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Ganthera Residence

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Katugastota with free parking

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At Ganthera Residence, travelers find calm and convenience. The garden offers a serene spot to relax, while the library provides quiet reading corners. Rooms have WiFi, and amenities like dry cleaning, laundry services, and luggage storage help guests settle in comfortably.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, River View | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 11 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, River View | View from room

Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, River View, Lakeside

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, River View, Lakeside | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, River View, Lakeside

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
  • 17 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
70/D/1, Riverside Garden, Katugastota, Katugastota, Central Province, 20000

What's nearby

  • Temple of the Tooth - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Kandy Lake - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Wales Park - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Royal Palace of Kandy - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • National Hospital Kandy - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Kandy Railway Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salgado Hotel & Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe The Vibe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Put Chutney - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kandy Myst by Cinnamon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Brunch Café & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Ganthera Residence

Property highlights
A terrace, a garden, and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Ganthera Residence. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a snack bar/deli.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Barbecue grills, luggage storage, and free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms at Ganthera Residence feature thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Balconies, separate sitting areas, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 3 per person
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Minimum check-in age: 12

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 3 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

Ganthera Residence House Kandy
Ganthera Residence House
Ganthera Residence Kandy
Ganthera Residence Guesthouse Harispattuwa
Ganthera Residence Guesthouse
Ganthera Residence Harispattuwa
Ganthera Resince Harispattuwa
Ganthera Residence Guesthouse
Ganthera Residence Katugastota
Ganthera Residence Guesthouse Katugastota

Frequently asked questions

Is Ganthera Residence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ganthera Residence?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ganthera Residence?

Check-in begins at 1 PM.

What time is check-out at Ganthera Residence?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Ganthera Residence located?

Situated in Katugastota, this guesthouse is within 3 mi (5 km) of Udawatta Kele Sanctuary, Bahirawa Kanda, and Kanday Monasteries. Devales and Commonwealth War Cemetery are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Ganthera Residence Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mahmood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly people I ask for extra baby bed I got bed without informing me about extra charges untill checkout ask for (500 Rb.)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice place!

Very nice family running this homestay. Nice spacious rooms and overall very good value for the money paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Judith

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Several safety issues

Local tuk-tuk drivers had difficulty finding this hotel which is off the beaten track. Although the address is Riverside Gardens there is scant evidence of a river, hidden as it is by very heavy, lush foliage, so the “river view” is a bit of a stretch. We could see no evidence of a garden. We stayed two nights, during which time we saw only one person in charge of running the hotel; this was Tharaka,who told me the hotel had undergone a renovation 2 years previously; we were surprised by this as it was still unfinished and had several safety issues, not least of which were all the exposed electricity cables in bedrooms, bathrooms and upstairs landing. Plugging the hairdryer in caused all the fuses to blow! Tharak told me he stays overnight maybe twice a week – on other nights the front door is locked – so no escape for guests if an emergency arises. This is not good. Breakfast was very good, but there is no chance of an evening meal and no restaurants within walking distance. On our last morning an incident occurred when some of our money went missing – it was recovered, and I'm not going to say anything else other than we know the culprit, and when the theft (and recovery) occurred, so all I will say is keep your money with you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Sharron

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

Great Property

Great stay in new property. Quiet location. Room was spotlessly clean, was great to have a fridge , wifi and a/c. Hosts were friendly and helpful and breakfast was good. Short walk to main road where we caught a local bus into Kandy (less than 20 Rupees) and only 300 Rupees for tuk tuk back later that night. Only negative was water pressure in the shower and also extremely hard to regulate temperature. Overall great value for money and would highly recommend staying at this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Leuk guesthouse met behulpzame eigenaren

Prima guesthouse. Heel netjes en vriendelijk mensen die je overal mee willen helpen. Goed ontbijt en prima kamers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mislav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, not so far from the centar of the city. The room was cozy and clean with a nice balcony view on river. The host was always on service and helping with transfers information, offering trips, reservation tickets taxy ,tuk tuk or else.

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