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Villa Shenandoah

3.5 star property
Family-friendly villa with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Romantic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | Interior detail
Deluxe Double Room | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Grand Double Room, 1 King Bed | Balcony

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Barbecue grill
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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No 515, Heerassagala Road, Kandy, Central Province
  • Kandy Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Temple of the Tooth
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Royal Botanical Garden
    ‪7 min drive‬

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Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

  • 300 sq ft
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Grand Double Room, 1 King Bed | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Grand Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 240 sq ft
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Romantic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Romantic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

  • 200 sq ft
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Kandy

Located within 2 miles (3 km) of Amaya Medical Center, Villa Shenandoah is within 3 miles (5 km) of Ceylon Tea Museum. This 5-room, 3.5-star villa welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • National Hospital Kandy - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Kandy Lake - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Temple of the Tooth - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Royal Botanical Garden - 7 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Royal Palace of Kandy - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Kandy Railway Station - 14 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 170 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sala Thai - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Royal Garden Cafeteria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dindigul Thalappakatti - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dinemore - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Villa Shenandoah

Family-friendly villa with free breakfast and a restaurant
Villa Shenandoah features free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and express check-in. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 50 per vehicle one-way. Front-desk staff can assist with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this family-friendly villa include express check-out, free newspapers, and a terrace.
The 5 soundproofed villas feature balconies or patios and afford space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect flat-screen TVs with cable channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in premium bedding. Minibars, coffee makers, and free newspapers are also standard.

Languages

English, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Minibar
  • Room service (limited hours)

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: USD 20 per night

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Business center
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Free bottled water
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Supervised activities for children

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • 5 units
  • Built in 1986
  • Garden
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from July 27 2024 to July 26 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

The charges below are included in your overall room price:

  • New Year's Eve gala dinner fee
  • Christmas Eve gala dinner fee

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night
  • Service fee: 10 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned
  • Check-in: 1 PM—-12:30 AM
  • Check-out: 11:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a first aid kit.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • A charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner on December 24 is included in the total price shown.
  • A charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner on December 31 is included in the total price shown.

Property is also known as

Villa Shenandoah Kandy
Villa Shenandoah
Shenandoah Kandy
Villa Shenandoah Villa
Villa Shenandoah Kandy
Villa Shenandoah Villa Kandy

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Villa Shenandoah?

Villa Shenandoah provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do within easy reach of Villa Shenandoah?

This villa is located in Kandy, close to Royal Botanical Garden, Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre, and Kandy Clock Tower. You'll also find Kandy Lake and Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this villa?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the villa. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Villa Shenandoah feature a casino?

No, Villa Shenandoah doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Villa Shenandoah?

No, there is no indoor pool at this villa.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Villa Shenandoah?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this villa include a minibar, premium bedding, and free Internet access.

Does Villa Shenandoah have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this villa.

Does Villa Shenandoah feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Villa Shenandoah serves free English breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does Villa Shenandoah allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Villa Shenandoah though service animals are welcome.

Does this villa have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this villa.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Villa Shenandoah?

Yes, every villa at Villa Shenandoah comes with a balcony with some featuring garden or mountain views.

Villa Shenandoah Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic little hideaway in Kandy

The hotel is just out of the hussle and bustle of Kandy city - about a 15min Tuktuk ride. Perfect to see all the sights in and around Kandy and then come back and relax in peace and quiet. The staff are very helpful and friendly and the owner arranged trips and drivers in and around the Kandy area. The food is was amazing particularly Hassida's vegetable curry!

8/10 Good

Mr Walker , UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relax for a few days at this retreat

Overall we enjoyed our stay in this retreat, the facilities were built around a house with a lot of history. We stayed in the main house it self but for the full getaway experience they have a number of bungalows that include their own personal dining areas for you to recive your meals. We will consider staying in the future for upto four nights of winding down and resting. Note transport is required to access this hotel. As the town is not within walking distance. -- Pros -- Our host were excellent and went the extra mile to look after us extremely well. The Food was very good, meals on the menu were priced in dollars from 8 to 20 dollars for a main dish. --Checklist -- Hot water availablility - 30ltr and tank in room so limited to 6 minutes before you need to wait for it to warm back and up. Shower strength - good water pressure Room Size - Our deluxe room was Extremely large, with high ceiling and a balcony. Hanging space and draws - Some but very Limited Insects - Small number of Ants in bathroom Daily room cleaning - adequate Sound proofing - none, sounds travel in the house. Was not much of a problem for us as this is a spacious house. Internet - Good for web browsing

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place with fantastic views across a quiet valley just outside Kandy. Service was fantastic and would definitely recommend to friends.

6/10 Okay

YUAN

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
not well worth

6/10 Okay

Cheryl, Stirling

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice views but over priced

We found villa shendoah too remote 15 mins outside of Kandy. it had nice views but felt it wasn't good value for money we have stayed in nicer places that were cheaper.

8/10 Good

Adrian, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place, but consider location

First and foremost, the people at this hotel go out of their way to keep you happy. We were disappointed to discover we weren't booked into one of the villas, which we thought was misleading given the pictures, but the room we had at the back was OK and they did their best to accommodate us. Food is quite good in the restaurant and the overall setting is excellent. The location is the biggest thing to consider at this hotel; being in the surrounding hills of Kandy is beautiful, and quiet; the downside is you can't really walk anywhere so you'll need to arrange a tuk tuk or taxi for everything. We ended up using one tuk tuk driver for our two-day stay in Kandy. If you want easier access to restaurants and the town, stay elsewhere. But if you want to stay in a relaxing, pretty villa, stay here! Just be sure to ask if you're in a villa or a room.

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Michelle, UK

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

A hotel with huge potential but needs improving

I'm really sad to say this but I was disappointed with our stay here. The hotel has such potential; the views are incredible, the rooms are pretty and quite unique, and the staff are very friendly. Plus the breakfast was amazing! The home made bread in particular was just beautiful! However, a couple of issues unfortunately over shadowed the great potential of this hotel. Firstly, the bugs - they were everywhere! I get that we are in the middle of Sri Lanka's hills and that bugs are to be expected, but there were SO many and they were literally everywhere, I feel the hotel could do something to reduce how many they were, perhaps better insulation or even those plug-in bug detracting things. Secondly, the cleanliness, we didn't get housekeeping everyday like advertised and when they did come in one day they simply made the bed; the glasses hadn't been washed and there were dead bugs all over the floor (which obviously hadn't been swept) and there were cobwebs with other dead bugs in the lamp on the bedside table. It wasn't me being picky and overly looking into these things as it was glaringly obvious. And finally, we had no hot water for 1.5 days. The hotel relies on solar heating, which is great, but as it had been a cold and wet day, there was no hot water, which on a day like that is when you would want it most! This is all stuff that could be rectified so hopefully the hotel will take these comments on board and if they do this hotel would be an amazing place to stay.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Couple stayed for 2 nights

Nice place up in the hills with lovely views from the grounds. Staff friendly and helpful.

10/10 Excellent

SEON HWA, Korea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I found best hotel in Kandy.

Beautiful villa hotel on the mountain. Want to stay there longer. It is located on the mountain. I was looking for remote place from city, but this is not too far from city center. Birds singing, beautiful trees, nice staffs, beautiful interior, spacious room, nice foods...I like everything!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Phone before you book.

On arrival they told me they had double booked and so I couldn't stay at this hotel. The lady said she forgot to block bookings after the last room had gone. For me this is bad business. It is located at the very top of a long and winding road, there is nothing else around but spectacular views.

10/10 Excellent

Dale, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic place

Stayed in lower bungalow, great view of valley. Food was excellent. Service was the best I have experienced yet. Highly recommended.

8/10 Good

M Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing colonial house with very helpful staff

Nice and very pleasant stay, with very kind and helpful staff. An impresive colonial house within an amazing view from the whole valley. The only (small) inconvinient is the distance to Kandy city center (more than 5 km), easily solved by using tuk-tuk. With no doubt, a place to come back.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming hill top retreat

We had 2 great nights here, the staff were super cheerful and attentive. The food was excellent. Our room had an amazing balcony to sit and view the Kandy valley. Wifi was really excellent. The location is 15 mins drive from Kandy but that was great as it meant you were in a more relaxed place than chaotic Kandy. The only negative was how many neighbouring dogs barked loudly late at night, not the hotels fault but if you're a light sleeper may be an issue.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel mit traumahftem Blick ins Tal.

Tolles Hotel mit netten und hilfbereiten Mitarbeiterin. Hatten sogar Glück und haben ein Upgrade auf ein besseres Zimmer bekommen und deswegen den wunderschönen Blick.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Renate, Bremen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Private Villa , ruhig in erhöhter Lage über Kandy

Villa etwas schwierig zu finden. Liegt versteckt in den Bergen am Hang. Hotel bietet Tuk Tuk Fahrer an um nach Kandy und zurück zu kommen. Preis 2000 Rupien. Grosse Zimmer mit Holzboden, sehr ruhig, Frühstück auf Terrasse . Personal sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.

8/10 Good

Julia, Berlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ruhig gelegenes und liebevoll gestaltete Villa

- Personal bemüht sich sehr, den Aufenthalt so angenehm wie möglich zu machen, ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit - idyllisch und ruhig in den Bergen gelegen mit tollem Ausblick (kleiner Nachteil: die Tuk-Tuk-Fahrer verlangen zwischen 400-600 Rupien pro Fahrt ab dem Zentrum Kandys) - Villa und die Zimmer sind sehr hübsch gestaltet und möbliert mit Liebe zum Detail; allerdings hätten wir uns ein Moskito-Netz gewünscht, da in den Breitengraden doch viele Lebewesen in die Zimmer eindringen können - Essen ausgezeichnet, á la carte allerdings verhältnismäßig teuer

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

bungalow trop cher pour ce que c'est

Déçus par la position de l hôtel. Nous avons été induits en erreur par le positionnement géographique sur TripAdvisor. Nous la pensions près de la gare. Pas du tout. La chambre dans le bungalow a une jolie vue mais sinon elle est extrêmement défraîchie par rapport aux photos qui nous donnent une impression de luxe.les lucarnes d aération sont fermées par des moustiquaires toutes trouées. La terrasse du chalet voisin (derriere) donne directement sur la baie de votre chambre et donc fausse impression d intimité. Quant à la salle de bain elle fait plutôt miteuse. Nous pensions faire le repas dans la maison principale mais on nous a servi sur notre terrasse sans autre alternative et de plus comme une faveur. Le jeune cuisinier est le seul point positif de cet hôtel. Grâce à ses bons conseils il nous a conduit à la gare de peradenya ou nous avons pris le train pour Ella au lieu de le prendre à kandy centre. C est l astuce pour avoir la certitude d une place assise.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

山の中のセンスの良いプチホテル

21時チェックイン、翌8時チェックアの短時間滞在でしたが鳥や犬の声しか聞こえず。リラックスできました。朝は静かな朝靄の中 美味しいイングリッシュブレックファーストをいただきました。ロビーの調度品のセンスも良く、部屋も新しく快適です。ただ、山の中のため、蟻やヤモリが屋内にいます。 スタッフの対応も丁寧で居心地がよかったです。 機会があればまたゆっくりと泊まりたいです。

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A place to relax and eat good.

Had a chalet with nice view over the green valley. The food was great! So was the staff and service.