Expeditor Kandy

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Expeditor Kandy

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.1

About this property

Expeditor Kandy is situated 300 metres from Lakeside Adventist Hospital and Kandy Lake and 500 metres from Kandy Museum. Certain units feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Views of the mountain, lake or garden are featured in certain rooms. Expeditor Kandy features free WiFi . Sri Dalada Maligawa is 600 metres from Expeditor Kandy, while Kandy City Center Shopping Mall is 700 metres away. Bandaranaike International Airport is 84 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Terrace
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

    • Situated in the real heart of Kandy, this property has an excellent location score of 8.7

Availability

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Room type
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1 double bed
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2 single beds
1 double bed
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2 single beds
1 double bed
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2 single beds
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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1 single bed
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1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Camila
    Australia Australia
    “Our stay here was truly memorable thanks to the lovely lady who runs the place. She made us feel so welcome and at home from the moment we arrived. Her warmth, kindness, and great conversation added a personal touch that you don’t often find. The...”
  • Shane
    Australia Australia
    “The host was amazing, so kind, friendly and genuine.”
  • Luca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We really enjoyed our stay, also thanks to the great hosts. The room was very spacious and clean and had all we needed. Great breakfast and very good value. The flat is just at short walk from town centre and the lake. Highly recommended”
  • Margaret
    Australia Australia
    “Had a great stay at the Expeditor. Very comfortable lodgings. The walk into the centre of town is lovely along the lake. We organised a Knuckles Mountain trekking day through the hotel (Expeditor Trekking) which was really fantastic - our guide...”
  • Valerie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We had an excellent stay here, the lady who owns the guest house is so lovely. We stay as a family of five and were very well looked after and felt very safe here. The food was lovely and the facilities clean with hot water.”
  • Bianca
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “A very spacious suite for our family. We recieved a warm welcome from the host. If you need a tuktuk driver the accomodation can provide one. Near the temple of the tooth (15 minute walk).”
  • Stefanie
    Germany Germany
    “The accomodation was located in a steep street. We had a two bed room. It was at the edge with three windows and a perfect view to the candy lake and the tooth temple. It's in 20min walking distance. The host and stuff was very nice, helpfull...”
  • Akash
    India India
    “Owner was very humble and accomodated all our requests. We liked the stay.”
  • Madeleine
    Austria Austria
    “Expeditor Kandy is a 10 min walk away from the center but nicely located on a hill with a great view. The bedroom was spacious and clean.”
  • Sarbjit
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The property was spacious and clean. very helpful ie getting the iron and helping out with it.”

Managed by Niluka

Company review score: 9.1Based on 222 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Hi, my name is Nilu and I have been living in Australia for over 20 years and I help manage the bookings for the guest house from here. I frequently travel back to Sri Lanka to visit my parents and and speak with them on a daily basis. I have worked in the hotel trade for many years in Sri Lanka and believe in ensuring the guests have great communication and follow up to ensure the journey to Sri Lanka is memorable and enjoyable and in particular whilst staying at my parents guest house. Nothing is too much trouble so please ask an I will endeavor to do my best to help.

Property information

The property also offers trekking and sightseeing tours via the "Trekking Expeditor" office downstairs and is an award winning tourism guide company. It offer guests many varied site seeing or trekking options whilst staying at the guest house. The property is approximately 1 kilometer from Kandy town only a few hundred metres from Kandy Lake, so a great location to see the surrounding sites,shopping and tours.The Guest house is perched on the hillside with nice views overlooking the Kandy Lake and the City. Our guesthouse has large rooms, plenty of open space, shared dining rooms and living rooms to relax and eat. It also has large balconies that surround each floor giving all guests the opportunity to enjoy the views and fresh air. Each level has a comfortable terrace sitting area where you can enjoy a drink,read a book or just relax. There is a common dining and lounge area on the first and second floors where you can enjoy home cooked meals,watch TV or engage in discussion with other guests. The top floor has a large decking with magnificent view of the surrounding mountains and lake. It has a warm and friendly environment and is clean tidy and well maintained.

Neighbourhood information

Kandy offers many different things: The Temple of The Tooth,The Royal Botanical Gardens, Udawatta Kelle Sanctuary, Watch some Kandian dancing and Fire Walking, visit The Kandy Museums,take a walk around Kandy Lake,try some traditional Sri Lankan food,watch the monkeys,go shopping,take a tuk tuk or a bus ride.Visit the British Garrison Cemetery.Visit the Kandy Devales,visit one of the many historical temples. Also it is a must to take a tour or the surrounding areas to see wild flora a fauna and many natural features such as many of the magnificent waterfalls, local villages and famous sites such as Sigiriya Rock, Ella Falls many others. If you would like to arrange a guided tour and /or transport for any of these locations please ask or book via our "Expeditor Trekking" office downstairs on arrival or you can view online or book in advance via our trekkingexpeditor website.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Expeditor Kandy takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 21:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

5+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$5 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Expeditor Kandy in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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