Hotel di Mahaweli River Front, Kandy

Pros: -Great location, beautiful view of the river -Wonderful dinner buffet Cons: -Check in took close to an hour as they couldn’t find my booking. Had to reach out to trip.com for help. That said trip customer service is excellent -Rooms are quite old and had a musky smell

This villa is great. The two bedrooms on the second floor have separate bathrooms. There are also two large halls. There are two terraces upstairs. When it is not raining, it is definitely the best scene for parties and sunbathing. There are two bedrooms downstairs, and a sundeck for breakfast. The landlord and his wife are super enthusiastic. The breakfast they make can feed the whole day, as well as various fruits and milk tea. There is a great Chinese restaurant nearby, and the landlord will drop/pickup.

The front desk staff is very friendly, the room is clean and tidy, and the bed is very comfortable. I have a hard time falling asleep in strange places, but I can sleep comfortably here. There is breakfast on the 7th floor, which is delicious! Very considerate. This is my first time to travel to Sri Lanka. I like Sri Lanka and the people here very much. I wish all the people in Sri Lanka good health and safety.

The Good The standout feature of The Coffee Bungalow is undoubtedly its staff, particularly Adrian, who went above and beyond to ensure our stay was enjoyable. Everyone we encountered was attentive and genuinely warm, making us feel well cared for. The food was another highlight—delicious and thoughtfully prepared. A particularly nice touch was when they packed us a complimentary to-go lunch for our train journey out of Kandy, which was a pleasant and unexpected gesture. The Bad The lack of air conditioning was a notable downside, especially given Kandy’s humidity. While the property has a charming colonial feel, the absence of a solid door between the bedroom and bathroom was an odd design choice. Although the toilet and shower do have louvered doors, privacy is somewhat compromised. Another issue was the challenging entry system—we found ourselves locked out one night, which was frustrating and inconvenient. The Ugly Unfortunately, the biggest drawback was the ant problem. While some level of bugs is to be expected in a tropical setting, the sheer number of ants, particularly in the bathroom but also in the bedroom, was hard to ignore. It definitely impacted our overall comfort. Overall, The Coffee Bungalow has a lot of charm and some truly wonderful hospitality, but there are a few quirks and inconveniences that might not suit every traveler. If you’re prepared for a bit of rustic charm and can handle the lack of AC and privacy, the warm service and great food may make up for the downsides.

One adult and one 12 year old child paying 26 US dollars per night with breakfast and lunch is pretty good. I got the upgrade for free with balcony. The wifi was not strong. The tv has no hdmi connection. The bathroom is old and needs updating. The breakfast was good but I did not try the lunch or dinner.

The hotel with a sense of history, especially the elevator, is a bit interesting. It is very close to the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Kangxi Lake. It takes about 5 minutes to walk. It is not convenient to park at the entrance. We have a breakfast and dinner, and things are quite rich. It is quite satisfactory to eat along the way in Sri Lanka. The hotel staff is also very nice, and the quiet room is so the view outside the window is poor.