The Peppermint

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Free Wifi

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Peppermint in Kandy offers a homestay experience with a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out services, a lounge, and a 24-hour front desk. Modern Amenities: The property features a shared kitchen, tennis and badminton equipment hire, and free on-site private parking. Additional facilities include a beauty salon, room service, and a tour desk. Dining Options: Breakfast is available in the room with continental, American, vegetarian, halal, gluten-free, Asian, and full-day security. The dining area includes a refrigerator, microwave, and kitchenware. Local Attractions: Located 16 mi from Victoria Reservoir Kandy Seaplane Base, The Peppermint is near Kandy railway station (1.4 mi), Bogambara Stadium (1.9 mi), and Sri Dalada Maligawa (3.7 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

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

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-free, Asian, American

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Rubén
Spain Spain
“The hosts made me feel at home from the moment I arrived. They were incredibly attentive, providing great recommendations on places to visit and even giving me tips on how to avoid tourist scams. The bed was comfortable, and they went above and...”
Fabio
Portugal Portugal
“Pringi was the friendliest and kindest person I have met in my time in Sri Lanka, she was super attentive and caring great location away from the city center and surrounded by nature, definitely recommend.”
Yuta
Japan Japan
“I like everything. The owner(family) was so kind and nice. The wifi was working well. The room was big for me. They treated me as like one of the family members.”
Wenyen
Taiwan Taiwan
“The place we missed the most in our trip. Don't be scared off by it's distance from downtown. The Tuktuk charged approximately LKR 300 from downtown. When you see Pringi and KC, you know it's worthy.”
Kadri
Estonia Estonia
“I really liked Pringi and her husband, they are warm and welcoming and I felt a lot of joy when talking to them. I also felt that I was taken care of. This was very important for me as a solo traveller. I was like visiting friends. The house is in...”
Clara
Spain Spain
“Pringi and Srimal are amazing hosts . They are very supportive and friendly, we felt like at home. They gave us lots of valuable tips for our trips. We hope to come again to the Peppermint!”
Susan
New Zealand New Zealand
“Pringi and her husband are the nicest people you could meet. Incredibly delicious home cooking, best ive had in Sri Lanka. They picked us up from the train station and dropped us at the bus station at the end. Its a little out of town so this was...”
Wenjing
New Zealand New Zealand
“Such a kind and nice couple with a beautiful house! We extremely enjoyed the stay with them. It because of them who light up our trip in Kandy. Highly recommended! Thanks again for all your help and lovely hospitality. All the best.”
Anaïs
France France
“I had such a wonderful experience at the Peppermint! It was my first stop in Sri Lanka, and Pringi offers you straight away this "home away from home" feeling. She's an amazing woman, excellent cook, always trying to help you in any possible...”
Nurit
Canada Canada
“Pringi is a lovely host who makes you feel so welcomed and pampered. She went above and beyond and helped us to plan our days and get transportation in the city. Her place is bright, and there is a nice common balcony at the top where you can...”

Host Info

9.9
Host Review Score
It is very peasfull neighbourhood where you will be waking up to birds singing in lash green trees, and the tropical blue skies.Also you can see squirrels passing from tree to tree from the balcony. you will live in kandy, but away from the noisy traffic and it is a quite place surrounded by greenery right round. all the other facilities like super markets,bus stands,pvt hospitals, beauty saloons, local eating resturents, tuk-tuk, taxi stands are at walking distance. if you like to walk to the city center it is just 20 min away through the mountains. The Peppermint is situated within 3 km to central bus stand, main railway station. we offer you a free pick up and drop from kandy town and to kandy town if you are using public transport. we offer you 3 pvt rooms with many more facilities. a comfortable bed,clean linen,hot water shower,free wi-fi. ext...
I am Priyangani(pringi). i live with my husband and 4 year old pree school going little daughter. we are a very warm and friendly family. i lived in italy with my husband for 8 years. he lived there 22 years. we were working there. now we back to sri lanka. decided to do this home stay. i speak both English and italian language fluantley. also i have 11 years experience in hotel trade. hope it will also help me to give you a good service. you are welcome to stay with us and experience sri lankan hospitality at its best. i promise to give your money worth. my hobby is playing with my little daughter. when ever the time im free im always spending my time for her. i can cook well. i can cook sri lankan dishes, western dishes, as well as italian dishes.
from The Peppermint its just 7 min drive to the world heritage temple of the tooth and other attractions in kandy. other attractions are...... * National museum *Tea museum at Hantana *Tree temple loop(Gadaladeniya,Lankathilake,Embekka) *Peradeniya Botnical gardens *Bahirawekanda big buddha statu *British Garrisons cemetery. *Pinnawela elephant Orphanage *Knuckels mountain range *Tea plantation of panwila and other remote areas.
Languages spoken: English,Italian

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Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
From 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.