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Majestic Tourist Hotel

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๐Ÿ˜  The woman owner lied, cheated and even physically assaulted me. Here's how it went ....On my second day we agreed on staying on a monthly rate, to include exclusive use of an unused kitchen. Also promised was a mosquito screen on the window/door because strangely Sri Lanka is the only tropical coun... People often mention good, great, view, stay, Kandy, kitchen, hotel,


Address

83, 40 Ampitiya Rd, Kandy 20000, Sri Lanka

Website

www.booking.com

Contact

+94 812 202 210

Rating on Google Maps

3.70 (78 reviews)

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  • 1/5 Nick F. 2 years ago on Google
    The woman owner lied, cheated and even physically assaulted me. Here's how it went ....On my second day we agreed on staying on a monthly rate, to include exclusive use of an unused kitchen. Also promised was a mosquito screen on the window/door because strangely Sri Lanka is the only tropical country I know of that doesn't do this. They actually volunteered to do it, saying it would take 2 hours - I was told. Anything I wanted, they said. 6 days later, after every day it being 'just another 2 hours', having to walk long, steep distances for every meal, an ineffective Homer Simpson screen was finished...and the kitchen not even started. It was becoming clear that the woman resented having agreed to do anything I had requested. She just wanted my money to pay her car insurance. So, at this point, knowing I had booked my girlfriend's International, mid-Omicron ticket on the presumption she was coming to a liveable situation, the woman suddenly pressured me to settle the bill so far at the higher daily rate. And even though this broke our agreement, hoping to keep the peace, I reluctantly agreed. Then suddenly the promised functional kitchen had no usable cookware that shouldn't have been thrown away 30 years ago. The man's only offering was to suggest my tiny girlfriend lug her cookware from overseas! He wouldn't even lend me anything usable for a month. Also, he still hadn't put in the gas, even though I had asked for the last several days - it was always 'today', but it never happened. And the stinking fridge was finally cleaned but now 'may not work'! All in all, already a completely useless kitchen - not our deal. But then the final straw - they decided they were going to share the kitchen now, cooking for guests. This after I had double-checked at least 3 times that it was not to be shared. They laughed that of course we could not have it to ourselves, despite having said exactly that for a week. It's not that I can't live sharing a kitchen. It is the manipulative disrespect of luring you into a deal with lies and not caring it is abusive to think you can change whatever you want once someone is committed. But somehow they not only didn't want to understand this basic concept - instead they started getting hostile & abusive! If only they hadn't lied that they had any intention of delivering on their promises, I could have found another place day's before. But they just changed the deal and did not deliver, only wasted my time. Lacking all empathy, they cared nothing for my situation or the stress that caused. The woman pretended she never had to honor anything her husband had committed to. So, clearly unable to face anyone speaking the truth and calling them on their lies and selfishness, and being unable to be relied on for anything, she dismissively told me to leave, without the slightest concern for all the inconvenience she had caused me. Her only concern was that she get every rupee she demanded. I didn't care about the money, despite having already paid way more than agreed was to be the monthly rate, so was ready to pay the last day at the front door. I didn't trust what they would do otherwise. She was ordering me around like I was a child. Appalling enough. But then the whole demented family followed me down the stairs shouting abuse! Then, as if I was going to a run away, though barely able to carry my 40 kg luggage (!), the shrew woman starting assaulting me, physically scratching and clawing at me! Just bizarre. In disbelief, I gave her the money, as I had always intended, even though she had no reason to believe I wouldn't, and escaped their ridiculous nightmare. Every one I met later urged me to tell the Tourist Police, but I had assumed they would clearly just lie even more about what happened. No, I had trusted people who didnt have the basic integrity to be trustworthy, or the empathy to care about anything but themselves. Endemic it seems, in this part of the world.
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  • 5/5 Terrence M. 4 years ago on Google
    Place was great! Amazing view, quiet area. Host was very gracious. He gave us great recommendations, cooked for us regularly and showed us a how to prepare a Sri Lankan dish. Would def recommend and would stay again. Thanks again!
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 OYG_ R. 4 years ago on Google
    The management at this beautiful hotel are amazing and gave me great advice on how to avoid tourist traps and stay safe in Kandy city. For my last day I mostly stayed in my balcony room taking in the mountain view. At a very affordable rate I know I will stay here again when I eventually return to Kandy.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 1/5 Dinuka F. 7 months ago on Google
    Too annoying old women who says owns it. Talking nonsense and the customer service was zero.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Aarรณn Merelas Y. 4 years ago on Google
    Good price, good location, good views, good fresh and organic food and specially good staff. Joseph, the owner, is such an incredible human being. Thank you for all your tips. Hope to see you soon.

  • 5/5 Roshan H. 4 years ago on Google
    Place to stay at affordable price. Clean quiet rooms. Delicious foods

  • 5/5 Harshana J. 5 years ago on Google
    Awesome place! Their food and accomodation are good. A dining space in the uppermost floor gives you the best views of the area with your meals. Supportive staff. Not that expensive.

  • 4/5 Aravinda Samy S. 5 years ago on Google
    The hotel was average. When we visited we were the only ones there, which I would say was an advantage to us. We enjoyed the privacy and it had a roof top restaurant. The breakfast which was complementary was not good. The balcony in our did have quite a view.

  • 5/5 mj r. 5 years ago on Google
    My unforgettable.moment in KANDY My hotel in SRILANKA I will never forget the couple who always there to talk to me i never bored many place to go . Nice view spicially in morning and sun setting down. Hope they read this I love your place and thank you of your hospitality is always in my heart

  • 4/5 Niharika K. 4 years ago on Google
    I would recommand this place to anyone... the rooms are very clean bed is comfortable bathrooms are good. The restaurent is very good .. its feels awesome in evening the view is great... just one thing i noticed that should be changed is menu of the restaurent ... menu should be slightly expanded with few more items. Overall very good .. totally recommand

  • 4/5 Sameera P. 5 years ago on Google
    Good hotel. Have a car park. Good and friendly service.

  • 5/5 Amaury de L. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing stay! Free cooking lesson with the owner on the second night, now we know how to cook proper Sri Lankan food

  • 5/5 Leo T. 8 months ago on Google
    We were the only ones there but had a great experience at the Majestic Tourist Hotel. Our room had a balcony with a great view over Kandy and we spent mornings and evenings at the spacious roof top terrace with an even greater view. The host cooked fresh breakfast and dinner for us and especially the breakfast was very delicious. In the end of our stay he came down to Kandy station with us to make sure weโ€™re on the right bus to Sirigiya.

  • 5/5 Niall H. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic place! Such good value for money, we had a very large room with hot shower and balcony with great view of Kandy. Bed was really comfortable too. Owner is very friendly and showed us around hotel and made us feel very welcome. They can also provide advice and tickets to Kandy dance show at lower price than other vendors.

  • 5/5 Marnie S. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely place, great hosts.. really friendly! Beautiful views of Kandy, would definitely recommend

  • 5/5 Strato C. 6 months ago on Google
    Here we talk about the best position from which admiring the beautiful panorama of Candy, including the Big Buddha Statue placed at the opposite side of the city. Mr. Joseph will cook for you very tasty food at any hour and he will give you the best tips for a remarkable adventure that you will never forget, as only a great manager can do. No makes sense stay down to the center cause it's crowdy and humid. At Majestic Tourist Hotel you don't even need of air-conditioning. Cool at night that is a love to falling asleep. The top is walking down to the city and enjoying the beautiful view aside the lake. Unforgettable. You can go down and back up to the hotel by bus. There is one every 3-5 minutes. Don't worry, night time you can use the app Pick Me which is very trustable and cheap. Booked for 4 nights but extended 5, for a total of 9 ๐Ÿ˜‹, more than the double. If I only had time I would have stay longer. I Will back definitely. Strato ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น


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