Thotupola Residence

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.4

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Thotupola Residence in Kandy offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or lake views. Each room includes a balcony, terrace, and free WiFi. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Asian cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes local specialities, juice, pancakes, and fruits. Outdoor seating and live music enhance the dining experience. Leisure Facilities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden. The property features an outdoor fireplace, children’s playground, and indoor play area. Free on-site private parking is available. Nearby Attractions: Located 4 km from Kandy railway station and Sri Dalada Maligawa, the residence is close to Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and Kandy Museum.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

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

Free private parking available on-site

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1 single bed
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3 single beds
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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Angus
Australia Australia
“Sulochana was such a terrific and generous host, who went above and beyond to make sure our family (especially our little ones) were comfortable and enjoyed the stay. Her food was the most delicious that we ate during our time in Sri Lanka, and...”
Girish
India India
“Loved staying at Thotupola Residence! The riverside villa is super relaxing and the kitchen is just amazing – perfect for cooking and hanging out. Such a calm spot by the river, great for a laid-back stay.”
Valentin
Slovenia Slovenia
“This place has a wonderful location near the river where kids can run around and there are lots of birds. I only wish we had spent more time near our room. Sulochana can also teach you how to cook curry and she makes great breakfast too.”
Raimund
Germany Germany
“Die Lage-sehr ruhig und entspannt am Fluss. Gutes Essen und sehr freundliche Besitzer und Personal”
Joep
Netherlands Netherlands
“Het hotel lag op een prachtige plek aan de rivier in Kandy. Het was een landhuis met een weelderige tuin eromheen met fruitbomen. We hadden een ruime kamer. Tegen de ochtend renden de apen over het dak om fruit te pakken. De eigenaresse was heel...”
Miren
Spain Spain
“La atención del personal excepcional, pero sobre todo, la comida es buenísima.”
Sandy
France France
“Tout est parfait ici. La gentille de Madame , son accueil, sa nourriture FABULEUSE. La chambre est superbe , décorée avec goût , et très confortable . La vue sur la rivière est très agréable et paisible. La végétation du jardin est incroyable, on...”
Geerke
Netherlands Netherlands
“Mooie rustige plek aan de rand van de drukke stad Kandy. Ontbijt en diner in buffetvorm waren beide fantastisch. Comfortabele bedden en nette badkamer.”
Romain
Belgium Belgium
“Havre de paix dans une vallée assez animée. On ne s’attend pas à trouver cet établissement au bout de cette ruelle. Très belle découverte: vue sur la rivière, très belle chambre et mobilier en bois magnifique. Et surtout un personnel super...”
Harsha
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“Staff was really friendly , and great hospitality. Rooms were very much clean and neat and very much spacious. Would be ideal for someone who is looking for less noisy & relaxing time, with a lake view. And the location is very much close to the...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Rohan, Sulochana & Nehan

Company review score: 9.4Based on 22 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Hi, Rohan, Sulochana & Nehan are owners of the Thotupola Residence are warm, caring, loving & trustworthy people.We love to share our culture, our hospitality, our history, our religion & specially Sri Lankan Authentic food. Enjoy your freedom @ Thotupola Residence.

Property information

We warmly welcome you all to our little home Thotupola Residence situated about five kilometers away from Kandy town. Thotupola residence is a boutique type homestay facing a breath taking view of Mahaweli river and natural landscapes which will provide you the perfect location for relaxing your mind and body.

Neighbourhood information

Thotupola Residence situated near the Mahawelli river.The Mahaweli is also the longest river in Sri Lanka and originates from the Hatton Plateau that is located on the Western side of the country’s hill side. From this point it proceeds to flow through an area that is dominated by tea and rubber growing takes a turn to the east before reaching the city of Kandy. It eventually passes through Trincomalee and ends up in the Bay of Bengal. From here onwards it still carries on in the form of a major submarine canyon which allows it to function as one of the finest deep sea harbours in the world. You can visit Kandy Botanical garden,University of Peradeniya,Temple of tooth relic, Bahirawakandda Buddha statue, Lake round, Tree temples, Nuwaraelliya, Nukels range, pinnewala elephant orphanage, Sigiriya,

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
Thotupola Residence
  • Cuisine
    Asian
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Restaurant #2

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House rules

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Check-in
From 12:00
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Check-out
Until 11:30
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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.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Thotupola Residence 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.