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Square Peg

Bed and breakfast

πŸ‘πŸ‘ Booked this place via Airbnb, which, with sooo many options of places to stay in Kandy was a blessing. Let me start off with the one drawback/challenge, which is the hill that it's located on. To get the amazing views, the property is up a steep hill, but in a place where you can get tuk tuks easil... People often mention stay, room, Kandy, breakfast, view, amazing, views, rooftop, hotel, dinner,


Address

49, Lake Road, Kandy 20000, Sri Lanka

Contact

+94 76 644 6079

Price rating

$97/night

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (64 reviews)

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  • 5/5 Sheyi O (. 10 months ago on Google
    Booked this place via Airbnb, which, with sooo many options of places to stay in Kandy was a blessing. Let me start off with the one drawback/challenge, which is the hill that it's located on. To get the amazing views, the property is up a steep hill, but in a place where you can get tuk tuks easily and affordably, it was no issue for us. Now for the highlights. Because of that hill, the views from the rooftop is simply amazing, where you're able to overlook Kandy. Morning or night, it made for a lovely spectical. The room (we had the loft) was a two story room, big enough for two couple or a family had ample space, great shower and was hidden by a lovely garden at the front. There are fans and A/C, so heat is not an issue. Breakfast came with the room, which was incredible (look out for photos) and served on the rooftop and was so good, we ended up having dinner there too. Finally, the host. He was simply amazing. Anything you need, he is willing and able to make it happen. He greeted with a smile and makes the stay what it is. Would highly recommend and will stay there again if I'm ever back in Kandy.
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  • 5/5 Sira F. 4 years ago on Google
    Highly recommend this Hotel! It was a dream to stay here! Our loft was very clean, the gentlemen taking care of the guest are extremely friendly and helpful in all possible ways! We had dinner here all the nights, it was simply delicious! The view of the Terrace where you have breakfast and Dinner is stunning, you can even stay there when it rains as it is covered. Breakfast was always very filling, with fruit platter, local pancake, eggs (whichever way you want), local coconut rice, and toast etc. only little negative point was the internet connection that was not always the best.
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  • 5/5 Anthony D. 2 years ago on Google
    Recommend 100%! Loved it. Enjoyed the beautiful view from the rooftop for dinner and the sunrise for breakfast. Friendly staff, offerd us a coconut at our arrival. Very helpful, delicious breakfast and by far the cleanest hotel we had while in Sri Lanka. Big thank you to Sanath who made our stay a very pleasant experience.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Jordan V. 2 years ago on Google
    Stayed here just for one night , but it was enough to impress us on so many levels. Our room was incredible, super View from the balcony and the rooftop restaurant. Excellent breakfast and one of the best dinners for the journey. Amazing staff . Very friendly co host. Sanath took super care of us.

  • 5/5 Tanmoy C. 6 months ago on Google
    Rooms were very pretty with an incredible view of sunrise. Breakfast was very well made by mr sanath. Loved the milk rice. The property is very well maintained n decorated

  • 5/5 TOMGΓ“ 7 months ago on Google
    One of the best stays we had in Sri Lanka. Wonderful lofts with good view on Kandy and excellent breakfast and service. On walking distant from city center. Definitely recommend!

  • 5/5 Jan M. 3 months ago on Google New
    Nice and well equipped room with beautiful view! You have to meet the owner, Sanjeewa. I have never met such a great and hard working person before. Anything what you want and wish is met almost immediately. Ensured our laudry and rented a scooter for us.

  • 5/5 Brandon C. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the most special places we stayed in Sri Lanka. If you are in Kandy and looking for accom then look no further and stay here. The breakfast was amazing and the dinner was 10/10, best curry I had in Sri Lanka.

  • 5/5 Marcus B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to stay. The jacuzzi and the top terrace breakfast made our stay feel very special! πŸ™Œ

  • 1/5 Dileepa M. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a terrible hotel. The staff doesn't know how to treat costomers. This hotel is almost thinking it's a 5 star hotel, but they have poor service and dirty rooms. The guy who is working as the manager he is always drunk. They are not helping to costomers to pick their luggages also. They don't have human beings. If u see only pictures in the internet even worse when you go there. So this hotel I'm not recommending to anyone to stay relax and calm.

  • 5/5 Vera A. 2 years ago on Google
    It is peaceful oasis in the busy Kandy. The accommodation is really nice, comfortable and stylish. The manager was super nice with organising dinner and breakfast for us. The food was delicious as well. Highly recommend this place.

  • 5/5 Jimmy g. 2 years ago on Google
    Great room! Great views! Dinesh and his team are great hosts! Coolest place to stay in Kandy

  • 5/5 Gabrielle B. 4 years ago on Google
    We loved our stay at Square Peg! We stayed for two nights in the room with the jacuzzi and balcony overlooking Kandy city, which was amazing. The rooftop balcony is a beautiful place to have their most delicious breakfast. Staff were incredibly helpful and kind. We liked the location; removed from the noise of the city, but close walking distance to it. Overall highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Nidhi A. 2 years ago on Google
    Good place, nice view..rooms are clean very polite behaviour of people and jacuzzi in the room was cherry on top

  • 1/5 Ben H. 4 years ago on Google
    Dinesh has refused to refund our booking fees after we were forced to cancel following the terror attacks in Sri Lanka. This is money we have saved for the past 2 years and I think it is incredibly unfair to profit from these events through refusal to fully refund whilst still taking bookings. He has not replied to my further messages. For a premium, property communication has been slow and there appears to be more interest in generating profits than providing a great experience for guests. Has this happened to anyone else?

  • 5/5 P N. 4 years ago on Google
    Difficult to say whether the food, the hospitality, or the location is the best thing about this hotel. All were excellent. The view from the roof terrace restaurant is wonderful (better than some of the better known bars frequented by tourists in Kandy). Ashoka (the manager) was extremely helpful and friendly. The room was very comfortable and stylish. The dinner (6 USD pp) is excellent value, tasty, and more than we could eat. We will definitely stay here again when we visit Kandy.

  • 5/5 James D. 4 years ago on Google
    Good value for money. Very good service. Top floor room had a great views, and all refurbished.

  • 5/5 Harry F. 4 years ago on Google
    Square peg is the excellent fit for a night in Kandy. Warm welcome from the manager quick easier check in and was blown away by the views from our room. Very clean throughout and amazing showers. There is no bar/alcohol sold on site but a lovely welcome drink served on the terrace of fresh coconuts, tea/coffee. Location is perfect, 15 min to the temple of the scared tooth. Fantastic place to stay!

  • 5/5 Arina M. 4 years ago on Google
    We stopped by this place to see if they had a room available, unfortunately, it was completely booked, however that staff was so nice that they invited us to chill on the patio while we were waiting for our driver to pick us up. They gave us a WiFi password and a fresh king coconut for free. This made us regret we didn’t book this hotel in advance, as it has pretty views and super friendly stuff.

  • 5/5 Aleata A. 4 years ago on Google
    What a gorgeous place to stay! The lofts are perfect, the showers are amazing and the rooftop restaraunt is literally the best ever - such lovely views of the city and lake! The breakfast is huge and includes a massive plate of fresh fruit. It's in a perfect location, 10 minute walk from the Buddha on the Hill and also the tooth relic temple, lake and city centre. We woke up to the most beautiful sunrise - didn't even have to leave our bed!! The staff are so lovely and helpful as well! I couldn't recommend enough!

  • 5/5 Sofie H. 4 years ago on Google
    I can’t recommend this place enough. The staff is beyond friendly and helped my boyfriend and I get a taxi early in the morning for our checkout - they even did an extra early breakfast for us on that morning. Food is exquisite and the view from the rooftop restaurant is probably one of the best you’ll find in Kandy. Our room was very clean and comfortable and nicely decorated.


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Amenities


  • Hotel
    • βœ“ Free Wi-Fi
    • βœ“ Free breakfast
    • βœ“ Kid-friendly
    • βœ— Pool

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