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It’s small and so friendly. Nothing was too much trouble. All the staff without exception were lovely. Food was good. Beautiful location. Nice pool. All the rooms were different and really nice. We loved it.

Stayed in August 2025

Amazing hotel, we really enjoyed our stay here! The staff were so accommodating and friendly, able to help organise all trips and make suggestions. The pool area was beautiful although we only used it one afternoon due to the inclement weather in Kandy. The dining and open reception area was very relaxing, quiet and nicely decorated. Breakfast was lovely, fruit, toast and eggs. We dined there in the evening a couple of times and the food again was very good (although you have to let them know what you want to order in the morning). Our bedrooms were great, very comfy beds with mosquitoes nets, and they were cleaned daily. The hotel is outside of Kandy but easy to find tuktuks to get you home and the hotel provide tuk tuks into town foc. All in all, we loved this place and would definitely recommend!!

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing not to like in our opinion, as it was one of the best hotels we've ever stayed at.

The views are just stunning. Perched up high on the hill, you can see up and down the river, and at tree top height, you get to see the beautiful birds of SL. The hotel is immaculate and the staff achieve the relatively rare feat of being available and super helpful without being too present and obsequious. It was formerly a home, now run by the owner as a hotel and it really felt like we were staying at a friends house. The eternity pool is beautifully integrated into the aesthestics of the house. We ate twice in the hotel as the food was so good. They run a free tuk tuk to the centre of Kandy which is also useful.

Stayed in August 2025

Friendly staff, nice rooms, great view, good breakfast

Stayed in August 2025

The Villa was located in the hills just out of the centre of town, so it was out of the hustle and bustle. The restaurant viewed into the valley and was the perfect location to dine. With helpful staff and beautiful rooms it was a fabulous place to stay.

Stayed in July 2025

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The hotel is amazing! Great location with beautiful view, nice and quiet at the same time close to the city center. The staff was very attentative and I had a great experience when the hotel manager arranged for a hike in the nearby hills with incredible scenery. He also took me to the local markets and helped me shop for local ingrediencies and ayurvedic medicine. The dinner at the hotel was really good, best curries I had in all my travels. I would highly recommend a stay in this unique hotel.

Stayed in May 2025

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Food, ambiance, view, staff! Just wonderful!

Stayed in July 2025

This isn’t a reflection on the quality of the property or the team — which were both excellent — but more a personal note for future travellers like me. I only realised shortly before arriving that the property is foreign-owned. I usually try to support locally owned accommodation to ensure tourism income stays within the community. That said, the villa is locally staffed, and the team were absolutely lovely and well looked after.

Villa Rosa is a beautiful property with stunning river views, tucked away from the chaos of downtown Kandy. The peaceful setting was exactly what I needed. The pool was the perfect temperature and a great spot to relax. Getting around was easy using Uber tuk-tuks. The staff were genuinely warm and helpful — always available, even though I visited during the low season. Breakfast and dinner at the property were excellent, with the Sri Lankan breakfast being a real highlight. It was a calm, comfortable base for my time in Kandy.

Stayed in July 2025

This isn’t a negative at all, but worth knowing that it’s a steep drive to and from town, but all very doable by tuktuk.

Absolutely gorgeous, peaceful location with incredible views, and brilliant for birdwatching. Large, comfortable rooms. Very helpful and lovely team who look after you very well. Friendly dogs. Beautiful pool. Perfect!

Stayed in May 2025

The food was a little expensive which made travelling into town for food cheaper. But we might have done that anyhow.

I travelled here with my elderly Mum. The staff were incredible and looked after us both so so well! The place is stunning and the pool such a beauty. We sat on our terrace and watched the wildlife for hours. Cannot fault this place.

Stayed in May 2025

WiFi connection could have been better - and it was turned off in the evening which meant we couldn’t, for instance, stream a film or check emails

Beautiful villa, gorgeous views, fantastic food and service

Stayed in April 2025

Only down side was the cost which was quite a bit more than we paid on other locations…it’s a steep drive up but fine if with local driver. You can’t really walk anywhere from here, but you wouldn’t want to. Min 2 nights stay, and as far as aware no family rooms.

The location high up out of the hustle of the busy city, and the calming atmosphere was all part of the charm of this beautiful villa. The infinity pool was a draw for the children, although was cool & overcast our 2 days there mid April so I did not go in, and the monkeys they came to play around the waters edge added excitement to the trip. The food options were reasonably priced based on location and very tasty. The stall exceptionally warming. I really enjoyed the yoga studio below the pool open aired where I did my own practice. The villa also has a spa option with outside therapist which we did not try but looked beautiful. The owner German and he was extremely welcoming and helpful.

Stayed in April 2025

Absolutely incredible. Everything was perfection!

Stayed in April 2025

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Views from pool area ,quality of the food,fantastic hotel

Stayed in January 2025

The most beautiful property with very friendly and helpful staff, exceptional food. Very relaxing atmosphere, great sunset over the pool

Stayed in March 2025

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The location is fabulous. A quiet, peaceful and relaxing spot with lovely views over the river below but within easy reach of Kandy - just 10 minutes by tuk tuk. The staff were friendly, helpful and attentive. The food was good and our room in the annexe was very comfortable. We would happily stay there again.

Stayed in March 2025

We would have appreciated information about the villa when we arrived . Only on the second day did we realise from the website that a tuk tuk was available to go into the city and that the villa also had a library and sitting area upstairs for guests .

A beautiful view from a lovely hotel above Kandy. The room was traditional and very comfortable. Dinner was excellent and the swimming pool glorious.

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing to dislike.

The owner, Manager and all of the staff were so kind, friendly, helpful and professional . The hotel is in a breathtaking setting up a steep hill with amazing views. The room was beautifully appointed and calming. Excellent breakfast and choice of evening meal and light lunches too. We loved staying here.

Stayed in March 2025

Obviously you don’t get a view like that without a climb but just be aware you have to get a tut tut each time you want to go anywhere but they are readily available. It is on top of a hill. Food wasn’t particularly good but ok

The view and the staff were fabulous, lovely spacious rooms. Very peaceful place to stay.

Stayed in March 2025

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breakfasts were exceptional. Staff extremely helpful and polite.

Stayed in February 2025

Villa Rosa was a beautiful place to stay . The rooms were clean & beautiful with views of the hills & river . The bed & shower were perfect . The staff were very nice & helpful. The food was very good . We ate there every night . Villa Road is a place where you can truly relax .

Stayed in March 2025

Air con was noisy and Wi Fi went off at 10.00pm.

Staff were wonderful, kind and professional and is made our stay memorable. Views from breakfast and dinner areas stunning. The hotel is about 10/15 mins tuk tuk ride from town but this wasn’t a problem for us as we only stayed two nights and after visiting the sights of Kandy we were happy to have dinner in the hotel. Food was made to order and was very good. All in all a very enjoyable stay.

Stayed in March 2025

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The hotel was excellent. Stunning views, lovely pool area, food delicious and staff exceptional.

Stayed in March 2025

The staff were exceptional, the food was fantastic and the room and the views were lovely.

Stayed in March 2025