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Kandyan Sweet Villa

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๐Ÿ˜  Donโ€™t stay there (unless you want to see some drama). We watched the whole performance played by the owners, it was quite hilarious. As soon as we realised the place is dirty, mouldy and looks way worse than the pictures and told them we are going to leave, the performance started. They literally co... People often mention hotel, Kandy, good, room, stay, nice, Sweet, Villa, clean, helpful,


Address

No 62/1/1, Keppetipola Road, Kandy, Kandy 20000, Sri Lanka

Contact

+94 77 551 1113

Price rating

$18/night

Rating on Google Maps

3.80 (129 reviews)

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  • 1/5 Alena R. 2 years ago on Google
    Donโ€™t stay there (unless you want to see some drama). We watched the whole performance played by the owners, it was quite hilarious. As soon as we realised the place is dirty, mouldy and looks way worse than the pictures and told them we are going to leave, the performance started. They literally could not stop shouting that we are in their country and here rules are different and we cannot expect to have good room for a decent price. The woman even started threatening us. My husband and I found it quite surprising and very funny actually. I donโ€™t know what caused that outburst, but I feel sorry for the owners and their place.
    3 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 1/5 Patrick de G. 3 years ago on Google
    They will lock you out if you go out at night. They will just go to bed. No doorbell, they don't pick up the phone so you will be stuck outside for hours until the morning. Worst hotel ever.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Vasanth M S. 4 years ago on Google
    I have stayed in this Sweet Villa. Really a good, cool and more than sophisticated place to stay in Kandy city. All the amenities are reachable place. The service was really really great. The place is really very sweet .
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 1/5 Shafny M. 3 months ago on Google New
    Beware: Kandy Sweet Villaโ€™s Disastrous Service My experience at Kandy Sweet Villa was nothing short of a disaster. Despite confirming our booking and agreeing on a price, the ownerโ€™s wife, who managed our check-in, showed a complete lack of customer service. When we arrived at 8 PM, she dropped the bombshell that our room was given away and insisted on a higher payment. To make matters worse, she spun a web of lies, claiming to have called us when our phone was mysteriously โ€œbusy.โ€ No calls or alerts were received, and she conveniently forgot our confirmed booking, now demanding an advance payment she never mentioned before. In a shocking lack of empathy, she brushed off the situation as a simple business decision, leaving us stranded with wasted time and extra travel expenses. Donโ€™t subject yourself to this frustration โ€“ steer clear of Kandy Sweet Villa and its untrustworthy owners. Such unprofessional behavior tarnishes the entire hotel industry, and every guest deserves better treatment than what we endured.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Sarah C. 5 years ago on Google
    Clean and nice friendly staff, but expect a wake up call from the temple at 5:30 for about an hour of drums and chanting. Fan only and no AC. Beautiful view over the city from the balcony
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 1/5 Barbara G. 6 years ago on Google
    Initially helpful but no 24 hour front desk. DO NOT STAY HERE When no water in bathroom they kept saying they would sort it in 10minutes for more than w hours when I asked that they didn't Dustin us which of course they did after 11. Still no water Inthe morning, unpleasant as no flush for toilet. They did not even offer us any bottled water, still less a refund. Manager just kept hanging up on the phone. Room full of ants fridge not cleaned out and obviously hard for staff to keep clean with out water. DO NOT STAY
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Telugu T. 2 years ago on Google
    Owner of this hotel is very friendly and helpful. View from hotel is good. B'fast was very nice
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 1/5 Ruben H. 6 months ago on Google
    Even though we had a booking confirmation through Booking, the room was suddenly no longer available, supposedly due to monkeys destroying the room (they refused to show us the damage).

  • 1/5 Jordan D. 4 months ago on Google
    BEWARE! $500 USD was stolen out of my bag at this hotel. I only left my bag in the locked room for a few hours but it was enough time for someone to steal my cash. I would strongly suggest a different hotel that doesn't rob you.

  • 1/5 Falaah Al A. 3 months ago on Google New
    A Regrettable Stay: Kandy Sweet Villa Falls Short My visit to Kandy Sweet Villa turned into a regrettable experience. Despite confirming our reservation and settling on a price, the owner's wife, who managed our check-in, left much to be desired in terms of customer service. Upon our arrival at 8 PM, she dropped the bombshell that our room had been allocated elsewhere and insisted on a higher payment. Adding to the disappointment, she wove a web of falsehoods, claiming attempts to reach us when our phone mysteriously displayed a "busy" signal. No calls or alerts were received, and she conveniently overlooked our confirmed booking while suddenly demanding an advance payment never mentioned before. In a surprising lack of empathy, she dismissed the situation as a routine business decision, leaving us stranded with wasted time and additional travel expenses. Spare yourself the frustration โ€“ bypass Kandy Sweet Villa and its unreliable owners. This level of unprofessional conduct casts a shadow on the entire hotel industry, and every guest deserves a more considerate experience than what we encountered.

  • 1/5 Sez c. 1 year ago on Google
    Ants in the bed, in 2 different rooms. I was told sri Lankans are used to them! They stripped my bed, took the mattress out and the bed apart!!! All while I was asked to wait. After 3 attempts still ants. The owner (female) offered to sleep with me and assured me they didn't bite! 2nd room also had ants on the bed I discovered the next morning Usually stay in hostels - this was supposed to be a treat. Would NOT recommend.

  • 3/5 Ross B. 6 years ago on Google
    A pleasant little homestay. Owner was vvery helpful in organising a taxi to Sigiriya. Room was clean and had an excellent shower. Location is really good for getting to the station - 5 minutes walk. Very much a homestay so limited communal space but felt verry homely which was nice.

  • 4/5 Janarthanan R. 2 years ago on Google
    The place is close to the train station , the rooms very decent. The breakfast provided by them was so good. The views from the rooms are breathtaking. The owners are friendly. Overall a good experience.

  • 5/5 Connie P. 2 years ago on Google
    We loved it here! Gorgeous views of Kandy and really nice clean room! Big comfortable bed and nice bathroom. We wanted to stay another night but unfortunately it was fully booked. Breakfast was included with the price and was tasty :)

  • 5/5 Basile B. 2 years ago on Google
    It is difficult to emphasize how nice and kind the people managing this little hotel are. The room is clean, the shower is warm with decent water pressure, breakfast is pretty good, with a nice balcony and a beautiful view on several giant Buddhas as well as the city/jungle that is Kandy. Really conveniently located close to the railway and close to the buses connecting to Dambulla, we were very happy to have chosen to stay here. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

  • 5/5 Laysa 5 years ago on Google
    Really nice hotel in Kandy. Close to some Restaurants and temple of the Tooth. A few minutes walk to the trainstation. Rooms were neat and clean.

  • 4/5 Manjula K. W. 4 years ago on Google
    Rooms are good and fairly priced. Closer to the city streets. But parking is difficult.

  • 4/5 Wayne L. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice big rooms, helpful friendly owner and staff, great location close to bus and train station and the tourists sights downtown. Good value.

  • 5/5 Annabel H. 5 years ago on Google
    We have hotels with which we can compare: so this hotel is very good. Clean, staff is friendly and helpful . Small place for bike parking. And Muslim song at ~5.00

  • 3/5 Rajaratnam s. 3 years ago on Google
    Good place very clean & harmful view

  • 4/5 James E. 5 years ago on Google
    Brilliant stay. Host was very welcoming and extremely helpful. Definitely stay if you are in the region. Brilliant value for money

  • 5/5 Jakub B. 4 years ago on Google
    Really clean place. Located in walking distance from train station and tooth temple. Great value for the money.


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Amenities


  • Hotel
    • โœ“ Free Wi-Fi
    • โœ“ Kid-friendly
    • โœ“ Smoke-free
    • โœ— Pool

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