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Lakewood Residence

3.0 star property
Lakeside retreat with rooftop breakfast views combines natural beauty with comfort - perfect for morning swims and workouts with a view

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Lakewood Residence sits lakeside offering a peaceful getaway with its signature rooftop terrace where guests enjoy breakfast with water views. Visitors appreciate the convenience of in-room WiFi, a well-equipped gym, and the choice between two swimming pools.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Kandy, Lakewood Residence is in the city center and on a lake. Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre and Nilambe Meditation Centre are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Udawatta Kele Sanctuary and Central Highlands of Sri Lanka. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Asgiriya Stadium or Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Visit our Kandy travel guide
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39/3 Rajapihilla Mawatha, Kandy, Kandy District, 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
    2 min walk - 0.2 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
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Wales Park
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kandy Clock Tower
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Royal Palace of Kandy
    12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Kandy Railway Station
    13 min walk
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)
    162 min drive

Restaurants

  • World Of Spice
    4 min walk
  • Balaji Dosai
    7 min walk
  • Hela Bojun Hala
    4 min walk
  • Kandyan Muslim Hotel
    8 min walk
  • The Trees Kandy
    2 min walk

About this property

Lakewood Residence

Bed & breakfast by the lake
Take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Lakewood Residence. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a snack bar/deli.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and airport pick-up service (surcharge)
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Lakewood Residence feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and tubs or showers
  • LED TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: LKR 9 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for LKR 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately LKR 9 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: LKR 70 per room
  • Rollaway bed fee: LKR 10.0 per day

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Pool access available from 6 AM to 10:30 PM

Property is also known as

Lakewood Residence B&B Kandy
Lakewood Residence B&B
Lakewood Residence Kandy
Lakewood Residence Kandy
Lakewood Residence Bed & breakfast
Lakewood Residence Bed & breakfast Kandy

Frequently asked questions

Does Lakewood Residence have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6 AM–10:30 PM.

Is Lakewood Residence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakewood Residence?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lakewood Residence?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Lakewood Residence provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of LKR 70 per room applies.

Where is Lakewood Residence located?

Located in the heart of Kandy, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Wales Park, Kandy Lake, and Kandy City Centre. Kandy Viewpoint and Kandy Clock Tower are also within 10 minutes. Kandy Railway Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Lakewood Residence Reviews

6.6

7.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

7.2

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 27 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Full of hospitality

I would have rated it higher if it was a three star hotel. (I was looking for a five star hotel). But it is a new hotel and I think they will be well prepared after a while. The owners were very friendly and willing to help with our stay so I enjoyed the stay overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The roof terrace was nice as it gave a great view of the lake and temple. Our room was very clean, we had a good night stay here. Staff were all very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

A.

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had mosquitos in the room and not hit water in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sehr modern und schön eingerichtet. Das Zimmer war groß und sauber, ebenso das Bad. Der Blick auf den See war toll. Das Personal war hilfreich und hat u.a. Tipps zum Essen gehen außerhalb des Hotels gegeben. Das Stadtzentrum von Kandy und der See sind fußläufig erreichbar. Einzig der Pool lädt nicht besonders zum Schwimmen ein. Aber wäre er sauberer, hätte man beim Baden im obersten Stock einen tollen Blick über Kandy gehabt.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Camilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Havde et par dejlige overnatninger på hotellet. God beliggendes og fantastisk udsigt over Kandy Lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Mats

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

Trevligt hotell med fin utsikt.

Trevligt relativt nytt hotell med få rum. Vissa rum är dock undermåliga och rekommenderas absolut inte att bo i. Detta gäller de rum som beskrivs som ”rum med balkong mot park eller rum utan balkong. Dessa rum ligger mot baksidan och är väldigt lyhörda. Väls rum med utsikt mot Kandy lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Cat, Edinburgh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed here for 3 nights. The staff were helpful and friendly, and the hotel was clean and tidy. We booked a lake view room which had a lovely outlook - though beware no matter where you seem to stay in Sri Lanka you will be woken by the call to prayer at 6am so take ear plugs. Our room had a balcony, and the warnings for monkeys should be taken seriously as we woke up to them running around outside every day (stealing whatever is left around). Our room also had a window facing into the hotel, it had blinds so privacy was fine but meant we did have bright lights shining in our room during the night - fine for us as we had sleep masks. The pool on the roof is lovely, cold and refreshing! We had the breakfast each day which was great, lots of fruit, toast and some Sri Lankan options too. The hotel is also really handy for walking into the centre of Kandy, about 5-10 mins - just head down the steep path next to the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The actual location of the hotel is down a narrow path next to a temple so it can be missed. The room was clean and so was the bathroom. There small improvements that could be made to the room in terms of space to store your luggage or table space in the room. Overall the experience with our stay was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great views and a short walk to town

Great view from a clean but basic room and just a short walk to town and the temple of the tooth
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr zentral gelegenes, kleines und gemütliches Hotel, sehr nettes und hilfsbereites Personal.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning views, beautifully appointed property, very pleasant staff willing to please - everything one could wish for a short stay in Kandy. Highly recommend checking this property out. Good value too compared to other accommodations/hotels. Only tiny drawback was that it was slightly difficult to find as it is well tucked away in the hill above the lake. Very walkable into the town (10 mins to centre) or tuk tuk right at door if you prefer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful view, great location, very friendly and helpful staff, Scandinavian type design, excellent breakfasts, lovely little lap pool 🏊‍♂️ with great view over Kandy Lake, walking 🚶‍♂️ distance to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

bjyc

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wasn’t nice at all as expected. We had the room right next to reception and could hear everything happening there. It was noisy and dark as there were no windows where we could open the curtains for sunlight. The only windows we had faced the whole reception area and the second was facing the driveway where people parked their cars. The floor was dirty like it hadn’t been mopped and there were bugs crawling onto the bed. Hotel staff were friendly but didn’t make up for the above points. I would definitely not stay here again nor would I recommend anyone else to. Should have stayed at Ozo which was down the road and much nicer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
We had a very negative experience with this property. Upon arrival around 3:00PM to check-in, we were informed that our reserved rooms (2 of them) weren't available. Apparently, since we didn't pre-pay for the room, it was given up to someone else. Unfortunately, we were not informed prior to arrival and we had to find some other accommodation at the last minute. And most of the hotels were fully booked because of a big cricket match happening in town! Also, we received a very weak apology, almost as if it was our fault for not pre-paying. This experience was very disappointing, not to mention extremely unprofessionally on the part of the hotel. I find it very one-sided that travelers can be penalized for canceling too late or not showing up for their reservation, but hotels are free to cancel your room without any penalty. To travelers considering this hotel: book at your own risk... this property might give up your room if you don't pre-pay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

John, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Like other people mentioned before, the property is hard to find. You need to climb a steep path to the left side of the police booth. Room was good. Although I booked a “Deluxe Family Room, Balcony, Garden View”, they first gave me a standard room, but the manager later rectified this by offering me a nice room with view on the lake. The biggest disappointment was the breakfast. Probably the most Spartan I had in Sri Lanka. Just slices of white bread, two eggs, some veggies, marmalade and instant coffee or tea. I’ve had better in a Youth Hostel. Location is fine. I would not return here. Feels overpriced for what you get.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

John, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Well located, an easy walk into centre of Kandy. Good breakfast but disappointed with our room which was in the basement with windows opening into the garage! Other rooms looked ok so maybe we were unlucky.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice staff, damp hotel

The hotel staff was very kind in trying to accommodate us. We checked into our first, very damp room with one window looking into the car park. So no privacy. Due to the nature of the area the rooms were very damp and full of mosquitoes. The layout of the hotel is quite poor in that many of the rooms have interior windows only. This is not good for airing out the rooms of mosquitoes or moisture. This is by no means the “fault” of the hotel or the staff, simply a downside of the way the hotel was built. I would recommend staying in this hotel (if you don’t mind cobwebs), however, only in one of the rooms that has a balcony and direct access to the outside for ventilation and airflow. These rooms must have had less mold in the room and shower than the 2 rooms we tried. Very pleasant staff and a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

Espen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Overpriced. Prepare to argue with the staff.

Staff totally unprepared for our arrival. Spent 20 minutes trying to explain where and how we booked. Eventually got to our room, which was only set up for two people instead of three as booked. Beds were comfortable and the room was clean. Huge spider in the bathroom to keep us company 👍 Pool was closed at dusk, which was a shame, didn't get to try it out. Breakfast was alright. Upon checkout, the staff insisted we had not paid, even when clearly showing reservation saying everything was paid. Extremely frustrating. After 30 minutes of arguing, phone calls, passport copying, taking photos of my reservation etc we eventually got to leave. Would not recommend this hotel, especially with the price we paid for it - just too expensive for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

2/10 Terrible

Jenny, Japan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ヤクザみたいなホテルです。Expediaで全額支払い済みをしてから、旅に出かけました。チェックインの際に、まったく違うタイプの部屋まで案内されて、この部屋しかないから、泊まるか泊まらないかと脅されました。結果として3時間揉めて20%の返金（現地通貨、しかも差額ではない）をもらいチェックインしたが、部屋の中の施設も壊れたりして最悪でした。プールも汚いので使えないです。揉めてたせいで、見たかったお祭りも全く見れませんでした。※ホテルのシェフだけは優しかった。予約の時はやはりホテルの口コミ得点を見ないとだめです。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Francesca, Italia

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

Albergo con bella vista sul lago

Albergo nuovo e con vista sul lago ma abbiamo avuto grossi problemi con il check-in. Come altri clienti non ci è stata data la camera scelta e prenotata con grosso anticipo (la nostra era appositamente scelta con vista lago e siamo finiti sul retro con vista sui calcinacci).Personale non adeguatamente organizzato.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent accueil dans cet établissement très bien situé et où nous avons reçu de très bons conseils pour nous repérer sur place. Le seul bémol est peut-être le prix qui est élevé par rapport à la moyenne locale mais les prestations étaient de très bon standing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ownership changed and our booking was messed up. Did not get the rooms we booked.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Ruwan

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

Great location

Excellent location, very close to the city. Breakfast was decent. very helpful staff. Was a bit hard locating the place when we first got there. Could be a little bit noisy although it is not that close to the road. Need more publicity for this place, at least a fb page so there is a way to communicate with the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019