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Hotel Yo

4.0 star property
Hotel in Kandy with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Reception
Chalet with Mountain View | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Deluxe Triple Room with Balcony | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Aerial view
Hotel Yo, in the business district, feels worlds away with its garden and tranquil terrace. Travelers relax by the outdoor pool, use in-room WiFi, and sample global dishes at the restaurant. The concierge team consistently earns praise for their helpful service.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Triple Room with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room with Balcony | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Chalet with Mountain View | Balcony

Chalet with Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Lake View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Kandy, Hotel Yo is in the business district. National Museum and International Buddhist Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Temple of the Tooth and Royal Palace of Kandy. New Ranweli Spice Garden and Royal Botanical Garden are also worth visiting.
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1/5, Mahamaya Mawatha, Kandy, Central

What's nearby

  • Kandy Lake - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Wales Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Temple of the Tooth - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Royal Palace of Kandy - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • National Hospital Kandy - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Kandy Railway Station - 10 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 167 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪World Of Spice - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Forest Villa - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Salgado Hotel & Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Aroma Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mulberry Sugarcrab - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hotel Yo

Upscale hotel in the business district
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Hotel Yo. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Hotel Yo Restaurant, offers lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Yo have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Hotel Yo Restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2015
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 8 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 80 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
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

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

Hotel Yo Kandy
Yo Kandy
Hotel Yo Hotel
Hotel Yo Kandy
Hotel Yo Hotel Kandy

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Yo have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Yo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Yo?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Yo?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hotel Yo?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Hotel Yo provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 80 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Yo located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kandy Lake and Lakeside Adventist Hospital. Malwathu Maha Viharaya and Kandy Viewpoint are also within 1 mi (2 km). Kandy Railway Station is 30 minutes by foot.

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Hotel Yo Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dahlia

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

Cute hotel

Hotel was comfortable, safe, and they had onsite driver accommodations (apparently a thing in Sri Lanka). We didn't get to stay here long enough, and there was a festival that made the streets incredibly crowded. I wish we had the chance to explore the area more, however we made our way down (per the hotel's recommendation) to dinner at Hideout Lounge, and then back to the hotel. The pool is small and we weren't enticed to use it. Breakfast in the morning is offered as a buffet with plenty of options. I would recommend staying here if you need amenities (such as a shampoo, showergel, and a concierge). Unfortunately, due to the festival and the crowded streets, we couldn't even tell how close we really were to the sacred tooth, or other dining/shopping options. I'm sure under normal circumstances it would have been easier to get a tuktuk or even a car to drive you down into the town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bjarne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jose Antonio

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

Buena relación calidad precio

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Hotel style colonnial tres bien place

Accueil très sympa petit déjeuner très très très copieux. Le réceptionniste prashanthan était très sympa et a fait beaucoup d'efforts pour nous parler. Les chambres sont confortables. L'hôtel reçoit malheureusement comme tous les hôtels au Sri Lanka très très peu de monde à cause du COvid
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great value

The room is really clean and comfortable, with good AC and a great shower. But it's a little far outside of the center, which makes going out late at night a bigger hassle.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

A pleasant stay

I only stayed here for one night, but I enjoyed my stay. I was given a room on the top floor (I don't know if I was given a free upgrade or not, but it was a nice room) and so it had decent views of the valley area there from the balcony. The room had A/C, tv with cable, a ceiling fan and a hair dryer, shampoo & conditioner...so it had all the room amenities you'd need. The room didn't include breakfast as many places here usually do, but that's ok. The shower was leaky in that it let water out all over the floor despite the shower door being closed, so there was a big puddle I walked out to. I ended up throwing all the towels on the floor to soak it up. The hotel is on a steep winding incline atop its own mini hill. It's not especially close to town center, though it is walkable in 20-30 minutes. It's a bit closer to the Sacred Tooth Temple. The front desk and management were very friendly and helpful. The one weird thing about being on the top floor (and it's a walk up...no elevator) is that the floor was basically two guest rooms and these offices built out into its sort of lobby (photos attached). It's just odd to know you're walking out of your room into an office environment. But it was a good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

RJ1, Irving, Texas

This is my second visit to the facility. Food choices were basic, would not plan on eating there due to limited menu. Food itself tasted basic, nothing to write home about. Room and bathroom was clean, the A/C unit leaked water to the floor on my 2nd day. Location is good. This should be a 3 star facility, not 4.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

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

Great place!

We stayed for 4 nights and loved it! Also, amazing staff!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the hotel was very clean and the staff are great although there is a lot of road noise this is just the location if you want to walk everywhere ,breakfast is simple easy walk to the temple of the tooth and town , 10 min walk nothing is a problem for the staff who were very helpful

6/10 Okay

Kandarp, India

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

just about adequate

overall, it was a decent stay. I was disappointed with how crammed the room was. just not enough space to feel comfortable. you would easily run into a piece of furniture if you weren't very careful. the view is nice but unremarkable. the best thing about the room was the bathroom. new fittings, clean, well appointed. oh, there is no elevator, by the way. the service was decent and the people were nice.

8/10 Good

M, Japan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

キャンディレイクに近い眺めのよいホテル　Good view near the Kandy lake

キャンディ湖の近くで、少し上り坂を登り行くと、かわいい数部屋のサイズのホテルがあります。部屋は清潔感があり、部屋からはキャンディの周りの山々や、テニスコート、湖も少し見えます。 朝食の種類は少しビュッフェというには少なかったですが、全般的に親切なスタッフのみなさんによくしていただきました。朝は通勤時間や投稿時間もあり、少し道路が賑やかですが、仏歯寺の裏側などをお散歩するとよいかもしれません。また近くには女子学校があり、白い制服をきたかわいい子どもたちを見ることができますよ。 It was good view hotel and all staffs were very kind for us. The room was clean. We enjoyed comfortable 2days at this Hotel. Near the hotel, girls' school is there, and can see cute Sri Lankan white uniform students!

8/10 Good

Bala, Salem USA

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

Nice stay

The hotel is located in the center of town. We enjoy this comfortable stay and recommend this to anyone. Definitely worth the price.

10/10 Excellent

James, Dublin

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

Friendly hotel in great location

A 200m walk to Kandy's central lake this was an ideal base to explore the city and the region.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Hotel yo

The manager was very friendly and enjoyed a long conversation with him. Only down side was that when i booked the hotel on expedia.com it said complimentary breakfast was included but disappointingly was told by hotel it isn't and that they got it wrong?! Also because i didn't have a printout of my booking and and had an email to show they couldn't do anything :(

10/10 Excellent

XI, 中国

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

非常好的酒店

非常好的酒店，干净，装饰漂亮。床很舒服。周围安静。非常有斯里兰特色，很喜欢。

8/10 Good

Ying chin, Colombo

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

值得再次光臨

整潔優雅，舒適明亮！服務週到！

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

4/10 Poor

Chiara, Milano

Disliked: Room comfort

Nuovo ma rumoroso

Nuovo, stanze carine, ma con grossi problemi di rumorosità impiantistiche, di notte non si dorme. Gran parte delle stanze sono esposte verso la strada, anch'essa fonte di disturbo notturno. Il ristorante è totalmente disorganizzato e lento.

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