Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 14 reviews.
Dirk
Switzerland · Solo · March 2025
“Exceptional”
+Amma is a wonderful host and makes you feel at home at once. Her homestay is a lovely place full of flowers and plants. Stay there if you want a truly local experience.The place is about 4 km from Kandy. It's easy to get a bus to town and back.
−The bus to Kandy can be very crowded at times
Nathia
France · Solo · February 2025
“Exceptional”
+The hostess was really nice. She welcomed us as family. To add to our joy, the fury friends were all super cute and playful. The dinner and breakfast were delicious. She should have charged us way more for the services delivered!
Annika
Germany · Solo · February 2025
“Highly recommended!”
+I had an unforgettable time with Amma and Namasha. They are so warm and hospitable. We went to the temple together and they taught me how to cook Sri Lankan food and helped me learn Sinhala. Thank you for being such wonderful people! I will come back again when I am in the area!
Radek
Czechia · Solo · February 2025
“Exceptional”
+My most favourite accommodation in Sri Lanka. A lovely and calm homestay ran by kind lady with warm heart. Amma has a nice house full of various flowers and friendly pets what makes your stay a very enjoyable experience (you feel like at your grandma's house). Rooms are spacious with comfortable beds. Amma is such a wonderful person and I just loved to chat with her about Sri Lanka in the evenings because thanks to her I learnt a lot of interesting information and also got many tips what to do during my journey. Meals cooked by Amma are just delicious (the true Sri Lanka quisine) and portions are quite big compared to other places I stayed. I cannot say anything negative about this homestay and I would definitely recommend this place, you won't be disappointed. Amma, once again thank you so much for everything!
Paolo
Italy · Solo · January 2025
“Lovely Homestay in Kandy :)”
+Had the best staying of my trip to Sri Lanka, Amma is very nice and welcomy and a really good cook. :) Please come and visit Amma for your staying, she's unfortunately not having as many guests as she used to at the moment. Don't miss out on the chance to feel like home when visiting Kandy.
Elliot
Australia · Solo · December 2024
“Exceptional”
+I spent 2 nights at Ammas homestay and had a very comfortable and relaxing experience. Her food was amazing (very generous portions) and her willingness to invite me into her home was much appreciated, especially on Christmas! She has an amazing plant collection and some friendly pets! If you are visiting Kandy and wanting to some peace away from the busy kandy centre I would highly recommend!
−I have nothing bad to say about this stay. It is worth noting that the property is slightly out of the main centre so I relied on Tuk Tuks to get me to and from the centre (paid around 400-600 each way)
Vikas
India · Solo · December 2024
“Dangerous people, horrible property, inside jungle with no lights,Alarming Property”
+Nothing is there to like. The staff is very rude and arrogant. They take booking and when you reach the property they will ditch you. I booked & they took booking & upon reaching the property at night 2130 hrs with luggage he refused to accommodate saying you go I will cancel your booking. It was such a horrible night in that extreme mountain with no lights and you are in the jungle on a deep dark night alone. Don't go there be inside the city area for a safe stay. Safety matters not money.
−Guys if you want peace of mind genuinely please don't go, what is showing in pitchers is all fake, they are located in very extreme location and at night it is very dangerous uphill in mountains with no light and no security. The staff is very unprofessional & blunt rude. They don't care about guests. If you go you are at your own risk in an unknown country. Better go in the city side, safety matters not money. Be aware of this type of horrible properties.
Zdenka
Slovakia · Solo · November 2024
“Exceptional”
+Amma is best host i ever had. The place is very calm and local. She is very kind, lovely, helpfull with pure heard. She helps with everything want you need and ask for. She cooks you perfect meal. Let stay for the evening and have a dinner with her. I am definitely recommend.
Suzanne
Netherlands · Solo · September 2024
“A lovely Sri Lankan (mum) experience!”
+Really nice experience to stay at Amma’s place! If you are looking for a calm and special place in Kandy, I can highly recommend staying here. Amma welcomes you in her house, making it feel like you are family. With nice chats, lovely food, a nice bedroom (and own bathroom) and the unique experience of living a day in a Sri Lankan home. You can reach her house just outside busy Kandy by tuktuk or even by bus. I would recommend staying the evening at her place, to enjoy her food and nice chats. So, if you are searching for a personal touch and get a real Sri Lankan experience, please go to Amma’s Homestay. She will welcome you with a warm heart! And you will leave with the feeling you had a mum in Sri Lanka for a day (or two) :)
−The tuktuk driver might tell you it is quite far and therefor will sell you a whole tour (instead of just the ride). It was nice to explore Kandy on the way to Amma’s Homestay, but some places felt quite commercial.
Edgar
Australia · Solo · August 2024
“Superb”
+Lovely home with lots of plants and a few cute pets. Really liked Amma's hospitality. Breakfast was very special and Amma even made me a lunch bag. Location is a bit tricky to find but Amma helped me finding it with great comms. Love to come back.