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Where to Stay in Poojapitiya, Kandy

A residential area about 8 km north-east of Kandy, near the Mahaweli River. Not touristy, but has a handful of guesthouses.

✦ The vibe

Rural and quiet, with paddy fields and easy river access.

👤 Best for

Travellers wanting a truly local, unhurried stay with a garden or river view.

🏨 Where to stay

Homestays and small guesthouses. Very cheap, LKR 3,000-5,000 per night.

🚇 Getting around

Not walkable to town. Buses (30-40 mins) or tuk-tuks (LKR 800-1,000). Airport transfer about 3 hours.

📍 Nearby

Mahaweli River, Poojapitiya Raja Maha Viharaya (temple)

Best hotels in Poojapitiya

24 hotels ranked by how close they are to Poojapitiya

★★★ 📍 3.5 km

Power Zone Guest Inn

3.5 km from Poojapitiya

Kandy-Jaffna Road, Kandy

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★★★ 📍 5.3 km

The Mansion

5.3 km from Poojapitiya

Kandy

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★★★ 📍 5.6 km

Delma Mount View Hotel

5.6 km from Poojapitiya

Katugasthota-Kurunegala-Puttalam Road, Kandy

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★★★ 📍 5.7 km

Avinka Villa

5.7 km from Poojapitiya

Medwala Hedeniya Road, Kandy

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★★★ 📍 5.7 km

Thilina Green Villa

5.7 km from Poojapitiya

Katugasthota-Kurunegala-Puttalam Road, Kandy

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★★★ 📍 5.9 km

Kandy, Manor house

5.9 km from Poojapitiya

Kandy

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★★★ 📍 5.9 km

Uga Divi Paya Banquet Hall

5.9 km from Poojapitiya

Arambekade to Bokkawala, Kandy

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★★★ 📍 6.0 km

Dilanka Hotel

6.0 km from Poojapitiya

Aladeniya-Eriyagama Rd, Kandy

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★★★ 📍 6.6 km

My Home Galagedara

6.6 km from Poojapitiya

Kandy

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★★★ 📍 6.8 km

Anulakka's home

6.8 km from Poojapitiya

Kandy

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★★★ 📍 6.8 km

Hotel Tree of Life

6.8 km from Poojapitiya

Kandy

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★★★ 📍 7.2 km

Sathsara Reception Hall

7.2 km from Poojapitiya

Kandy

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★★★ 📍 7.3 km

Mahaweli Peach

7.3 km from Poojapitiya

Kandy

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★★★ 📍 7.3 km

Meezan Ancoombra Tea Estate Bungalow

7.3 km from Poojapitiya

Kandy

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★★★ 📍 7.6 km

The Mansion Hotel

7.6 km from Poojapitiya

Kandy

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★★★ 📍 7.9 km

Richard Home

7.9 km from Poojapitiya

No 1, N.H.S. Road, Kotuwegedara, Matale, Kandy

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★★★ 📍 8.1 km

Comfort residence

8.1 km from Poojapitiya

Kandy

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★★★ 📍 8.2 km

Benvila

8.2 km from Poojapitiya

Wattegama - Matale Road, Kandy

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★★★ 📍 8.4 km

Alfred Colonial Bungalow

8.4 km from Poojapitiya

Anguldeniya Rd, Kandy

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★★★ 📍 8.5 km

Greenwood Homestay

8.5 km from Poojapitiya

Kandy

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★★★ 📍 8.8 km

Serandib Guest Inn

8.8 km from Poojapitiya

C D L Fernando Mawatha, Kandy

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★★★ 📍 8.8 km

Grand Reception Hall

8.8 km from Poojapitiya

Katugastota Road, Kandy

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★★★ 📍 8.9 km

Kandy Villa 119

8.9 km from Poojapitiya

119, Ramanayake Mawatha, Kandy, 20000

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★★★ 📍 9.0 km

Tranquil Hills Kandy

9.0 km from Poojapitiya

Kandy

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Other areas in Kandy

Kandy City Centre (around the Clock Tower and Castle Hill Street)PeradeniyaMahaiyawaGampolaKandy City Centre (Crown Street / Trincomalee Street area)Kandy Lake Ring Road (around the lake perimeter)

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