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Green Leaves Garden - Pinnawala

Pinnawala

Boasting pool views, Green Leaves Garden - Pinnawala provides accommodation with an open-air bath, a garden and a bar, around 21 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens.

R
Rasmus
From
Denmark
What a family, and what a place! As a couple we have travelled quite extensively and can honestly say: never have we been treated with such great hospitality. From tour guiding and cooking to being great company and exceptional hosts; Anushka and his family checks all the boxes. The room is cosy and clean, and you can feel the effort that has been put into the place. 11/10 ⭐ from us.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 98 reviews
Price from
US$22.95
1 night, 2 adults

Green Land Guest House

Pinnawala

Boasting a garden and views of city, Green Land Guest House is a recently renovated guest house set in Pinnawala, 34 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens.

J
Julie Evans
From
France
Property is very well maintained, food and rooms are high quality. Staff is very friendly, who made my stay very comfortable. Hygiene & cleanliness level was excellent. Food was delicious. Overall, wholesome experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults

Mystay

Mawanella (Near Pinnawala)

Offering a garden and inner courtyard view, Mystay is situated in Mawanella, 18 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 23 km from Kandy railway station.

L
Lovre
From
United Kingdom
I had an absoulutely beautiful experience staying at Mystay. Hosts were incredibly attentive to anything I needed, they were always available to provide great info about nearby spots and prices. While Mawanella in not a main tourist hotspot there are some gorgeous spots to explore if you like nature such as river with waterfalls, several hiking spots and trekking paths through the rainforest, it is an awesome location for nature lovers. Also, it's proximity to Kandy and Elefant sanctuary puts you in a great location to explore surrounding attractions. Hosts were always able to arrange local transport to wherever I needed to go and for amazing (local) price, can't thank them enough. Breakfast was wonderful, home made and super tasty. They also provided fruit and tea for my relaxing time, also plenty of bottled water all the time. Place is very spaceous and comfortable with garden around the house, there is also a lovely erected area, like a treehouse, for you to enjoy, that is surrounded with greenery, a great place to just relax and see some birds etc. All in all, a wonderful family that I'm happy to have met and I'm so thankful for all their help with information and transport. Hope I'll be able to stay there again sometines in the future.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
US$15
1 night, 2 adults

Basilico Homestay

Kegalle (Near Pinnawala)

Situated within 33 km of Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 38 km of Kandy railway station in Kegalle, Basilico Homestay offers accommodation with seating area.

T
Tharusha
From
Italy
Room was really comfortable and very clean bathroom . Had everything we need. The owner is really kind and helpful. Location is close to the city also very calm and quit place. Best place to stay .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults

Relax Home

Rambukkana (Near Pinnawala)

Set in Rambukkana, 31 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Relax Home features accommodation with a hot tub. This guest house offers free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

a
a[0986
From
Japan
Gluten free meal available,it's gorgeous breakfast of Hotel I've ever seen. They are so kind!! Wi-Fi level/Excellent Clean,Hot water available. AC is nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews
Price from
US$14
1 night, 2 adults

Kobbekaduwa Bungalow

Kandy (Near Pinnawala)

Situated 8.9 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Kobbekaduwa Bungalow offers accommodation with a patio, as well as an infinity pool and a garden.

M
Monika
From
Czech Republic
Very special place made by heart.Beutifull peacefull place. Delicios breakfast a kind personal.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews
Price from
US$76.80
1 night, 2 adults

New Toropi Homestay

Gadaladeniya (Near Pinnawala)

Featuring mountain views, New Toropi Homestay provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 8.5 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens.

W
Wade
From
United Kingdom
Above and beyond expectations and previous reviews were great. Beautiful environment, and a balcony better than any other we've found, superbly clean.owner and his wife are wonderful hosts, home cooked food was the best we've tasted in Sri Lanka. A dream place, we are already planning our return trip. We've stayed in many places in Sri Lanka, this is the best and incredible value.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews
Price from
US$12.74
1 night, 2 adults

Kandy Food Lovers Home Stay by AGS

Kandy (Near Pinnawala)

Situated within 4.4 km of Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 6.2 km of Ceylon Tea Museum, Kandy Food Lovers Home Stay by AGS features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kandy.

E
Elisa
From
United Kingdom
The place is amazing in every single way. The room was very nice, clean and comfortable. Outstanding views and very quiet area, just 15 mins away from the city centre by tuk tuk. The family is lovely and very helpful. The food and the cooking class are beyond words. I definitely recommend this homestay to everyone one.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews
Price from
US$34
1 night, 2 adults

Hideaway Homestay kandy

Haloluwa (Near Pinnawala)

Boasting a garden and views of mountain, Hideaway Homestay kandy is a recently renovated homestay situated in Haloluwa, 5.2 km from Kandy railway station.

h
hagwall blom
From
Sweden
I had an amazing time here. The owners are so nice, they cooked me delicious food and took me on a tour of the whole Kandy!! They are so helpful and kind. The room was super clean and fresh, the Wi-Fi is super good and breakfast was 10/10!! I really recommend this place!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 112 reviews
Price from
US$23
1 night, 2 adults

The Comfort

Kandy (Near Pinnawala)

Boasting mountain views, The Comfort provides accommodation with a garden, a bar and a shared lounge, around 2.7 km from Kandy railway station.

L
Laura
From
Netherlands
We loved staying at Kushana and Purnima's home sooo much! They felt like true family to us. And i am including their lovely pets, cats and lovely sweetest dog Bella. I enjoyed playing with Bella so much! Thank you Bella, you are truely also a much appreciated member of the staff and did an amazing job! This just added to the comfy feeling of home and relaxation. There were also cute and funny monkeys that we could observe right from our rooms. One monkey got in our room so just a heads up, do close your door when you're not there because they take your stuff. The rooms were in a lovely antique style and very clean, also energetically clean as i am very sensitive to how the energy is somewhere. You could feel that everything they do for their guests is done with a lot of care, love and attention. Every day they prepared an amazing fresh breakfast from their own garden, so very healthy! And we could even order food for dinner. They made the dinner. Kushana drove us to various beautiful places and even went a whole day and waited for us while we were there. Talk about patience!:) The house is located on walking distance from various nice restaurants, also suited for vegetarians. And close to the town Kandy. But in a silent area, the only sounds we heard were monkeys, criquets and sometimes dogs barking. I slept sooo peacefully. There is also a fridge in the shared area and the view from the balcony is just amazing, we sat there a lot and could watch the stars and fireflies at night. So, to conlude, it was truelly a magical and wonderful experience. The service here is even better then you often get in a 5 star hotel. And you won't get generally this kind of genuine attention and hospitality in most hotels. This is the true meaning of hospitality from the heart. I will definitely return here some day!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 244 reviews
Price from
US$32.40
1 night, 2 adults
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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

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  • Mystay

    Mawanella
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

    Offering a garden and inner courtyard view, Mystay is situated in Mawanella, 18 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 23 km from Kandy railway station.

Enjoy breakfast in Pinnawala and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews

    Featuring a garden and views of lake, Pinnawala Elephant Front View Hotel is a recently renovated guest house located in Rambukkana, 34 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens.

    From US$24.42 per night
  • Diyagal Villa

    Kolongalla
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Located in Kolongalla in the Kegalle District region and Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens reachable within 33 km, Diyagal Villa provides accommodation with free WiFi, a children's playground, an open-air...

    From US$19.36 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    King Elephant, Homestay Pinnawala is a recently renovated homestay in Rambukkana, where guests can make the most of its garden and terrace.

  • Relax Home

    Rambukkana
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

    Set in Rambukkana, 31 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Relax Home features accommodation with a hot tub. This guest house offers free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

    From US$14 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

    Offering inner courtyard views, Ceylon Saradiel Home Stay is an accommodation located in Mawanella, 21 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 26 km from Kandy railway station.

    From US$19 per night

Homestays that guests love in Pinnawala

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  • Avg. price/night: US$41.40
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 98 reviews
    Couldn't recommend enough. This is a wonderful Home Stay with the most welcoming family. We felt right at home. We were welcomed with tea and the onsite bar was a lovely touch. The host was so helpful and would be a great guide for any tourist experiences. The chalet had everything we needed and was very comfortable. We had breakfast dinner and part took in a cooking class. Wonderful time, wonderful family. Must stay
    Guest review by
    Clara
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$41.40
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 98 reviews
    Discover the hidden gems of Mawanella through the warm hospitality of Anushka and his lovely family at their enchanting homestay 🌿 This place is so wonderful I extended my stay and will definitely be back! Everything was perfect, the food was delicious, the hospitality, the room, the pool to cool down on a hot day, great location making it easy to go to other parts and also lovely to just sit and relax surrounded by nature reading a book or writing. Plus, Anushka really knows the island and is a great tour guide!
    Guest review by
    Mila
    Solo traveller