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Green Leaves Garden - Pinnawala

Pinnawala

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

Green Land Guest House

Pinnawala

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

Mystay

Mawanella (Near Pinnawala)

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.

M
Matthew
From
Australia
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
US$15
1 night, 2 adults

Basilico Homestay

Kegalle (Near Pinnawala)

Situated within 33 km of Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 38 km of Kandy railway station in Kegalle, Basilico Homestay offers accommodation with seating area.

T
Tharusha
From
Italy
Room was really comfortable and very clean bathroom . Had everything we need. The owner is really kind and helpful. Location is close to the city also very calm and quit place. Best place to stay .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults

Relax Home

Rambukkana (Near Pinnawala)

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 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews
Price from
US$14
1 night, 2 adults

Kobbekaduwa Bungalow

Kandy (Near Pinnawala)

Situated 8.9 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Kobbekaduwa Bungalow offers accommodation with a patio, as well as an infinity pool and a garden.

H
Hannah
From
United Kingdom
The most stunning views in Kandy! Don’t let the stairs to the hotel put you off - the staff are incredibly helpful and will carry all your bags up for you. You’ll be rewarded by the most spectacular vista. Kobbekaduwa Bungalow is such a peaceful get away from the busyness of central Kandy and a great place to relax after a day seeing the sights. The food is absolutely delicious with options to have truly traditional Sri Lankan breakfasts, lunches and dinners! The best breakfast we’ve had while in Sri Lanka! The staff are really helpful and kind. 100% recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews
Price from
US$76.80
1 night, 2 adults

New Toropi Homestay

Gadaladeniya (Near Pinnawala)

Featuring mountain views, New Toropi Homestay provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 8.5 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens.

C
Clémence
From
France
The room was clean with hot water. The balcon is great and the breakfast was very good too. The area around is amazing. The host were nice too
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews
Price from
US$13.72
1 night, 2 adults

Kandy Food Lovers Home Stay by AGS

Kandy (Near Pinnawala)

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 Pinnawala)

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, 111 reviews
Price from
US$23
1 night, 2 adults

The Comfort

Kandy (Near Pinnawala)

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

K
Karen
From
Eswatini
The warm welcome, the large and comfortable room, the assistance we received in the morning when we got bad news, the friendly ambiance of the hosts
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 244 reviews
Price from
US$32.40
1 night, 2 adults
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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 141 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
  • 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.

  • Relax Home

    Rambukkana
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    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 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

    Offering inner courtyard views, Ceylon Saradiel Home Stay is an accommodation located in Mawanella, 21 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 26 km from Kandy railway station.

    From US$19 per night
  • Mystay

    Mawanella
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

    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.

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  • Avg. price/night: US$22.95
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 98 reviews
    Couldn't recommend enough. This is a wonderful Home Stay with the most welcoming family. We felt right at home. We were welcomed with tea and the onsite bar was a lovely touch. The host was so helpful and would be a great guide for any tourist experiences. The chalet had everything we needed and was very comfortable. We had breakfast dinner and part took in a cooking class. Wonderful time, wonderful family. Must stay
    Guest review by
    Clara
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$22.95
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 98 reviews
    Discover the hidden gems of Mawanella through the warm hospitality of Anushka and his lovely family at their enchanting homestay 🌿 This place is so wonderful I extended my stay and will definitely be back! Everything was perfect, the food was delicious, the hospitality, the room, the pool to cool down on a hot day, great location making it easy to go to other parts and also lovely to just sit and relax surrounded by nature reading a book or writing. Plus, Anushka really knows the island and is a great tour guide!
    Guest review by
    Mila
    Solo traveller