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Reviews of The Buena Vista Kandy

53/1 Bahirawakanda, 20000 Kandy, Sri Lanka

#81 of 225 B&Bs and Inns in Kandy

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Review score

Based on 143 B&B reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    7.1

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  • Reviewed: 20 June 2024

    9.0
    I've a pleasant stay with this amazing view, good people and good breakfast. :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Aircon is a bit old model which noise may annoying, but not a big issue. it would be better if they can upgrade AC. :)

    The people are really helpful, room is clean and breakfast also good. The view from the room is amazing.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    For some people can be the distance to citycenter a bit problem. But by arranging tuc tuc drive is not far. Even by walk is the citycenter only 15-20 minutes far.

    We really appreciate our host who was so helpfull. Even he by picked us or drive to railway station for reasoable price. Moreover we loved homemade breakfest served on terrace with stuning view on Kandy.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    10
    You will not regret this
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stunning views, nice air con, good breakfast, quiet, large space, comfortable bed

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    On request, got the water bottle. Toiletries hadn't included toothbrushes and toothpaste. Air-conditioning bit noisy.

    Amazing mountain view.enjoyed the sunrise between the mountains with nice breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wi-fi connection was not so strong in our room, but in the main hall it worked well.

    Nice place with a beautiful view, the staff was really kind and we also got an amazing breakfast!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    9.0
    Nice and spacious
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing was that there was no window in the bathroom. It was just an open space with wood in front of it, so animals can walk in any time.

    We stayed here for 1 night, and personally this is fine. We relaxed here after our long journey. The room was comfy, enough space, and good bathroom.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Great place if not travelling alone
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tuk Tuk drivers weren’t sure where it was as a solo traveler it was a bit tricky

    Beautiful view and peaceful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    8.0
    Nice View
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy at night due to some kind of machine or AC

    Great view of Kandy. Fab property. Dinner and breakfast were delicious. Staff was very nice.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our stay at this hotel in Kandy was fantastic. The location was great, and the small garden had stunning views. The staff were super friendly, and the breakfast was delicious. But what really made our stay special was how helpful the staff were. They arranged drivers for us to different places, including one to Nuwara Eliya who turned out to be the nicest person we met in Sri Lanka. They took care of everything for us, making our time in Kandy hassle-free. Overall, we had a wonderful experience thanks to the hotel staff. We'd definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting Kandy. It's like a home away from home.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    10
    Beautiful view, clean and relatively quiet rooms, helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Blind was broken in one room but was no problem. Bit of train tooting one night but that’s to be expected in Kandy.

    The view is beautiful! You can hear and see Kandy but you don’t have to be in the hustle and bustle. Staff were very helpful even organising a driver for us the day we left. For the price this is an excellent place. And only three rooms.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The airport transfer arranged by the property was not very good. We wanted direct from the airport to the hotel after a long flight but our driver insisted on bringing us to several tourist trap stops along the way. We felt very pressured to spend our money and it was made awkward by the fact we were sharing the transfer with another couple staying at the property. Also this transfer was very overpriced and meant we arrived to the property quite exhausted and frustrated.

    The staff working in the Buena Vista were so friendly and accommodating (Puvannesh and Sampath) and the property was in a lovely quiet area with a great view of the city below.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    9.0
    A great place for Kandy 1 night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    For people that like to walk it is not possible because it is uphill. At least for us it wasn’t because we had a stroller and there is no side walks

    The view, away from the noise of Kandy, the breakfast, the owner provided tuktuk.. and the price is fair

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    10
    Perfect location wit amazing view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very nice location with amazing view. Very nice staff and also very nice and helpful Tuk Tuk Driver Rathnasiri.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    9.0
    Magic place to stay. Best in Kandy for price. Lovely view.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Train toots in night time but that’s Kandy.

    Friendly, helpful staff. Only three rooms so quiet and a magic vista over bustling Kandy. Ratna tuk tuk driver was excellent!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    10
    Top of the hill....almost
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is a little run down but they appear to be making an effort to tidy up the place and do some maintenance.

    I loved the building and location. View was spectacular. Breaky was great and it's nice having such a small 3 room hotel. It feels like your home.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No

    It was a great experience not far fom city theres a short cut and puvannesh he help us allot so location amazing view awesome facility perfect and breakfast tasty , Highly recommended and sure we will come back

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great. Amazing view and quiet location. The staff was very polite and especially Mr Sampath very helpful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    9.0
    Very nice stay which I would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was small but we knew that when we booked. Had to rely on Tuk Tuks to go to and from town

    Very comfortable and clean, lovely bed linen and comfortable bed. Great service at breakfast. Sampath the Tuk Tuk driver was very helpful and organised a driver for us. The best thing was the view and getting away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    9.0
    Unforgettable view in Kandy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view was amazing. It was only around 7 minutes by tuk tuk from the center. The bed was very big and comfortable. The host was very hospitable and arranged a ride for us to Nuwara Eliya.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    9.0
    A stylish spot with fabulous views!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A very stylish property with fabulous views over Kandy. Wonderful staff who provided a delicious breakfast. We had missed dinner one evening and when I asked for a couple of bananas, was instead presented with a pot of tea, bananas and biscuits!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great view, location, clean big rooms

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would be helpful if they had bedside lights but but that's only constructive criticism 😊

    The view was amazing . The breakfast really lovely and Puvannesh very helpful and obliging. Ravi my tuk tuk driver was very good and took me to some interesting sights.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    9.0
    Amazing view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view is amazing and the staff was super friendly and gave us a lovely breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit difficult to understand how to get there

    Peaceful place with an amazing view over Kandy. Host was very friendly - we arrived earlier than check-in time and he prepared the room for us. Bed is super comfortable.

    Stayed in February 2024

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