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Kandy View Hotel: Traveller Reviews

Ampitiya Road | 40, 22 Hillpankandura, Kandy, Sri Lanka
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Kandy View Hotel
Ranked #17 of 34 hotels in Kandy
3.5 of 5 stars 164 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Sri Lanka(11)
  • Tuk Tuk(7)
  • Friendly and helpful(6)
  • Rooftop restaurant(5)
  • Good value(4)
  • Very nice(3)
  • Swimming pool(3)
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Singapore, Singapore
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“hostel with a view”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012
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i like my room, its in the 1floor (or basement?) it was clean and spacious. the washroom also clean and they provide towels. you may not need a/c in Kandy since the weather as not as hot as Sigiriya or Colombo :)
the breaky was healthy :) they provide papaya juice (yikes ....) , bread, jams, eggs and coffee/ tea :) the breaky area was a big area where you can see all the surrounding :)

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Montreal, Canada
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Good view, friendly staff but the room”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

The hotel is well situated, quiet and peaceful. The view is super, while dinning we are engulf in the panorama of the mountains. The staff is perfect always smiling and helpful. the food is good. But the room well it's just a room, but we did not have water until 3 hrs after are arrival. Be aware of the manager willingness to help you book tours around the sites. I think il will be cheaper to organize the trip by yourself.

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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Comfort for a song.......”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Settled down on this hotel since the long weekend ensured that accommodation was difficult.....Although this hotel had mixed reviews, I checked into this hotel with no expectations....

A quick check in and welcome drink later, we were led to our room. Room was basic and so was the bathroom. No luxury but did the job adequately. The A/c did not work well enough. Their rooftop restaurant was also good with enchanting views. Mr Kanchan (hope I go his name right), the co-owner was hands on and very keen to ensure that we were taken care of well. Although this hotel advertises a swimming pool and spa, these were basically scaled down versions of what you might find elsewhere...

The hotel is located off the lake on a steep slope but Tuk Tuks can get you there in no time....Walking from the hotel to the lake and around it was great and hence location wise, quite good. Summing up, for the price we had paid, we did not stop smiling.......

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Columbia, SC
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great views, good value for the money, great staff.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012
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person found this review helpful

We spent three nights here and thought the hotel was great value for money. The views from our balcony windows were wonderful. We saw monkeys playing in the trees, tons of birds, and large fruit bats at night. The staff were friendly, helpful, couldn't have been better. Amila helped with language lessons, and was kind enough to share her birthday cake. The breakfast was good, we chose the Sri Lankan rather than omelets, etc. On the negative side, the room was worn, but it was very clean. And probably the biggest downside was the long walk up a very steep hill, so you might want to consider a tuk-tuk (Rs 200-250 if you bargain). However, once at the bottom, the walk along the lake into Kandy town was nice.

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Copenhagen, Denmark
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Greatest place to stay in Kandy.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The deluxe room was very nice and had a panoramic view - which makes you happy every time you wake up in the morning. The staff is always friendly and will try their best to assist you. The chef is excellent and especially the seafood - prawn cocktail if you don´t mind a little chilli and the garlic prawns are very good also in terms of the price.
We stayed there for 12 days and the owner of the hotel Mr. Kanchana Ranasinha did his outmost to assist ud during our stay. You can also be assured that the trips you will book through the Hotel will not be overpriced, which can make you feel more relaxed. While travelling abroad - and no matter how much you are enjoying your trip - it is always nice to stay in a place that makes you feel at home - which is what Kandy view did for us. Surely the best option you have in Kandy both in terms of money for value bot also in terms of honesty, hospitality and great travel and trip service which can be arranged within a very short notice.

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Ampitiya Road | 40, 22 Hillpankandura, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Price range (per night):* 29 AUD - 44 AUD

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