Nature Lovers' Hostel

Definitely you will not regret stopping in this cozy hostel near Kandy! Although I only spent one night Asanka made me feel like home and is extremely caring about his guests (he even came to the train station because it was raining!).He is the funniest host I have had in Sri Lanka so far and he will share his knowledge of history, culture and natural remedies with pleasure. I guess that is not gonna be me to give you less than 5 stars! Stuti for everything!

Asanka (the host) was brilliant. He told us a lot about the history of Sri Lanka, the cities and Buddhism. He even gave us a tour around the city and less touristy places! 🤩 Very reliable. The food was freshly prepared and tasted amazing. Would definitely recommend it!

Asanka is probably the best host we ever had in all our adventures all over the world. We arrived late in the night and Asanka took so much time to bring us down from the daily stress before. It was such a fun evening, a mix of huge laughter, history and meeting a wonderful new person. Thanks for everything Asanka!! We will see us again 😉

Proximity to Peradeniya Railway Station (500m, less than 10min walk) is beneficial for those staying for Ella train boarding. I was unable to reserve a ticket as train was fully booked, arrived at station 5min before boarding, purchased ticket and secured a seat in unreserved carriage, no problems! However, this certainty shouldn’t be the only motivation for staying. A kind greeting by the humble owner, Asanka, was a warm welcome to the property. Respectful, intelligent and intuitive host who creates and maintains a safe and comfortable environment – valued as a solo female traveller. Asanka was more than happy to share his expansive knowledge on all aspects of Sri Lanka and speaks excellent English, a fantastic opportunity to learn. Warmly decorated and well-maintained property. Spotless linen which is professionally cleaned. Large, shared bathroom was clean, towel and soap provided. Asanka also maintains a beautiful garden with various plants and fruits, lovely space to listen to the birds away from busy Kandy city. Location close to stunning Buddhist temple, local eateries, supermarket, Royal Botanical Gardens (with diverse range of flora – and gentle monkeys), hospital, university and public transport. Quick bus (or tuk tuk) ride is easy to access if needing to visit Kandy centre. However, the Peradeniya area had everything required. I was unwell upon arrival, Asanka was caring and compassionate, providing advice to access healthcare, healing medicine and drink in the morning (in addition to breakfast). Breakfast of local cuisine was delicious, cooked by his Aunties. Whilst I didn’t require dinner I noted this could be an option if required. Host made contact upon booking providing valuable advice on options for arrival and was happy answer ongoing questions after the stay. Please support Asanka and the Peradeniya area! And give the beautiful dog ‘Roy’ a big love – he visits in morning with Aunties!

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The host was really nice and caring, he had many recommendations. He even showed us around the area himself and explained all the plants in his lovely little garden to us. It’s a very small comfy hostel with big plans for the future. And definitely the right address if you want to “skip” Kandy on your way to the south or north.

Host is a super friendly guy and does everything to make your stay as comfortable as possible. He took me to a teafactory and offered to show me even more around. He has profound knowledge about the whole area and it was the best Sri Lankan-breakfast i had so far :) The proberty is away from the main roads so all u gonna hear are the sounds of nature. Havn't slept that good for a while ;)

The breakfast is fantastic full of traditional Sri Lankan Dishes. The host is amazing and will help you organise plans for various activies you can do in the local area as well as the train journey to Ella. I unfortunately did not have time to do the tea factory tour but every guest staying there at the same time said how authentic the experience was. Overall value for money is exceptional.

This place could be the best place to stay before you catch a train to Ella in/near Kandy. We didn't want to go through a busy, big city and make sure to get a seat on a train to Ella so we decided to book a hostel a few stops before Kandy. It was the right choice as not only we got a help to get a ticket to Ella but also we had such a great time in this hostel that we just decided to stay one more day here! People just pass by Kandy but Kandy is full of interesting and historical sites to look around! The most helpful owner I've ever met in my traveling time, not only gave us an amazing tour around Kandy but also provided us with his speciality Lankan breakfast! The toilet & shower is very cleanly maintained, and you get the nice mountain and temple view, a small front garden to sit and relax, amazing local restaurants are nearby. You can never get these good things for the price in anywhere else! If I come back to Kandy again, I would definitely stay here again! The owner was just so knowledgeable about culture / society / history and friendly with exceptional English and made us comfortable in every way. Don't hesitate to come to this place!

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