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Set in Matale, 15 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, Power Zone Guest House offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is located 15 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa, 15 km from Kandy Museum and 16 km from Bogambara Stadium. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

very nice staff. Minimalist room furnishings. clean and nice.

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9.2
Wonderful
6 reviews
Price from
$18
per night

Located within 50 km of Kandy City Center Shopping Mall in Matale, Gammaduwa Bungalow features accommodation with seating area. The property features garden and inner courtyard views. The guest house also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

Stayed for 3 nights and this was our favourite place during our Sri Lanka trip. Homely feel and amazing food and service. Enjoyed the library and endless cups of excellent tea. Our room was comfortable and clean, lots of hot water. Wifi worked very well in the library area. Tea tasting was interesting and some nice walks in the area. Thanks to Dave and the staff for a memorable stay :)

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9.3
Wonderful
9 reviews
Price from
$55
per night

Situated in Matale, Palapathwela Ross Estate Junction , The Inn at Matale" provides comfortable accommodation for local and foreign travelers alike.

Aluvihara Rock Temple is 4 km from The Inn, Muththumari Amman Kovil is 7km Semuwatta Lake is 24 km while Dambulla Rock Temple is 30 km and Sigiriya / Pidurangala is 47 km away.

Great, very clean place located directly at the Main Street between Matale and Dambulla. Very friendly owner and above-average breakfast with best latte we have had in Sri Lanka.

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9.5
Exceptional
24 reviews
Price from
$35.42
per night

Plantation Retreat is tucked away in Kandy, just 400 metres from Patanpaha Bus Stand. It welcomes guests with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi access.

Rooms feature typical Sri Lankan-style décor. Amenities include a wardrobe and a TV with some rooms. There is also an en suite bathroom featuring hot-water showers and free toiletries. Free toiletries are offered.

Sarath and his family are the most welcoming and amiable hosts we had on our journey in Sri Lanka. The lodging is on top of a hill and inside a plantation so you are all surrounded by beautiful nature. As part of the plantation Sarath and his family are growing their own coffee and spices from which Sarath's wife cooked a most delicious breakfast and dinner. We enjoyed our stay at Plantation Retreat very much and will never forget the welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. We can very much recommend a stay here.

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10
Exceptional
7 reviews
Price from
$55.44
per night

Overlooking stunning nature views, Strathisla Guest House features an outdoor swimming pool and barbeque facilities. Guests can also enjoy free Wi-Fi access at all areas of the property.

The in-house restaurant at Strathisla Guesthouse will serve a selection of local Sri Lankan and Western dishes.

Super relaxing visit, owner very helpful and friendly. Breakfast and dinner delicious.

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9.3
Wonderful
27 reviews
Price from
$90
per night

Offering a garden and garden view, Irene's Home is located in Matale, 27 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 28 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The guest house features family rooms.

We have booked this place for our first night in Sri Lanka. The owner met us on arrival. As it was everything new to us, we had a good few questions and owner couldn't be more than helpful. He advised us on the places we can visit, where to exchange money etc. Communications been very clear. The house is located within working distance to the very busy town, but in the very quiet area, so we had a very good sleep 😁 If you are looking to visit Matale and looking to stay near by highly recommend to stay at this property 👍 This was a first time we saw the monkeys 🤣🤣

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8.5
Very Good
24 reviews
Price from
$15
per night

Some units in the guest house have private entrance and are fitted with desk and wardrobe. With a private bathroom, units at the guest house also feature free WiFi, while some rooms also feature a terrace. At the guest house, units come with a outdoor furniture and a flat-screen TV.

Excellent value for the price. Large, clean, comfortable room and the manager and staff ate very kind, helpful, speak good English. Thanks I'll see you again.

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8.9
Excellent
68 reviews
Price from
$30
per night

Set just 21 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, Walawwa Guest House offers accommodation in Matale with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace.

Great place for $9. Out in the middle of nowhere. Really enjoy it

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8.1
Very Good
89 reviews
Price from
$11.70
per night

Featuring pool with a view, garden and views of mountain, Cottage 2010 is situated in Matale, 17 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa. Featuring free private parking, the 1-star guest house is 17 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace.

I stayed here today with my friends. I booked the hotel for them and we traveled by car. So there was enough space for vehicles. You will get many facilities during your stay. Staff is 100% polite. Kitchen and equipment provided even they have a full board menu. Room was clean and equipped with everything we wanted. Night ambiance is awesome and the best of the best is the amazing pool. We stayed at the pool until 11 PM night since we couldn't leave the pool that was cool. Pool lights , clean water and the pool is covered from the garden fence so privacy around pool was enough for the girls. The person who catered us was very polite and very supportive. Even provided a mobile phone to contact room service.

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8.5
Very Good
13 reviews
Price from
$28
per night

Situated in Matale and only 30 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, VillaEliza features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has garden views and is 30 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa and 30 km from Kandy Museum. Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is 32 km from the guest house and Ceylon Tea Museum is 34 km away.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travelers who prefer laid-back accommodations with a personal touch. Usually family run, these hosts will provide local recommendations and even optional meals. Guest houses sometimes feature a cozy living room or a garden – and are still cheaper than most regular hotels.
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  • Avg. price/night: $20
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 9 reviews
    Ended up cancelling on the spot- the host keeps no outside lights on, because he is supposed to be closed and he fears the neighbors finding out that he is quietly accepting guests on booking.com. A very creepy place and a real jerk of a host.
    Matthew
    Young couple
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 120 reviews
    Clean place., hospital hosts, beautiful view, huge and deliciois breakfast. I couldn't finish it, although I eat quiet alot.
    Marius
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $55.14
    10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews
    I highly recommend staying at this charming remote house in Sri Lanka. Nestled away from the hustle and bustle of the city, it offers a tranquil escape surrounded by stunning gardens. The host goes above and beyond to ensure a memorable stay, even saving the day by organizing scooter rentals for us. And let's not forget about the delicious food served, adding an extra layer of enjoyment to our experience. It's the perfect retreat for anyone seeking relaxation and adventure in equal measure. Thank you so much!
    Aleksandra
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $71.50
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 9 reviews
    Beautiful views, peace and quiet
    Greg
    Young couple
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 120 reviews
    The best stay we had in Sri Lanka. Just out of the city center, but walkable. The room was clean and the shower was perfect. The breakfast was amazing. The staff was the nicest couple we have met so far in Sri Lanka. Would definitely recommend staying there for at least two nights. Thank you for having us!
    Timothy
    Young couple
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 120 reviews
    The host was extremely helpful, organising us a great day around Knuckles Range hiking, bathing in a river and visiting temples. We had an amazing stay, with the best tuk-tuk driver and the host coming around with us explaining everything! In the guest house we Learned how to cook a great Sri Lanka breakfast, which was incredible. And it felt like home with parents/ grandparents during the whole time. We absolutely recommend this place and the hosts!
    M
    Marion
    Young couple
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 120 reviews
    We had a lovely stay ! The room is completely new, the shower is amazing, the food delicious ! The host was super friendly, helped us to arrange the Knuckle Trek, packed our food to take away, welcomed us with a huge and delicious breakfast, the view is beautiful, very quiet, a bit outside the city, thank you !
    Nina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $20
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 9 reviews
    The host was very attentive and one of the nicest people you will come across. If there was any problem all you had to do was talk to him and he would find a prompt solution.
    Hussein Taleb
    Solo traveler
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 120 reviews
    Stunning view, quiet, next to nature but not far from city centre. Everything is completely new, room is spacious. Family was extremely friendly and we talked a lot about agriculture, government and other Sri Lankan problems.
    Gerhard
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $22
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 13 reviews
    Great host, helped us organise a hiking tour to Knuckles, and we had breakfast before we left as well.
    Tjaša
    Group