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Laura R.
Couples
United States of America,
June 22, 2014
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The hospitality is amazing. You feel right at home. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The walls are a little thin. On a quiet night, it is comfortable. However, on a night when people are gathered on the porch, it can be loud. Do not get your laundry done here. Some of my clothing came back with stains on them and they were not all dry. We were here 3 nights. They hang dry the clothes, which I was not aware of when I gave them to the staff. This is not a good idea in Kandy, where it rains several times a day. The location is great. It is right next to Helga's folly, which is a really fun and creepy place. It is a nice place to get a drink. We also had a 3 course dinner there and Helga called us when we were finished. It was a highlight of Kandy. And when you tell the tuk tuk drivers where you are staying, you can tell them next to Helga's Folly. They all seem to know where that is located.
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Trent S.
Families with older children
Canada,
April 10, 2014
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Great stay with a family of 5
Huge room, very private, super friendly owner
5.7
We booked the family apartment which was not attached to the regular Days Inn hotel rather it was a self contained studio apartment at the owners residence.
Had a great stay with lots of space with three kids. The pool was decent to cool down in. There is not any restaurants immediately next door but it is easy to walk or get the staff to arrange a tuk tuk.
This is not 5* but great for a reasonable rate and space with a family.
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Ngo H.
Solo travelers
Vietnam,
March 1, 2014
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great location, hill view to kandy lake
location, clean room, good price
8.7
Location on hill side, i like it a lot, just walk down to the road 10 min there are restarant with good food and cheap.
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Lynn N.
Couples
United Kingdom,
February 23, 2014
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Comfortable and satisfactory
Swimming pool, staff and good views
7.3
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Jacek L.
Families with older children
Poland,
February 18, 2014
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sightseeing; culture, wild animals
6.3
Hotel generally is nice but not all rooms are with the same standard. These with city view are very cosy and sunny. But these from the mountainside ale dark and dank. No food and restaurant around in the evening and night - we had to go around (over 500m) down the steep road to bar for locals (interesting palace for local food fan).
Despite on the map it’s near the city it’s on the mountainside with steep road to get there from one side and very long travel from another (very switchback). TukTuk drivers don’t want to go with steep road and the other costs much more. So what you save with the room price you pay for transport.
Look for hotel driver organizing trips. You have to set down everything very strictly because you get poor car (should by comfortable), shorter program and had to argue for your money.
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Jack B.
Couples
United Kingdom,
January 29, 2014
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Good guesthouse with great staff
The staff, the staff and the staff
8
You could see as soon as entering the reception and the lounge area that the people who run the guesthouse take great pride in it. The place was close to being immaculate and felt very homely. The room was comfortable and probably the best we stayed in within its sort of price range whilst in Sri Lanka. The location is slightly removed from the centre but this is no bad thing and a 5 minute tuk-tuk ride and you can be at most of the main sites and places to eat/drink.
What elevated the guesthouse for me were the staff. A special mention to Chumaka who helped with anything and everything. While in Kandy we realised that there was a flaw in our intended itinerary of going from Kandy to Nuawara Eliya (to leave our bags) to Hatton (for the connection) to get to Dalhousie to climb Adam's Peak. We enlisted a driver the guesthouse recommended, called Herath, who took us on the intended journey with a few tweaks and then onto Haputale. He also drove us around the surrounding area of Kandy to see some sights the day before. I cannot recommend Herath enough. I was reluctant to take a private driver during our stay but the price was extremely reasonable and the service of Herath outstanding. He helped facilitate two of our best days in Sri Lanka.
So thumbs up to Days Inn and a massive thumbs up to Chumaka and Herath (need a driver, don't think twice - contact the guesthouse),
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Ashley A.
Families with older children
Malaysia,
January 24, 2014
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Awesome Place to Stay with family
Clean, Comfortable & Well Equiped
8
The hotel was a user friendly for family stay has it has a complete set of kitchen, dining, hall and a studio concept stay. The view of the place is awesome overlooking the swimming pool and in the middle of the jungle. It feels good to be there for a relax getaway. All was good but the forest was smelly but it was tolerable. I would definitely go back there again and it was so comfortable and huge space for family stay.
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Blake D.
Families with young children
Canada,
January 21, 2014
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Great Service
We enjoyed the cleanliness of the room, the attentiveness of the staff, and the easy access to downtown Kandy
9.3
I would recommend the Days Inn at Kandy to anyone looking for value for the dollar. The Roma are very reasonably priced and compare very well to the rooms in the inner area. we stayed several nights and we were happy in all regards.
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Mika S.
Couples
Denmark,
January 8, 2014
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If you're backpacking and not too picky, this might be the perfect solution. Perhaps we just got too old and comfortable. The room 5 was very humid, and the sheets were smelly. Also, the shower water was cold. We didn't complain, and after reading reviews, I'm sure the staff would have helped us, so maybe it's our own fault, but yeah, we just didn't enjoy ourselves here at all. Sorry. The staff was very attentive and fixed a great trip to Sigiriya. Keep in mind to spend 200LKR back and forward to the city centre as it is located up the hill with no restaurants nearby.
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Carina S.
Families with older children
Sweden,
January 4, 2014
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Great value
Fantastic staff, affordable, location
8
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