51/11 A A B Damunupola Mawatha , 20000 Kandy, Sri Lanka
#2 of 283 B&Bs and Inns in Kandy
Guests' ChoiceBased on 263 B&B reviews
9.8Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.6
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.7
Free WiFi
8.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 6 September 2025
Gemmerle
FranceBeautiful view, nice room, super host(s) Selyna and Ollie. We recommend a lot !
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: 4 September 2025
Margaret
United KingdomNo signage so difficult to find. Using hotel Topaz as your guide helps greatly
Selena could not be more helpful. She organised a tuk tuk driver to give me a tour around Kandy. Ratna was a great guide even stopping at places not on the tour as he knew I took lots of photos. I definitely recommend him. The breakfasts were superb, delicious and Selena took my preferences into account. My room was comfortable, air conditioned, great hot shower and had plenty of space. There is a sitting room to relax. Selena always checked that I had everything I needed and kept me well supplied with water. The accommodation is up a steep hill. Tuk tuk drivers will charge around 600 from the lake's edge to go up the hill. They have no problem going up despite what they might say. I used Hotel Topaz to give them a ptoper direction. Going downhill is ok but some people may prefer tuk tuk down as there is no pavement. The view more tham makes up for the hill. It is definitely a wonderful view.
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: 26 August 2025
Yuko
JapanLocation is up in the hill, little hard to find tuk tuk at night time through app.
Selyna is a charming lady who is very supportive. Room was clean, nice hot shower and breakfast with beautiful view. Dog was super friendly and always welcomed us as well.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 12 August 2025
Robertus
NetherlandsVery friendly staff, lovely breakfast, friendly and playful dog and nice view
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Formosa
MaltaEverything was perfect - we cannot think of any improvement that can be done.
Hosts were wonderful, going out of their way to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. Breakfast was exceptional, in a very nice patio with incredible views. Room was very comfortable. Good value for money.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 26 July 2025
Majda
BelgiumSome hair on the undersheet in one bed, but I used then another bed :) so no problem
Perfect host, she can help you with everything. Beautiful location in the hills, good breakfast, Olly the friendly dog :) Good hot shower with strong pressure, good views. Do not hesitate, book this accomodation.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 20 July 2025
Tutkucan
TurkeyPlug connectors are loose so we couldnt charge any of our electronic device. Wish we could stay 1 more day :(
Selyna was very polite, sincere and helpfull. Even her dog is joyful. We absolutely fell in love with the view from our room. The breakfast was very good if not the best breakfast i have ever had in a booking stay. Cant recommend enough.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 11 July 2025
Luke
AustraliaNothing not to like. Just be aware that the property is up a large hill in a quiet residential area. If you don’t have a car/driver, get a tuk tuk.
Selyna is a lovely, warm and engaging host, who quickly made us comfortable. Comfortable room, and a large modern bathroom. All very clean. Good air-conditioning. Selyna made us a very good breakfast, which we enjoyed on the terrace with a beautiful view.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 6 July 2025
Rebecca
United KingdomNot a problem, just something to note - Kandy is very hilly, and it's a steep steep journey to get up to the property. Quite a thrilling tuktuk ride for anyone not used to it lol.
Everything about this property was perfect - the host Selyna was unbelievably kind, she upgraded us to the best room after a last minute cancellation and wow the room was incredible! The view was 10/10, sitting on the balcony in the evening and then again at breakfast felt like stepping into paradise, with the opportunity to sit in nature and observe all sorts of birds and squirrels! The room itself was large, stunning, super clean and comfortable with great facilities and strong aircon. The breakfast provided by Selyna was delicious, and to top it off we were accompanied by her lovely friendly dog Ollie! Sadly we only stayed the one night here but would absolutely recommend to anyone wanting to switch off and enjoy the beautiful scenery Kandy has to offer!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 24 June 2025
Andrew
AustraliaAll good
Selyna the host was lovely ( and of course the cocker spaniel "Ollie") preparing a freshly made breakfast each morning & helping us with a great tuk tuk driver Malik, the room was clean with a big comfy bed & views of the countryside, short tuk tuk ride into town.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 18 June 2025
Helen
AustraliaSelyna is amazing, attention to detail, just a fab experience 🙏
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 15 June 2025
Dalma
HungaryWe loved everything!
The owner of the place is super hospitable. They have a super lovely dog (Spaniel) who greated us well all the time. The room was tight, but perfectly enough for a night. The breakfast was one of the BEST we had in Sri Lanka over the two weeks. Selyna prepared us homemade breakfast. The view from the terrace of the accommodation is spectacular!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 6 June 2025
Ali
TurkeyAmazing view over Kandy, super comfy room and bed. But what truly makes this place stand out is Selyna; incredibly helpful with great tips about Kandy and our train journey. We feel so lucky to have met her on our Sri Lanka trip. And Olly, her sweet dog, made everything even more special. If you’re coming to Kandy, don’t think twice, stay here!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 2 June 2025
Tamar
NetherlandsSelyna was so lovely and Ollie was absolutely adorable, was perfect 😊
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 31 May 2025
Stefan
NetherlandsGreat location, breakfast & amazing host. She gave us some amazing recommendations while visiting Kandy!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 17 May 2025
Issy
United KingdomSelyna is incredible, from start to finish she made the stay perfect, we felt right at home at her place. She sorted all our plans for Kandy, she made the yummiest breakfast and she has the cutest dog Oli who was so friendly and cuddly. You must stay here!!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 11 May 2025
Sebastian
United KingdomSelyna is an excellent host and made us feel really welcome. She gave us excellent recommendations for things to do in Kandy and provided a delicious freshly prepared breakfast every day. The property itself is in a picturesque location with excellent views of the city.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 28 April 2025
Patrick
United StatesThe only heads up is you have to pay in cash so make sure you take out enough cash to pay at the end of your stay. I missed that in the reviews I read!
I spent forever looking for a place in Kandy but I'm SO glad we chose here. Take my advice and just book it. We did the apartment room which was super spacious. Selyna was so kind and attentive and her property was great. Felt like staying with friends! She gave amazing recommendations that we ended up using and we had the greatest overall time in Kandy! A quick walk to town, INCREDIBLE breakfast (some of the best breakfast across the whole trip), and the cutest property. We did a TukTuk driver for the day that she helped set up and it was iconic. Took us to tea plantations and a massive tower that was an hour outside town for a great price. Couldn't speak more highly about our experience here!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 26 April 2025
Cora
NetherlandsAt Selyna’s we had our best stay in Sri Lanka and by far in many other countries. She made us feel at home and cared for, she is very sweet and we had nice conversations. Also her doggie Ollie makes it even better, always nice to come back after a long way out and play with him! Would recommend it to everyone.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 21 April 2025
Acey
SingaporeThe host Selyna is so friendly , we arrive much later in the night and she still welcome us with full smile and the home cook breakfast is awesome , also we are loving the affectionate Ollie
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 9 April 2025
Michaela
SlovakiaWe traveled with our little daughter, who really enjoyed it. The accommodation is cozy, with a beautiful view of the mountains in Kandy. You can enjoy this view even during breakfast, which is freshly prepared and very tasty by the owner, Selyna. It is definitely ideal for a family with children. The location is a 15-minute walk to the city. Selyna is wonderful, with a big heart and always willing to help and give advice. Our daughter especially fell in love with her dog, Oli. Thank you once again!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 30 March 2025
Stefania
GermanyThere was nothing we didn’t like!
We loved it! Selyna was such a lovely and friendly host, we’ve felt welcomed right since the beginning. And Ollie (the dog) was soooo cute. Even tho we only stayed for one night, we enjoyed it so much. And the breakfast with the view was amazing. The property is also pretty close to the center. It only took us about 20 minutes to walk there, which was super nice. We wished, we would’ve had more time. Thanks for everything!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 29 March 2025
Gavin
IrelandAir conditioning would be a bonus but it was okay without it.
Lovely helpful host who even washed our clothes for us when we were stuck. Adorable dog called Ollie who is so affectionate. Surrounded by incredible views. Short tuk tuk ride to Kandy Centre Very good value for money.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 29 March 2025
Jason
PhilippinesI had a great time staying at Selyna’s place. It feels like home and the view outside of the house is stunning. Selyna took care of me as a guest and I really appreciate that. She is ready to help you if you have any questions or concerns. Additionally, the breakfast she prepared is really delicious. I love everything here!
Stayed in March 2025
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