Reviews of ALEXANDRA HOME for foreign tourists only
116, Rathmalkaduwa Gampola, 20500 Gampola, Sri Lanka
#2 of 17 hotels in Gampola
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 23 B&B reviews
9.8Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.9
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Comfort
10.0
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Location
9.5
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Facilities
9.8
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Staff
10.0
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Value for money
9.9
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Free WiFi
2.5
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Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Denver
South Africa24 reviews10“Lovely stay in Gampola”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The hosts were lovely and incredibly helpful and attentive from the moment I arrived. The place is warm, homely and clean and so is the room. They have a scooter available which I could use to visit the tower and get around town. 100% recommended for your stay in Gampola.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 7 August 2025
Lisa
New Zealand42 reviews6 helpful votes9.0“We had a great stay and would go back again, excellent hosts!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The owners were very welcoming, the bed was comfortable and the sheets were lovely. We were recommended a great restaurant for dinner. We’re shown around the garden and told about the different plants than we have at home.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 27 July 2025
Sophie
Germany6 reviews10Exceptional- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We had a beautiful 3 night stay in Alexandra's Home. It's only 5min with TukTuk from Gampola Town in a quiet area. Surrounded by nature, close to Ambuluwawa Tower and a beautiful lake nearby. The room was very comfortable and very nice bathroom, everything super clean! Lovely breakfast each morning and Alexandra and her family are very nice and friendly people, they make you feel like home❤️🌞 We would always come back and can highly recommend this place to everyone!!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 16 July 2025
Jake
New Zealand2 reviews10“Beautiful homestay here. The best family and incredibly welcoming. We felt at home right away and they went above and be”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing to say, no issues with the property at all.
It was a beautiful home with great surroundings. So peaceful and so homely. We felt very comfortable and welcome!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 1 June 2025
Martina
Spain1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Beautiful clean home, very kind, peaceful and spiritual family, delicious breakfast. Wonderful family to stay with. High' recommendable!
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 24 April 2025
Andrei
Russia15 reviews3 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Friendly host, delicious breakfast.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 20 April 2025
Mihail
Bulgaria162 reviews39 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
So nice and hospitable owner! You can feel at home there. Don't miss to ask for dinner! It worth it.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 19 April 2025
Kiona
Belgium66 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Great place to stay, amazing food”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Super clean, lovely house, comfi bed, great food and Alexandra and her family are super sweet.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 27 March 2025
Fiona
United Kingdom14 reviews7 helpful votes10“Thank you for everything 🙏”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing, it was all perfect.
Lovely family and beautiful home, we arrived to a lovely cup of tea which was a nice touch. Incredible dinner and breakfast made by the lovely owner, everything was amazing. She even showed us some old memorabilia from the family history which was super interesting. Hot shower and comfortable bed. What more could you want!?
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 24 March 2025
Simon
Germany9 reviews1 helpful vote10“Best place to visit Ambuluwawa Tower in Gampola”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We had a wonderful time with Alexandra and her husband. They were very friendly and welcoming, and the food was excellent. The rooms were clean and cozy. This accommodation is the perfect starting point for visiting the Ambuluwawa Tower. After a two-hour hike, we reached the top, but it can also be accessed easily by TukTuk or car. The interaction with our hosts was open and uncomplicated, and they shared many interesting stories and facts about Sri Lanka. We also had the opportunity to pick our own soursop and pepper in their garden. We can highly recommend this place and would gladly stay here again!
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 20 March 2025
Darren
United States19 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
This was a great location close by the tower we were visiting with an amazing host. It is nice clean and comfortable for our short stay. My wife decided to stay here because they have a shower separate from the toilet and she always slips in the wet rooms. The host gave us a lot of local recommendations for food and other activities and took the time out of her day to ensure we were comfortable on our stay. She even provided breakfast for us for our stay! I highly recommend this host!
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 24 February 2025
Maximilian
Austria1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very nice Home-Stay, well located for Ambuluwawa Tower, the family organised an adapter for my phone & a very good dinner for me, although I arrived late.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 30 January 2025
Mihael
Slovenia43 reviews4 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No air conditioner. Small room.
Clean and nice owner. Big parking.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 30 January 2025
Janek
Poland13 reviews4 helpful votes10“GREAT price to value ratio, hope mrs Alexandra will keep her place just as it is!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great price to value ratio, delicious breakfast, felt at home, very kind host!
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 18 January 2025
Quignon
France4 reviews10“Wonderful experience”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was great
Very clean Kind hosts, very welcoming
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 2 January 2025
Nico
Switzerland29 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Short stay with a warm-hearted family”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
- 2 bedrooms, one has a more comfortable mattress - very friendly and helpful family, you share the flat with them - booking on short notice without any problems
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 24 December 2024
Kosala
Sri Lanka1 review1 helpful vote10“Highly Recommend this place and double salute to the staff and their humanity”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing...
I depart train gampola station and goes more than 10 -12 hotels in gampola twon area.my headache grown biger than biger see that location and their Rooms finally i decide go to the kandy.unfortunately i meet this marvelous place to stay..i want to thanks to the universe for guide me to go to this place...Highly Recommend this place and double salute to the staff and their humanity ,they was delighted me.....
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 30 November 2024
Alina
Italy14 reviews2 helpful votes10“amazing, clean & quiet Homestay”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It was perfect! The family was really nice and lovely. They helped us with everything and also to plan our Day and our future travel to Ella. The room was really comfortable and nice. Also the bathroom was amazing with hot shower and towels. It was very clean and quiet and easy to get to Ambuluwawa Tower. We could have also an amazing cheap home cooked breakfast and lunch. We would definitely stay again! Thank you!
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 20 February 2025
Tracy
United Kingdom38 reviews5 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The location was good for Ambulawawa Tower. Very friendly family. Super clean and comfortable. Good food.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 16 August 2025
Mohamed
United Kingdom3 reviews10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 6 April 2025
Wim
Netherlands1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 28 February 2025
Aleksandra
Poland4 reviews10“Our stay was excellent, everything went well. The host prepared a delicious breakfast – we highly recommend it!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2025
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