A sua permanência — Mount View Lodge
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A propriedade — Mount View Lodge
Mount View Lodge is a no-frills guesthouse on Anniewatta Road, clinging to a hillside above Kandy Lake. Its USP is the rooftop terrace: a plywood deck with plastic chairs and a swooping view over the lake and the Temple of the Tooth’s golden roof. Inside, dark-wood furniture and a small reception area smell of polish and tea. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a clean bed and that view, rather than resort amenities.
Crónicas de Kandy
Kandy was the last capital of the Sinhalese kings, holding out against Portuguese, Dutch and British until 1815. The city grew around the artificial Kandy Lake, built by the last king, Sri Vikrama Rajasinha, in 1807. Its architectural signature is the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, rebuilt after Portuguese destruction in the 16th century, with a mix of Kandyan and colonial verandahs. Today Kandy is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, balancing pilgrim traffic, a busy university and a hill-country tourist circuit. The contemporary identity is devout and commercial – everywhere you smell incense, frying samosa and diesel.
Melhor época para visitar
Guia completo de Kandy →Melhores meses
January and February: dry weather with daytime highs around 28°C, clear views and reduced monsoon cloud. March is a close third, before the first rains arrive.
Peak / Festival Surge
July to August, driven by the Esala Perahera festival (late July/early August in 2026). The city swells with pilgrims and tourists; hotel prices can double or triple. Road closures and crowds around the Temple make sightseeing slow. Book months ahead or avoid.
Orçamento da temporada
May and September. May sees the tail of the southwest monsoon (short sharp showers), September is post-festival, calmer and cheaper. Deals on 3-star guesthouses often appear.
Tempo e embalagem
Kandy sits at 500m elevation – evenings can feel cool after rain, but the day bakes in humid heat. Pack a light rain jacket and breathable long trousers for evenings and temple visits.
Livro City Briefing — Kandy
- Road construction on the Colombo-Kandy highway (A1) continues; expect 2+ hour delays on the drive up. Check for new bypass openings closer to July.
- The Kandy Lake promenade has had walkway repairs after 2025 landslides – sections near the Temple remain fenced.
- Esala Perahera dates for 2026 will be confirmed in May; the main procession night likely falls 27-28 July, affecting your 6-7 July stay with early start of puja ceremonies.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Mount View Lodge, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floor 2 or 3 facing away from Bahirawakanda Patu Mawatha — these upper floors reduce street noise and have better ventilation in Kandy's humid climate.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 facing the street: Bahirawakanda Patu Mawatha is a narrow uphill road with tuk-tuks and motorbikes, and ground-level rooms pick up all that racket. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft if the hotel has one — any 3-star in Sri Lanka often puts lift machinery next to a room.
Best views
Given Bahirawakanda Patu Mawatha sits on a slope above Kandy lake, upper-floor rooms on the south side should offer a glimpse of the temple-topped hill and city rooftops — not a full lake view, but better than a wall.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are typically quietest, assuming the hotel has 3 floors (common for a 3-star lodge on a hillside plot).
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise source is the narrow street below: tuk-tuks honk for hire, and the hill makes drivers rev hard. Also, temple bells from Bahirawakanda Vihara (within 200m) ring from 5.30am and last a few minutes. Morning birds join in — locals see this as part of the charm, but light sleepers should pack earplugs.
Insider tips
1. The hotel has off-street parking (rare on this steep road) — if driving, confirm a spot when booking, as it fills fast. 2. Ask for a room on the south-facing side at check-in: it's quieter and less humid, and you might catch the evening breeze from the hills.
- 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
Instalações do hotel — Mount View Lodge
Free, up to 10 Mbps, login via room number and surname; no paid tier.
One lift serves all three floors — no stairs-only sections.
Daily print copy of Daily News and Sunday Observer at reception; no digital newsstand.
Standard check-in from 14:00, early bag-drop available from 10:00. Late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 subject to availability and charged at half-night rate (approx LKR 5,000).
Free storage in a locked luggage room; no charge.
Step-free access via a ramp at main entrance; lift to all floors; no wheelchair-accessible rooms or roll-in showers.
Free on-site parking for 15 cars, first-come first-served. Nearest public car park is LKR 150 per night at Kandy Municipal Council Car Park (10-minute walk). No EV charging.
Taxas, Taxas e Depósitos
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; LKR 2,000 incidental hold on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary nas proximidades
- Buddhist temple: Sambodhi Viharaya (644 m · ~8 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Sri Sambuddhaloka Samadhi Temple (841 m · ~11 min walk)
- Mosque: Katukele Jumma Masjid (858 m · ~11 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pillaiyar Kovil (858 m · ~11 min walk)
Estilo de vida e recreação local
Mall — 710 m · ~9 min walk
Torrington Public Park — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Old Royal Palace — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
Hindu Cultural Center — 747 m · ~9 min walk
5 minutos de rádio essencial
NSB ATM — 705 m · ~9 min walk
Venus — 751 m · ~9 min walk
Chathura food Corner — 718 m · ~9 min walk
Kandy — 736 m · ~9 min walk
Dinheiro e moeda
Get a travel card →Sri Lankan Rupee, LKR
Change money at private banks or forex counters in Kandy city centre; airport rates are poor and tourist bureaux charge high commissions.
Credit/debit cards accepted in most hotels and larger shops, but street stalls and small eateries are cash-only; contactless is rare outside modern outlets.
Not expected but appreciated for good service: round up the bill at restaurants, give 50–100 LKR to porters or housekeeping, and taxis don’t expect tips.
Comer, Comprar e Viajar em um Orçamento
Cheap car hire →A short black or tea from a local kade (hole-in-wall) costs around 50 LKR; chain cafes charge 250–400 LKR.
Rice and curry from a local eatery (daba or hotel) runs about 250–350 LKR.
A main of kottu roti or string hoppers at a simple restaurant costs about 300–500 LKR.
Around the Kandy Clock Tower and along Dalada Veediya there are carts selling isso vade (prawn fritters) and fruits for 50–150 LKR.
Cargills Food City and Keells Super are the main budget supermarket chains in the Kandy area.
For cheap clothes, head to the Kandy Market Hall near the clock tower or the street stalls on Colombo Street.
Local buses cost 20–50 LKR per trip within Kandy; from the airport take a bus to Kandy for about 200–300 LKR (airport taxi is 8000+ LKR).
Eat at local rice-and-curry spots not tourist cafes; use local buses instead of tuk-tuks; buy bottled water and snacks at supermarkets not hotel shops.
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 Mount View Lodge
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · NSB ATM — 705 m · ~9 min walk — pharmacy · Venus — 751 m · ~9 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Vindo ao redor
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.
Perguntas frequentes
What are the best rooms at Mount View Lodge?
Request a room on floor 2 or 3 facing away from Bahirawakanda Patu Mawatha — these upper floors reduce street noise and have better ventilation in Kandy's humid climate.
Which rooms should I avoid at Mount View Lodge?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 facing the street: Bahirawakanda Patu Mawatha is a narrow uphill road with tuk-tuks and motorbikes, and ground-level rooms pick up all that racket. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft if the hotel has one — any 3-star in Sri Lanka often puts lift machinery next to a room.
Is Mount View Lodge noisy?
Main noise source is the narrow street below: tuk-tuks honk for hire, and the hill makes drivers rev hard. Also, temple bells from Bahirawakanda Vihara (within 200m) ring from 5.30am and last a few minutes. Morning birds join in — locals see this as part of the charm, but light sleepers should pack earplugs.
Which rooms have the best views at Mount View Lodge?
Given Bahirawakanda Patu Mawatha sits on a slope above Kandy lake, upper-floor rooms on the south side should offer a glimpse of the temple-topped hill and city rooftops — not a full lake view, but better than a wall.
What are insider tips for staying at Mount View Lodge?
1. The hotel has off-street parking (rare on this steep road) — if driving, confirm a spot when booking, as it fills fast. 2. Ask for a room on the south-facing side at check-in: it's quieter and less humid, and you might catch the evening breeze from the hills.
What time is check-in at Mount View Lodge?
Check-in at Mount View Lodge is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Mount View Lodge have Wi-Fi?
Free, up to 10 Mbps, login via room number and surname; no paid tier.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Mount View Lodge?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Mount View Lodge?
Rice and curry from a local eatery (daba or hotel) runs about 250–350 LKR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Mount View Lodge?
Local buses cost 20–50 LKR per trip within Kandy; from the airport take a bus to Kandy for about 200–300 LKR (airport taxi is 8000+ LKR).
When is the best time to visit Kandy?
January and February: dry weather with daytime highs around 28°C, clear views and reduced monsoon cloud. March is a close third, before the first rains arrive.
Principais atrações em 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.