Family-run guest house · Reservoir Road, Kandy
Wake up above Kandy, with the hills at your balcony.
Bright, air-conditioned rooms with big modern bathrooms and mountain views, breakfast on the garden terrace, and a family who will help you make the most of Kandy.
4.8/5
Google rating from 31 reviews
9.2/10
Booking.com “Superb” from 270 reviews
9.7/10
Booking.com guest score for our staff
2025
Booking.com Traveller Review Awards 2025
Why guests choose us
A homestay that feels looked after, not just booked
Cozy Homestay Kandy is a small, family-run guest house on the hillside above the city. Guests come for the views and the spotless rooms, and remember the welcome.
Views from every balcony
Mountain and city views from rooms with their own balcony or terrace.
Spotless and modern
Rated 9.5/10 for cleanliness, with big, new-feeling bathrooms.
Quiet garden hillside
Palms, flowers and fruit trees, away from the traffic below.
Hosts guests remember
Our staff score 9.7/10, the highest of all our Booking.com ratings.
Your stay
Everything you need for a stay in Kandy
Rooms with a mountain view
Air-conditioned double rooms with a balcony, a big modern bathroom and a view over the Kandy hills.
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Breakfast on the terrace
Continental or vegetarian breakfast with local specialities, juice, pancakes and fruit, served at the terrace.
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Airport shuttle and car hire
A paid airport shuttle and car hire, arranged in advance so you arrive and travel on without hassle.
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Tours, tickets and local help
Tour and ticket help, car hire, laundry and grocery shopping: the practical help that makes a stay easy.
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The rooms
Teak, crisp linen and a view
Our Double Rooms with Mountain View have an extra-large or large double bed, air conditioning, a private bathroom with walk-in shower, a balcony or terrace, and a tea and coffee tray.
FromLKR 8,614per night for two · Booking.com, taxes included
- Air conditioning and hot water
- Balcony or terrace with seating
- Free Wi-Fi, toiletries and hairdryer
- Cleaned daily
Guest reviews
What guests tell us, in review after review
Rated 4.8/5 on Google and 9.2/10 on Booking.com from 270 reviews. Here's what comes up most.
Hosts who look after you
Again and again, guests single out Jaye and his family for their warmth and kindness, and for making sure they had everything they needed throughout their stay.
Guests from the Netherlands, Ireland and the UK · Booking.com
Bathrooms that feel brand new
Spotless rooms and big, modern bathrooms with a great hot shower come up in review after review, along with comfortable beds and air conditioning.
Guests from Ireland, Germany and Hungary · Booking.com
That balcony view
Guests love sitting out over the city and the mountains, and one guest called it one of their favourite homestays in Sri Lanka so far.
Guests from the UK and Hungary · Booking.com
Cared for, whatever the weather
One couple stayed during a cyclone, when power and water were cut, and wrote about how the owners did everything they could to keep their guests safe.
Guests from Greece · Booking.com
Quiet, with town close by
Guests mention a very quiet night's sleep, and like that they can walk down into Kandy town and take a tuk-tuk back up the hill.
Guests from the Czech Republic, Germany and India · Booking.com
A breakfast worth getting up for
Breakfast gets a special mention for its variety, with guests saying it was well worth having before a day out exploring.
Guests from the UK · Booking.com
Location
On the hillside, with Kandy on your doorstep
We're at 34/1 Reservoir Road, above the city centre. Walk down into town for the temple, the lake and the market, then let a tuk-tuk bring you back up the hill.
- Royal Palace Parkabout 600 m
- Kandy Municipal Central Marketabout 1 km
- Kandy railway stationabout 20 minutes on foot
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and Kandy Lakein the city centre below us
- Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniyaabout 5 km
Front desk open now · 24 hours
Check-in 14:00–22:00
Good to know
Questions guests ask before they book
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cozy Homestay Kandy?
Check-in is from 14:00 until 22:00 and check-out is from 07:00 until 11:00. The front desk is staffed 24 hours, so if your train or flight puts you in Kandy outside those hours, send us a WhatsApp message beforehand and we will do our best to arrange an early or late arrival.
Where exactly is Cozy Homestay Kandy?
We are at 34/1 Reservoir Road, Kandy 20000, on the hillside above the city (Google plus code 7JPP+8CJ Kandy). Royal Palace Park is about 600 metres away and the Municipal Central Market about 1 kilometre. Most guests walk down into town and take a tuk-tuk back up the hill.
Do you serve breakfast?
Yes. Breakfast is served at the garden terrace and is continental or vegetarian, with local Sri Lankan specialities, fresh juice, pancakes and fruit. A breakfast to take away can be prepared if you are leaving early for a train or a day trip. It is an optional extra (LKR 1,656 on Booking.com).
Can you arrange airport transfers or a driver?
Yes. We offer a paid airport shuttle and can arrange car hire for day trips and onward travel around Sri Lanka. Please book transfers in advance by WhatsApp or through the booking request form, giving your flight details and the number of people and bags, and we will confirm the arrangements.
Do you offer laundry and housekeeping?
Yes. Rooms are cleaned daily and we offer a laundry service, which is useful mid-way through a longer trip around Sri Lanka. Room service is available too. Just let us know in the morning what you need washed, and ask about when it will be ready and what it costs.
Come and stay with us in Kandy
Send us your dates and we'll reply personally with availability and the rate. Prefer to talk? Call or WhatsApp the family.