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Boasting mountain views, Mount Haven provides accommodation with free bikes, a garden and a shared lounge, around 2.4 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall. This guest house features free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, full-day security and currency exchange for guests. At the guest house, each unit is fitted with a wardrobe. With a private bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, units at the guest house also feature free WiFi, while some rooms are fitted with a terrace. At the guest house, all units are soundproof. As an added convenience, the guest house offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. A car rental service is available at Mount Haven. Bogambara Stadium is 2.8 km from the accommodation, while Sri Dalada Maligawa is 2.8 km from the property. Victoria Reservoir Kandy Seaplane Base Airport is 24 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.5
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.3
High score for Kandy

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Saumya
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    This is a fantastic home stay.The hotel was convenient to the central area .The owner & his wife incredibly welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. The rooms were immaculate and very comfortable. We also enjoyed the delicious breakfast each...
  • Alexander
    Spain Spain
    Very friendly and familiar, felt like staying at home :) clean, spacious room with all you need. The doctor and his wife were so kind and helped me with organising a trip. Breakfast was fresh and delicious
  • Rory
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A lovely room with lovely hosts who really went the extra mile to make sure we were looked after especially when I was unwell for a day!
  • Debra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    OMG where do we start such a warm welcome from the second we arrived, welcome drink in lovely house super friendly couple so informative and helpful arranged our tuk tuk who again was amazing , the breakfast was lovely and we got to celebrate the...
  • Carabella
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Very clean room Refreshing drink on arrival Fan and places to hang clothes Lemon packets to keep insects away Off street gated secure parking Beautiful views Hosts were friendly and accommodating. They informed us of which roads were blocked...
  • Joëlle
    Australia Australia
    Extremely nice owners and staff! We enjoyed our stay at Mount Haven very much, everything was perfect!
  • Sabatino
    Spain Spain
    I stayed at Mount Haven just for 1 night. The homestay is welcoming and comfortable, but the best part are the owners, they are super interesting to talk to and they make you feel at home. They also organized for us a trip to Nuwara Elyia with the...
  • Elisabetta
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Family atmosphere, lovely hosts and stuff, very helpful and accommodating, beautiful view from the room
  • Misha
    India India
    Beyond our expectation. We had an amazing stay. The uncle and aunty who are running the place are so sweet and their dog Bella is the sweetest 🌻 Highly recommend this place.
  • Ransith
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Lovely kind couple run place. They are warm and welcoming. They organised transport for us at very reasonable rates by calling their contacts. The room was spacious and very clean with large windows. We would definitely be back.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Nimal Muhandiramge

Company review score: 9.8Based on 531 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Retired medical Asst./ Pharmacist.

Property information

Very quiet/ fantastic view/walking distance to city.Maximum 20 minutes to the city.Morning sunrise spectacular with the Knuckles mountain range.Walking distance to the rare Udawattakelle rain forest. Located within city limits in a quiet area to relax.

Neighbourhood information

Residential area. Limited families around.

Languages spoken

Japanese,Tamil

Property surroundings

Facilities of Mount Haven
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Mountain view
  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)

Internet
Good free WiFi 17 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.

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

  • Parking garage

Transport

  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Wellness

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Languages spoken

  • Japanese
  • Tamil

House rules
Mount Haven takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 13:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
US$8 per child, per night
Cot upon request
US$3 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$8 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Mount Haven in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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

FAQs about Mount Haven

  • Check-in at Mount Haven is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at Mount Haven include:

    • Double
  • The prices at Mount Haven may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Mount Haven on this page.

  • Mount Haven is 0.9 miles from the centre of Kandy. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Mount Haven offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bicycle rental