Hanthana House  

Perched in the Hanthana Hills just outside Kandy, this home-stay/guesthouse sits amid tea-country views overlooking the Knuckles Mountain Range. You're a short drive from the Ceylon Tea Museum, Royal Botanical Garden, Kandy Lake and Asgiriya Stadium, with Kandy city center reachable in about 15 minutes.

This family-friendly home-stay mixes period furnishings and custom fittings with airy balconies and verandas that frame sweeping mountain foliage. Rooms are air-conditioned with flat-screen TVs, plush king beds (in double/twin rooms), private bathrooms with rain showers, complimentary toiletries and slippers, plus daily housekeeping for a relaxed, minimalist vibe.

Soak up the views from the terrace and garden, curl up in the library or picnic in the grounds, and sip Ceylon tea on the exterior seating as mist drifts over the hills. On-site perks include a shared kitchen, tea/coffee facilities, complimentary Wi‑Fi, concierge and tour assistance; shuttle and airport transfers are available for a surcharge, and parking/valet is provided.

Practical touches for work or logistics include a computer station, express check-in, 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected, and dry cleaning/laundry services are available.

Enjoy home-cooked Sri Lankan meals with the option to learn local recipes; there’s an on-site restaurant and a coffee shop/café. Full breakfasts are served daily (limited hours) and room service is offered during set times.