Mount Haven

Tucked away from the bustle of the main road and approached through a few winding roads, Mount Haven offers a truly peaceful hilltop retreat. And the moment you arrive and meet the warm hosts - Dr. Nimal and his lovely wife - you instantly know you’ve found a special place. The views from the property are absolutely breathtaking, especially if you opt for the balcony room, which allows you to soak in the landscape right from your doorstep. The caretaker, who also doubles up as the chef, is extremely helpful and attentive. Breakfast here is prepared with genuine care and warmth, adding to the homely charm of the stay. The rooms are comfortable, and thanks to the elevated location, the surroundings remain pleasantly cool. The terrace is a wonderful spot for bird lovers, with plenty of bird activity in the mornings. A serene, welcoming homestay that offers both warmth and wonderful views.

Terrific value. The room we stayed in was large with a beautiful balcony. Dr Nimal and his family are charming hosts keen for you to enjoy your stay and get the most from Kandy. We turned up with a driver and Dr Nimal organised a room for him too which we appreciated. We were supplied with a good fan and mosquito netting and had no problems and slept very well. The house is fascinating and perched high up in the suburbs of Kandy. Nice breakfasts too - lovely homemade rotis, for example. Overall we loved our stay and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it.

For the price, nothing.

the owners were very nice and I had a great chat with them. your window opens to nature and listen birds in the morning. and you can start the day with a great breakfast.

The host Dr Nimal and his lovely wife were really welcoming and nice people, many stories and travels to tell about and a lot of advice about the area and sri lanka. They made laundry for us with same day delivery which was helpful.

Unfortunately I booked the room with balcony and view, this was the reason to go so far from town. But due to booking misunderstanding only the road room without balcony nore view was available so this was disappointing. The bathroom is a bit moldy.