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Green Woods Guest House

34a Sangamitta Mawatha, Kandy, Sri Lanka
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Green Woods Guest House
Ranked #24 of 115 Kandy B&B and Inns
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Mosonmagyarovar, Hungary
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

The guesthouse is in a very nice location between trees, a short walk from the town center (it's nicely quiet there). The common area is very nice, room was pretty basic with a bathroom begging for a facelift. Hot water in the rooms and free wifi included. Cooking is only breakfast, for dinner we were referred to the Bamboo Garden... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

If I were just rating the rooms then I would probably have given it an average rating. It is fair to say that they are basic, but clean. Sunil and the location make this in my opinion a very good place to stay. Sunil gives you such a lovely warm welcome and is always on hand if you need him.... More

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Washington, D.C.
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33 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

We stayed four nights at Greenwoods and came back for a second time when we were passing through Kandy again. It is a very relaxing place set in a forest, yet only a short walk from the Tooth Temple and downtown Kandy. One has the sense of being deep in the Sri Lankan forest. A large troop of Macaca monkeys... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013 via mobile

I feel that the place either once used to be nice or has a potential that it never fulfilled. Either way, right now it's a very mediocre guesthouse, in which you wouldn't want to spend more than a night or two. The problem however is not its location (the tuk tuk ride from the station will take longer, but on... More

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Hamina, Finland
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013

It's 15 minutes walk away from the lake. Over all nice place to sleep, but nothing fancy to talk about it. They didn't serve food that night when I stayed there. The little we talked with the owner he was polite. They arranged tuktuk back to buss station.

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

We returned to Greenwoods last December, having stayed there for a week for the Esala Perahera in August 1985! It was great to see Nana and as we hit Kandy for the very worst of the unusual December rains we were so glad that we were at this lovely place. Although the rooms are quite small and simple, there is... More

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2013 via mobile

We were recommended this place from a friend and it was perfect for our two night stay in Kandy. The owner was very helpful and provided and excellent breakfast (included). Town is about a 10min walk away, but it is quite nice to be a little bit out. There are loads of birds around and it's very chilled with a... More

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Colombo, Sri Lanka
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2013

This guesthouse was recommended by a friend - its also in the french Sri Lanka guide "routard". Slightly on the hills (10min walk to the tooth temple), it has a wonderful view on the next door national park and even monkeys can be seen. The rooms are a little dark and relatively small, but cosy, with a mosquito net, enough... More

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2012

We stayed at Greenwoods twice in September, 2012. The rooms are really good value when you consider what they cost you. Sunil looked after us wonderfully well, and he will cook for you if you put your order for dinner, at breakfast time. He is also very helpful with organising a driver or tuck tuck if you need them. We... More

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Poznan, Poland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2012

We choose this place because of nice location, super close to the temple, and possibility to see wildlife of Bird Sanctuary and monkeys in the morning:) It seemed to be a quiet place but dog in neighborhood barked half the night. 300-400 rupees for getting from the center (Bus station). Bathroom cleanliness was not satisfactory. Generally ok. Breakfast was very... More

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Also Known As:
Green Woods Guest House Hotel Kandy
Green Woods Guest House Hotel
Address: 34a Sangamitta Mawatha, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Region: Sri Lanka > Central Province > Kandy District > Kandy
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Ranked #24 of 115 B&Bs / Inns in Kandy

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