意住湖景房。

Cons:

没有吹风机有点麻烦，也有可能我打电话要的时候有点晚。

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
I
intile • solo_traveller • ar
10
Pros:

La ubicación perfecta

Cons:

Nada

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee