Guest Houses in Matale

Located within 50 km of Kandy City Center Shopping Mall in Matale, Gammaduwa Heritage Bungalow and Tea Gardens features accommodation with seating area.

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Vincenzo

From

Italy

Dave’s place is a paradise—peaceful, incredibly beautiful, and thoughtfully designed. The house was spotless and tastefully furnished, with fresh flowers and other welcoming touches that made it feel cozy and warm. The tradition of afternoon tea was especially lovely—restorative and a thoughtful way to connect with guests while introducing them to local teas. The food was excellent. We had the chance to try many new dishes and discover a wide range of Sri Lankan ingredients and flavors. The tea experience was very well done. We picked tea alongside the local tea ladies working on the property’s seven-acre plantation, and afterward, Dave walked us through the entire tea-making process—from plucking to producing both green and black tea. His passion for tea, and more broadly for his community and the work he's doing there, really shines through. The surrounding environment is magical. We went on a five-hour hike through the area—one of the best hikes we've ever done. The people in the nearby village of Gammaduwa were also incredibly welcoming, friendly, and kind. The staff were professional, warm, and well-prepared. Dave himself is a fantastic host. He even helped us arrange a driver at a fair price, which we greatly appreciated. The vision behind this guesthouse is truly inspiring—it reflects Dave’s deep care for the local community and his desire to make a meaningful impact. I really encourage anyone staying here to take a moment to learn more about it. It deserves recognition and appreciation.

Boasting mountain views, Paradise Forest Garden features accommodation with pool with a view and a balcony, around 35 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall.

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Helen

From

United Kingdom

We loved our stay at Paradise Forest Garden! It’s a little off the beaten track, but well worth it for the cosy, boutique-style atmosphere that feels more like a homestay. The staff were incredibly attentive, making our experience even more special. The pool overlooks the mountains, creating one of the most breathtaking backdrops I’ve seen. Our room was spacious and comfortable, with a lovely hot shower and great water pressure. The real highlight was the staff—so friendly, attentive, and genuinely interested in making our stay perfect. We enjoyed the delicious breakfasts and the amazing, varied dinners prepared by a talented in-house chef. Nothing was too much trouble! A few sun loungers by the pool would have been nice (as there are only chairs or grass), but otherwise, it was perfect! This isn’t ideal for those just passing through or using their room as a base, as dinner each evening seems to be expected. It was perfect for us, but if you plan to be out all day or prefer to eat elsewhere, this may not be the best fit. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Featuring a garden, private pool and mountain views, Plantation Retreat is set in Matale. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available.

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Caroline

From

Netherlands

Book this place when you wish to see many things in and around Kandy! The owners went the extra mile to make me super happy. He is a safe driver who showed me many places per day in his comfortable car and she cooked fantastic meals for me with fresh herbs and spices out of their own ‘jungle’. They are a lovely and honest family, the best hosts during my world-travel :-) Also: the place is a gem in the mountains, beautiful decorated and with a clean pool. I felt really at home here.

Overlooking stunning nature views, Strathisla Guest House features an outdoor swimming pool and barbeque facilities. Guests can also enjoy free Wi-Fi access at all areas of the property.

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Antonio

From

Switzerland

Absolutely outstanding! Here the time stopped 100y ago! They keep as much as possible originally, yes for sure not new and some comfort is missing, but I prefer it like this! Outstanding! Would go to stay again! Anytime

Set just 22 km from Bogambara Stadium, Walawwa Matale offers accommodation in Matale with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as luggage storage space.

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Constanze

From

Spain

Very nice and old guest house. We had everything on our own. There is a living room, a kitchen, a garden and a terrace Which you can use. Highly recommend this guest house.

Set within 30 km of Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 30 km of Sri Dalada Maligawa, Ama Residence offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Matale.

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Fathima

From

United Kingdom

Great value for money. Very friendly helpful staff. They let us late check out. I would highly recommend and would happily come back in the future

This 1930s bungalow is sprawled across 98 acres of a tea plantation, at the foot of the Knuckles Mountain Range.

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George

From

United Kingdom

Everything Felt like the lord and lady of the manor Great place to chill Old world charm Loved our stay lovely friendly staff great chef Should have asked him for a cooking lesson

Set in Kandy and only 2.3 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, Mystique Hideout offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

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Ali Mert

From

Turkey

Everything was perfect. Both the staff, the view of the hotel, and the help were excellent. I highly recommend it

Set in the centre of Kandy, just 1 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 1.2 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa, Kandy Inn Madugalle’s family guest house offers accommodation with garden views and free...

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Narmada

From

Sri Lanka

An amazing stay with a lovely host! The ambiance was perfect, and the location is just a stone's throw from the city. We absolutely loved it!

Set within 5.4 km of Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 5.5 km of Kandy railway station in Kandy, Inside Out Nature Villa features accommodation with seating area.

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Dumitru

From

Romania

Very affordable, the location may be a problem for you but if you came with a personal driveror tuktuk its doesn’t matter