Gruhaya Boutique Villa

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Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.3

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About this property

Located a 10-minute walk from the Temple of the Tooth Relic, Gruhaya Holiday Home offers accommodation in Kandy. Airport transfers are available at a surcharge. Some units include a seating area for your convenience. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels is available. Rooms offer complimentary WiFi. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Tours can be arranged. Bike hire is available at this bed and breakfast and the area is popular for cycling. The bed and breakfast also offers car hire. Lakeside Adventist Hospital is 400 metres from Gruhaya Holiday Home, while Kandy Museum is 1 km away. Bandaranaike International Airport is 85 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Terrace

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Kandy, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Asian, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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2 double beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Quitterie
France France
“Beautiful house, decorated with a lot of taste ! Perfect for a short stay in Kandy. Would recommend the breakfasts !”
Bertrand
Switzerland Switzerland
“Close to town center, nice staff, beautiful place, very comfortable”
Grant
Australia Australia
“Magnificent accommodation with great value for money- very happy helpful staff. Great experience close to lake and Temple of the Tooth”
Sean
Italy Italy
“The host really made us feel welcomed and at home, a really happy person living a happy life. The Villa is located in a convenient location, in a quiet neighborhood on the lake, 10 mins away from the city center. The villa itself is a historic...”
Thenujah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Such a charming place to stay with great interior decorations. Rooms were comfortable and essential amenities provided. The staff were extremely kind and helpful. They helped us with booking taxis/autos and gave us information about train times...”
Katja
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful buildings, comfortable, generous space. Breakfast was very good. Staff were very attentive, and very chatty.”
Tanya
Spain Spain
“Absolutely beautiful home with great day light and amazing details! Staff was friendly and attentive, breakfast was delicious and the location was perfect! We walked to the lake, dinner and temples. It was nice and quiet at night! Perfect stay!”
Claire
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful property, super comfy bed with wonderfully soft and quality bedding. Great location right by the lake. We went to hideout just around the corner for dinner and breakfast. Staff were super sweet and attentive”
Mary
Ireland Ireland
“Old villa beautifully furnished in a modern colonial style. Friendly and polite staff who gave us a welcome drink on arrival and helped organise a taxi to our next destination. Very near the lake off a side street so nice and quiet. Mosquito nets...”
Simone
Australia Australia
“Lovely property, much nicer than an impersonal hotel.”

Host Information

9.3
Host review score
Gruhaya is an Architect designed spacious beautiful villa with Antique furniture. Rooms are equipped with Comfy beds, Satellite TV, Air condition, Free WiFi . When you are in Gruhaya you are right in the center but in a seclude space from the huzzle and bustle of the Town.
We do provide following services to our clients which you can never experience from any other hotels or accommodations in Kandy. Guided walking tour can be arranged from home to explore the Heritage City of Kandy. We do also have branded bicycles with safety gears to take ride around the scenic roads or mountains around the city. We can provide transfers from Airport or any other place to Kandy or from Kandy to any other places for a nominal additional fee. Land Rover Jeeps are available for sightseeing or to explore rural roads around Kandy (eg., Riverston, Knuckles Range, Sembuwatte Lake etc) . We also arrange Tawalam Trails Tour which will be an off road, very rare and unique experience for anyone who likes to be a bit adventurous which will last for minimum 4 days. Day trips also can be arranged with river bath at knuckles mountain range proceeding with home made lunch.
Temple of the Tooth (Dalada Maligawa) is just 10 mins Walk. It is UNESCO World Heritage Site , Kandy Lake, Udawatta Kele Sanctuary, Royal Botanical Gardens Ceylon Tea Museum and many more tourist attractions are within easy access.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1

No additional info available

House rules

Gruhaya Boutique Villa takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Gruhaya Boutique Villa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.