Viyana Boutique

8/10

Excellent

28 Feb 2026

Alison

Room was clean but constant sound of running water meant it sounded like heavy rain all night. Staff lovely and accommodating. Very central to local attractions. Would stay again but in a different room. Our friend travelling same dates/booking had a spacious room with view so I guess we were unlucky.

4/10

Poor

25 Feb 2026

Aleksandra

We had booked two rooms, one was a bit better than the other, however the rooms were dirty, you could tell the sheets were changed and the table was wiped, but the overall cleanliness wasn't good at all. Air-conditioning wasn't working great.

Staff were friendly and supportive, when asked for something.

We also got a rude intereption during the night from a random person, who knocked multiple times on the door at 4am. If there was a sign on reception to say how to contact manager, we wouldn't have been woken up as our room was right behind reception and the person was looking for the manager.

The hotel was over all noicy and you can hear people andovement.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

09 Feb 2026

Alison

Staff were all great and friendly, great location and food good. The bar needed stocking fully -kept running out.

Aircon unit was noisy so switched it off at night.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jan 2026

noshir

Positives - friendly, helpful staff, reasonably priced and well located on the lake. Breakfast was pretty good. The young guy on reception was particularly helpful and polite

Negatives - we had booked a delux room but as hotel busy, we were given a very poor room despite having pre advised the hotel it was our anniversary. Spoke to manager and paid for an upgrade to best room the following day which was much better

In summary, an average hotel in need of modernising/ refurbishment but ok overall as long as you're not expecting too much

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2025

Joseph

Clean room, staff very friendly. Not many other people staying so they were right onto anything I asked. Enjoyed a great lunch in restaurant as well

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2025

Jennifer

Fantastic location. A bit of an uphill walk from town and steep stairs to hotel but very quiet. Lovely breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2025

Shanna

Gorgeous

Lovely hotel, great food, a good mix of western and Sri Lankan. I caved and got pasta one night and it was fantastic. They had an issue with the hot water on the roof and had to go through my room to fix it, but set me up and made me comfortable in another room for a few hours. It was no problem and I definitely feel like they handled it well.

The top floor room is amazing. Huge and beautiful view. I'd love to add photos, but the upload tool isn't working on the app.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2025

Bethan

One night visit to Kandy

We really enjoyed our stay at the Viyana. We were there just one night but the staff are so friendly, chatty and attentive. We really loved the waiter. This is a great location for the Temple of the Tooth and for walking around the lake and also for going to the Culture Centre to see the Kandyan dancing.
The shower was hot and the air con was strong.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2025

Alyssa

Lovely hotel right on the water staff as lovely tradition of lighting candles and nice welcome juice . Close enough to walk to where you need to go also good breakfast

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Mar 2025

Erkand

I’m sorry to say that I was quite disappointed with this property considering the cost of it compares to the upper end hotels here in Kandy. The staff were helpful when needed and welcomed us with delicious juices, and the bed was the comfiest bed! However, the hotel itself feels empty and uninviting. There are no plants or fresh air, just lots of concrete. My room had a lot of black mould which made it smell, and the bathroom didn’t feel very clean (hairs in the sink and black mould all over shower tiles because of no ventilation). The bed sheets had holes in them and the mattresses had no cover. I can’t believe the price for the night and then finding the room like this.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2025

Balarajan

A boutique hotel and they are great for the money I paid.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2025

Russell

X

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Jan 2025

John

Friendly and helpful staff at reception and especially in restaurant. Comfortable bed and spacious room. Good food in restaurant. Very close to lake and easy access to town especially temple and city museum. Slightly noisy due to busy road but even so we would still recommend.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2025

Porama

An amazing place that is conveniently located near Kandy Lake. The staff were very friendly and supportive which helped us a lot since we were with a 4yr old. The restaurant serves a nice variety of dishes that are reasonably priced and I would definitely recommend the Chicken Waffle.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2025

Robert

Incredibly friendly and helpful staff

I had a really nice stay at Viyana. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. It was in a good location by the lake and the evening meals I had there were tasty. Air con and water system were a bit noisy but other than that it was great. I would stay here again.

Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Dec 2024

Emma-Louise

Comfortable but basic accommodation with good view

This hotel was perfectly located in Kandy for a short visit and the staff were very friendly and helpful on the reception

The aircon didnt work in our room which meant it was very stuffy. The room was comfortable but could have a little TLC to make it better.

Great to be so close to the lake and easyto get tuktuks outside.

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

29 Dec 2024

Georgia

Serious improvement needed re cleanliness. Staff in general were very friendly and manager was responsive to the feedback we gave re hygiene, but lots of areas just generally grotty and finger prints all over doors, switches, etc. Attention to detail lacking, no towels (had to ask multiple times for them), no bathmat, no mattress protector, sheets worn. The bathroom was the best part of our room was seemed to have been recently renovated.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Dec 2024

Maimie

Nice location, walkable. Staff are nice and accommodating. Our room was clean and spacious, has a sitting area. Only drawback was room 101 is situated very close to the reception desk so it was noisy.
Also have a Peek a boo view of the lake. Continental breakfast was good. They kindly packed a take away box for us on the day we were leaving early for Sigiriya. Overall enjoyed our stay.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Dec 2024

varghese

The hotel is rated 4star but it is beat down and need renovations. The room I had haf window opened up neighbour front and so I didn’t use it. So it was a dark room. However the location is very nice with a good lake view.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

11 Dec 2024

Kathryn

Good hotel overlooking the lake

Good hotel overlooking the lake. The staff were great & really looked after us. We ate in the restaurant at night & the food & wine were excellent. Good breakfast, the only downside was the coffee which wasn't good. Overall we would stay here again.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

04 Dec 2024

Paolo

Well located in Kandy

This hotel is well located for Kandy, in front of nice lake and short walk to Temple of the Tooth and town centre. We were greeted with a free lunch on arrival since they were promoting the place and we ate very well; we had a second lunch there and that was very good too. Place was overall comfy but rooms seem to have thin walls since it felt quite noisy. But all good overall.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2024

Noel

Comfortable room wth a view

Very comfortable bed in a room with stunning views over the lake in Kandy. Only downside was no lift, but staff were very helpful getting the bags up to the room. Will stay there again if I’m back in Kandy.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2024

Verified traveler

Very close to Lake and temple but nothing else within walking distance can only eat at hotel for dinner

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2024

Vicente JR

Being away from busy dawntown is a good option for a stay

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2024

William

Right across from Lake Kandy. Traffic is heavy outside at times. You can walk to the temple, and most any place in town. Staff is very helpful & anxious to serve

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2024

Susan

The staff are super friendly and helpful, especially Ryan on the front desk. The room we had was simple and clean, aircon worked great. The viewing area on the 4th floor is really nice.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2024

Nova

Comfortable hotel in a great location on the lake

This hotel was really comfortable. The beds and pillows are amazing. We had a side view of the lake but our friends had a big balcony and panoramic view of the lake. Service was really friendly and the location is so convenient- one of the best in town. Highly recommend and would go back

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2024

Jozsefne

Fantastic, friendly staff giving 1st class service. Excellent food. My only slight criticism is the air conditioning in the room was a bit noisy but overall a most enjoyable stay and I would definitely be very happy to stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2024

Kevin Lee

Thumbs up

No real problems, except low water pressure, I guess. We got in late and left in the morning, so it was just a nice bed to sleep in for us.

Partner

2/10

Poor

22 Feb 2024

Beth

Not a good experience. In my opinion you can’t believe the other reviewers. They appear to be false. I don’t recommend this place.

Here are the issues we had after one night stay. It should be noted we switched hotels after one night… we were booked for 2..

No hot water
AC very noisy. Couldnt be adjusted. On or off were the only choices
Safe issue. Took them 20 mins and couldn’t be sorted out. A Portable one arrived with keys. Code only worked once. But main concern was portability of the actual safe. Not secure at all.
TV batteries..dead. Had to call to get new ones and then lack of channels
Street noise. Didn’t stop throughout the night. Difficult to sleep.
Hall light comes through transom no curtain.. room was too bright all night.
Location not great. Nothing else nearby. No shops for water etc
Limited towels.. 2 total.
Uncomfortable and lumpy bed. Terrible for sleeping.

While the staff was friendly it didn’t make up for other issues.

Don’t believe the other reviews. I wish I hadn’t.. find somewhere else to stay.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Dec 2023

Thinh

The staff are very eager to help. They were excellent. However, the property is near a school and the students practiced their marching band rehearsal at 6am. Otherwise, it's a decent place to stay for a night. Be mindful that it's only stairs -- no elevators.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2023

Verified traveler

Small hotel, right in front of the lake. Very nice hotel and staff

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2023

Richard

Great stay with excellent treatment from all the staff. The hotel is as described and definitely worth a return visit.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Nov 2023

Maria Nour

Perfect location for a stay next to the tooth temple. Very safe promenade, 10 min walk maximum to the tooth temple and around 15 min to kandy citycenter.
The staff is super helpfull they offered us a fresh waterlemon juice during our check in.
The wifi is slow and bad but thats fine if ur visiting srilanka to disconnect. The hotel is averga regarding the cleaning part. Finally super convenient for one night, kandy lake is in front of it wonderful spot. We went for dinner at a rooftop nearby and didnt have breakfast so we didnt try the food of the hotel

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Oct 2023

Lalith

Good value. Restricted parking.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2023

E

Affordable, comfortable stay

Good location on the far edge of Kandy Lake. 10 min walk from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. 15-20 min walk from town.
The room has everything you need and the beds were exceptionally soft - didn’t want to get up in the morning!
We were able to check in early when we arrived, which we really appreciated. We were able to have a hot shower after our bus ride from Sigiriya.
Considering the good price, this was a comfortable stay for a walkable visit to Kandy.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2023

David Lamont

A Sri Lankan Gem!

This hotel was amazing! Service and accommodations felt 5-star, and the price was the best part. The suite I stayed in had more space than my apartment with a jacuzzi overlooking the lake with an all glass view. I will definitely stay here when I return to Sri Lanka in October!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2023

Ollie

Affordable luxury!

We stayed for 3 nights at Viyana and we thought the location was perfect - right on the lake and around a 15 minute walk to the Sacred Tooth Temple.
The staff were absolutely brilliant - always smiling and chatting to us and catered to every need.
We had a leak in our bathroom from a heavy rainstorm which we informed reception about and someone came immediately. They offered to change our room but we politely declined (too much effort to pack!!) so instead they offered us a free breakfast which was such a kind gesture!
Would highly recommend Viyana for people visiting Kandy!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2023

Jossie

Wow, such a bargain for the location and excellent service! Our room was huge and had a lounge area with a view of Kandy Lake. The staff are very welcoming (they even bring you a welcome juice). Breakfast was good too. They have a restaurant with limited options for convenience. The location is amazing; right in front of the lake and within walking distance to the Temple of the Tooth Relic (we were driven there, but it looked like a 15-20 minute walk). Highly recommend!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Jan 2020

Hannah

This property is absolutely gorgeous. It’s well maintained and clean. We were upgraded to the very top floor, which was quite an experience. Two minor downsides: the entire place shook when a big truck came around the corner but there weren’t many through the night so not a big problem and the plug for the hot tub didn’t seal properly so it leaked water when it was filling.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2019

Peter Mauritz

Amazing place!

We only stayed one night, but it was amazing. The location is very good, walking distance to the city centre and temple. Super comfy beds too!
The service was amazing - all the staff was very friendly and service-minded. I can reccomend this place!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2019

Rebecca

We stayed at Viyana twice - once before, and again after a trek in Knuckles. The staff was super friendly and went out of their way to take care of us. They even let us store our extra bags while we were on the trek. The room was spacious, modern and comfortable. There was extra seating along the windows overlooking the lake. The shower was the best we had in Sri Lanka. We ordered room service, as we were quite tired, and the food was fresh, hot and tasty. Great view of the lake, friendly service, gorgeous room . . . a great place to stay. Thanks, Viyana!

Friends_and_family Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Sep 2019

Christine

great location but bring ear plugs

Lovely hotel - our room was spacious with a double bed, separate seating area overlooking the lake, a fully stocked bathroom with massive powerful shower, a safe, A/C and a fan, as well as a mini-fridge. Free water bottles were provided in the room. The hotel itself is located throughout a restaurant area, with the reception being on the first floor – this wasn’t very clear so at first we pulled up outside and had no idea if we were at the right place! But once we knew, it was fine – quick check-in, lovely welcome drink and very modern and clean inside. We ate at the hotel one night in the downstairs restaurant – huge menu of Sri Lankan food to pick from, all very reasonably priced. The hotel is about a 10 min walk from the Temple of the Tooth, and about 17 mins from the centre of Kandy. The walk is along the path skirting around the edge of the lake, so is a pleasant walk (lots of monkeys and birds to spot). The only major downside to the hotel is the location; yes it’s super convenient for town and even though it’s on the main road, it was largely quiet… EXCEPT for all the beeping! The hotel is actually on a sharp corner so a lot of vehicles were beeping their horns when rounding the corner to let others know they were; great for safe roads, not so great for when you’re fast asleep in the very comfy bed in the beautiful hotel! Even with earplugs I could still hear them, so if you’re a light/ troublesome sleeper, this hotel might not be the best place for you.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Very close and walking distance to the temple. Shopping very close to the area. Very friendly staff and welcoming great service . Certainly we plan to visit again

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

The room was tremendously huge and the staff was very warm and friendly and accommodating to the guests. It's located right on the lake front so you can easily walk into town and view the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2019

SrabanMukherjee

Location and staff behaviour. Food was excellent, best we found in Sri Lanka

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2019

Claire

wonderful location, close to Kandy attractions

Fantastic room, service and location, only 5 minutes from Tooth relic temple, 10 minutes to shopping and restaurants. Wonderful, modern room with amazing shower (best shower pressure I'm Sri Lanka!). W

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Mar 2019

David

Busy noisy road

Staff were really friendly and helpful and we enjoyed the breakfasts. However the traffic noise throughout the night from a very busy road kept me awake I feel this is a serious issue.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2019

John

Lakeside near Kandy centre

Small boutique hotel in perfect location. Easy stroll along the lake to the town centre, passing Temple of the Tooth.
Spacious clean room, good en suite. Excellent staff. Can’t imagine a better place to stay in Kandy

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Very good place in near thé temple p’lt 10 roofms si ut is quiet and cool.
Beuriful architecture and very good people.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2019

Samuel

Nice little stay in Kandy

Great location for a tourist trip in Kandy! Walkable. Great amenities. Clean. Great bathrooms. Comfy bed.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Excellent location in Kandy, right next to the lake and 10 min walk into the centre. Near to temple of the tooth. Room isn’t quite like the photos, definitely a 3 star. Our room next to reception was very noisy, could hear every conversation. Staff were friendly.

8/10

Excellent

04 Feb 2019

Sam

Very good.

Great location for our two night stay in Kandy. Our balcony had a lovely view of the lake and the room was spacious with a nice comfy bed. It was a short walk round the lake to reach the temple and plenty of places to eat. Breakfast was delicious with good choices and the staff were always willing to help.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Very warm welcome despite arriving early. Staff were very helpful. We had a very enjoyable evening meal and breakfast. The room was rather dark but very clean, the advantage of a room at the back of the hotel meant we weren’t too disturbed by the constant traffic. An overall excellent experience.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2019

Aran

Great Kandy lake stay

Great hotel on the lake. Had a great bonus of a free update to the premium room which have us a balcony overlooking the lake and a beautiful, large room. Service was friendly and professional

Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Nice hotel. We were in the Suite which is up roughly 62 stairs, not recommended for the elderly! Very comfortable bed. Nice views over the lake, but it is beside one of the main roads and traffic can be quite noisy.

8/10

Excellent

03 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Good location close to the temple of the tooth. We were in one of the smallest rooms which was a good size for two people. It was also located on the side of the hotel so we didn’t have to contend with traffic noise. The bathroom had been renovated but there was a gap between the shower glass screen and the floor so water leaked onto the bathroom floor. It’s a good 3-star hotel. Hot water, WiFi, ac and clean linen. If you’re out sight seeing during the day, it’s a good place to stay for a night.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2018

Johanna

Overall great place

This hotel is adorable! The room was comfortable and service was great. And the location is perfect for walking to town.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Lovely hotel by the lake. Nice big rooms, all fitted out to a really high specification. One of our best on our two week trip, I wish we'd stayed more than one night.

4/10

Poor

08 Dec 2018

Brett

Great hotel, horrible night’s sleep

Lovely hotel in a great location. It has some stunning rooms - just not the one we got (303). The room has the architectural quirk that you can hear the shower from the (mezzanine?) room next door amplified through the wall and ceiling. This was bearable for the odd shower so we didn’t want to make a fuss. However, the shower must not have been properly turned off as it was dripping and woke us up at 12.30am and kept us up all night after that. The staff all leave the premises before this time so we had no recourse. When checking out the staff were les than helpful or even sorry. ‘We’ll look into it’ was the only thing they offered.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Sep 2018

SS

Close to Kandy Centre

*Really friendly
*Helpful staff
*Perfect location 5 min walk to Temple of the tooth via Pedestrian route
*Quiet side of Lake
* Near enough to Kandy centre to walk
*Modern rooms with a/c

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Great staff, nice clean modern room comfortable bed.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2018

David

Fantastic hotel, great location, great staff , we had a lovely breakfast and walked around the lake

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2018

Samuel

Nice Hotel, vibrant location, easy access to city

I am quite delighted my my stay in Viyama. I spent a couple of days here while in Kandy. Loved its easy access into the city and enjoyed walking along the river just out in front of the hotel. Helpful and candid hotel staff. I can remember when needing help to tie a sarong which I was wearing to a friend's wedding, the staff made themselves available to assist and help get me into a taxi to get there over to the wedding. Major upset avoided. Thanks all!

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2018

Verified traveler

We had a fantastic time at Viyana Boutique Hotel and will definitely return again. The staff are great and very helpful. Very Clean and the rooms are large and comfortable.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2018

Verified traveler

Great hotel!

Good location, nice room and great facilities! Close to the tooth temple and town Centre.

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2018

Ian

Excellent stay and top Kandy hotel.

Our visit to Kandy was the last stop on our Sri Lankan adventure. We intentionally wanted a comfortable base in Kandy after staying at some more basic accommodation prior, and the Viyana Boutique hotel appeared to fit that requirement.

We found the hotel very well presented and maintained. The whole hotel was very clean and all staff looked after us very well. Our bedroom was very spacious and the bed comfortable. It really is a great place to stay.

The location of the hotel is right by the lake and some rooms overlook the lake, although there is a busy road in between, which has the typical Sri Lankan vehicle noise from horns and buses. This didn't impact our stay or disturb our sleep.

The hotel advertises free parking, which we needed as we were self-driving around Sri Lanka. There is however a lack of adequate parking. One car can park on the road and one car by the entrance at night, which is a bind to move it on and off the entrance each day. This is the only aspect of our stay that could be improved.

The breakfast food was plentiful and freshly prepared.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2018

Holly

Lovely hotel

Very comfortable room with staff who are incredibly helpful and solved any problems quickly and with no fuss. Close to some good restaurants and just 10 mins walk to the Temple.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Very good option. Would stay here again.

Amazing hotel. Our Room (302) was overlooking the lake and had one double bed in the first floor and another twin one in a mezzanine (where the a/c didn’t reach, so we lowered the mattress to the lower level). The location is amazing, 10min walk to the Temple of the tooth and city center. The staff is incredibly nice too !

Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Mar 2018

Mohammed

Great hotel

Nice clean hotel in a good location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2018

Julie

great location and lovely staff

This was a our night in Sri Lanka. We were greeted with a cool drink, shown to our room - which had ample space, was clean and had a comfortable bed. Breakfast the next morning was ample and catered to european tastes.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Feb 2018

Aaron

Nice new hotel in good location

New hotel, great aircon and nice rooms, walking distance to tooth temple and also walking distance to cultural shows and most streets of Kandy,

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2018

Alison

Staff were very friendly and eager to help. Breakfast was excellent.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jan 2018

Alina

Nice hotel, very loud though

We stayed there for a day only. The hotel is clean, room was a good size and the best thing is that is in walking distance to all major attractions in Kandy. The only negative thing that I have to say is the fact that the rooms are very close to each other and you can literally hear everyone coming in and out of their rooms, as the doors make a lot of noise, so we kept on waking up through the night.
Other than this it was all good, and we would stay again.

8/10

Excellent

14 Dec 2017

Markus

Lovely place, big room, but noisy at night

Really nice place overlooking the lake. Comfortable big room with extra bed. Only at night, the water pump on the roof was going on and off all night. Didn’t get some good rest because of that. Check the noise if you stay there.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2017

Eva

Very nice and Clean rooms. Excellent service. I Would absolutley come back. The staff took really good Care of me.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2017

Martin

Well positioned mid range hotel & excellent staff

Very nice small hotel, with friendly staff and good service . Room was very clean apart from the floor. Some of the amenities - tap and shower door - needed attention and please note that there is no lift in the hotel. Extremely well sited next to the lake on the north side. Easy walk to the town and 5mins from the temple of the tooth. Highly recommended mid-range hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2017

Martin

Great boutique style hotel. Highly rwcoomend.

Excellent hotel and very friendly and helpful staff. We stayed for 3 nights. The location was excellent - it took only 10 mins to walk into the town and the temple of the tooth. Our room was modern and spotlessly clean. They recommended drivers who spoke good English, very nice people and reasonably prices. The breakfasts were huge - fruit juice, fruits, cakes, toast and cooked breakfast as well. It felt very safe to stay there. Thank you to all their team.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2017

Frances

Small hotel. Big on service, elegance with luxury

The hotel was just perfect. Although it is a small boutique hotel, it is cozy, luxurious and well-maintained. We landed late at night after a long tiring day, to a lovely, spacious room with a double bed, and a little lounge space. The washroom was clean and equipped with a hairdryer too.The staff was very courteous and charming. They gave us great service - even printed my ticket for me and gave us a late check out. The breakfast was good and wholesome. In all, I think I will definitely book in again if I ever come back to Sri Lanka and Kandy. Ideally located across the lake, the place is close enough for a nice stroll alongside the banks and not too far from the temple of the sacred tooth relic and marketplace.
I would rate it 5-stars!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2017

Fiona

Right on Kandy Lake

Beautiful boutique hotel right on Kandy Lake. The accommodation was extremely comfortable and stylish. Myself, husband and daughter stayed in a triple room. She had a seperate loft style bedroom which was great. Staff were very pleasant and helpful, and breakfast was tasty and plentiful. The location excellent for seeing the sights of Kandy.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2017

Erin

Lakeside- walk everywhere

Great guesthouse style hotel. Great location, good breakfast and great for a night in Kandy. Right on the lake.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2017

Joanna

Excellent stay

Excellent stay, great value for money, the staff couldn't have been more helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2017

NEIL

Viyana beautiful boutique hotel

Very modern hotel great room overlooking Kandy lake. The food was excellent and the staff and service was what you would expect for the price. Expensive for Kandy but you get what you pay for. No alcohol served but this the norm for hotels in Sri Lanka.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2017

Kumaresan

Jewel of a boutique hotel

Amazing hotel. Well equipped rooms with modern shower. Super friendly staff, special thanks to our srver Nissanka who gave us a lot of useful info about Kandy. Food was good. Fast WiFi. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and highly recommend this hotel.

Family

2/10

Poor

08 Jul 2017

Bart

Never stay here

I was going to stay 2 nites but cancelled and wish i never stayed one nite at this so called boutique hotel. It had bed bugs too.

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2017

Sav

View facing the lake

Located close to main market area. Has a pleasant view facing the lake. Very friendly and cooperative staff. They also have family rooms which is a great option if you have kids along. Breakfast was amazing. Specially a mushroom cheese dish served with your desired style of eggs.

Surely would come back to Viyana Boutique in the future!! A thumbs up to the staff and their service.

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2017

Verified traveler

Great hotel, great value

This is a great hotel in a very convenient location. Just ten minutes walk to town. Our room was spacious, stylish and very clean. The staff were charming.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2017

Verified traveler

Very clean and comfortable hotel!

I already loved this hotel when I arrived! Realy clean, friendly staff, and great location!
The room has a large balcony and movies are available. Breakfast is huge and good! Highly recommend for those who are tired of hostels but do not spend so much on luxury hotel!

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2017

Joshua

Lakeside Luxury

A lovely hotel right by the lake. The room was well appointed, the space was elegant. They got the details right. Very, very nice.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2017

NIRAJ

GR8 location and gr8 hotel

Stayed for 2 nights from 3rd April 2017.
Hotel staff is very professional , gr8 location and very neat and clean rooms.
Stayed on the second floor , facing kandy lake, View was awesome from the room.
Parking space was on the main road , as hotel does'nt have a proper parking space.
Manager & other staff were gr8 people and were keen to help.
Strongly recommended this property with gr8 location and well maintained property with 4 star faciities.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2017

LESLEY

Loved this hotel - staff were superb as was accommodation. Breakfast was yummy. Highly recommend this hotel - great location

Family

6/10

Pleasant

01 Apr 2017

J D

An Ok place

Perfectly good hotel for a night, but sterile, not a good example of Sri Lankan hospitality.

8/10

Excellent

23 Mar 2017

Verified traveler

Nice hotel on Lake near temple of tooth

Good clean hotel wth a great location.

Could have more information on what to do in the area.

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8/10

Excellent

19 Mar 2017

Yew Wai

New hotel

Viyana is a fairly new and clean hotel. It is located about 15 min walk along the lake to the Tooth Relic temple and town. If you were to take a rickshaw or taxi back, it will be a longer route along the south of the lake.

The room I had, despite it being on the second floor facing the road is quite quiet. I had a good night sleep. It was quite big room (#101). The aircon is strong. There are some TV channels you can watch like cnn and hbo.

The hotel has a dining area downstairs (entrance).

There is a mini-safe in the closet but it's so tiny you can't put your larger laptops in it.

8/10

Excellent

18 Mar 2017

Matthew

Clean and modern rooms

The guys at reception weren't very helpful but the room itself was nice. Comfortable bed. Clean, modern bathroom. As usual in Sri Lanka, the wifi did not reach the rooms but it did work in reception, slowly. The location is incorrect on hotels.com. The hotel is actually on the north shore of the lake (which is a better location) on the far side from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth. It's about a ten to fifteen minute walk to downtown. Very peaceful and quiet location.

8/10

Excellent

01 Mar 2017

JULIA

A comfortable stay

We had a lovely spacious comfortable room and great bathroom with a view of Kandy Lake. The staff were extremely pleasant and helpful. Breakfast was perfectly adequate. Our only negative comments would be about the dinner in the evening. Because the hotel is not particularly close to any other restaurants, we decided to eat in their own. The dining area is completely soulless and could so easily be changed with candles on the tables, pictures on the walls, a vase or two of flowers and dimmer lighting. The kitchen also seems to be unprepared for diners ... quite a few of our choices were unavailable and when we ordered soup to start we were told it would take up to 20 minutes because it had to be prepared from scratch .... We would recommend staying here but do think about an alternative place to eat.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2017

Sonia

Relaxing place by the lake.

Beautiful, clean, cozy hotel, short but loved our stay.

Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Feb 2017

Benjamin

Lovely hotel at the corner of the lake

The hotel was lovely for my stay in Kandy, with a great room and great staff. Though for anymore than a one night stay me and my partner would consider a hotel with a pool for Kandy.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2017

Brent

Great room!

Lovely boutique hotel! We had a lakeview room, so the view was wonderful. We had chairs on the balcony, so we could sit there and watch life go by below us. The room was absolutely spotless, and the decor was very tasteful. The bed was super comfortable also...lovely linens and soft pillows! The lobby of the hotel is a little lacking in character, but don't let this put you off. The room we had was fabulous!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Feb 2017

Verified traveler

Lovely modern hotel near the lake and tooth temple

A new hotel that has been really well finished comfy bed, good shower and friendly staff