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Clove Villa

4.0 star property
Travelers enjoy complimentary English breakfast while taking in panoramic vistas from the rooftop terrace at this hillside retreat

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Clove Villa, on a peaceful hillside, offers a refined escape. Guests enjoy an English breakfast, relax at the outdoor pool, or visit the rooftop terrace with sweeping views. The property provides in-room WiFi and convenient dry cleaning services.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Garden view
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Kandy is home to Clove Villa. Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre and Nilambe Meditation Centre are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kandyan Art Association & Cultural Centre and New Ranweli Spice Garden. Royal Botanical Garden and Suriyakantha Centre d'Art et de Culture are also worth visiting. Visit our Kandy travel guide
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Map
48, P B A Weerakoon, Mawatha, Kandy, 20000

What's nearby

  • Two reasons to come to Kandy: 1, to walk around this lake, and 2, to visit the temple with the sacred tooth relic
    Kandy Lake
    6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Sri Dalada Maligawa, also known as Temple of the Buddha Tooth in English, is a UNESCO heritage site, and a popular place to visit for newly weds. It was awfully packed over the full moon weekend (would not recommend visiting during this period)! This pavilion-like structure at the front Paththirippuwa, or Octagon. It is a symbol of identity in Kandyan Architecture. In the olden days, the king would stand there to address his citizens who were gathered in front of him. The golden roof behind stands over the Buddha tooth relic that this temple is famous for. Footwear is not permitted inside, so you should either carry a bag where you can keep your shoes, or leave your shoes out on the grass like everyone else! #srilanka #kandy #wanderlust #explore #adventure #travel #igtravel #instatravel #vacation #travelgram #trip #travelandleisure #asia #throwback #tourist #temple #religion #beautiful #traveltips #nofilter #picoftheday #architecture #buddhist #sridaladamaligawa
    Temple of the Tooth
    6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Udawatta Kele Sanctuary
    4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Kandy Clock Tower
    6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Wales Park
    6 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Kandy Railway Station
    18 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)
    161 min drive

Restaurants

  • Salgado Hotel & Bakery
    5 min drive
  • Cafe 1886 By Salgado Bakers
    6 min drive
  • Cafe Nuwara
    5 min drive
  • Kandy Myst by Cinnamon
    16 min walk
  • Global Kitchen
    5 min drive

About this property

Clove Villa

Upscale guesthouse
You can look forward to free English breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a garden at Clove Villa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), barbecue grills, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Clove Villa offer thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 11:30 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 160 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Clove Villa Kandy
Clove Villa
Clove Kandy
Clove Villa Kandy
Clove Villa Guesthouse
Clove Villa Guesthouse Kandy

Frequently asked questions

Does Clove Villa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Clove Villa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Clove Villa?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Clove Villa?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Clove Villa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 160 per vehicle applies.

Where is Clove Villa located?

Situated in Kandy, this guesthouse is within 3 mi (5 km) of Udawatta Kele Sanctuary, Kanday Monasteries, and Devales. Commonwealth War Cemetery and Asgiri Maha Viharaya are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Clove Villa Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Excellent stay

Comfortable rooms, excellent service, friendly staff, lovely food. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Umesh and Danushka of Clove Villa made our stay above and beyond what we were expecting. This was one of the best accommodations on our 2 week trip to Sri Lanka with rooms and villa hotel decorated beautifully with a fantastic peaceful pool area. The unexpected surprise were the meals as we found out Umesh was a chef who prepared the best meals we experienced on this trip. As we continued on the trip we kept referring back to these meals which were over and above the rest. Danushka was also at hand providing the best service and attention for anything we needed. It really was Umesh and Danushka's detail and royal treatment provided who made this a special stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin

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

2 night stay as part of a 10 day holiday

Lovely boutique hotel made even more special by the people who work here. Our room was spacious, clean and comfortable, an excellent en-suite shower room, and a balcony with a view over the pool. The downstairs lounge and breakfast area were also spacious and lovely. Dinner was served outside on a balcony overlooking the front. Dinners were lovely Sri Lankan curries and the portions were very big. Too big for us but delicious! Breakfasts were also lovely, fresh fruit and honey curd followed by a choice of eggs and bacon and sausage if wanted. Clove Villa is very peaceful and it was lovely to wake up to the sound of birds. It is well-placed to spend time in Kandy, visit the relic of the tooth temple and the Royal Botanical Gardens. Particular thanks to Umesh (the chef) and Danushka who made our short stay very special.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful boutique hotel in excellent style with pool and gardens. The location is perfect tranquility after a days sightseeing in town, with spacious rooms and lots of private corners where you can sit (pool, garden, veranda, roof top, lounge) and read/relax. The service is perfect, from the first moment of arrival to departure. The hotel also arranged transport and tour guides, taking great care to ensure our safety and comfort and making sure we saw the most possible - including lesser known sites. We took the option of full-board and this is to be highly recommended - Western and Sri-lankan food is offered and we opted for four nights of Sri-Lankan food and were amazed by the dishes but also the explanations of the (to us unknown) vegegtables and regions. There is no better way to know a country than through it's food and friendly people. If we are in Kandy again, there is no question that we will stay anywhere but here - nothing else would compare.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Great taste in interior decor

Enjoyed our two nights stay here and impressed with the upscale internal furnishings. Dinner was good both nights. Freshly made soups and a terrific rice and curry. Charly was very welcoming. The property is out of the centre so need transport or order a tuk tuk. Not sure Kandy merited a two night stay despite how nice Clove Villa was. Enjoyed the nearby Botanical Gardens more than the holy tooth temple and the town centre was less impressive than expected given it qualified as a UNESCO heritage site.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful villa, lovely room and great breakfast with a good host. A little out of town but only a short Tuk tuk ride away.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was stunning, food delicious, staff incredibly kind and helpful. A nice refuge from the bustle of Kandy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Wei Chieh

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

Small and beautiful Villa in Kandy

* Like: -- Location: In suburb of Kandy so it’s inside the city. -- Room: This is a hotel modified from a villa so no many rooms. Lobby, garden are well decorated. Our room is OK for two people. -- Staff: Friendly and respond quickly to our demands. -- Pool: A small pool is available. -- Breakfast: Good. * Dislike: -- The room make us feel like going into someone’s bedroom. It’s simple and practical. -- Road outside is a little bit narrow and winding.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

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

Peaceful, stylish, comfortable with great food

Beautiful place decorated with style and elegance. The bed and pillows were so comfortable and the shower hot a day strong. It was so quiet at night. The meals were restaurant quality and could be ordered directly with the chef. Attractions and shopping were 10 minutes away from the noise a day crowds. It was lovely place to stay and we wished we could have stayed longer
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael, London, England

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

CLOVE VILLA, KANDY- JUST THE BEST POSSIBLE.

Been to Sri Lanka 4 times, stayed in around a dozen hotels and without doubt this was the best from every point of view, irrespective of price. The room we had was huge, a marble bathroom and really big walk-in shower. Extra king-size bed and white, crisp expensive bed linen and pillows. It's in a residential area so it is quiet and peaceful but not far from city centre. Although we had a rented car - we drove 1500 kilometres in a week to the far South-west and back to Colombo - they booked us a Tuk-Tuk and for 3 hours it cost us £7.50, plus a very goodly tip. The best shrimp tempura for dinner I have ever eaten and a very tender filet steak, wine and pud around £35 for two, served on the premises. Best of all was Charlie, who did everything from holding the umbrella over our heads in the rain upon arrival, to serving dinner, mixing the cocktails and making us laugh. We christened him Charlie Brown for some unknown reason and he loved it. He was the salt of the Sri Lankan earth.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

lesley

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

Best hotel of our Sri Lanka trip!

Stunning service and food in an elegant boutique hotel. Charlie the manager is delightful and couldn’t do enough to help us. Best hotel of our Sri Lanka trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jeevano, Kandy

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

Topaccommodatie

We hebben hier 2 dagen mogen verblijven. Wat een topaccommodatie is dit. Charlie en collega's doen er alles aan om je je thuis te laten voelen. Ontbijt, lunch en diner zijn van uitzonderlijke kwaliteit. Zwembad is mooi en ook erg fijn dat je s' avonds gewoon HBO of E! kunt kijken. Verblijf is zeker de moeite waard.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice room

The room is big and comfortable, but be careful because when you check out they charge you for services that you suppose are free!

4/10 Poor

Leslie, New York, NY

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

Horrible Honeymoon Choice

We settled on Clove Villa based on their ranking. Wrong! We booked a deluxe room with a garden view. When we arrived we were greeted with a drink for ourselves and our driver. We were immediately pestered about what time we would eat and if we were eating at the hotel. We are on honeymoon and like spontaneity. After being shown the room (Green Haven) we were disappointed by the size and darkness. We complained and were told we could move tomorrow morning but nothing could be done now. The owner indicated Expedia did not send the room type which was a lie because I emailed the property directly forwarding the reservation. We decided to try and make the most of it and freshened up and departed to see Kandy. Upon return we retreated to our room and went to use the bathroom and the stench was unbearable. We had not used it except to shower! This was a different smell as if something died in the wall. We were up all night waiting for management in the morning. Due to the lack of English skills we were first told she was arriving later only to be told later she was not coming. We were finally moved at 9am (to Raspberry Dream a nicer room) in time for us to depart for our day. They offered us a cake as a thank you. After the disgusting breakfast eggs I wanted to eat nothing from them. While the staff was kind and tried, I would not recommend this hotel especially for romance. Its a budget hotel quality with a mid range price for Sri Lanka.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

au top pour une halte

Super Bed and Breakfeast bénéficiant d'un bon confort et d'un emplacement calme. Excellente restauration et petits déjeuners.

8/10 Good

Lotte, Danmark

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

Dejligt lille sted, fin service og god mad

Villa Clove ligger noget udenfor byen og der var ikke rigtig noget at foretage sig om aftenen, hvis man ikke har adgang til bil.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely intimate hotel in a quiet location.

We had a super time at the Clove Villa. It is a very tasteful place. Our room was huge and very comfortable, as was the bathroom. A special mention must go to Charlie who went out of his way to accommodate us. Thank you Charlie.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A l'ecart de kandy, cet hôtel (en fait une villa) est un lieu de toute beauté avec son living room, sa terrasse au premier étage et bien évidemment sa piscine ! Le service est impeccable (merci a toutes les personnes de l hôtel), le petit déjeuner est plus que correcte. La chambre (premier étage) est assez grand, la décoration est soignée. En conlusion, lieu à recommander pour tranquillité et douceur de vivre.

10/10 Excellent

Ida, Copenhagen

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

Absolutely wonderful stay at Clove Villa!

The hotel is beautiful and elegant, with an indoor pond to welcome you and create a soothing atmosphere in the main area. There is a nice pool garden with lounge chairs and flowers, a small restaurant and a reading area. The rooms are spacious and elegant, with all the necessary amnesities. The staff is truly wonderful! They greet you and provide you with cold towels and juice when you arrive. Throughout your stay, they will assist you with your planning and help arrange transport or give tips for things to see in Kandy. We will come back for sure!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We received a free upgrade which was fantastic. Very comfortable, great food and service.

10/10 Excellent

Vikki, Christchurch

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

Beautiful boutique hotel

Beautiful boutique hotel, with amazing service. Charlie was a great host. The food we ate in the hotel was one of the best meals we had in Sri Lanka. Loved this professionally run boutique hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Marine

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

Très belle maison, très bien dormi !

Nous avons passé une nuit dans ce petit hôtel lors de notre passage à Kandy. Super accueil, hôtel ou plutôt maison magnifique, bon repas. La chambre n'était pas immense, mais nous avons super bien dormi, la salle de bain était très belle. Le soir nous avons joué au billard. Très bon petit déjeuner.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

very friendly staff

staff is nice and very responsible. but the room is a bit too simple with such a price and no WiFi in room.

10/10 Excellent

Tomomi, クアラルンプール

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

邸宅をリノベーションした落ち着けるホテル

お屋敷のような建物で、ロビーには自由に読める写真集や本などが置いてあります。客室数は少なめですが、シャワー室は清潔で、テレビのチャンネル数も多いです。 スタッフの方に聞いたところ、邸宅をホテルとしてリノベーションしたそうです。 清潔でおしゃれながらも、アットホームな雰囲気で、長期滞在にもいいと思います。

8/10 Good

Neil, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good hotel, tasty rice and curry

Overall a good property, on the outskirts of Kandy. The hotel was clean and the staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast could be improved, requires a better range of Sri Lankan/Continental options. Evening meal of Sri Lankan rice and curry was probably the best of our trip and I would highly recommend this to anyone that visits Clove Villa.