Mahaweli Shades enjoys a location in Kandy, 4.2 miles from Pallekele International Cricket Stadium and 4.7 miles from Bogambara Stadium. This guest house provides free private parking and a shared kitchen. The property offers car rental and features a garden and picnic area. All units comprise a seating area, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen with various cooking facilities, including an oven, a microwave, and a fridge. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hair dryer, and free toiletries. At the guest house, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests can eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner and lunch. There is a shared lounge at this property and guests can go hiking nearby. Kandy City Center Shopping Mall is 4.7 miles from the guest house, while Kandy Train Station is 4.8 miles away. Victoria Reservoir Kandy Seaplane Base Airport is 10 miles from the property.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
10
Location
9.6
High score for Kandy

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bimal
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    I had a wonderful stay at Mahaweli Shades. The staff was friendly and accommodating, making check-in a breeze. My room was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped with everything I needed. The location was perfect and the on-site facilities were...
  • Martina
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    We had a wonderful time. The owners are incredibly kind, caring and helpful. I strongly recommend Priyangi's home-made food: looking back, these were the best meals we had in Sri Lanka. The location is perfect if you wish to explore The...
  • A
    Anonymous
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    The owner was a classic motorcycle enthusiast/mechanic like myself...had long conversations and created core memories with him...amazing person and very helpful to us guests
  • Stefan
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Sehr Gastfreundlich, schönes Haus mit Garten, bestes Essen!
  • Estelle
    France France
    Belle maison en bord du fleuve au calme. Très bonne cuisine. Nous avons adoré.

Hosted by From L to R Prabhath, Mayura, Priyangi, Hasthika

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Host Review Score
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From L to R Prabhath, Mayura, Priyangi, Hasthika
Mahaweli Shades is only 5 minutes walk to the Kandy Mahiyangana trunk road, route A 26 for public transport. Transport from the Kandy railway station to location will be provided FREE by Tuk Tuk if confirmed within 24hrs with contact details and time of arrival. For further excursions transport can be arranged whilst assuring you a memorable stay with us at Mahaweli Shades. Should you decide to use public transportation from Kandy, please take the bus route no 654. The fee to Nattarampotha is LKR. 55.00 per person. Inform the bus conductor to drop you off near the Kandos chocolate factory at Nattarmapotha. Walk forward and the turnoff to Mahaweli Sahdes is the 1st right after the "Food City" supermarket. Please follow the sign boards.
Very friendly fun loving folks. Love good music, vintage automobiles, photography and camping are our hobbies.
Very friendly and a peaceful neighborhood
Language spoken: English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Dairy-free

Amenities of Mahaweli Shades
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities

  • Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Oven
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Live music/Performance
  • Cooking class
  • Walking tours
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and charges apply.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Mahaweli Shades takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 1:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
$5 per child, per night

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Mahaweli Shades of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Mahaweli Shades

  • Room options at Mahaweli Shades include:

    • Double
    • Twin
  • Mahaweli Shades is 3 miles from the center of Kandy. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Mahaweli Shades may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Mahaweli Shades has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Mahaweli Shades offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Walking tours
    • Live music/Performance
    • Cooking class
  • Check-in at Mahaweli Shades is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.