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Reviews of Amma's Homestay

No 83/ A-1, Sampath Uyana. Thannekumbura,, 20000 Kandy, Sri Lanka

#167 of 283 B&Bs and inns in Kandy

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 14 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: March 12, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bus to Kandy can be very crowded at times

    Amma is a wonderful host and makes you feel at home at once. Her homestay is a lovely place full of flowers and plants. Stay there if you want a truly local experience.The place is about 4 km from Kandy. It's easy to get a bus to town and back.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hostess was really nice. She welcomed us as family. To add to our joy, the fury friends were all super cute and playful. The dinner and breakfast were delicious. She should have charged us way more for the services delivered!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My most favourite accommodation in Sri Lanka. A lovely and calm homestay ran by kind lady with warm heart. Amma has a nice house full of various flowers and friendly pets what makes your stay a very enjoyable experience (you feel like at your grandma's house). Rooms are spacious with comfortable beds. Amma is such a wonderful person and I just loved to chat with her about Sri Lanka in the evenings because thanks to her I learnt a lot of interesting information and also got many tips what to do during my journey. Meals cooked by Amma are just delicious (the true Sri Lanka quisine) and portions are quite big compared to other places I stayed. I cannot say anything negative about this homestay and I would definitely recommend this place, you won't be disappointed. Amma, once again thank you so much for everything!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2025

    10
    Lovely Homestay in Kandy :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Had the best staying of my trip to Sri Lanka, Amma is very nice and welcomy and a really good cook. :) Please come and visit Amma for your staying, she's unfortunately not having as many guests as she used to at the moment. Don't miss out on the chance to feel like home when visiting Kandy.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 29, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I have nothing bad to say about this stay. It is worth noting that the property is slightly out of the main centre so I relied on Tuk Tuks to get me to and from the centre (paid around 400-600 each way)

    I spent 2 nights at Ammas homestay and had a very comfortable and relaxing experience. Her food was amazing (very generous portions) and her willingness to invite me into her home was much appreciated, especially on Christmas! She has an amazing plant collection and some friendly pets! If you are visiting Kandy and wanting to some peace away from the busy kandy centre I would highly recommend!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 13, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amma is best host i ever had. The place is very calm and local. She is very kind, lovely, helpfull with pure heard. She helps with everything want you need and ask for. She cooks you perfect meal. Let stay for the evening and have a dinner with her. I am definitely recommend.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: September 16, 2024

    9.0
    A lovely Sri Lankan (mum) experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The tuktuk driver might tell you it is quite far and therefor will sell you a whole tour (instead of just the ride). It was nice to explore Kandy on the way to Amma’s Homestay, but some places felt quite commercial.

    Really nice experience to stay at Amma’s place! If you are looking for a calm and special place in Kandy, I can highly recommend staying here. Amma welcomes you in her house, making it feel like you are family. With nice chats, lovely food, a nice bedroom (and own bathroom) and the unique experience of living a day in a Sri Lankan home. You can reach her house just outside busy Kandy by tuktuk or even by bus. I would recommend staying the evening at her place, to enjoy her food and nice chats. So, if you are searching for a personal touch and get a real Sri Lankan experience, please go to Amma’s Homestay. She will welcome you with a warm heart! And you will leave with the feeling you had a mum in Sri Lanka for a day (or two) :)

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely home with lots of plants and a few cute pets. Really liked Amma's hospitality. Breakfast was very special and Amma even made me a lunch bag. Location is a bit tricky to find but Amma helped me finding it with great comms. Love to come back.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: June 23, 2024

    10
    Amma makes you feel right at home. She is a Sri Lankan Mom
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Simple. Filled with plants.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    10
    I want the cat to sleep in my bed again
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    That I had not enough time to stay longer

    Staying at Amma‘s felt more like visiting good friends then staying at a guesthouse. The house is surrounded by a beautyful garden with tiny humming birds, little froggys and naturally the two cats and the dog of the house. I wish I could spend more evenings with Amma, Namasha, Lullu, Duke and Suki. Actually, in future I will :)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2024

    10
    I came as a tourist and went as a friend.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    Amma is a superhost. She explained the bus, the shops in Kandy and possible excursions. A 7 minutes walk to the busstation and then within 10 minutes near the Temple of Tooth and town.was easy to do. The food was the best I had in Sri Lanka. The rooms are good and clean. The cold shower was fresh. A very special day was a visit to a school close to the guesthouse where I could give a donation. I would love to come back to stay.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: December 24, 2024

    1.0
    Dangerous people, horrible property, inside jungle with no lights,Alarming Property
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Guys if you want peace of mind genuinely please don't go, what is showing in pitchers is all fake, they are located in very extreme location and at night it is very dangerous uphill in mountains with no light and no security. The staff is very unprofessional & blunt rude. They don't care about guests. If you go you are at your own risk in an unknown country. Better go in the city side, safety matters not money. Be aware of this type of horrible properties.

    Nothing is there to like. The staff is very rude and arrogant. They take booking and when you reach the property they will ditch you. I booked & they took booking & upon reaching the property at night 2130 hrs with luggage he refused to accommodate saying you go I will cancel your booking. It was such a horrible night in that extreme mountain with no lights and you are in the jungle on a deep dark night alone. Don't go there be inside the city area for a safe stay. Safety matters not money.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    10
    A home :) Amma is so nice & caring. Homemade food, quiet and green place :)
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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    Stayed in March 2024

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