Reviews of Homestay Garden Rest Kandy 3 stars
30/3 1/2 Vihara Mawatha, Sudumpola, 20000 Kandy, Sri Lanka
#119 of 283 B&Bs and Inns in Kandy
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 172 hotel reviews
8.7Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.0
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Comfort
8.8
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Location
8.7
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Facilities
8.6
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Staff
9.4
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Value for money
9.0
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Free WiFi
8.6
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Reviewed: 29 August 2025
Murtaza
India2 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bfast and rooms and staff and management all helpful
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Said
Turkey4 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Nice place, nice people
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 16 August 2025
Nilshan
Sri Lanka2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Amazing homestay! The hosts were very welcoming and even had a lovely chat with us about family and the local area, which made the stay feel extra personal. The place was cozy, well-kept, and overall a wonderful experience. Highly recommended!
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 8 August 2025
Natalia
Poland17 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Host is incredibly helpful. We even got sandwiches for our trip from Kandy to Ella! Highly recommend!
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 7 August 2025
Gennaro
Italy4 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We had a wonderful stay! The owners were incredibly kind, welcoming, and always ready to help with anything we needed. Their hospitality made us feel right at home. The atmosphere was warm and relaxed, and we truly appreciated all the little attentions throughout our stay. Highly recommended – thank you for everything!
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 7 August 2025
Catherine
United Kingdom5 reviews10“Kind helpful people, good location. Room good. Liked shared lounge area for a quiet evening”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Family Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Friendly helpful team, good breakfast good location.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 1 August 2025
Rafał
Poland28 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very nice and helpful Hosts. Clean and comfortable room. Good location.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 22 July 2025
Andy
United Kingdom5 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Great value for money and perfect for a home stay with excellent hosts.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
There's nothing we didn't like.
A lovely home made Sri Lankan breakfast is served every morning. The room is clean and bug free. The hosts were very welcoming.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 22 July 2025
Aneta
Poland18 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Family Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great owners, family atmosphere.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 11 July 2025
Bailey
Australia2 reviews10“Beautiful homestay in Kandy if you are around for a night or few”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was great
Nice communal area, tasty breakfast and the hosts were lovely and very helpful. They even gave us a lift to the station without us asking for it
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 15 May 2025
Sameera
Sri Lanka1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Food was great.. Hospitality was its maximum. Great place for a family.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 8 May 2025
Stanislav
Bulgaria15 reviews9.0“Quiet and pleasant place”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The place was quiet and peaceful, very close to the main road, but at the same time far from the city noise. With a nice garden where we enjoyed a cup of aromatic tea after the long day's journey. The hosts were very kind.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 3 May 2025
Janneke
Netherlands308 reviews60 helpful votes8.0“Lovely homestay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Some cleaning could be done at the unvisable places, like underneath the shelf by the mirror. Lot of dust and spiderwebs there.
Very lovely owners in a nice house. Beds are as can be expected in Sri Lanka: hard bottom and sheets. We asked and got blankets, though. Bathroom is neat but small, shower is good. The area is off route, but that wasn't a problem for our goals. The owners arranged a tuktuk to go into town. Because of the remoteness, we had dinner at the guesthouse, which was very tasty. Breakfast was nice as well, with fried eggs, coconut rotti, fresh fruits, toast.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 26 April 2025
Dominik
Switzerland13 reviews8.0“very good”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
tiny thing: tee kettle didnt work.
good room and beds, good shower, clean, friendly host, very good breakfast. close location to Kandy centre.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 24 April 2025
Leila
Australia12 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The place is awesome, and the room is spacious. The couple running the place are so kind and always trying to help. Breakfast is delicious, especially the Srilankan Breakfast. I would definitely come back
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 22 April 2025
Vicki
Australia8 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Loved everything
Good location- not far to drive to Lion Rock. The host and his family were very friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed our breakfast and dinner and the chef always came and asked if we enjoyed the meal.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 10 April 2025
Alexsandra
Estonia4 reviews9.0“would recommend if you’re staying in Kandy”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
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super friendly staff, clean rooms!!
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 8 April 2025
Ste012
Germany40 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Beautiful for a few nights.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Superior Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Beautiful room and a beautiful property. Would come again. The owners are friendly and they provided a nice breakfast.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 4 April 2025
Żaneta
Poland72 reviews20 helpful votes10“Great place!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was great
Very nice place in the hustle and bustle Kandy! Located in the calm area, but close to main road and around 20 minutes walking from the train station (but walking isnt a good idea in this city, but you can easily catch the tuk-tuk). Beautiful garden, very nice living room and comfortable room. Bathroom was very clean. We got also delicious breakfast! The owner was so nice and hospitable!
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 3 April 2025
Clive
United Kingdom11 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Bed in our room creaked everytime we moved! Also the design of the shower meant that it did not drain properly. No soap provided!
Nice room. Quiet place in a busy city if you don't mind a 15 minute walk along a busy road from the lake to the property. Good breakfast.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 28 March 2025
Elisabeth
South Africa43 reviews10“Restful spot”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
1 pillow on the bed!
The location was spectacular. Our hostess was a real gem. Her traditional breakfast were divine - plenty of food to share! It was easy to organise transport into town for a meal. Kandy is extremely busy. Great garden was a great retreat.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 26 March 2025
Noel
South Africa4 reviews9.0“Excellent value for money and the food was excellent also.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The garden was a nice place to sit and relax. It was close to town, yet not noisy. The family was wonderful.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 22 March 2025
Apurba
India5 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“The stay was good. The homestay was known to the local tuk tuks.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The owners welcomed us. The breakfast was homely and great. The location is away from the bustle of Kandy city.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 9 March 2025
Tanja
Slovenia14 reviews3 helpful votes10“I definitely recommend it.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Absolutely nothing.
The room was clean, spacious. Excellent quiet location, friendly owners, beautiful garden and rich breakfast. There was even a shower cabin in the bathroom so that we didn't get the whole room wet, which is a real rarity in Sri Lanka.
Stayed in March 2025
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