Kande Gedara Resort (කන්දෙ ගෙදර)

Etwas abseits von den üblichen Touristenpfaden haben wir bei Michael einen wunderbaren Homestay erlebt. Es lohnt sich, mehr als eine Nacht zu bleiben, um den schönen Garten und die Umgebung zu geniessen. Das Haus ist einfach und sauber. Luxus sucht man vergebens. Man findet jedoch Herzlichkeit, Gastfreundschaft und eine exzellente Küche.

Bardzo sympatyczny i pomocny właściciel. Pokoje czyste i komfortowe. Łazienka również czysta. Pokój wyposażony we wszystko co potrzeba: ręczniki, mydło, papier toaletowy, woda do picia, pościel. Serdecznie polecam!

Unforgettable stay with Micheal – a true taste of Sri Lanka Staying with Micheal was much more than just accommodation — it was an experience. A retired military man with a kind heart, Micheal welcomed us with incredible warmth and generosity. He introduced us to the authentic flavors of Sri Lankan cuisine, even showing us how to prepare traditional dishes in his own kitchen. The highlight of our stay was the guided hike to Monaragala mountain. With Micheal leading the way, we explored breathtaking landscapes and learned so much about the local culture and nature through his stories and deep knowledge of the area. His home is peaceful, well-kept, and made even more special by the presence of two lovely kittens that added a touch of charm and comfort. If you're looking for something genuine and heartfelt, this is the place. Micheal is a host like no other.

Environment

We had a truly extraordinary stay with Michael at Kande Gedara Resort. The accommodation has a huge garden and is surrounded by luscious green. Here you can get a glimpse of an authentic way of living in Sri Lanka. Michael took us for a small hike through the jungle where we saw wild growing pepper and jackfruit trees. You can also go on some more advanced hikes and get spectacular views if you’re staying here. In the evening, Michael taught us how to cook Sri Lankan rice and curry, starting by grating fresh coconut to make coconut milk. He told us about all the spices and we ended up with an amazing dinner! The next day, Michael prepared delicious breakfast for us and helped us to get grease for our rental tuk tuk. All in all we can only recommend staying at Kande Gedara resort if you are looking for an authentic experience, surrounded by nothing but quiet and nature and with Michael as a warm hearted and welcoming host!

Host was very helpfull during my entire stay. A beautiful location. You get a homely feeling.

The host really made us feel welcome at his gorgeous accomodation. He is a very interesting man with even better cooking skills. The food was all fresh prepared and was some of the best we had in Sri Lanka (and we had a lot). It was an absolute pleasure and we wish him all the best!

Seriously nothing to complain. It was the best experience!

An amazing place and man. If you want to climb a nearby peak, walk through the jungle, try wild pepper, cinnamon and other plants Michael will make it possible for you. He took us on an amazing trek, which we could experience thanks to him. As for the accommodation, the beds are comfortable, the rooms are clean. The bed has a mosquito net, but I did not notice any mosquitoes in the evening (unusual). Michael is talkative, you can ask him about everything and he is very keen to show you what is best in Sri Lanka. I highly recommend staying with him.

Michael is a fantastic host! His home is a true oasis, located in amongst trees and wildlife. We loved his chatty and friendly cat, and of course his food was amazing. Dinner is 1800 LKR/person, which for us was a little pricey, however worth it. A home away from home! Thank you so much, Michael.

Everything was great!