Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service from hosts
Beautiful location and rooms
High-quality food
Cons:
Difficult to access location
Cleanliness concerns with insects

Categories

Cleanliness
8.29
Some concerns about cleanliness noted in the reviews regarding the presence of lizards.
Service
9.76
Hosts are described as caring and attentive, providing excellent service.
Location
8.3
Location is somewhat remote, difficult to access, but appreciated for its tranquility.
Room Quality
9.25
Rooms are described as beautiful, clean, and comfortable.
Amenities
9.28
Amenities were well-rated, providing necessary services and a good experience.
Value for Money
9.24
High value for the luxurious experience provided at a reasonable price.
Food and Beverage
9.29
Food received high praise for taste and quality.
Overall Experience
9.36
Generally, guests had a superb experience with minor drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 10:58

Property Description

Panoramic Nature Views and Well-Appointed Guestrooms
Hanthana House, just 4 km from the Temple of Tooth Relics, offers stunning panoramic views and comfortable guestrooms with free Wi-Fi.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Located 2 km from Kandy Railway and Bus Station, this property is also close to Ceylon Tea Museum, Kandy City Centre, and Royal Botanical Garden.

Exceptional Services and Dining Options
Enjoy large windows, dining areas, and private balconies in the rooms. The 24-hour front desk offers laundry, car rental, and tour arrangements. Indulge in local Sri Lankan and Chinese cuisine at the on-site restaurant.

Book your stay at Hanthana House for a memorable experience amidst nature and convenience.

Important information:

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.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 976 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.29
Service: 9.76
Location: 8.3
Room Quality: 9.25
Amenities: 9.28
Value for Money: 9.24
Food and Beverage: 9.29
Overall Experience: 9.36
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Lisa • couple • gb
10
A relaxing, peaceful stay in nature as an alternative to staying in the bustle of Kandy.
Pros:

Fantastic location up in the hills surrounded by greenery. Comfortable room. Great food and wonderful staff especially Ashan their resident driver.

Cons:

Not a dislike but we were next to the unfinished swimming pool and restaurant- it’ll be even better when finished.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • de
10
Sehr entspannter Aufenthalt.
Pros:

Sehr schöne Lage etwas oberhalb von Kandy. Sehr persönliche Atmosphäre. Für den Geburtstag meiner Frau wurde ein Kuchen gebacken. Es wurde ein kleiner Abendspaziergang durch die unmittelbare Umgebung angeboten. Sehr freundliche Leute.

Cons:

-

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Rotem • family_with_children • il
10
A beautiful and peaceful family-run hotel above Kandy
Pros:

We stayed at Hanthana House for three nights during Kandy’s big festival. It is a beautiful place, surrounded by lush jungle. The location is excellent, in the hilly area above the city, so it is quiet and peaceful, but the city center and the main tourist attractions are still very easy to reach by tuk tuk.

The family who run the hotel are very attentive and communication with them was excellent. They also helped arrange tuk tuks whenever we needed them.

Every morning we had a delicious Sri Lankan breakfast on the terrace, and one evening we stayed for an excellent Sri Lankan dinner as well. The rooms are super clean and spacious. We also really liked the way the rooms are spread out around the two houses, with small separate sitting areas that give each room a sense of privacy.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Aurora • extended_group • it
9
Pros:

Struttura in mezzo alla natura lontana dal caos della città. Abbiamo cenato in struttura perché un po distante, ma cene ottime (a parte quella del pesce, poca quantità)

Cons:

Nulla

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Bisanth • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Sangeetha • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

The hotel is very well appointed with great views. The room is massive and includes lounge and dining rooms. The breakfast and dinner were excellent. The staff were very helpful. It was very welcoming. Great value.

Cons:

The location is beautiful but the roads are small so it takes a while to get up there.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Dagmara • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Lovely Stay at Hanthana House, Kandy
We had a wonderful stay at Hanthana House in Kandy. Although we only stayed for one night, we were so impressed with this beautiful place.
The location is lovely and peaceful, with a beautiful setting. The whole property was exceptionally clean, and our room was spacious, comfortable and very well maintained.
We enjoyed an amazing traditional Sri Lankan breakfast in the morning — fresh, delicious and the perfect way to start our day! 😍
The owner was incredibly friendly, welcoming and accommodating, which made our stay feel even more special. You can really tell that a lot of care goes into looking after the guests.
They are also currently building a swimming pool, which will be a fantastic addition to an already lovely place.
We would happily stay at Hanthana House again and would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Kandy. A beautiful place with wonderful hospitality! ❤️

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Jad • couple • lb
9
Perfect, I recommend
Pros:

Nice hotel

Cons:

It was little difficult to arrive, specially at night but they sent us someone who guided us

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Sam • couple • us
10
A true gem in the hills above Kandy.
Pros:

Spacious, had separate bedrooms, huge comfortable beds, giant bathrooms, central sitting area. Rooftop seating and lounge. We basically had a small villa to ourselves. The staff were amazing and did everything they could to ensure that our stay was comfortable. Food was great. They changed the menu each morning we were there. If you have a chance I would highly recommend staying here.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Tim • family_with_children • gb
10
A peaceful retreat in Kandy hills.
Pros:

This is a beautiful guest house, set high up in the hills above Kandy. It's a tuktuk ride into the city, but a welcome escape coming back out of it. The family that own and run it are wonderful, interesting and very kind. The rooms are finished to a great standard - it was amazing value for money.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Asanka • solo_traveller • ae
10
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Gerda • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

Heerlijk rustige locatie, midden in de jungle geluiden, apen op het balkon. Zeer vriendelijke staf, die uitstekende en gevarieerde Srilankaanse ontbijten en diners maakten. Ruime kamers, grote balkons en ruime gemeenschappelijke ruimte. Wij waren met 4p en hadden de hele bovenverdieping voor onszelf. De manager nam ons mee voor een wandeling.

Cons:

Niets.
De weg naar de lodge is steil, en de apen maken veel herrie op het dak.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Ishaq • solo_traveller • ae
9
Pros:

Breakfast and location was exceptional

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Tara • family_with_children • gb
10
Relaxed stay in the hills above Kandy
Pros:

Balcony with great views of the surrounding hills and countryside. Wonderful food (breakfast and dinner). Very helpful staff offering good advice on how the make the best out of a day in Kandy.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Jeril • family_with_children • lk
10
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Clement • family_with_children • ca
9
Superbe hôtel dans la jungle!
Pros:

We absolutely loved our stay at Hanthana House.
We chose it specifically because it was located outside the city.

The rooms are beautiful, and the construction is of very high quality. The view from the hotel is simply unbeatable.

Ashan was an invaluable help throughout our stay. He took us on a sunset walk and gave us plenty of great advice for our short stay in Kandy. He truly made a big difference.

We had one lunch and two dinners at the hotel. The food was delicious. The only criticism I could make is that the meal prices are quite high compared to what you might find in town. (10 usd per adult per meal!).

That said, everything was excellent. I would recommend that future guests make sure to check the prices beforehand.

Cons:

It’s true that finding a tuk-tuk to go into town and come back can sometimes be a challenge, especially with the increase in fuel prices. But with a little patience, we managed every time.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Shameela • extended_group • lk
8
Pros:

love the room, it was very specious and very clean. Great location. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Airi • family_with_children • jp
4
残念。
Pros:

部屋からに景色は良かったです。
それと、子供の誕生日にケーキを用意してくれたので、嬉しかったです。

Cons:

2泊しましたが、1泊目はシャワーのお湯が出なかった。夜10時くらいでしたが、ホテルの電気は消灯されスタッフを探せずその日は水シャワーで我慢しました。
スタッフへの連絡手段がわからず困惑した。

電気のスイッチもドレッサーの後ろにあり、とてもつけづらい。

食堂は工事現場の隣なので、景色もないです。

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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hannah • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

Charmant hôtel situé au milieu de la végétation. Personnel au petit soin. Chambres très confortables et belle decoration. Idéal pour être loin du brouhaha de Kandy.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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TJ • solo_traveller • lk
8
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee