Kelum Homestay

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.2

Property highlights

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Kelum Homestay in Kandy offers a terrace and free WiFi. Guests enjoy mountain views from balconies and private bathrooms equipped with bidets and free toiletries. Convenient Facilities: The homestay features a lounge, outdoor seating area, and a 24-hour front desk. Additional services include a paid shuttle, room service, bike and car hire, and a tour desk. Prime Location: Located 23 km from Victoria Reservoir Kandy Seaplane Base, Kelum Homestay is near Bogambara Stadium (14-minute walk), Kandy railway station (1 km), and Sri Dalada Maligawa (16-minute walk). Highly rated for its scenic views and convenient location.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Terrace
  • Breakfast

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Options with:

  • Terrace

  • Mountain view

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Budget Double Room
We have 1 left
  • 1 large double bed
Balcony
Mountain view
Private bathroom
Terrace
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Mosquito net
  • Fan
  • Carpeted
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 2
US$18 per night
Price US$54
  • Breakfast US$5 (optional)
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$16 per night
Price US$49
  • Breakfast US$5 (optional)
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • discount may be available
Double Room with Balcony
We have 1 left
  • 1 large double bed
Balcony
Mountain view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Terrace
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$20 per night
Price US$60
  • Breakfast US$5 (optional)
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$18 per night
Price US$54
  • Breakfast US$5 (optional)
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • discount may be available
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Guests who stayed here loved

Feng-chuan
Taiwan Taiwan
“The homestay was very cozy. The view from the window and the natural environment around it were amazing.”
Paul
Australia Australia
“I enjoyed staying at Kelums very much. He is such a lovely person. My room was very clean and comfortable with beautiful views from the balcony. Kelum made me coffee when I arrived and he gave me fantastic advice for my ongoing travel. Thanks...”
Sophielouise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The best place to stay in Kandy! The owner was the nicest, sweetest soul in Sri Lanka, who shared incredible history of Kandy and Sri Lanka itself. He helped me fix my broken phone within 10 minuets of arriving at his home stay, and. Helped my...”
Abbie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good size room, very clean, nice bathroom with hot water, lovely balcony with fantastic views. Welcoming and attentive host, would recommend as long as no mobility issues.”
Sjoerd
Netherlands Netherlands
“Excellent location - quiet area Kelum is very friendly kind and give good advice very good service and great royal breakfast By tuktuk everything nearby”
Torben
Denmark Denmark
“Mr. Kelum was very nice and helpfull when we stayed in his homestay- and he arranged everything for us. We felt welcome and had good breakfast and enjoyed the view and listened to the waterfall nearby. We are a couple on age 71, and we manged the...”
Martina
Italy Italy
“Great place to stay! Perfect location Very welcoming family! Def worth the stay!”
Eglite
Latvia Latvia
“The property is 10 min walking distance to city center. Nice owners. And beautiful sound of waterfall was very relaxing. Nice view to city from balcony of room.”
Lewis
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, beautiful view and staff were so great, low to walk into town etc. arranged advice and help the next day for the best tuk tul driver (sena) who took us to Nuwara Eliya, lovely breakfast!”
Low
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had a fantastic time at Kelum’s - he was very hospitable giving us great tips for our time in Kandy. The property is perfectly located nestled next to a waterfall but only a 10minite walk into the centre of town. The facilities were great and...”

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House rules

Kelum Homestay takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 05:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 50
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.