Villa25 Homestay - free pick up from the centre

Lovely location with lush forest garden. Nimesh was very helpful in arranging our transport at pickme prices and his mum cooked us a lovely dinner. It was a lovely stay close to Kandy, very good value.

Pillows could be updated but didn’t impact our stay it was great.

山中の素晴らしい景色を観ながら朝食を食べられます。ロケーションは街から遠いですが、スタッフの人がいつでもすぐにリーズナブルな価格で送迎してくれます！

中心部まで遠い点と、シャワーの水圧が弱い点。

Very good 👍

Good breakfast 🥞 Good weather all day.

We had a wonderful stay at villa25. The hospitality was exceptional, and the hosts made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The surroundings are beautiful, with a peaceful, lush green environment that is perfect for relaxing and enjoying nature. The food was delicious, fresh, and prepared with great care. Every aspect of our stay exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend this homestay to anyone looking for a comfortable, serene, and memorable getaway.

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We were thoroughly enjoyed the staying there.. good hospitality and service, nice environment, beautiful garden, location... All make us happy and safe..

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Very good owner

Very good. Exelent service

Le personnel est génial! Le petit déjeuner est bon et généreux le cadre est magique au levé

Les chiens qui aboient une bonne partie de la nuit Difficilement accessible en tuk tuk oú van car la route empruntée était étroite et effondrée donc on a du remonter à pied avec nos bagages Accès compliqué et isolé de la ville Ça pourra plaire à ceux et celles qui veulent du calme pour qq jours mais pour visiter les alentours à pieds a ne pas privilégier 😉 Eau froide dans les douches Humidité dans les chambres

Spacious bedroom with balcony, everything was clean. Good breakfast. Nimesh was a great host drove us to the lake and temple and waited while we looked around. He drove us to and collected us from the cricket mach Sri Lanka v England in the evening for a very reasonable fee. It's a tranquil area away from the noise of the city. Highly recommend this homestay

The property and room are as described. It was possible to rest and relax at this accommodation. The property is located in a very quiet neighborhood. The person who helped me check in was kind and friendly. I felt very much at ease. I wholeheartedly recommend Villa 25 and hope to return in the future. 

Beautiful garden, well maintained with love. Gecko’s everywhere. Surrounded by lush trees, birds and amazing views. Food at the property was cooked by Nimesh’s mother and was delicious and so reasonably priced. Worth it after a long day. Nimesh drove us at ‘pick me’ prices anywhere we wanted to go which was so convenient and cool in his air conditioned car!

The shower and sink could have been a little more powerful with the water pressure but this did not affect our stay as everything else was amazing.

Es ist sehr idyllisch, netter Besitzer, sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Zimmer sind sehr klein, aber wir waren nur eine Nacht dort und es hat für uns gepasst.

Wir waren begeistert von dem großen Zimmer mit Terrasse und grünem Ausblick. Es ist ein Ort zum Erholen abseits vom Stadttrubel. Wenn es möglich war, hat Nimesh und gefahren sowie abgeholt. Das ist sehr komfortabel und praktisch, da die Unterkunft abseits der Stadt ist. In der Unterkunft konnte man sehr gut essen.

Ein kleiner Nachteil ist, dass nicht jedes Tuktuk die Strecke annimmt. Aber wir sind immer angekommen :)

È il meglio che si possa trovare, a questo prezzo. La cordialità e la disponibilità di Nimesh e la sua famiglia hanno reso il nostro viaggio indimenticabile. La mamma di Nimesh ha cucinato per noi cena e colazione deliziosa e flessibili alle nostre esigenze. Le stanze sono rustiche, minimali e pulite. La vista è spettacolare, ma, essendo circondata dal verde, consiglierei un repellente per insetti. Hanno persino fatto una lavatrice per noi quando ne abbiamo avuto bisogno.

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Goede ontvang en service

Nette Gastgeber, schöne Terrasse, umgeben von viel Grün.

Très bon emplacement, dans la jungle, quel bonheur ! Pas loin du centre de Kandy, et l’hôte Nimesh nous a emmené partout où on voulait avec sa voiture. Très bon prix pour la chambre, les repas, le petit dej et les déplacements. Très calme. Et t surtout Nimesh est adorable alors un très grand merci à lui.

Nous étions 4, alors un peu serrés mais pour deux nuits c’était très bien. Petit bémol sur les lits qui sont durs, nous on a bien dormi mais on n’a pas de problème de dos ! Une petite bouilloire dans la cuisine pourrait être bienvenue pour se faire un café ou un thé.

The place is situared nice in nature, the pick up makes the stay very comfortable. The host is very helpful and the mother cooks great!! Thanks!!

In the jungle, really away from the city wish is great when you want to have some relax time. Delicious breakfast and dinner!

All the drinks are added to your bill, tee coffee etcc when you could think it’s offered.

Had a wonderful stay in Kandy at a beautiful villa. Big thanks to our host Nimesh for being so helpful and welcoming throughout. Everything was clean, well-maintained, and just perfect for a relaxing stay.

Nimesh was an excellent host. The house is incredibly beautiful and the room was very clean. Specially recommended if you want to be near Kandy but also in the middle of the forest.

Everything was very nice

The cottage was cozy, surrounded by serene greenery. Facilities were good. The host was super helpful. We were delayed but the host drove us and helped us get to the Kandy cultural show on time, despite the very heavy traffic. Breakfast was also delicious.

The house is surrounded by nature and is really beautiful. The food was well cooked by a wonderful woman, the mother of Nimesh. Nimesh was always kind and helpful Thank you so much for all 💗

Such a fantastic homestay. Our first one and would highly recommend. The food was beautiful and so tasty for breakfast and nimesh was fantastic. He picked us up and helped us get into town later in the night. He was so reliable and always easy to contact. If you’re reading this book this homestay now!

Very beautiful room with terrace. Spacious bathroom. Nice view over the mountaim to see the jungle sunset. Delicious food options and affordable prices. Very friendly family who is always willing to help. I was not able to make use of thd free pick up but compared to all the plusses that was not an issue.

Nothing... maybe a bit difficult to find for tuk tuk driver. But gorgeous location

Really beautiful view and surroundings away from the city-noise run by a really nice and helpful family. We got picked up for free in the center. All in all nice house, nice rooms, nice green garden and and anddd a nice dog. We will definitely recommend to stay here if u want to get a bit away from the city. Thank uuu <33

Wonderful little paradise out of the center. We were surrounded by lush forest and the room gave us the perfect view on the this scenery. Our host was discrete and super helpful. He cooked for us, gave us a ride from the center and also brought us early in the morning to the train station.

It is out of the center but you have a free pickup which is really good. Maybe not the best place if you want to stay a couple of days to explore Kandy if you don't have your own transportation. It was not our case so for us, it was great choice.

The green lush forest around the house was magical. Nimesh was a super host, checking our every need. The property was remote enough to have a fantastic night sleep away from various Buddhist and Islam temples (so no sound waking you up at 5:30). :-)

When rain started to fall, the ceiling in the bathroom got wet and water started to drip from the lamp.

I had a wonderful and safe stay here as a solo traveller. Nimish is AWESOME - yes, all caps is truly necessary! Any questions, queries or needs Nimish solved everything - from getting quality tailor made clothes, to yummy food places, pick ups and drop offs to go to town, and even a trip to Dambulla Caves! Accomodation was clean, comfortable and quiet. PLUS, Amma is a 5-star cook so the food was top quality - so very yummy! Don't hesitate! Book those place! I'll be going back regularly 😊.

I love to walk to shops, and that's not possible here unless you're happy to walk 6kms. However, Nimish kindly took me to town and PickMe app brought me back.

Friendly owner

The place was beautiful and the family exceptional! Nimesh helped me a lot during my stay and his mother was an excellent cook. I will totally come back!

Absolutely loved it. Beautiful villa in a quiet location surrounded by jungle. Nimesh met me at the station, and also dropped me off when I left free of charge. Nimesh and his mum are kind, friendly and attentive hosts- felt like I was at home. Brito the dog is lovely too! I had the first floor to myself; spacious room and bathroom, an efficient standing fan, wardrobe, bedside cabinet, table and comfortable chair, adequate power points. Very comfortable bed, all spotlessly clean.The balcony, with dining table and chairs plus comfortable chairs was a pleasure to sit on and watch/ listen to the many birds and butterflies. Really good food, loved the breakfasts.

Nothing. Perfect for me, I will be back soon.

Newish was an outstanding host who went out of the way to help us with anything we needed. The location is beautiful being approx 6km out of Kandy main district. The food was tasty and great for the budget conscious traveller.

Mattresses were thin.

Nimesh was an exceptional host! They went above and beyond to ensure we felt comfortable during our stay. The breakfast organised by Nimesh and their mother was the best meal we had in Kandy—don’t miss out on it! It was definitely worth the money. Thank you for the wonderful stay, Nimesh! :)

Our stay was excellent! However, we found it challenging to reach the property. Here's a helpful tip: don't rely on Google Maps for directions. Instead, ask Nimesh to share the location and route. We later discovered that Google Maps provided a complicated route, while there was a much easier and more direct road to reach the property!

Beautiful and peaceful setting, a short tuk tuk ride from Kandy centre. Wonderful breakfasts, helpful staff

Outstanding homestay a short taxi ride away from the centre. The host goes above and beyond to ensure you have a pleasant stay. My partner and I enjoyed breakfast on the balcony, a guided tour and local advice. Very beautiful surroundings and everything you need. Hot showers, coffee, wi fi and a loving home.

Faultless.

The quiet place outside the crowdy city. The view and the silence.

Shower was only warm

The property is located a little outside the city, overlooking a jungle - a very nice view from the terrace. The owners were very kind and helpful - even called us and delivered a forgotten passport when we already left. We have ordered a breakfast (Sri Lankan choices) which was so delicious. The portions were big, we could not eat everything. The place was clean. Good value for money.

Quite steep slope to get to the property, our driver needed several attempts to succeed. The mattresses were quite thin but it was ok for one night.

Amazing homestay, beautiful place and very good behaviour of owner.we are really very happy to stay here.

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Friendly good fantastis service

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Meals were very delicious. We really enjoyed the place and their service. Quite and calm environment. Hope to visit again.

Quite just out of city. Host Nimesh does all he can to make your stay a good one. Veranda's overlooking a valley where you can chiller if your me, spend your time spotting birds. Want to go see somewhere in particular, Nimesh will take you or organise it for you. Enjoyable 4 nights for me.

1. Nimesh was a very good host. 2. He was always available to offer advice or assistance. 3. Pick up from town was prompt. 4. He offered a shuttle service to town or to the bus stand in Ampiitiya gratis. 5. Food was delicious, prepared by his mother. 6.. The guest house is clean. 7. It is a joy to sit on the balcony to listen to pleasant sounds, watch and to hear people on the road far below. 8. For hikers, the area is a paradise. 9. Wild peacocks, wild pigs, wild fowls and deer are to be found in the area. 10. My stay was relaxing, refreshing and energizing.

This place was amazing and very cleanliness.owner is very helpful and gave us the good service.Flexible booking through booking.com and can do flexible changes.The environment of the stay is very calm and quit.Highly recommended and excellent service.

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Host family were very welcoming and friendly, assisting with our luggage, entertaining our kids and helping with any needs. Food was great, good portion size. Room was spacious and clean.

The driveway into the house was too steep and awkward that our van could not get to and we had to walk up. Matresses were a little on the thin side.

This is a clean, comfortable home stay with excellent food and very friendly, helpful owners (and a cute dog). We really enjoyed staying here for 3 nights and we were easily able to get to Kandy city centre by a short walk and local bus each day. The home stay is nestled in hilly rainforest which was a welcome surprise to us and having breakfast each morning here was a delicious and tranquil experience. I’d definitely stay here again.

Very friendly, welcoming, and caring host. Nice, clean environment for a family holiday. Closer to the Kandy temple and the city and other transport hubs.

Location environment was appreciated

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The perfect place to escape the busy city of Kandy, that is easily accessible by tuktuk. Waking up in the middle of nature, with all the birds singing was amazing. Nimesh is a very welcoming and kind host, always trying to make your stay the most comfortable as possible. Thank you:)

Exceptional accommodation in a beautiful location in the middle of nature. The host family is very friendly and helpful. Immediately after booking, I was offered pick-up at the train station. The family does everything to make their guests have a great stay, so that you feel completely comfortable. Delicious food included. Nothing more to wish for.

Very very friendly and helpful family😊😊😊! The area is also beautiful and surrounded by nature . They picked me up & dropped me off, even lent me their scooter . The food was also delicious ! I had a lovely stay😊

Customer care, cleanliness and location and service

The location of the property is amidst green mountains and a pleasure to the eyes. The property was clean and interesting, and the hosts were nice. The food provided was tasty and native.

we had a very good experience except for one particular dinner order, we had ordered 2 curries 1 veg and 1 chicken, while the chicken curry was just 2 dry pieces of chicken without gravy and I do not understand how a curry eating culture can provide you 2 pieces of dry chicken and pass it as curry. The issue with the veg curry was the portion was really small and when we asked the host for extra curry, the elderly gentleman who fully understood and talked with us could not suddenly understand our request for extra curry and I had to use google translate.

One of my best stays at Sri Lanka. We were a group of 10 family members travelling from India. We decided to stay at the place as we wanted to experience local Sri Lankan culture. The family was very cordial and really took care of all our needs. Mr and Mrs Ajantha and son Nimesh were one of the best hosts I have come across in my travels.

Lovely Environment. Very Kind owners, we were also picked Up from the train Station. Thank you for everything we Had a lovely stay.

Really Nice and safe to stay.

Disturbance of mosquitos

The Homestay is located a bit further away from the city center, and our host was kind and picked us up from the railway station when we arrived. They served food which was really good and the portions were quite big. We were able to rent a scooter to be able to go to Sigiriya and to the city center for a reasonable price. The views from the room were amazing and it was really nice to get to know the host and his family!

It might be a bit too far from Kandy, but we personally liked being away from the busy streets and we liked that we got to enjoy the surrounding nature.

The villa is big and looks good. I spent 3 nights there and had the entire 1st floor only for myself. Nice terrace to sit and eat. Guiet location, not much mosquitoes despite the fact it's in the middle of a jungle. Good ppl are running this place. Food on the side if you wish for an extra fee. Wifi, hot water in the shower.

I had the best stay at Villa25, with lovely hosts always smiling and there for you if you need anything ! The breakfast and diner cook by the mum is so yummy ! And very cheap ! The place is beautiful and quiet in the middle of the jungle 🌱♥️ You can book for a tour around Kandy with the son. I even went for a walk around the neighbourhood with his dad and I had such a good time with him 😊 I felt so peaceful there thank you so much for this amazing stay ! ✨🫶🏼 I highly recommend Villa25 ♥️

Everything was perfect 🫶🏼

Big room with 2 big beds and 1 small bed, with a small terrace with our own table and chairs, in the middle of the "jungle". Trees everywhere around, just perfect to relax. The food was good, we asked for it our 2 dinners. The owner of the house is nice, helpful and interesting/interested in meeting people. Good wifi

Humidity in the room but it's very hard to dry anything at the season, the room should be ventilated a bit more maybe. The road to get there is bumpy. Far from the city center The matresses are a bit thin

Amazing stay, we would definitely stay here again if back in Kandy. Quiet, beautiful, clean, spacious, and with a lovely family. We loved the host was willing to share a bit of his interesting life with us. Wonderful food as well. Thank you !

Very beautiful location and food is great.

Beautiful location.

Was set back a bit from the noisy main road. Clean rooms nice pool very quiet

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The property is run by a retired couple and their son. Exceptionally clean and neat stay amidst a mini forest with fade waterfall sounds. The family room in ground floor with balcony is simply superb.