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Reviews of Squirrel's Nest

58/5 Anniewatta Road, 20000 Kandy, Sri Lanka

#97 of 283 B&Bs and Inns in Kandy

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 44 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    10
    Great place with nice hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not a big deal but it is a quite steep access so plan for a tuktuk ride to get there (just 1$ from the downtown area).

    Nature in the city, great host hospitality.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cute little Homestay at the hill with a very nice garden! The owner made us a very nice breakfast :) The room was clean and we slept really good. All in all, we would go there again!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    10
    A lovely place with an amazing View and a wonderful garden!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I booked the Room upstairs, it is huge, in very good condition and you can make yourself coffee and Tea in the Room. You have warm water and get shampoo and shower gel for your stay. From the balkony you have a great view in the Mountains and also into the beautiful garden. At Night it is very calm! The breakfast was excellent! The two lovely women, who own it, gave me also fruits from their own garden for breakfast, for example some delicious Star fruits! While I was having breakfast, I could Watch the squirrels having breakfast too! Furthermore my hosts gave me some good advices where to go in the City. You Can reach it very good by Tuk Tuk. Thanks a Lot for the great days at your place in Kandy!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our very first impression was that the location was too much out of the way, but it soon turned out that it was by far the best location, peaceful, quiet, with fresh air at night. With all the windows open (our room was on the top with a terrace) we didn't miss the air con. A great spot with a beautiful view out of the city's noise and chaos. The owners are very sweet ladies, and despite their weak English we could communicate about everything. It's easily reached by tuk tuk (10 min to town), also a car reaches it despite the steep and narrow road. Breakfast was very good, homemade and fresh from their garden. We could choose between traditional Sri Lankan and butter, jam, toast...with fruit and fruit juice, rotti, eggs... We also enjoyed hot shower and a spacious room.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host was incredibly friendly and helpful. Truly exceptional. The house is surrounded by a beautiful garden with lots of birds and squirrels. Breakfast includes smoothies and pancakes.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2025

    10
    Beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location a bit hard to get

    The owner was veery nice, welcoming and helpful. The place was very nice with great views

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2025

    9.0
    The best stay in Kandy! Amazing Host with very warm reception and excellent service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing Sri Lankan breakfast!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Sometimes it was difficult to get a response from the hosts via whatsapp, though their son (who lives abroad) was very responsive and helpful when I needed a prompt reply. One of the blinds in the room was broken, so it did not close sufficiently to keep the light out in the morning. This didn't really bother me as it was nice to wake up to the natural light, especially with such a beautiful view outside!

    This was one of my favourite places I stayed in Sri Lanka. The property is tucked away a little walk out of town, but is worth it for the beautiful views and peaceful location. The room was spacious and clean, with a large terrace outside. The hospitality here was exceptional - after a bit of a tricky start (there was a problem with Booking.com so the room was doublebooked - through no fault of the hosts), the hosts and their son very kindly found multiple options to resolve the problem and also gave me a discounted price for my stay. They allowed me to store my luggage for a few hours after checkout while I explored the town, and greeted me with a refreshing coconut and some icecream on my return.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the host, delicious homemade breakfast, views over the garden was lovely and relaxing, comfortable bed and spacious room

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2025

    10
    Very good . Bright fresh interior. Lovely private balcony with great view . Excellent hosts. Good SL /W breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tuk Tuk drivers had a hard time finding it BUT host carefully gave instructions by a cell phone call 👍🏽Property needs to give guests a map and printed directions in Singhalese or something like that.

    Everything

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2025

    9.0
    Great for 2 night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was quite difficult to find on arrival - make sure you check the instructions - don’t just put the address into Google Maps. A little noisy at night with the sound of distant barking dogs, perhaps we were unlucky.

    Beautiful tropical garden away from the busy city centre. Lovely hosts. Good breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit distant from the centre but still walkable

    The hosts, the view, the beautiful garden. I wish I could have stayed longer to enjoy the peace and good air.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very welcoming host, amazing view with terrace.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2025

    10
    I will miss the friendly ladies hosting
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view and the garden

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2025

    10
    A lovely 3 night stay. We felt very welcomed. Their dog Sheba was a Very good boy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful location. Tuk tuk ride from town or a 10-15 minute walk. Like being in a natural environment. The sounds of wildlife amazing. Very tranquil. Breakfast mainly produce from the garden (except the eggs and bread). Lovely sisters. Nice to get clean air away from exhaust fumes of Kandy central.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little hard to find the house, because it is located on the mountain

    The best place for price/quality. The host was very kind, even she made breakfast for us at 6a.m. Definitely can recommend this place.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely people ready to prepare everything for you at any time.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2025

    10
    Perfect Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Huge room with a really big private terrace and the beautiful view of Kandy surrounded by mountains! Our stay was more than just perfect! There was also a garden in the property with so many different plants which our sweet host explained to us! The room also had a well equipped kitchen! The shower was one of the best ones I saw on my Sri Lanka trip. The breakfast served was a really yummy home cooked meal! Our host was really nice and helpful at anything and anytime we needed! Everything was spotlessly clean like a newly built property!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Large room with a lovely view, the owners are Lo Ely and were so helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. The breakfast is massive and very delicious! It’s about a 30 min walk to the city centre but only 10 mins in a tuk tuk. There are also some nice restaurants and bars within walking distance too.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2024

    10
    This was the second time I have stayed here, everything was perfect. I will definately return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 4 nights

    There was nothing I didn't like about this accomadation. Everything was first class.

    Everything about this accommadation was exceptional. The facilities were excellent and the hosts could not have been better. The breakfasts were superb.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, it was perfect!

    Arriving to this accommodation felt like arriving in paradise 😍 the view from the balcony is absolutely beautiful! The room itself is huge and super clean! But what I loved the most was the family! They are so heartwarming and caring! Even their cute dog spent some time with me on the balcony chilling 🙂 the accommodation is a bit away from the Main Street. But you can take the steps down, a short cut through the garden. Within 5 minutes you’ll be at the Main Street where you can find restaurants and supermarkets. Never had a problem to get a Tuk Tuk back up!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2024

    10
    Everything about my stay at Squirrel's Nest was perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 6 nights

    There nothing that I did not like about this accomadation.

    The breakfast was excellent and the location perfect. The lady in charge of the accomadation was a superb hostess.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sometimes challenging to communicate with the limited English

    Very friendly staff, they lend us an umbrella, very helpful. Spacious room, delicious breakfast.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a lovely big room with a balcony all the way across. The host was very nice and made a great breakfast for us each morning. She even packed breakfast for to bring on our hike.

    Stayed in November 2024

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