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Mystay

Mawanella

Offering a garden and inner courtyard view, Mystay is situated in Mawanella, 18 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 23 km from Kandy railway station.

L
Lovre
From
United Kingdom
I had an absoulutely beautiful experience staying at Mystay. Hosts were incredibly attentive to anything I needed, they were always available to provide great info about nearby spots and prices. While Mawanella in not a main tourist hotspot there are some gorgeous spots to explore if you like nature such as river with waterfalls, several hiking spots and trekking paths through the rainforest, it is an awesome location for nature lovers. Also, it's proximity to Kandy and Elefant sanctuary puts you in a great location to explore surrounding attractions. Hosts were always able to arrange local transport to wherever I needed to go and for amazing (local) price, can't thank them enough. Breakfast was wonderful, home made and super tasty. They also provided fruit and tea for my relaxing time, also plenty of bottled water all the time. Place is very spaceous and comfortable with garden around the house, there is also a lovely erected area, like a treehouse, for you to enjoy, that is surrounded with greenery, a great place to just relax and see some birds etc. All in all, a wonderful family that I'm happy to have met and I'm so thankful for all their help with information and transport. Hope I'll be able to stay there again sometines in the future.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
US$15
1 night, 2 adults

Green Leaves Garden - Pinnawala

Pinnawala (Near Mawanella)

Boasting pool views, Green Leaves Garden - Pinnawala provides accommodation with an open-air bath, a garden and a bar, around 21 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens.

T
Thom
From
Sweden
The first stop in Sri Lanka for me, my wife and our 17 months year old was Green Leaves Garden and we can highly recommend it! This was a really good way to get to know Sri Lankan culture. Anushka, the host, is such a nice and genuine person and he will help you with everything. We got to eat wonderful local food cooked by his family (if you eat vegan/vegetarian it's not a problem, in fact the opposite), go on hiking, visited different tempels, did a jeep safari, went to a herbal garden, a biological garden, a tea factory, even visited a funeral and got to know his wonderful family and friends. If you want to see elephants we really recommend you to see them in their natural habitat on a safari instead of visiting other places such as the orphanage (when we did research, several sources witnessed of the elephants being mistreated). Anushka picked us up from the airport and drove us to our next destination in Weligama after seven days. He even helped us with a missing bag from the airport. On our trips we always had interesting conversations about Sri Lankan history and current affairs and he was a professional guide on the different activities. We lived in a "simple" mud house which was very common back in the days. The room was spacious, had three double beds, a refrigerator, bathroom and air conditioner. We were in Sri Lanka for 30 days and spend seven days here and it was a great decision. If you want to get to know the real Sri Lanka, learn about it's culture and get new friendships, this is a great way to do it!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 98 reviews
Price from
US$22.95
1 night, 2 adults

Relax Home

Rambukkana (Near Mawanella)

Set in Rambukkana, 31 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Relax Home features accommodation with a hot tub. This guest house offers free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

a
a[0986
From
Japan
Gluten free meal available,it's gorgeous breakfast of Hotel I've ever seen. They are so kind!! Wi-Fi level/Excellent Clean,Hot water available. AC is nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews
Price from
US$14
1 night, 2 adults

Green Land Guest House

Pinnawala (Near Mawanella)

Boasting a garden and views of city, Green Land Guest House is a recently renovated guest house set in Pinnawala, 34 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens.

J
Julie Evans
From
France
Property is very well maintained, food and rooms are high quality. Staff is very friendly, who made my stay very comfortable. Hygiene & cleanliness level was excellent. Food was delicious. Overall, wholesome experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults

Kandy Food Lovers Home Stay by AGS

Kandy (Near Mawanella)

Situated within 4.4 km of Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 6.2 km of Ceylon Tea Museum, Kandy Food Lovers Home Stay by AGS features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kandy.

G
Giovanna
From
Italy
We had such a lovely time here. The room is spacious, clean and the bed is super comfortable. We did the cooking class and it was a blast, the lady is so fun :) The owner of the house and his family are so nice. Would definitely recommend a stay here, outside of the chaos of the city.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews
Price from
US$34
1 night, 2 adults

Hideaway Homestay kandy

Haloluwa (Near Mawanella)

Boasting a garden and views of mountain, Hideaway Homestay kandy is a recently renovated homestay situated in Haloluwa, 5.2 km from Kandy railway station.

S
Samuel
From
Switzerland
The warm welcome from Kosala and Vipul has been the highlight of our stay. They really made us feel at home. As we arrived, they were two strangers, but as we left, they were to very good friends to us. They were very helpful with everything, answered all our questions, and Kosala's cooking was always delicious. They were always keen on making sure we were satisfied with everything. The room and bathroom were both very clean and confortable. The bed was also very comfortable. We also really enjoyed the big terrace with table and chair which allowed us to regularly relax, eat and/or work on our computers. The place is situated about 15min drive from the main center but this allows for a very calm and quiet place. Kosala and Vipul's english is very good which allowed for really great exchanges.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 112 reviews
Price from
US$23
1 night, 2 adults

Kandy Tree Tops

Kandy (Near Mawanella)

Situated within 1.8 km of Kandy railway station and 1.9 km of Bogambara Stadium in Kandy, Kandy Tree Tops provides accommodation with seating area.

R
Raluca
From
Romania
The hotel is very nice surounded by nature. Big room with everything you need. We felt very special and fantastic treated here. Kumar is the most kind and helpful person I ever met. He took care of everything we asked. Also, the lady from the kitchen is so nice. The hospitality is at the highest level.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 443 reviews
Price from
US$108
1 night, 2 adults

The Comfort

Kandy (Near Mawanella)

Boasting mountain views, The Comfort provides accommodation with a garden, a bar and a shared lounge, around 2.7 km from Kandy railway station.

N
Nipun
From
Bangladesh
Our stay at The Comfort was truly special thanks to the wonderful hosts, Kushana and Purnima. Kushana went out of his way to make us feel at home — picking us up from the railway station, dropping us off at the bus station when we left, and even taking us to visit several tourist spots around Kandy. He stayed in touch with us even after we left, which shows just how much he cares about his guests. Purnima is an incredible cook — she prepared delicious breakfasts and one of the best dinners we had during our entire trip to Sri Lanka. We will truly miss both of them, and of course their adorable dog, Bella! Thank you so much for everything.#coupleexploration
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 244 reviews
Price from
US$32.40
1 night, 2 adults

Ambuluwawa View Inn

Gampola (Near Mawanella)

Featuring mountain views, Ambuluwawa View Inn offers accommodation with terrace, around 17 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens.

L
Liesbeth
From
Netherlands
Friendly owners, nice room, quiet location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 281 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults

Chathu Holiday Home

Kandy (Near Mawanella)

Offering garden views, Chathu Holiday Home is an accommodation set in Kandy, 3.2 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 8.1 km from Kandy railway station.

A
Aneta
From
Poland
100% recomended, everything was perfect, room was extra clean, Ayesha and her husband totally stole our hearts, they helped us a lot, organised delicious dinner and breakfast, even organised train tickets, helped with luggage and place in the train!!! Wow! Best hosting service ever! 100/10 ☺️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 98 reviews

    Boasting pool views, Green Leaves Garden - Pinnawala provides accommodation with an open-air bath, a garden and a bar, around 21 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens.

    From US$41.40 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews

    Situated in Pinnawala, 28 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 32 km from Kandy railway station, Jungle Village Homestay features air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

  • Diyagal Villa

    Kolongalla
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Located in Kolongalla in the Kegalle District region and Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens reachable within 33 km, Diyagal Villa provides accommodation with free WiFi, a children's playground, an open-air...

    From US$19.36 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews

    Featuring a garden and views of lake, Pinnawala Elephant Front View Hotel is a recently renovated guest house located in Rambukkana, 34 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens.

    From US$24.42 per night
  • Relax Home

    Rambukkana
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

    Set in Rambukkana, 31 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Relax Home features accommodation with a hot tub. This guest house offers free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

    From US$14 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    King Elephant, Homestay Pinnawala is a recently renovated homestay in Rambukkana, where guests can make the most of its garden and terrace.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Set in Pinnawala and only 34 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, The Breeze Pinnawala offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
    We stayed in Mawanella at Mystay for just one night, however we wish we could stay longer! A spacious, comfortable room with multiple areas in the room and outside to relax. Friendly, accommodating host family, made us delicious food, and showed us around town.
    Guest review by
    Matthew
    Young couple