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Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 784 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
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Rosanne Martha • couple • nl
10
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Aiko • extended_group • jp
5
Pros:

場所がいい。
7時半から出かけると言ったら朝ごはんを7時にしてくれた。

Cons:

前もってメッセージを送ったが返事なくて不安だった。

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • au
8
A good value place to stay near the centre of Kandy
Pros:

It was close to the town centre and the lake. Despite the fact that the room was quite old it was comfortable and had a certain charm because of this. The balcony had a nice view overlooking the lake.

Cons:

The hotel is on a busy road, and crossing it can be a challenge. There's also quite a bit of noise from the traffic but it drops off at night and the despite this the room was still fairly quiet.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Mayasa • couple • qa
5
سكن انتقالي فقط
Pros:

الموقع فقط مميز . مطل على البحيرة وسهولة الوصول لباقي الأماكن.. شكرا للموظف سمير كان محترم ولطيف ومتعاون جدًا.

Cons:

- نظافة الغرفة غير جيدة
- رائحة قوية في دورة المياه
- ما كانوا متعاونين في تسجيل الدخول المبكر وصمموا على إنه يكون مدفوع

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Roberto • extended_group • us
8
Good (not great) value for money
Pros:

Great location. Just few steps from Kandy City centre. Lake view. Friendly staff. Breakfast OK

Cons:

A bit dated.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Antonio • couple • es
9
Elección 10 para visitar Kandy
Pros:

Muy bien situado para llegar andando a cualquier punto de Kandy, buena calidad precio

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Jesper • extended_group • dk
9
Pros:

Rent og pænt. Meget hjælpsomt og imødekommende personale. Pæne værelser.
Gode senge, rent badeværelse

Cons:

Lidt støj fra gaden når man vender imod søen. Balkon kan ikke bruges pga gade støj

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • nc
9
Bel hôtel avec du cachet au centre de Kandy
Pros:

L’emplacement au centre de Kandy
Les chambres « restées dans leur jus » qui donne beaucoup de cachet à l’établissement
Le calme malgré que l’hôtel soit en bord de route
Le personnel

Cons:

Rien
Pour une nuit c’était plus que parfait 👍🏻

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Kenji • solo_traveller • jp
10
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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dananjaya • couple • lk
7
Pros:

The location is excellent, with beautiful views and well-maintained facilities. While the amenities meet all the essential requirements, the overall experience doesn't quite justify the price. It's a comfortable place to stay, but the value for money could be improved.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Jayakartini • solo_traveller • my
10
Pros:

Great location and beautiful place in the heart of Kandy

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Somenath • couple • ae
6
Location is a 5 on 5. Room was okay, with an excellent view.
Pros:

The location and the rooms , economic but good quality, big , clean rooms with an excellent balcony facing the lake.

Cons:

Other than the rooms, infrastructure was moderate to good. There was no hair dryer in the room. Also before checking out they made us wait at the reception to check if the room was okay, and if everything is in place. That is not very nice and this was the first hotel in Sri Lanka where we experienced something like this. Were they expecting we will run away with their towels or furnitures???

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Angelika • couple • pl
10
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Kasun Priyasad • couple • lk
10
Good for business or quick stays
Pros:

Room is clean

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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marceloe • solo_traveller • ar
10
Pros:

El restaurante es bueno y su personal super atento.

Cons:

Que no.pudiera usarse el.balcon por la presencia de monos.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Paula • family_with_children • es
10
Buen hotel céntrico
Pros:

Hotel muy céntrico, con vistas a un jardín, silencioso, con TV en la habitación, buenas camas, limpio, con un buen aire acondicionado, el desayuno fue estupendo ( aunque no estaba incluido en el precio). Tenia 3 opciones de desayuno, todos ellos muy variados.

Cons:

Algo caro.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Thashmila • couple • lk
5
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Ranjan • couple • lk
8
Good location
Pros:

Restaurant service charge too much.hair dryer not available.

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Mohammed • couple • om
8
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Phuntsho • solo_traveller • bt
10
Everything is perfect
Pros:

Professional staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee