About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Mahaweli Shades in Kandy offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden views. Each room includes a work desk, dining area, and free toiletries. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Asian cuisine with vegetarian and dairy-free options. Guests can enjoy lunch and dinner in a traditional, modern, or romantic ambience. Leisure Facilities: The guest house features a garden, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots. Additional amenities include a lounge, minimarket, and cooking classes. Location and Attractions: Located 16 km from Victoria Reservoir Kandy Seaplane Base, Mahaweli Shades is near attractions such as Sri Dalada Maligawa (9 km) and Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens (13 km). Free on-site parking is available.
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Most popular facilities
- WiFi
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Air conditioning
- Garden
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Charlie
Netherlands
“Lovely homestay located on the banks of the Mahaweli river. Lovely to be surrounded by nature and watch the numerous birds, monkeys and squirrels that live here. Great outdoor space if you just want to take it easy for a day. Nice and clean room...” - Yaroslav
Russia
“Great hosts! And great dogs of the hosts! Beautiful location in 15 minutes from Kandy. Nice and clean apartment, recommend it to everyone. You can make barbecue, if you have charcoal” - Bimal
Sri Lanka
“I had a wonderful stay at Mahaweli Shades. The staff was friendly and accommodating, making check-in a breeze. My room was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped with everything I needed. The location was perfect and the on-site facilities were...” - Anonymous
Sri Lanka
“The owner was a classic motorcycle enthusiast/mechanic like myself...had long conversations and created core memories with him...amazing person and very helpful to us guests” - Leonie
France
“Les hôtes sont incroyablement chaleureux et de très bons conseils, ils sont serviables +++ nous avons passé plusieurs fois du temps à discuter autour d’un thé pour se raconter des anecdotes, la nourriture est excellente et nous avons même appris à...” - Jordi
Spain
“Un jardí espectacular i una atenció molt amable i agradable. Habitació impecablement neta i acollidora.” - Stefan
Sri Lanka
“Sehr Gastfreundlich, schönes Haus mit Garten, bestes Essen!” - Estelle
France
“Belle maison en bord du fleuve au calme. Très bonne cuisine. Nous avons adoré.”
Quality rating
Hosted by From L to R Prabhath, Mayura, Priyangi, Hasthika

Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineAsian
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
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 Mahaweli Shades 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 may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.