The Castle by Don Louis

Hotels
9 (211 reviews)
148/68 George e de silva mv. (Kandy view garden) Kandy , Kandy , lk

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great food
Clean rooms
Beautiful location
Cons:
Remote location requiring transport for access

Categories

Cleanliness
9.08
Rooms were clean and well-maintained, contributing to a pleasant experience.
Service
9.55
Incredible staff who go above and beyond to make guests feel at home.
Location
8.09
While peaceful and set amongst hills, location is a bit remote with limited walking access to nearby areas.
Room Quality
9.04
Rooms described as perfect, comfortable, and well-maintained.
Amenities
9.07
Facilities include a clean pool and various leisure activities, contributing to a great stay.
Value for Money
9.03
Great value for the experience offered, especially considering the quality of service and amenities.
Food and Beverage
9.08
Food described as delicious with a variety that exceeds expectations.
Overall Experience
9.05
Overall stay was pleasant and relaxing, highly recommended for future visits.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 12:15

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views
The Castle by Don Louis, nestled in Kandy, offers a 3-star experience just 3 km from the railway station. Enjoy the outdoor pool, free parking, and on-site dining.

Modern Amenities for Comfort
Each room features air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a private terrace with mountain views. Stay connected with free WiFi and indulge in room service with a kettle for hot beverages.

Convenient Location for Exploring
Situated near key attractions like Bogambara Stadium and Sri Dalada Maligawa, this non-smoking property is only 3.5 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience in Kandy? Book your stay at The Castle by Don Louis now!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 211 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.08
Service: 9.55
Location: 8.09
Room Quality: 9.04
Amenities: 9.07
Value for Money: 9.03
Food and Beverage: 9.08
Overall Experience: 9.05
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Stacy couple au
10
Friendly
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay! The breakfast was one of the highlights. so much variety, especially the delicious Sri Lankan food. The staff were incredibly warm, friendly, and welcoming throughout our stay.
They also kindly arranged a city tour for us and prepared a special dinner, which made our experience even more memorable. We truly appreciated their hospitality and attention to detail.
Highly recommended for anyone looking for a comfortable stay with excellent food and genuinely caring staff!

2026-09-05 via Nuitee
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Pau couple lk
10
Pros:

Ha sigut fins ara, unes de les millors experiències de Sri Lanka. No hem pogut tenir més sort en escollir aquest hostal. La propietaria ens ha rebut amb els braços ben oberts, i ens ha ofert sempre lo millor. Una habitació neta, llençols nets, una ubicació molt tranquil•la (amb necessitat de taxi per desplaçaments), i una luxosa piscina amb unes vistes a la muntanya espectaculars! El dia següent de la nostra estada haviem de marxar a Nuwara Eliya a les 4 del matí, i la dona de la casa ens va oferir una bossa amb l’esmorzar per endur, un autèntic detall.
Se’ns dubte hi tornariem unes quantes vegades més!

2026-09-05 via Nuitee
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Koshali solo_traveller gb
10
Perfect and the most peaceful stay so far
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

Non

2026-09-04 via Nuitee
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Sandra solo_traveller au
10
Excellent
Pros:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel and truly enjoyed every moment. The mountain view from our room was beautiful, and the open balcony with the wooden chairs was such a peaceful and cozy spot to relax and read.
The room was comfortable, clean, and welcoming. We also really enjoyed the food, the breakfast had a lovely variety, and dinner was delicious. The staff were friendly, helpful, and made us feel very welcome throughout our stay.
Overall, it was a relaxing and memorable experience. A beautiful place to unwind, enjoy the views, and spend quality time. We would definitely love to visit again! ❤️

2026-09-03 via Nuitee
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Remi solo_traveller fr
3
Pros:

Petit déjeuner copieux et varié.
Emplacement au calme, sans être trop loin du centre ville.

Cons:

Rapport qualité prix mauvais.
Tout est vieux, cassé, abîmé.
Le matelas de la chambre était déplorable.
Les fenêtres de la chambre donnaient sur le balcon par lequel tous le monde est obligé de passer pour aller à la salle de restaurant. Donc aucun intimité, obligé de vivre les rideaux fermés, tout le temps. Aucune insonorisation donc réveillé par les premiers clients qui vont au restaurant.
L'hôtel est dans un mauvais état, il y a de la poussière et des toiles d'araignée de partout. La piscine ressemble à un aquarium et ne donne vraiment pas envie, et les autres choses mise à disposition des clients sont quai inutilisable (billard, guitare, jeux, ect)

2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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Jen extended_group au
9
Great views and tranquil location close to Kandy city
Pros:

Lovely views and great breakfast in this ‘castle’ up on the hill. Friendly staff. We enjoyed the views, watching the birds and the monkeys walk along the powerlines in front of our room. Three of us stayed in the 2 bedroom apartment. The view from the restaurant was even better. Didn’t use the pool, but appreciated the free trip down to the shops with one of the staff and it’s close proximity to Kandy city but the quiet up there (we were in town for the Esala Perahera).

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Patricia solo_traveller es
8
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Manon solo_traveller fr
9
Pros:

Super séjour, la vue était époustouflante, l'équipe adorable, la nourriture délicieuse, je recommande vivement !

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Emmanuel family_with_children fr
9
Séjour sympathique au calme à Kandy
Pros:

Au calme mais pas loin du centre ville
Piscine plutôt propre mais fraîche
Le logement était top

Cons:

Nous avions demandé de récupérer notre linge le soir pour faire les valises, nous l'avons eu le lendemain matin

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Veronica family_with_children it
7
Pros:

personale gentile, camera grande

Cons:

Piscina piccola, posizione fuori mano, Wi-Fi poco funzionante, poco puliti per i nostri standard

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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D solo_traveller fr
10
Exceptionnel
Pros:

Exceptionnel! Vue magnifique, endroit calme.
La salle de jeu est un vrai plus lorsqu'il pleut et que nous ne pouvons pas profiter de la piscine.
Personnel tres gentil et arrangeant pour nous déposer au centre ville de Kandy.
De plus, la nourriture du restaurant est très bonne et à.des prix raisonnables.

Cons:

Rien

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Anna solo_traveller gb
10
Thank you Koshali for the best srilankan experience
Pros:

calm and quiet place, perfect for a solo traveler

Cons:

The two ladies there were absolutely wonderful, and I always felt safe and secure around them. It felt more like staying with family than at a hotel. Everything was so warm and cozy that I honestly didn’t even miss home. ❤️

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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viviana family_with_children it
9
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Steeve couple au
10
Amazing Stay for Families with Young Kids
Pros:

As parents of twins, we had a wonderful stay! The room was huge, clean, and perfect for our family. The staff were exceptional so kind, understanding, and always ready to help. They thoughtfully provided two cots for our little ones, which made our stay much more comfortable.
A special thank you to the kitchen team for preparing delicious French toast and banana pancakes for our kids. They absolutely loved them!
The play area was fantastic, and our twins had so much fun in the baby pool. It was the perfect family-friendly getaway. We truly appreciated the warm hospitality and attention to detail. We highly recommend this hotel to families with young children and look forward to visiting again!

Cons:

None

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Julie couple fr
8
Vue exceptionnelle depuis la chambre panoramique
Pros:

La vue de la chambre panoramique est exceptionnelle, elle vaut le coup de payer plus cher
La moustiquaire avec le lit à baldaquin est agréable

Le petit déjeuner est extra et le personnel très serviable

Le billard, la balançoire, les canapés sont très sympas et permettent de créer une ambiance cosy

Cons:

La piscine devrait être bâchée pour éviter que l’eau de pluie ne rentre
La salle de jeu devrait être rangée
La salle de sport pourrait être optimisée (machine qui fonctionnent, etc)
Le restaurant pour le dîner pourrait être meilleur

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Veronica solo_traveller it
7
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Fabrice extended_group fr
9
Small boutique hotel with friendly atmosphere in Kandy
Pros:

Good rooms
Well equipped facility : Swimming pool, billiards, fitness room
Huge and qualitative breakfast
Small present on check out
Beautiful view and cosy atmosphere

Cons:

Dinner is not at same level as breakfast, different staff ? Also some waiting time and misunderstandings, they gently offered a nice dessert to compensate

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Egbert family_with_children nl
9
Prachtig kasteeltje op rustige locatie in het drukke Kandy
Pros:

Rustige omgeving maar wel dicht bij centrum. Unieke architectuur qua huis. Gastvrouw zorht voor heerlijke SriLankaanse maaltijd. Uitgebreid ontbijt.

Cons:

Niets.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Nicole extended_group it
10
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Sarah family_with_children ca
8
Un hébergement dans les montagnes avec une belle vue.
Pros:

Nous avons fait un séjour de 5 nuits au Castle. Nous avons bien aimé la grandeur de l’appartement que nous avions. La vue sur les montagnes est vraiment super. Le déjeuner est délicieux et varié. En tuktuk, il est facile de rejoindre la ville de Kandy en 15 minutes pour un prix qui varie entre 300 LKR et 600 LKR selon votre destination. Il y a différents endroits où s’installer pour relaxer (terrasse, sofa).

Cons:

Il y avait une odeur de reflux d’égout dans notre salle de bain. Le petit parc pour enfants est bien, mais mériterait des rénovations.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee