🇱🇰 Kandy, Sri Lanka
Kandy Villa 119
📍 119, Ramanayake Mawatha, Kandy, 20000
Il tuo soggiorno — Kandy Villa 119
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La proprietà — Kandy Villa 119
Kandy Villa 119 is a modest three-star guesthouse perched on a hillside above the city, a short walk from the Temple of the Tooth. The lobby feels like an extended family sitting room: tiled floors, a few armchairs, and a fan turning slowly overhead. It suits independent travellers who want a clean, quiet base within walking distance of the lake and major sights, rather than frills or resort-style amenities.
Cronache di Kandy
Kandy was the last capital of the Sinhalese kings, who held out against colonial powers until 1815. The city grew around the sacred Temple of the Tooth, and the artificial Kandy Lake was added in 1807 by the last king, Sri Vikrama Rajasinha. After British annexation, they rebuilt the city centre with colonial mansions and a grid layout, but the old royal core—the palace complex, the temple, and the lake—still defines the city. Today Kandy is a UNESCO World Heritage site and remains the cultural and religious heart of Sri Lanka's hill country.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Kandy →I migliori mesi
January and February for dry, sunny weather without the monsoon rains, and for the quietest crowds in the city's core.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August bring the Esala Perahera festival, a ten-day procession of drummers, dancers, and decorated elephants. Kandy is packed, hotel prices double or triple, and advance booking months ahead is essential. The festival drives nearly all visitor traffic in this period.
Stagione di spalla
September to November offers discounted rates as the southwest monsoon fades but before the high-season rush. Days are still warm, rain is intermittent, and the crowds from the festival have gone.
Meteo e imballaggio
Kandy sits at 500 metres elevation, so nights can be noticeably cooler than the coastal lowlands. Pack a light jacket or fleece for evening walks and a reliable umbrella or raincoat for sudden afternoon downpours.
Briefing della città — Kandy
- The main road through Kandy (Colombo–Kandy Highway) is undergoing widening works near Peradeniya, causing delays of 30–60 minutes during peak hours; allow extra travel time from the airport or Colombo.
- A new walking path along the southern shore of Kandy Lake opened in early 2025, offering a quieter route from the city centre to the Temple of the Tooth precinct.
- In July 2026, the Esala Perahera will run from 19 to 29 July, meaning road closures around the Temple and the city centre from late afternoon each day; hotel occupancy will be near 100%.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Kandy Villa 119, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the rear garden (away from Ramanayake Mawatha). These give you the quietest sleep and a bit more privacy.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (street noise from passing tuk-tuks and people, plus less privacy if windows are open). Also avoid any room facing the front directly onto Ramanayake Mawatha.
Best views
Garden-facing rooms on upper floors give you a green view of the garden and hillside, avoiding the main road. Front-facing rooms look onto a busy residential street.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest, particularly garden-facing rooms.
🔊 Noise notes
Ramanayake Mawatha carries steady local traffic (tuk-tuks, motorbikes) from early morning until late evening. The hotel's street-side rooms also pick up sounds from neighbouring houses and dogs. No lift, so you'll hear foot traffic on the stairs if your room is near the stairwell.
Insider tips
1. Park on the street in front (no private parking) – ask staff to keep an eye on your vehicle. 2. Request a kettle or extra towels at check-in; as a 3-star, they may not be in every room but can be provided.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
strutture alberghiere — Kandy Villa 119
Free for all guests; typical speed 15 Mbps download; login via room number and surname.
No lift; all rooms on first and second floors via stairs only.
Digital newsstand not available; complimentary printed Daily Mirror placed at reception each morning.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 fee LKR 2,500 (subject to availability).
Free of charge; left luggage room on ground floor, open 07:00–22:00.
No step-free access; main entrance has two steps; no wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathrooms.
On-site parking for 4 cars, free on a first-come, first-served basis; nearest public car park at Centre Point Shopping Complex (400 m walk), LKR 100 per hour. No EV charging.
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a LKR 5,000 incidental hold on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: Salvation Army (607 m · ~8 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Sri Dharmaraja Piriwena (666 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Lighthouse Church (752 m · ~9 min walk)
- Mosque: Jamiul Khairath Jummah Masjid Mahaiyawa (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Vidyartha College Sports Complex — 738 m · ~9 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Nearest — 172 m · ~2 min walk
Mahaiyawa — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Sri Lankan Rupee, LKR
Exchange money at banks or authorised money changers in Kandy town for the best rates; avoid the airport and tourist bureaux as they give poor rates.
Cards are accepted in hotels, mid-range restaurants, and larger shops in the city; smaller eateries and tuk-tuks prefer cash. Contactless is becoming common in supermarkets.
Not required but appreciated: leave 10% at nicer restaurants if no service charge, round up taxi fares, and tip hotel porters 100-200 LKR.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →Street-side stall or local bakery tea — a plain tea or simple black coffee costs around 30-50 LKR.
Rice and curry from a kade (small shop) or a roti from a roadside stall: 150-300 LKR.
A main from a budget local restaurant (rice and curry, kottu roti): 300-500 LKR.
Along Dalada Veediya and near the Kandy Clock Tower you'll find vendors selling kottu roti, isso vade (prawn fritters), and fresh fruit; also the Kandy market area has cheap eats.
Cargills Food City is the main chain found around Kandy; also Keells Super in the town centre.
Kandy town's market area (especially along Dalada Veediya and the central market) sells affordable fabric and ready-mades; for cheap everyday wear, check the textile shops near the Clock Tower.
Cheapest way around is walking within the city centre; budget bus between Kandy and Colombo airport costs about 400-600 LKR (CTB public bus from Kandy bus stand).
Eat at local kades or vegetarian rice-and-curry joints rather than tourist-oriented restaurants; negotiate tuk-tuk fares before boarding (typical short ride 150-250 LKR); carry a refillable water bottle and fill up at your hotel.
Emergency Contacts
KandyFor general emergencies in Kandy, dial 1990 (Tourist Police) from any phone. For assistance, contact the Kandy Police Station at +94 81 222 2261. Keep these numbers to hand. Also ask your hotel to confirm local contacts for medical help – they often know the best doctors.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Kandy, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Kandy Villa 119
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 172 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
Kandy Railway Station → Gampola Railway Station (2 km walk to hotel)
💡 Buy a second-class ticket for 30 LKR to guarantee a seat. The train winds through the Mahaweli River valley—sit on the left side for best views. From Gampola station, walk or take a tuk-tuk (150 LKR) uphill to the rest house.
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Kandy city centre (Clock Tower stop), then onward bus to Gampola
💡 Take bus 187 from airport to Colombo Fort (100 LKR, 45 min), then a Kandy-bound bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha. The Gampola bus from Kandy’s Clock Tower is frequent but packed; sit if you can—it’s a 40-min ride.
Kandy (Goods Shed Bus Stand) → Gampola town centre (10 min walk to hotel)
💡 Catch bus #634 or any bus marked 'Gampola' from the Goods Shed—avoid private minibuses that charge double. Get off just past the Gampola clock tower and walk up the hill; the rest house is on your left.
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Gampola Rest House, Kandy
💡 Pre-book with a driver from Kandy to avoid Colombo drivers who don't know the winding Gampola roads. Expect to pay 7000–9000 LKR; bargain hard if booking at the airport.
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Kandy Villa 119?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the rear garden (away from Ramanayake Mawatha). These give you the quietest sleep and a bit more privacy.
Which rooms should I avoid at Kandy Villa 119?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (street noise from passing tuk-tuks and people, plus less privacy if windows are open). Also avoid any room facing the front directly onto Ramanayake Mawatha.
Is Kandy Villa 119 noisy?
Ramanayake Mawatha carries steady local traffic (tuk-tuks, motorbikes) from early morning until late evening. The hotel's street-side rooms also pick up sounds from neighbouring houses and dogs. No lift, so you'll hear foot traffic on the stairs if your room is near the stairwell.
Which rooms have the best views at Kandy Villa 119?
Garden-facing rooms on upper floors give you a green view of the garden and hillside, avoiding the main road. Front-facing rooms look onto a busy residential street.
What are insider tips for staying at Kandy Villa 119?
1. Park on the street in front (no private parking) – ask staff to keep an eye on your vehicle. 2. Request a kettle or extra towels at check-in; as a 3-star, they may not be in every room but can be provided.
What time is check-in at Kandy Villa 119?
Check-in at Kandy Villa 119 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Kandy Villa 119 have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; typical speed 15 Mbps download; login via room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Kandy Villa 119?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Kandy Villa 119?
Rice and curry from a kade (small shop) or a roti from a roadside stall: 150-300 LKR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Kandy Villa 119?
Cheapest way around is walking within the city centre; budget bus between Kandy and Colombo airport costs about 400-600 LKR (CTB public bus from Kandy bus stand).
When is the best time to visit Kandy?
January and February for dry, sunny weather without the monsoon rains, and for the quietest crowds in the city's core.
Principali attrazioni a Kandy
💡 Walk anticlockwise for the best sunset views over the temple. Go early morning (before 7am) to see monitor lizards swimming and monks doing their rounds.
💡 Go at sunrise (6am) for clear views before the haze rolls in. You can also walk up from the city in 25 minutes – the path starts near the Kandy Lake car park. Take water.
💡 The museum is small and takes only 45 minutes. The best items are the golden throne and the ivory–embedded swords. Skip if you're short on time – it's basic and dimly lit.
💡 Visit after 5pm for the daily puja ceremony – fewer crowds and the golden roof shines in evening light. Entrance is cheaper if you skip the museum add-on.
💡 Buy only a basic entry ticket – ignore the extras for the orchid house. Visit on a weekday morning to avoid Sri Lankan school groups. Take mosquito repellent.