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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Grand Colonial Viveka in Kurunegala offers family rooms with private bathrooms, bidets, and showers. Each room includes air-conditioning, a dining table, TV, electric kettle, and wardrobe. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy a beautiful garden and free WiFi. The property provides free on-site private parking and a reception staffed with English-speaking personnel. Convenient Location: Located 61 km from Victoria Reservoir Kandy Seaplane Base, the guest house is near attractions such as Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens (44 km) and Sri Dalada Maligawa (45 km). Guest Favorites: Visitors appreciate the lakes, attentive staff, and the convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ben
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Staff were absolutely amazing first and foremost, anything that I needed was always given with incredible manners and friendliness. Location to the lake is exceptional.
  • Fabienne
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Stayed here one night on our way from negombo to sigiriya and it was just perfect. Staff is really helpful and extremely welcoming! They also serve breakfast and dinner which is priced reasonably. The rooms are a bit old and very basic but had AC...
  • Karin
    Germany Germany
    Very friendly staff and the house reminds you of past times. Nicely decorated. It is situated right st the lake which we surrounded, it takes about an hour by foot.
  • Martin
    France France
    I enjoyed the historic atmosphere of Viveka and the lakeside walks. It feels professionally managed. Service and food was all of high quality.
  • Chamalee
    Australia Australia
    Grand Colonial Viveka has the best view of Kurunegala lake and it's located closer to Kurunegala city centre. Hospitality is high end, food is delicious and staff is very friendly. I felt like home with these beautiful people around. Thank you...
  • Maheen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Had a peaceful stay at this beautiful colonial property next to the lake. Food was really amazing, very friendly staff who were always happy to help out. Venue is a bit tired, but very good value for money. Highly recommend their mixed fried rice...
  • Kristin
    Germany Germany
    Beautiful hotel at a lake. Great nice people who own this place!! Homely atmosphere and very good food! :) we even got a free room upgrade.
  • Lakmini
    Australia Australia
    Everything was great. Highly recommended. Would definitely visit again.
  • Chloe
    Australia Australia
    We got a few upgrade, the hotel manager was super friendly and looked after us. We had breakfast which was really good and the room was very comfortable.
  • Duncan
    India India
    A great find in kurunagala. A lovely old style property full of history, charm and style. Great location on the lakeside - lovely for green, birds and exercise. The staff were so helpful and friendly, happy to accommodate any needs and making...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.3Based on 56 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

If you seek a delightful dining experience and a cozy night's rest in Kurunegala, The Grand Colonial is your ultimate choice. Nestled in a commanding yet serene locale overlooking a vast lake and a majestic mountain range, this 4,000-square-foot heritage bungalow embodies the classic 'Walawwa' architectural concept from days of old. As such, it boasts a spacious veranda and a traditional courtyard, complemented by the enchanting panoramic vistas of the lake and the surrounding mountains. Whether you're on holiday or a business trip, The Grand Colonial Kurunegala offers many comforts, including a 24-hour concierge facility, a travel desk, and shuttle services. With numerous activities to indulge in and a beautiful waterfront, we offer a perfect family getaway and the ideal destination for a romantic stay with your loved ones.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.