Amaya View Guest Inn

Clean and a great deck to admire view. Helpful proprietor. Nice breakfast.

All good.

We absolutely loved staying here. The location is superb, just a few minutes’ walk from the centre of Haputale, with breathtaking views from the shared balcony and dining area—you can even see all the way to the east coast on a clear day. The communal areas are spacious and a wonderful place to relax. The host was exceptionally warm, welcoming and spoke excellent English. His advice on local walks was invaluable, and thanks to him we enjoyed the beautiful downhill Pekoe Trail Stage 13 after watching the sunrise at Lipton’s Seat. He even packed us breakfast to take with us, which was a thoughtful touch we really appreciated. We left in a hurry and didn’t get the chance to thank him properly, but his kindness made our stay very special.

The room was fairly basic and would benefit from a deeper clean. The shower could also be improved, and the Wi-Fi wasn’t particularly reliable. However, these were relatively minor issues compared with the excellent location, stunning views and wonderful hospitality.

Very basic accommodation. Staff were friendly but not overly so. Room was a good size and had two chairs. Balcony was lovely with fabulous views.

Bathroom was not clean, with plenty of cobwebs and dust. We asked the owner if she could cook dinner the following night and she said she would tell us the next day if she would. The answer never came. Previous reviews said meals were good, but we only had breakfast. It was ok, but hot food (omelette, toast) was served cold. All that said, the accommodation was cheap. But we felt it didn’t live up to previous reviews.

The breakfast was delicious, and the view was absolutely stunning

We were disappointed with our stay due to the high humidity in the room, which made it uncomfortable. Additionally, both other guests and the host had a clear view into our room, so no real privacy.