Udawatta Kele (UK) Forest Lodge

It was peaceful and accessible from town. The host mama was so hospitable. Lovely fruit juice upon arrival and freshly made food. Brekkie very good. Grandma will make visitors amazing Sri Lanka food in evenings.

Our stay in Kandy was absolutely amazing and truly unforgettable. The accommodation is located slightly up the hill in a beautiful and peaceful area, with great bars nearby where you can enjoy drinks and food in a relaxed atmosphere. The city is easy to explore, as everything can be reached quickly by tuk-tuk. What really made this stay so special was the incredible host family. The mother and grandmother were also there, and their kindness touched our hearts deeply. They prepared breakfast for us and even cooked dinner one evening – the food was simply unbelievable, honestly one of the best meals we had on our entire trip. They took such wonderful care of us. When my mother had stomach pain, they made her a special linseed tea, and as a vegan, they went out of their way to buy tofu and vegan butter just for me. When my backpack tore, they immediately helped us with needle and thread. These small gestures meant so much to us. We felt incredibly comfortable and welcomed, had lovely conversations, and truly felt at home. The entire property is fenced and protected with a gate because of the monkeys – you will hear them in the early morning, which is actually a very unique and memorable experience. This was such a warm, caring, and loving family, and our stay here was simply wonderful. We would recommend this place from the bottom of our hearts.

Everything was perfect, big and nice rooms, good breakfast and amazing people. Our first night we arrived a bit late, and they even dropped us at the temple so that we don’t miss the ceremony. And we also played music together as I travel with my instruments, yes it’s an artistic family (singing, writing, painting), love it :) We had such a good time all together thanks and sending you the best!

The location was nice & very central to everything in Kandy, also the owners are really sweet, kind & extremely helpful.

The place is quite run down & not well maintained.