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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Rai • family_with_children • in
9
Enjoyed with family
Pros:

Nice location for Mountain View, narrow road for approaching the location, nice food and staff, recommend good for the price

Cons:

Locations and views

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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haipeng • couple • gb
7
Cons:

The staff were very friendly, and the service was good.
However, the room and its facilities looked slightly older and more dated than the photos suggested.

As for breakfast, the portion was very generous, but the overall experience was quite disappointing compared with my expectations. Before booking, I noticed that the breakfast was rated as "Very Good", but after experiencing it myself, I genuinely struggle to understand why it received such a high rating.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Stephan • couple • au
10
Pros:

I had a wonderful stay! The staff were very friendly, welcoming, and attentive, providing excellent service throughout. I absolutely loved the breakfast, which offered a great variety of delicious food. The rooms were beautiful, clean, and incredibly cosy, making the stay even more comfortable. The staff were always ready to help and made me feel truly cared for. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a comfortable stay with great hospitality!

Cons:

None

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Angelika • extended_group • de
9
Pros:

Großartiges Frühstück

Cons:

Während unseres Aufenthalts wurde nicht einmal das Zimmer gereinigt oder der Müll entsorgt

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • family_with_children • gb
10
Super Clean rooms and friendly staff
Pros:

The room was super clean, and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. We were so impressed with the amazing service that we decided to extend our stay! The staff were especially helpful with my baby, allowing us to enjoy a lovely, stress-free dinner together. The bedding was exceptionally comfortable, and the room amenities were next level. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and would definitely love to stay again. Highly recommended!

Cons:

Non

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
K
Kelly • family_with_children • gb
10
Perfect hospitality
Pros:

Perfect

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Sally • couple • au
10
Hidden Gem
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay, and the experience was truly memorable. Dinner was absolutely amazing! The team surprised us with a beautiful selection of traditional Sri Lankan dishes, and everything was delicious. It was such a thoughtful and special touch.
The staff were extremely friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout our stay. The hotel is a beautiful place with a lovely pool, and the overall atmosphere was relaxing and comfortable.
We also requested an early breakfast, and the team went above and beyond by preparing a takeaway breakfast pack with a wonderful variety of snacks. We really appreciated how thoughtful, understanding, and accommodating everyone was.
Thank you to the entire team for making our stay so special. We truly enjoyed our time here and would happily recommend this place to anyone looking for great food, wonderful hospitality, and a relaxing stay.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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sylvain • family_with_children • de
10
We had a great time in a beautiful hotel!
Pros:

Many games available including very friendly staff who taught children to play carrom.
Very nice and varied breakfast including local food.
Pool with great view, and a very interesting architecture
The staff were very helpful and friendly.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-13 • 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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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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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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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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Patricia • solo_traveller • es
8
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