Hello Kandy Homestay

Hotels
9.1 (90 reviews)
No 61/B/4, Hanthana Housing Scheme, Hanthana, Kandy , Kandy , lk

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Car hire
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Outdoor furniture
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly host
Good breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Distance from city center

Categories

Cleanliness
7.63
Some concerns regarding cleanliness mentioned, including bed bugs and cockroaches.
Service
10
Host was very friendly and helpful, assisting with transportation and other needs.
Location
9.1
Nice, quiet location, albeit a bit far from the city center.
Room Quality
8.64
The bed was comfortable but issues like a dent were noted.
Amenities
9.59
Good amenities provided, with a satisfying breakfast and hot drinks.
Value for Money
8.62
Breakfast considered a bit pricey compared to local standards.
Food and Beverage
9.58
Breakfast was good and tailored to guests' needs.
Overall Experience
9.63
Overall positive experience with a few notable drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-21 03:58

Property Description

Mountain Views and Free WiFi
Experience stunning mountain views from the comfort of your air-conditioned room at Hello Kandy Homestay. Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi and free private parking during your stay.

Deluxe Amenities
Indulge in luxury with a private bathroom featuring a bidet, complimentary slippers, a hair dryer, and free toiletries. Relax in comfort with fresh bed linen and towels provided in all units.

Gourmet Dining and Relaxation
Start your day with a delicious à la carte or continental breakfast offering warm dishes, local specialties, and pancakes. Unwind in the garden or shared lounge area, perfect for relaxation after exploring nearby attractions.

Book now and elevate your stay at Hello Kandy Homestay for a memorable experience!

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.
Managed by a private host

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 90 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.63
Service: 10
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 8.64
Amenities: 9.59
Value for Money: 8.62
Food and Beverage: 9.58
Overall Experience: 9.63
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Alexandru couple gb
10
Pros:

It’s by far the nicest vibe in a home stay in Sri Lanka.
The owner is the best host we ever met.

Cons:

A bit far from the city center, but the view compensate for it.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
A
Anastasia couple gb
10
Pros:

Such a nice homestay, we felt very welcomed as soon as we arrived. Would definitely recommend.

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Théo solo_traveller fr
9
Pros:

Lovely homestay to stay, with a caring & kind host.
A clean room with a comfy bed, with aircon for a fair price. Location is above the city center, still served by Uber/PickMe apps, around the hills which is providing an amazing view on the mountains around. Definitely recommand it!

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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SUU couple lk
8
2025-09-20 via Nuitee
J
Jorieke couple nl
8
Pros:

Stayed here before embarking on the first and second stage of the pekoe trail. The location was great, and the host was really nice. She arranged a tuk tuk for us that was waiting when we arrived at the train station. Great and filling breakfast.

Cons:

The bed was very soft, and had a dent in the middle which made it a bit uncomfortable to sleep in with two people.

2025-08-30 via Nuitee
J
Joaquin couple es
9
Kind people and comfy stay
Pros:

The bed is super comfortable and the house is at a quite place with great views. The owners are super kind and helpful. They helped us with information and arranging anything we needed

Cons:

The house is a little far from the center, but we knew it when we booked and we didn’t mind.

2025-07-24 via Nuitee
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Inês couple pt
6
Pros:

the location is a bit far from the city center but very quiet and beautiful around. the host was a very lovely woman who helped us in everything. one time we couldn’t catch a pick me and she called a friend who went to pick us up. made us a very good breakfast at the time we asked for :)

Cons:

maybe we had bad luck, but the sheets weren’t super clean and we woke up in the morning full of bites. probably bed bugs :( we also saw a cockroach in the stairs to the room. again, maybe we weren’t lucky, but it happened and kinda ruined the experience.

2025-07-22 via Nuitee
I
Iyantha couple lk
10
2025-07-21 via Nuitee
B
Ben couple gb
8
Pros:

Very friendly and welcoming host and helpful organising transport to and from city
Comfortable bed
Recommend if you're wanting to do the walks close to the homestay

Cons:

Need long tuk tuk to get to Kandy town and down a very steep hill
The breakfast okay, but is more expensive than most other places in Sri Lanka at $4, $3 for veggie (normally around $1)

2025-07-11 via Nuitee
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Beth couple au
9
Pros:

The host was great, always there to help organise transport , give good tips of where to go & plenty of hot cups of tea & coffee. Great to chat to & lovely breakfast. Would highly recommend, very peaceful

2025-07-07 via Nuitee
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Petr young couple cz
10
Exceptional
2025-06-30 via Nuitee
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Izzy young couple gb
10
Lovely stay just outside Kandy
Pros:

Gorgeous place just outside of Kandy with a beautiful view over the town. The area is very quiet so only accessible by taxi but very worth it. The room was lovely and our host was so friendly, giving us loads of recommendations and going above and beyond when our tuktuk broke down at night! If you’re looking for a peaceful, friendly stay in Kandy I can highly recommend!

2025-06-17 via Nuitee
Élise young couple fr
10
Welcoming and peaceful place
Pros:

Very welcoming and peaceful place. It's a bit far from the city center, but that makes it even more relaxing. Our host was amazing and made our stay extra special. We got great tips for visiting Kandy. Breakfast was delicious!

2025-06-12 via Nuitee
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William with friends fr
10
Great accommodation. The host was great too. Very kind and helpful. The breakfast was delicious. Well located, not far f
Pros:

The property is well located, clean and the host was amazing.
We ate really good breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2025-05-19 via Nuitee
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Lilly young couple de
8
Very good
Pros:

We had a private room which was not too big, but with AC and just enough for us! The bathroom is shared but that was totally fine for us! Especially the owner was really kind, he would always made us some tea whenever we came back from the town! He prepared a nice Sri Lankan Breakfast and heated up our leftover food! He can arrange you a good driver who will make a tour through Kandy with you and even prepared us snacks for the next destination!

Cons:

The room wasn’t too big, and the bathroom had some ants.
You kind of have to get a TukTuk to the House because it’s up on a steep hill, walking would take a while but with a TukTuk it was no problem

2025-05-17 via Nuitee
L
Lijon solo traveller nl
9
Amazing and really friendly host!
2025-05-11 via Nuitee
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Vanessa solo traveller au
8
Very good
Pros:

Great view from the room, bed was very comfortable, friendly host. Excellent wifi. Communicated well prior to arrival / helped organise a pickup from train station.

Cons:

Bathroom was quite a tight squeeze / the water pressure wasn't that great but for a short stay it's OK. Would be nice to mention drinking water is charged additionally - no issue that it is, just always good to know.

2025-05-01 via Nuitee
B
Byron young couple au
8
Very good
2025-04-16 via Nuitee
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Mia with friends nl
9
Very nice staff, great view
Pros:

The stay was a little bit more out of the center but Mr. Terrance brought us everywhere with his TukTuk and we even did a very nice tour with him. He brought us to the botanical gardens, a tea factory, a herbal garden, the white buddha, the temple of the tooth and more! He and the owner were very nice, they gave us tea and really did everything to make us have the best time.

2025-04-13 via Nuitee
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Amy young couple gb
10
Peaceful stay
Pros:

We loved our stay here with Sasindu! The location was beautiful and quiet in the hills, we had our own tuktuk so it was easy to get into town. The room was clean and really comfortable. Sasindu was an amazing host, constantly offering us tea, breakfast was $4 each with a huge portion that kept us full all day! He gave us lots of tips and things to do around the city too

We’d definitely recommend staying here if you’re passing through Kandy

2025-04-12 via Nuitee