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Lake View Rest

71, Rajapihilla Mawatta, Kandy, Sri Lanka
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Lake View Rest
Ranked #17 of 69 Kandy B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
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Breckenridge, Colorado
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71 reviews 71 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

The rooms are basic but clean. Some have a/c but it is barely needed in the cool climate of Kandy. An establishment run by the same family for 40 years. Very good people and nice views. Really good food too. A very good guesthouse located on a road above the sometimes loud city. More

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Negombo
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

We had booked two rooms single & double. The rooms were shabby, old furniture, not clean, so I took a good look around the room epically the bed where I found bugs crawling on the pillows and mattress, I was given another room but my friends too were unhappy with their room. We quickly found another modern, clean hotel within... More

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Toronto, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

We went to Sri Lanka early April 2012, and were lucky to find an excellent driver, who took us to this Hotel in Kandy, where we stayed 2 days. The Hotel was very clean, comfortable, and had an great view. The servicing very well, and even had free WiFi. The food they served was delicious. It was the best Hotel... More

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Pulau Penang, Malaysia
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

A few point to note about this hotel: 1) No tv and aircond in the room 2) No coffee making facilities & toiletries 3) Basic bed and bath 4)Roof top garden excellent to relax 5)There is no view of the lake from the hotel (not as its name) 6)Good host 7)No service charge, tax and etc 8)Room for driver given... More

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Bromsgrove, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

Great Place good location, nothing was too much trouble for the proprietors of this great guest house.The food was first class and the rooms were spotless and comfortable. The walk down into kandy was easy however the walk back up was a litle demanding and a tuktuk was our choice for around 150rupees locally. A1 More

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Tel Aviv, Israel
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

My husband and i were very happy to stay here. The rooms were clean and comfortable and reasonably priced. The inn has a great view of the city. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

My husband and I stayed here for 2 days before Christmas , we were very lucky to get a room . The room was very clean with a nice view , the guy told us to close our window when we were out in case a monkey got in :) The bathroom clean and new with a good shower .... More

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Sydney, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2011

I stayed a f ew days at this hotel during some very rainy weather in Kandy. The rooms were clean and comfortable and very well priced, and because the location is high, the view from most of the rooms is beautiful, looking down on the lake and surrounding hillsides. The best aspect of this place were the owners, so friendly... More

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UK
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2011

There is a lovely dining room which is also a communal room which has a lovely view of the city. This is a familty run business, very friendly, kind staff. Nothing too much trouble to make your stay memorable. Food was very good and reasonably priced. Free wifi. I think the first review is not of this place...... photos are... More

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Waterbeach
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2010

We were there on an invitation by the owner when we visited Sri Lanka for the last years Cricket season ! This is not a hotel and is the estate owners private retirement home what he intends to let on short term let to visitors to this beautiful island ! Beautifully designed by a Greek architect and built on the... More

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