147/20, Dharmasoka Mawatha Lewella
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1 night, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
1 night, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
“Rienzi and his sister Mercy are marvelous, super professional hosts and incredib…”
“Nice host”
“We were amazed that the abundant, delicious, traditional Sri Lankan breakfasts w…”
“Very good breakfast”
“Room was nice and house was beautiful”
“Welcoming family, comfortable room in a lovely, quiet area of Kandy”
“The room was clean and tidy”
“Nice Homestay with a clean and nice room/bathroom”
“The room is comfortable, clean and homey with a nice lamp, attached bathroom, Wi…”
“Location is on a small road, so no crazy bus honks or noise”
“We had an absolutely wonderful stay here - this was our favorite guesthouse in S…”
“This is the best choice and value for money”
Set in Kandy, 1.2 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa, Jayawimana features a children's playground and views of the garden. The rooms come with a flat-screen TV. Some rooms include a seating area where you can relax. Jayawimana features free WiFi throughout the property. The homestay also offers car hire. Kandy Museum is 1.2 km from Jayawimana, while Lakeside Adventist Hospital is 1.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bandaranaike International Airport, 85 km from the property.
ComePlantas
couple
May 20, 2026
“Incredible value, genuine homestay experience with amazing hosts and unforgettable breakfast!”
We had an absolutely wonderful stay here - this was our favorite guesthouse in Sri Lanka and easily the best value! The room is comfortable, clean and homey with a nice lamp, attached bathroom, WiFi, fan and desk and the house itself is in a nice, quiet neighborhood just a twenty-five minute walk to Kandy Lake. Rienzi and his sister Mercy are marvelous, super professional hosts and incredible cooks! We really enjoyed chatting with two such open minded, thoughtful individuals who evidently relish the opportunity to travel by connecting with visitors from around the world. We were amazed that the abundant, delicious, traditional Sri Lankan breakfasts were included in the stay - we really enjoyed eating all sorts of delicious home cooked food easily adapted to our vegan diet... Mercy is a queen in the kitchen! This was a beautiful, true homestay experience that we super recommend!
Mare
couple
January 11, 2026
Very good breakfast. Nice host. Room was nice and house was beautiful. Room was a bit far from citycenter.
Soumyadeep
couple
December 17, 2025
The host Rienzie was always attentive to our request and prepared a delicious breakfast.
Serhii
solo_traveller
December 7, 2025
Rienzie was a very kind and friendly host. The room was clean and tidy. There is no air conditioning, but I didn’t feel any heat at all — there is a fan which I didn’t even need to use. The room is located in a private house in a quiet area, with no insects or anything like that. Rienzie also prepared a delicious and filling breakfast. A great place to stay for one or two nights. Highly recommended!
Pia
solo_traveller
August 14, 2025
“fantastic breakfast”
Natalija
couple
April 19, 2025
Welcoming family, comfortable room in a lovely, quiet area of Kandy. Delicious breakfast with their home grown coffee. Host showed us her amazing garden with coconut trees, coffee, jackfruit, mangoes..... Would recommend
Davide
couple
September 3, 2024
“Cozy and affordable stay in Kandy”
We stayed in Kandy for two nights in this lovely house. The two brothers who run it are really kind and helpful and make you feel welcomed in every way. It was really a pleasure to chat with them, taste their dishes and hear their stories. We recommend all travellers who are thinking of spending a few nights in Kandy to stop by here.
Anthony
couple
August 22, 2024
We had a very pleasant stay. We appreciated to discuss with the family who is available for the guests. Also, the food is tasty. I fully recommend.
Katleen
solo_traveller
August 5, 2024
“Stay here if you want a home away from home!”
The owner was really friendly and his sister was an amazing cook. I enjoyed staying at their place because it felt like a home!
Tinafr
couple
March 23, 2024
Excellent stay, very calm with delicious breakfast. The host is very nice
Masja
solo_traveller
February 26, 2024
“Perfect stay in a quieter part of town!”
The host was lovely!
Martin
solo_traveller
November 7, 2023
“True homestay”
Great choice for staying in Kandy. Rienzie was very welcoming, friendly, talkative and more than helpful with everything. He even cooked me dinner when I arrived in the evening. I also recommend staying at his sisters place in Dambulla if you are heading there.
Dominika
solo_traveller
September 19, 2023
“Just amazing!”
Rienzi and his sister Merci were amazing hosts! They were so attentive and welcoming, helped me with my trip planning, arranged other part of their family to drive me and accommodate me. Thanks to them I fell in love with Sri Lanka straight away! The meals that Merci cooked were delicious as well.
Norbert
couple
January 27, 2023
Nice Homestay with a clean and nice room/bathroom. The owners are very helpful and kind. They made delicious breakfast for us.
Eva
extended_group
April 15, 2022
It was our best stay in Sri Lanka so far! The owners really treat you like a family. They prepared us delicious breakfast and dinner and even considered my special diet. Also, I was able to use their kitchen. Since it was one day before Sinhala and Tamil New Year, we also had a chance to taste some traditional cakes. :) We had some interesting conversations about Sri Lanka's culture and got to know many new facts. There was a mosquito net in the room and the room was very clean and modern.
Pauline
solo_traveller
March 27, 2022
It was perfect, the hosts are extremely nice and welcoming, the food is very good (you can even cook with them if you like!), it's also quiet and clean. The accommodation is a bit far from the center but there is a direct bus at the end of the street 😊
Pietro
couple
March 22, 2022
“Best Homestay experience in Sri Lanka”
The owners are the most lovey couple of brothers ever. We felt like at our grandparents. Thank you so much for the hospitality and tips!
Evgenii
couple
March 21, 2022
This is the best choice and value for money. I have never met such kind and generous people. great family! wonderful breakfast. interesting communication. very clean room and yard. coffee from your garden and cooking Lanka dinner together. Thank you so much!!!
Andrea
solo_traveller
March 10, 2022
Both brothers took great care of me. I hurt my knee very bad when falling in the streets of Kandy. Food is very good, there is help with all sorts of travel informations. I can highly recommend staying there.
Vladyslav
couple
February 7, 2022
“Best homestay”
This is truly a homestay, like if you would visit your grandparents. Kind hosts will make sure you're comfy and serve you a good breakfast. Everyone speaks good english. Room is ok, clean, and cozy. Location is on a small road, so no crazy bus honks or noise. There's an electric mosquito repellent in the room. You can also find a garden in the backyard with all sorts of fruits. Thank you for the good time in Kandy!
Children's playground, Walking tours, Themed dinner nights, Cooking class
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Board games/puzzles
Kid meals, Fruits, Restaurant, Breakfast options
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Non-smoking rooms, Designated smoking area, WiFi available in all areas
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Garden, Outdoor furniture
Parking, Free parking, Private parking, Parking garage
Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Invoice provided
Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Room service, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Ironing service, Express check-in/check-out, Packed lunches, Car hire, Shuttle service (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Shuttle service
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
This twin room has a desk.
Each day we'll check prices and send you an email for your selected dates at Jayawimana.
If you don't have specific dates but would like to check prices for say next weekend or say next month we can check the price too.