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Lake View Rest

71, Rajapihilla Mawatta, Kandy, Sri Lanka
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Lake View Rest
Ranked #35 of 115 Kandy B&B and Inns
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London, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

We checked out hotels along this roadbefore choosing this one. The rooms are simple, but bright and comfortable. Excellent shower/bathroom - recently installed. Very relaxing airy public room to sit. look at interesting views (with part of the lake!!) Internet access works well. Extremely friendly hosts who were very helpful and informative. Highly recommended as a base for Kandy.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013 via mobile

I stayed here for a couple of nights with a group of friends because it was cheap. My double room was nice, clean and spacious. The staff convinced us to have breakfast there which was just eggs, toast, tea and coffee. Although it was tasty we didn't bother the second day and got cheaper elsewhere. At about 11pm we were... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2013 via mobile

The personnel was bordering to rude, hard to get answers or service. Seldom been treated as badly. The room was equipped with bare minimum, two beds one metal chair, the bathroom door had a gaping hole instead of a handle. The bed sheets were stained. Need I go on?

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2013

Strangely named guesthouse as it doesn't have lake views. However the views were gorgeous, and being up on the hill is a definite plus - way better than being in central Kandy, even if near the lake, as the town is hectic, traffic and noisy. Easy to travel to and from town in a tuk tuk, or very nice 10... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2012

Lake View Rest has a fantastic view from the location on the mountainside. The big glassfront from the restaurant, and the balcony really gives you a magnificent sight, even the Lakle you can see a bit of. Ayomie and Daya runs this place which was established by Ayomies father. The rooms are clean and newly renovated, as well as the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2012

The rooms are in excellent condition. The services provided by the hotel staff are too excellent and commendable, You get a great view from the hotel. The foods are delicious and tasty. You get value for the money you spend.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

The rooms are basic but clean. Some have a/c but it is barely needed in the cool climate of Kandy. An establishment run by the same family for 40 years. Very good people and nice views. Really good food too. A very good guesthouse located on a road above the sometimes loud city.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

We had booked two rooms single & double. The rooms were shabby, old furniture, not clean, so I took a good look around the room epically the bed where I found bugs crawling on the pillows and mattress, I was given another room but my friends too were unhappy with their room. We quickly found another modern, clean hotel within... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

A few point to note about this hotel: 1) No tv and aircond in the room 2) No coffee making facilities & toiletries 3) Basic bed and bath 4)Roof top garden excellent to relax 5)There is no view of the lake from the hotel (not as its name) 6)Good host 7)No service charge, tax and etc 8)Room for driver given... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

Great Place good location, nothing was too much trouble for the proprietors of this great guest house.The food was first class and the rooms were spotless and comfortable. The walk down into kandy was easy however the walk back up was a litle demanding and a tuktuk was our choice for around 150rupees locally. A1

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Address: 71, Rajapihilla Mawatta, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Region: Sri Lanka > Central Province > Kandy District > Kandy
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Ranked #35 of 115 B&Bs / Inns in Kandy

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