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Pura Handa Home Stay

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Kandalama with 3 restaurants and free breakfast

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Front of property
Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Triple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor rock climbing
Shower, soap, shampoo, toilet paper
Free breakfast (local cuisine), a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Pura Handa Home Stay. Adventurous travelers may like the rock climbing at this guesthouse. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. In addition to car rentals on site and an outdoor entertainment area, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Sep 5 - Sep 6
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Tomorrow

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Triple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Day bed
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Kandalama is home to Pura Handa Home Stay. Ancient City of Sigiriya and Ritigala Ruins are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Minneriya National Park and Dambulla Cave Temple. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like ecotours, hiking/biking trails, and mountain climbing.
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Map
171,kubukkadnwala,kibissa, dambulla, central, 21100

What's nearby

  • Ancient City of Sigiriya - 12 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Sigiriya Museum - 13 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Dambulla Cave Temple - 17 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium - 21 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Pidurangala Rock - 24 min drive - 9.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Gimanhala Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Amaya Lake - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ariya Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Moats Café - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Pura Handa Home Stay

Property highlights
At Pura Handa Home Stay, you can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), a garden, and laundry facilities. Active travelers can enjoy rock climbing at this guesthouse. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as car rentals on site and an outdoor entertainment area.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, scooter rentals, and concierge services
  • Charcoal grills, a 24-hour front desk, and a nature reserve
Room features
All guestrooms at Pura Handa Home Stay offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shampoo
  • Separate sitting areas, housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Rock climbing
  • Scooter/moped rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

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 only accepts cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Pura Handa Home Stay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pura Handa Home Stay?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pura Handa Home Stay?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Pura Handa Home Stay?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Pura Handa Home Stay located?

Situated in Kandalama, this guesthouse is within 9 mi (15 km) of Popham's Arboretum, Sigiriya Museum, and Ancient City of Sigiriya. Dambulla Cave Temple and Pidurangala Rock are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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