This family-run hotel had a very warm and welcoming atmosphere. The room was simple but comfortable. What really made our stay special was the family—they genuinely cared about us, always being lovely, helpful, and making sure we felt at home. Breakfast was good, and we especially enjoyed the communal dining setup, where we shared a table with other guests. This led to some really nice and interesting conversations, making the experience even more memorable.

The hotel was located on a hill, which added to its charm but also made access by car a bit tricky. Additionally, it was a little far from the city center, so getting around required some extra time.

Very friendly and hospitable hosts from arrival to departure. A comfortable room with a fridge and kettle available. There is also a very nice, comfortable balcony area with lovely views which was nice to sit out in the evening to listen to the birds.. It is quiet and high above the humdrum and air pollution of Kandy below. It is a five minute tuktuk ride to the centre or about 30 minutes on foot using pathways and steps. Some nice views on the way down . The way back up is quite a climb ( and easy to lose your way for a moment) so best to pick a tuktuk if your legs are weary. A tuktuk cost us about 400 lkr which is good value. The breakfasts were delicious on both days and Dilini was able to cater for my wife's gluten free and vegetarian diet. Excellent value for money and I will happily return if in Kandy again.

Lovely family and room looking over Kandy! The hosts helped us with getting to the train station ahead of the train when our taxi didn’t arrive - they saved the day, thank you!

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Cosy homestay in the hills of Kandy - the view from the balcony is spectacular and the hosts were extremely warm and welcoming. They kindly arranged dinner for us (at an additional cost) which was very tasty - it was great to try local home-cooked food.

The location is close to Kandy's centre but the steep hills mean it isn't a straightforward walk and TukTuks booked via PickMe/Uber would often cancel once they saw the location of the Homestay. That being said it was easy enough to walk down the hill a little bit and find a tuktuk by the side of the road.

A well-presented mid-price family-run homestay in a leafy neighbourhood above Kandy. The 3 rooms are simple but comfortable, with private bathrooms, fans and aircon. The largest room has a private balcony; the other rooms share a small terrace. Tasty meals are available. The host family is helpful. To reach the guesthouse, you should be prepared for a 20-minute uphill walk from the town centre, or to hire a tuk-tuk: you will appreciate the calm and the clean air when you arrive.

The hosts were amazing and made me very comfortable. Rasika sir helped me with travel arrangements and checked on me even after I left Kandy. The room was clean and comfortable. The location was quiet, although not easily accessible from the city center and gets dark in the evenings.

Given the location, it was a little difficult to go out and have dinner in the evenings- especially if you are a female solo traveler. The hosts did offer me delicious home cooked dinner one of the nights.

We stayed in a beautiful, spacious room, spotlessly clean. Great bathroom with hot water and very effective fan. We had access to a lovely balcony overlooking the hills. Rasika and Dilini are incredible hosts! they attended to everything with sincerity and warmth. We really appreciated our conversations and their insights. The daily breakfasts were a daily delicious feast! We tried the cooking course with Rasika which was one of the highlights of our month in Sri Lanka! we learned so much, created 10 dishes and have all the recipes to try when we get home. Their dog Ash is also a delight! we hope to come back soon and highly recommend Bethel Rest Homestay!

The owner's very friendly and kind. Good price, and we love the atmosphere up there. Kandy City Center was really crowded, and air quality was so bad, but once you come up to this place, you can feel the clean air and nice breeze.

This place is located up on the mountain. So it's kinda tiring when you walk up. You can't really get a tuktuk right in the city center. Also, wifi didn't work at night for some reason. In the morning, it was all fine though.

Away from the busy streets of Kandy lies this lovely homestay. You might have to help the tuktuk to get up the mountain. But it’s defining worth it. Breakfast is awesome with different items every day to switch things up. The host are very welcoming and never too much in you space. You are welcome to use their spacious living room. At night it’s nice to retire to the balcony for some views and privacy. As always, everybody gets five stars

I had a really amazing stay - and just wish I had had more nights! It’s a beautiful property, and my room had a balcony with lovely view across the hills towards the city. Rasika was in communication via WhatsApp about my arrival and kindly even offered to help me get a tuk tuk. During my stay Dilini was so welcoming, and gave me recommendations for food/ sites/ where to go for a walk. I can also definitely recommend the location - the views are beautiful, its only a short walk to the city centre, and if you have time you can go on a walk up into the hills too. Would love to come again