Upali's Place

Location: 5 Keerthi Sri Rajasinghe Mawatha, Kandy, lk

Star Rating: 9.1 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Japanese garden

Rooms Available

• Double Room

  The double room includes a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a bidet. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper

Guest Reviews

• Carla (10/5): -
• Andrea (6/5): - Easy check-in, easy to get to by tuk tuk, nice small garden area. There is a strong smell coming from the toilet, a mix of mould and other smells. I’ve got asthma and it can be a struggle. I’d advise the owners to fix the issues as soon as they can as it could lower their rating.
• Daniel (9/5): Nice stay - Good place on the hills just outside Kandy. Would be great if they had a water refill. Buying bottled water is too much plastic.
• HISAMITSU (9/5): - 高台にあるので途中の景色を楽しめる。
• Anita (9/5): Basic and comfortable. - This is a lovely, simple room with a nice patio and great hosts. It was particularly handy that there was a tea kettle and dishware. There is only one unit, but it is separate from the family's home so it is very private. Note that the photos of the view are not from the patio, they are from the view point that is very close by. Nothing
• Louisa (10/5): Tolle Lication mit tollem Host! - Tolle Lage, in 13min im Zentrum von Kandi und man sieht den grossen weissen Buddha von der Terrasse aus. Super lieber Host!
• Michał (10/5): Bardzo fajne miejsce na nocleg w Kandy - niedaleko do centrum, ale wyjście pod górkę. Obok piękny widok na całe miasto. -
• Miriam (9/5): - Das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis war super. Das Zimmer war sehr sauber und der Besitzer sehr freundlich.
• Andrew (8/5): - We loved the location of this place, close to the Kandy viewpoint. There is a bar/restaurant opposite which has a lovely view across the town. The owner and staff were helpful, we enjoyed our stay.
• RAHUL (9/5): -
• Josephine Elsa Clemence (9/5): - J'ai été accueillie par une femme adorable avec café et petits gâteaux. Kandy est accessible à pieds (15min environ). La chambre est annexe à la maison, avec son accès. Elle est très propre. Le wifi est excellent. Il n'y a pas de climatisation, mais le ventilateur est suffisant. Son mari m'a aidé à réserver un tuktuk pour aller à la gare le lendemain. Même si l'intention était appréciable, il était bien plus cher que les Pickme...
• Guest (10/5): Bellissima scoperta! - Stanza pulitissima, forse una delle migliori incontrate in tutta la vacanza. Posizione leggermente lontana dal centro, ma proprio per questo estremamente tranquilla e sicura. I proprietari super carini e disponibili. Ci è dispiaciuto non poter disporre della colazione, ma d’altronde era specificato. La questione relativa alla posizione è un’arma a doppio taglio, visto che per tornare a casa o ci si affida a un tuk tuk o si affrontano 15 min in salita.
• Marie (8/5): - Superbe localisation : à deux pas du centre mais au calme, dans les hauteurs. Idéal pour une escapade rapide à kandy. Cela pourrait être un peu plus propre. Draps de lit manquant (une couverture type plaid au lieu du drap de lit habituel)
• Minako (10/5): - オーナーご夫婦には大変親切にしていただき、心温まる最高のホームステイになりました。ここでの1泊は、私のスリランカ旅行でとても印象深いものとなりました。 お部屋は清潔で、蚊帳もあったので、ぐっすり眠れました。立地もよく、キャンディ中心部や駅も近いです。到着時と翌朝に、美味しいウェルカムティーとモーニングティーも振る舞っていただきました。 偶然にも、オーナーの旦那様は、5年間日本で働いていらっしゃったそうで、日本の話で盛り上がりました。現在はタクシードライバーをされており、キャンディツアーも組んでいただけるようです。私は旅程上、ツアーはお願いできませんでしたが、アーユルヴェーダ薬局（Bowatte）まで徒歩で行くつもりと話したところ、一緒についてきてくださりました。おかげで交通量の多い中でも短時間でスムーズに到着することができました。キャンディ内での顔も広いようで、おすすめのお店も紹介してくださいました。 次回、キャンディに来たときは、この宿を利用し、ツアーもお願いしたいと思います。
• alegarciavaz (10/5): - Perfect place in Kandy
• Lorenzo (7/5): Camera giusta per un breve soggiorno - Host molto gentili ci hanno offerto te appena arrivati e per colazione senza sovrapprezzo. No AC Acqua fredda Pulizia non ottimale
• Tóth (10/5): -
• Alice (9/5): - Chambre et lit confortable à l'écart du bruit de la ville. Logement avec eau tiède. Le logement est placé sur une colline à la pente un peu abrupte : ceci dit, vous aurez une belle vue sur le lac en montant.
• travel boy Rajes (1/5): don't go you self they are the ones who deceive you - they dont allow sri lanka people so why are doing srilanka booking hotel service please no one should go here very they are the ones who deceive you
• Elisa (10/5): Ottimo soggiorno a Kandy - Struttura pulita e accogliente appena fuori dal caos cittadino. Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo. Personale davvero gentile e disponibile. Nulla
• sara (9/5): - La famiglia che ci ha accolto è molto gentile e disponibile, la stanza è pulita e confortevole. A disposizione tazzine e bollitore, te e zucchero. A piedi si raggiunge il lago con una breve passeggiata di 10 minuti.
• Veronica (9/5): Ottimo per visitare Kandy - Camera carina con tutti i comfort (tavolo, appendino, credenza, luce da letto etc), terrazza carina e comoda. A 10 minuti dal centro raggiungibile a piedi, ma abbastanza lontano per non soffrire del caos della città. Vicino al Kandy view point dove trovare molti tuk tuk. Ci hanno visitato in giardino delle innocue scimmie, è stato molto carino. Pulito e confortevole, c’era l’acqua calda Peccato non ci sia vista sulla città ma per il resto tutto perfetto
• Melina (7/5): - Einfaches Zimmer, für eine Nacht ok, Sauber und sehr nette Gastgeber Keine Ac
• Daniëlle (8/5): Very good -
• Marie (10/5): Exceptional -
• Zoe (4/5): bad - the property was in a good location and relatively cheap. lovey lady working there. the room was damp and mouldy, making me feel very ill for the duration of our stay. upali himself also consistently tried to sell us things persistently, even knocking on the door of our private room to do so. very uncomfortable experience, we didn’t want to stay in the room itself much. woken up very early with some construction or something on the last day which they apologised for.
• Anonymous (10/5): Brilliant - We had an amazing stay! The location was perfect and the room was very clean and comfortable! Upali and his wife were super kind and helpful :) would 100% stay again Nothing
• Kathleen (10/5): A gem - Lovely, light and airy room with a great view of the courtyard and garden, and very refreshing breezes. Only a stone's throw from Kandy Viewpoint with more great views. The room had wonderful additions that you don't usually get at this price point in Sri Lanka, eg. Bedside reading lamps, a kettle and tea, real drinking glasses!!! The host gave me a cup of tea and snack on arrival. Heaps of power points. Finally, the hosts are really delightful people who are eager to make your stay special. The walls were a bit thin, so I could often hear my hosts at night.
• Anonymous (10/5): Cozy & great location - Upalis place was very beautiful and in a great location. The room was small but very cozy and had all the things necessary for a comfortable stay (3 nights). The bed has a mosquito net and the garden outside is the perfect place to cool off. No AC but the fan is positioned perfectly to keep you cool at night. The bathroom had a good hot shower, a bit of mould but not a huge issue. The location was the best part. Just down the road from Kandy Viewpoint which had the best views over the city & great place for sunsets. It’s a short walk to town (10min). And Margaret is a lovely lady who is super friendly and polite. She even brought us some rice cakes that she had made! If I was to come back to Kandy, I’d definitely book this place again!
• Megan (10/5): Perfect stay 🙏😊 - We LOVED our stay here. The couple that runs the homestay are so sweet and kind. When we arrived we had tea, biscuits, crackers and great conversation. The accommodation felt very homely. We really recommend going to see the dance show that is only a 5 minute walk from the homestay. We definitely would stay again 😊🙏
• Lucy (10/5): Exceptional -
• Helen (10/5): Exceptional -
• Luna (10/5): Exceptional - Upalis place is a lovely place to stay in kandy! The location is very good, the room is clean, everything was perfect! Upali is the best taxi driver, cheap price, best places, funny man! And his wife is also one of the kindest people! Was a very nice experience! Thank you, stuthi!
• Kara (10/5): Super cozy place, only a short walk from the city centre :) - We stayed at Upalis place for two night and it was super lovely! Only a 12 min walk downhill to the city centre:) it was a very cute place, super cozy, with a small terrace for you :) The couple that hosted us was super nice, explained what we could do while staying in kandy :) Would definitely stay here again, if I come back :)
• Lara (9/5): Perfect location and affordable - Location was very good to walk to the viewpoint and to the city and lake, but be prepared to walk uphill. The family was very nice and offered to drive us down to the city on the first day. At night it was not enjoyable to sit outside as there were bats flying through.
• Louis (10/5): Exceptional -
• Miyuki (10/5): A very lovely place and people , i enjoyed so much . Thank you ! - Only 2 minutes from Kandy view point and easy to visit many sightseeing places .
• M (10/5): Exceptional - Margaret was wonderful and her husband too, great location and view with a great price.
• Luca (10/5): Good vibes only - Room is very comfortable and a very good shower. The host is a very funny man, had a good laugh and he can show you around the city in his retro taxi!
• Alyx (10/5): Exceptional - Upalis place has absolutely everything you need and more! It is super cozy, clean and comfortable and the hosts especially are so kind and friendly. Upali even took us for a walk through the city centre and arranged for us to attend the local show featuring traditional Sri Lankan dances which were very enjoyable. Will definitely be staying here again on our next trip to Kandy! Nothing!
• Ana (10/5): If I’ll back to Kandy I’ll go there! - The room is beautiful and comfortable. Super clean! You have mosquito repellent and tea!!! Outside the room you have a table with two chairs where you can sit and relax. The location is absolutely perfect!!! 100 meters from the Kandy view point and if you walk five more minutes you are already at the lake. The owners of the house are very very very very attentive and I will always keep them in my ♥️. They helped me to arrange a taxi to go Sri Pada Adam’s Peak and Mrs Margaret was the sweetest whit me, she prepared for me tea and Sri Lankan sweets and the day after she gave me food, she is absolutely the sweetest lady around the world! Thank you Mr. Upali and Mrs. Margaret ☺️
• Edit (10/5): Exceptional - Upali's place is super comfortable, and the hosting couple, Upali and his wife, are very kind and caring people. Unfortunately I only spent two short nights there, but they made my stay very cozy and relaxing.
• Ekaterina (10/5): Exceptional - We really enjoyed it! Nice people. A clean room with a separate entrance. There is everything you need for a comfortable stay. We recommend this place
• Iman (9/5): Superb - very clean and owners very friendly. right new to the Kandy view point. A blanket would have been necessary as it gets cold in the late night. there was only an extra bed sheet and i had to wear layers.
• Attila (8/5): Very good -
• Herbert (8/5): Very good - I was sick at my stay in Kandy, but the Host family was very Caring And assisted in any way possible, very grateful for their warm welcome in Kandy. I can only recommend the place for any weary traveller.
• Kasun (10/5): Exceptional - Very clean and nice place.i recommend this place for all locals and foreigners.
• .stephie. (10/5): Exceptional - It was really good. The family is very, very nice. Even when I booked the wrong date, the problem was solved quickly. The father and daughter speak very good English. The accommodation is only 10 minutes from the city, very close to the Kandy View Point. There was hot water with very good water pressure, which is not a given in Sri Lanka. The bed was comfortable and the room was very clean. I was able to park my tuk tuk across the street, which was OK.
• Cecilia (10/5): Comfortable stay!! Upalis provided exceptional taxi/tour service, exploring kandy w you was amazing! - Our stay at Upalis was incredible. The room was spotless, with a new bathroom, hot water, and a strong shower. The bed was very comfortable, and the temperature was perfect—we didn’t even need a fan. The location is excellent, just a short drive from the train station, and Upalis himself offers taxi services and personalized tours (you can send him a message even before arrive the homestay, so he can help you with taxi service). He knows all the best spots in town and ensured we had an unforgettable experience, covering everything on our itinerary in just one day. The couple made us feel like family, even offering us food and drinks when we arrived late at night. (thanks for that!) Nothing negative to mention—it was perfect!
• Radika (10/5): Exceptional -
• Steven (8/5): Very good - The room and bathroom were clean and spacious. Well located a short walk out of the city centre. The host family were very friendly and helpful. WiFi was sporadic. The Restaurant across the road had loud music until very late at night. Take earplugs!
• Tharindi (10/5): Exceptional - Actually place was really really good. Mr.Upali and his wife treated us not as their guests. They treated us as their family members. This place is near to the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Only 10min), Bogambara lake, Kandy City Centre, Kandy View Point and as well as many other places. The surrounding environment was eally good. We could see all around the Kandy from the Upali's place. We stayed two days there. Room was so comfortable. Bathroom was clean and tidy. Hot water also available in the bathroom. I would like to highly reccomend this place for others also. If you come, you can get a great experience here.And also thank you so much Mr.Upali and your wife (Uncle & Aunty) for your great hospitality and treats for us. Thank you so much aunty for your "Kiri Ahara Pooja". Hope to see you both again❤Much love you both❤

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