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Set in Matale, 15 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, Power Zone Guest House offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is located 15 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa, 15 km from Kandy Museum and 16 km from Bogambara Stadium. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

very nice staff. Minimalist room furnishings. clean and nice.

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9.2
Superb
6 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

Located within 50 km of Kandy City Center Shopping Mall in Matale, Gammaduwa Bungalow features accommodation with seating area. The property features garden and inner courtyard views. The guest house also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

Probably the best holiday destination I’ve ever visited. Dave and his staff have served us with delicious food with home made cake and his signature dishes. Also we've been privileged to taste Dave’s Artisan Teas and experience the Tea making process. Beautiful surrounding with excellent misty weather. The Breakfast was exceptional. Sri Lankan favourite string hoppers and the Freshest fruits with Dave's homemade Marmalade and Jams. The best Curd I've ever had. Oh I love the coffee Dave offered!! Super clean rooms and awesome library room with lots of splendid books. Oh we miss Charley so badly.. adorable companion.. :) I would give my highest recommendation and I will definitely visit again! thank you David and the awesome team!

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9.3
Superb
9 reviews
Price from
£48
per night

Situated in Matale, Palapathwela Ross Estate Junction , The Inn at Matale" provides comfortable accommodation for local and foreign travelers alike.

Aluvihara Rock Temple is 4 km from The Inn, Muththumari Amman Kovil is 7km Semuwatta Lake is 24 km while Dambulla Rock Temple is 30 km and Sigiriya / Pidurangala is 47 km away.

very clean, comfortable bed and room, super friendly hosts, they helped us with everything, thank you

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9.5
Exceptional
24 reviews
Price from
£28
per night

Plantation Retreat is tucked away in Kandy, just 400 metres from Patanpaha Bus Stand. It welcomes guests with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi access.

Rooms feature typical Sri Lankan-style décor. Amenities include a wardrobe and a TV with some rooms. There is also an en suite bathroom featuring hot-water showers and free toiletries. Free toiletries are offered.

Sarath and his family are the most welcoming and amiable hosts we had on our journey in Sri Lanka. The lodging is on top of a hill and inside a plantation so you are all surrounded by beautiful nature. As part of the plantation Sarath and his family are growing their own coffee and spices from which Sarath's wife cooked a most delicious breakfast and dinner. We enjoyed our stay at Plantation Retreat very much and will never forget the welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. We can very much recommend a stay here.

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10
Exceptional
7 reviews
Price from
£44
per night

Overlooking stunning nature views, Strathisla Guest House features an outdoor swimming pool and barbeque facilities. Guests can also enjoy free Wi-Fi access at all areas of the property.

The in-house restaurant at Strathisla Guesthouse will serve a selection of local Sri Lankan and Western dishes.

One of the most memorable stays on our trip. The staff’s kindness and generosity truly is above and beyond. The place itself is incredible comfortable and beautiful and the food is delicious! There’s nothing not to love.

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9.3
Superb
27 reviews
Price from
£72
per night

Offering a garden and garden view, Irene's Home is located in Matale, 27 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 28 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The guest house features family rooms.

Loved this place! Everything was perfect! A well preserved “walawwa”, quite comfy and spacious. Can easily accommodate large groups. Would recommend this for anyone who’s looking for a homely place to stay in!

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8.4
Very good
23 reviews
Price from
£13
per night

Some units in the guest house have private entrance and are fitted with desk and wardrobe. With a private bathroom, units at the guest house also feature free WiFi, while some rooms also feature a terrace. At the guest house, units come with a outdoor furniture and a flat-screen TV.

Great value for money. Very friendly helpful staff. They let us late check out. I would highly recommend and would happily come back in the future

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8.9
Fabulous
68 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

Set just 21 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, Walawwa Guest House offers accommodation in Matale with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace.

Best place, very clean social ❤❤❤

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8.1
Very good
89 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

Featuring pool with a view, garden and views of mountain, Cottage 2010 is situated in Matale, 17 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa. Featuring free private parking, the 1-star guest house is 17 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace.

I stayed here today with my friends. I booked the hotel for them and we traveled by car. So there was enough space for vehicles. You will get many facilities during your stay. Staff is 100% polite. Kitchen and equipment provided even they have a full board menu. Room was clean and equipped with everything we wanted. Night ambiance is awesome and the best of the best is the amazing pool. We stayed at the pool until 11 PM night since we couldn't leave the pool that was cool. Pool lights , clean water and the pool is covered from the garden fence so privacy around pool was enough for the girls. The person who catered us was very polite and very supportive. Even provided a mobile phone to contact room service.

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8.6
Fabulous
14 reviews
Price from
£22
per night

Situated in Matale and only 30 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, VillaEliza features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has garden views and is 30 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa and 30 km from Kandy Museum. Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is 32 km from the guest house and Ceylon Tea Museum is 34 km away.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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  • Avg. price/night: £72.04
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 27 reviews
    We had a wonderfully quiet and relaxing stay here, with our standout experience being the fantastic cooking class we took with the owner’s wife whose recipes we’ll cherish for a long time. Lovely to get some clean air, kick back in an old tea plantation house and enjoy the views and nature.
    Glynn
    Young couple
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 118 reviews
    Breakfast was amazing. Pearl and Ranjan were excellent hosts nothing was too much trouble. They organised a tuk driver for me and Ranjan even came to the train station on my departure. The room was perfect and the bed very comfortable. I would happily recommend this homestay - a perfect retreat.
    Shirley
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £16.01
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 9 reviews
    Ended up cancelling on the spot- the host keeps no outside lights on, because he is supposed to be closed and he fears the neighbors finding out that he is quietly accepting guests on booking.com. A very creepy place and a real jerk of a host.
    Matthew
    Young couple
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 118 reviews
    This felt like staying with Grandma and Grandpa. We felt very welcome and at home throughout our stay, hosts are very friendly and happy to help in anyway they can. We extended our stay so that we could do a tour around the hosts local village which was beautiful and so worthwhile. We also were able to cook dinner in their kitchen which was lovely and a nice change as we have both been traveling for a while. Highly recommend staying at Pearl’s Homestay.
    Jocelyn
    Young couple
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 118 reviews
    Clean place., hospital hosts, beautiful view, huge and deliciois breakfast. I couldn't finish it, although I eat quiet alot.
    Marius
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £44.14
    10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews
    I highly recommend staying at this charming remote house in Sri Lanka. Nestled away from the hustle and bustle of the city, it offers a tranquil escape surrounded by stunning gardens. The host goes above and beyond to ensure a memorable stay, even saving the day by organizing scooter rentals for us. And let's not forget about the delicious food served, adding an extra layer of enjoyment to our experience. It's the perfect retreat for anyone seeking relaxation and adventure in equal measure. Thank you so much!
    Aleksandra
    People with friends
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 118 reviews
    The host was extremely helpful, organising us a great day around Knuckles Range hiking, bathing in a river and visiting temples. We had an amazing stay, with the best tuk-tuk driver and the host coming around with us explaining everything! In the guest house we Learned how to cook a great Sri Lanka breakfast, which was incredible. And it felt like home with parents/ grandparents during the whole time. We absolutely recommend this place and the hosts!
    M
    Marion
    Young couple
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 118 reviews
    We had a lovely stay ! The room is completely new, the shower is amazing, the food delicious ! The host was super friendly, helped us to arrange the Knuckle Trek, packed our food to take away, welcomed us with a huge and delicious breakfast, the view is beautiful, very quiet, a bit outside the city, thank you !
    Nina
    Young couple
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 118 reviews
    Stunning view, quiet, next to nature but not far from city centre. Everything is completely new, room is spacious. Family was extremely friendly and we talked a lot about agriculture, government and other Sri Lankan problems.
    Gerhard
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £17.61
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 13 reviews
    Great host, helped us organise a hiking tour to Knuckles, and we had breakfast before we left as well.
    Tjaša
    Group
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