Reviews of Roo Lanka Homestay
12/8 Gangasiriwatta Road, 20000 Kandy, Sri Lanka
#141 of 283 B&Bs and inns in Kandy
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 24 hotel reviews
9.2Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.6
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Comfort
9.6
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Location
8.3
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Facilities
9.3
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Staff
9.7
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Value for money
9.5
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Free Wifi
8.8
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Reviewed: August 27, 2025
Muhammad
Pakistan7 Reviews10“Perfect Stay. Very kind and responsive host”- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room with Fan
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Quiet and Clean.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 10, 2025
Medine
Turkey3 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The landlord was very friendly and approachable. The house was far from the city center but it was very clean. I definitely recommend it.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: May 29, 2025
Surendra
United States1 review10“I had a wonderful stay at this clean and well-maintained hotel near the Mahaveli River.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room with Fan
- • Stayed 1 night
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The hotel was impeccably clean and well-maintained, with spacious and comfortable rooms that had a pleasant ambiance. Its fantastic location near the beautiful Mahaveli River added to the overall relaxing experience. The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, going out of their way to ensure all my needs were met and making me feel very welcome. The food at the hotel was delicious, with a good variety of dishes that were flavorful and well-prepared. Additionally, the hotel is conveniently located close to Kandy town, making it easy to explore the local attractions and enjoy the vibrant culture of the area. Overall, I highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting the area, as it offers a perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and excellent service.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: May 8, 2025
Swathi
India1 review1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room with Fan
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Hotel is good and very nice staff and ambiance is excellent and the food is delicious and it is very near to all tourist places
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: April 24, 2025
Adrian
Sri Lanka4 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room with Fan
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No
Near to kandy city centre, very friendly and helpful staff ,value for money. Good location
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: April 24, 2025
Shahik
Bangladesh5 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room with Fan
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was just me and it was creepy to live alone in such an huge house.
Clean, good food,great house,good staff.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: February 22, 2025
Roroderick
Netherlands15 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Very nice place next to Mahaweli river”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing. It was great.
The house is very well built and cleaned. Above Sri Lankan standards for sure. It is a very simple house, but has everything you need, looks and smells very fresh. The lady who comes every day for breakfast and cleaning is the sweetest person that you will ever meet. Always laughing and friendly. I had a Sri Lankan breakfast with egg hoppers, coconut pancakes and milk tea. And it was really nice.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 19, 2025
Alegarciavaz
Spain19 Reviews3 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room with Fan
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very nice place, amazing staff, I will back sure
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 17, 2025
Anna
United States5 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I love the hosts. Thank you for treating me with kindness and care.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: January 5, 2025
Inge
South Africa15 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The kitchen can be improved
I would highly recommend the room with the ensuite bathroom. It is light, spacious and has a sliding door opening up to the garden. The breakfasts were also delicious and fresh. There is also a washing machine on the property which is really convenient.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: January 5, 2025
Anders
Sweden16 Reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Good value for money at relaxed homestay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room with Fan
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It is a little bit on the outskirts, depending on your preferences, whether you want to be closer to the city or a more relaxed environment. For relaxation, it is conveniently located at the lake, and it is a short and cheap tuktuk ride to inner city.
Very good value, clean and comfortable and helpful staff.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: December 26, 2024
Madhawa
Sri Lanka2 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room with Fan
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Family that is hosting the place is really good and supportive. A calm place close to the Mahaweli river. It is totally a value for money place.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: November 27, 2024
Cool
Sri Lanka14 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Good”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room with Fan
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Clean and Good staff
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: October 1, 2024
Mikhail
Belarus44 Reviews6 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room with Fan
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I liked everything very much. People come here for a holiday and we should be grateful to this family for their hospitality.
the best place i have been in a long time. located in a quiet area, near a picturesque river. The hosts are very responsive and wonderful people. They cooked us very tasty breakfasts. We were allowed to use the kitchen and washing machine, which we really liked. No one lives in the house except for the guests, the owners live in the neighboring house. The entrance from the street is through an automatically lifting gate with a remote control. I really liked this accommodation, as well as the hosts, for which I am grateful and happy for their hospitality, albeit short-term.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 18, 2024
Ransika
Sri Lanka8 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Highly recommend”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
The villa is well clean and located in a quiet good place near to kandy City. This villa is run by the family. They are friendly and good, and breakfast was delicious too. I highly recommend this place
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: August 20, 2024
Romain
France1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
None
The family is super friendly they do their best to make you feel at home and to give you what you need. The location is quiet near the river, I enjoyed wake up and going to take a bath in the river :).
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: August 3, 2024
Surendra
United States4 Reviews10“Wonderful Stay at Roo Lanka Homestay Hotel”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
I had a fantastic stay at Roo Lanka Homestay Hotel. The staff were incredibly friendly and made us feel right at home. The rooms were spotless, and the hotel is conveniently close to Kandy city, offering a peaceful retreat. The Sri Lankan food was delicious and authentic. Overall, a great experience with warm hospitality, cleanliness, and a perfect location. Highly recommended!
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: May 2, 2025
Leire
Spain27 Reviews4 helpful votes5.0Fair- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room with Fan
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The location is definitely too far. Tuktuk do not arrive to the property. So you need to walk and at night it can be a little bit scary.
The bedroom was big and nice. They gave us a big breakfast
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: February 9, 2025
Andrew
Sweden18 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0“A service minded family.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Safety and security is good in the area. The ability to be able to shut the gate when leaving the property might made me think about this issue.
The Sri Lankan breakfast was good especially the first days. Communication via what’s app was very good. The family was very service minded. For me the location outside of the city was great. In a more rural area which offered access to local communities and a peaceful environment. Good communication to the city. Extended my stay and the family offered a discount.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: July 19, 2025
Muhammad
United Arab Emirates3 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: February 27, 2025
Yitien
Italy9 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 27, 2025
George
United Kingdom37 Reviews10“It was such a nice experience to stay here..😍 the family who owns the property is lovely. It is clean, comfortable beds”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room with Fan
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: April 7, 2025
Badal
Bangladesh9 Reviews2 helpful votes2.0Very Poor- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2025
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