Blinkbonnie Inn

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Blinkbonnie Inn

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Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
424 reviews

Staff

9.4

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Attractively set in Kandy, Blinkbonnie Inn features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service. The property has lake and garden views, and is 1.9 km from Bogambara Stadium. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a shared kitchen and currency exchange for guests. At the guest house, each unit includes a desk. Some units have a balcony and/or a patio with mountain views and an outdoor dining area. All units include a private bathroom, a hair dryer and bed linen. A Full English/Irish, Asian or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the in-house family-friendly restaurant, which specialises in Chinese cuisine and also offers vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options. Sightseeing tours are available within a reachable distance. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the guest house. Popular points of interest near Blinkbonnie Inn include Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, Sri Dalada Maligawa and Kandy Museum. Victoria Reservoir Kandy Seaplane Base Airport is 22 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Property highlights

    • Situated in the real heart of Kandy, this property has an excellent location score of 8.6

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Asian

    • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.0
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
7.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jacob
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The room was spacious and clean. Staff friendly and helpful. They were flexible with us too - letting us check in early and arranging our breakfast earlier than the start time (and it was delicious). Helping guests out makes a big difference.”
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Breakfast was amazing and host was really friendly. A little out of Kandy centre but great views of the lake and city.”
  • Georgios
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Our stay in Blinkbonnie was really nice. The room was clean and comfortable with a nice balcony. People working there were friendly and helpful. We had good breakfast at the terrace with nice view of Kandy.”
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location, with views over Kandy. Friendly, helpful staff”
  • Mohammad
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    “Breakfast is good but should be do a little better.”
  • Gregor
    Austria Austria
    “+ feelgood factor high! + great staff + great big room with top view + terrace (bar, breakfast) + Nice design”
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely view from room over lake & valley, and large balcony to sit out on. Helpful owner. Room a good size with kettle, hairdryer etc. Simple walk down into town or the lake.”
  • Caspersz
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The breakfasts were excellent. There was a lot of delicious food provided and I had to ask for it to be reduced as I could not eat it all!”
  • Rosita
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The staff were excellent. They went out of their way to make my stay enjoyable. They were even able to add another day to my booking at very short notice.”
  • Chandani
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    “Beautiful location & Great customers services.”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.4Based on 421 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Situated in the heart of Kandy, Blinkbonnie Inn is a warm, relaxed place perfectly suited for you as it prides itself with the best views in Kandy. You will believe it after you have your breakfast in the view-point restaurant, overlooking the beauty of Kandy. Encompassing twenty rooms in two unique buildings all situated on the same beautiful property in a quiet area of Kandy. We offer a personal service that only a very small, family-owned and managed, guest house and boutique hotel can give. From this retreat, guests can stroll to the city and explore around. All this combined with their outstanding service and traditional hospitality for 30 years makes Blinkbonnie Inn a great place to stay in Kandy. Enjoy your stay in one of our beautiful rooms, each with a private bath, luxury bedding and a balcony with views to the mountain and Kandy lake. The view point restaurant has 180' views of Kandy lake and Temple and mountain ranges. You can enjoy a lovely cup of world famous Sri Lankan tea in the mornings watching playful monkeys passing by as well as a beautiful array of tropical and migrating birds, a great way to begin your day.

Neighbourhood information

Some days Kandy’s skies seem perpetually bruised, with stubborn mist clinging to the hills surrounding the city’s beautiful centrepiece lake. Delicate hill-country breezes impel the mist to gently part, revealing colourful houses and hotels amid Kandy’s improbable forested halo. In the centre of town, three-wheelers careen around slippery corners, raising a soft spray that threatens the softer silk of the colourful saris worn by local women. Here’s a city that looks good even when it’s raining.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Blinkbonnie Inn Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • Indian • Seafood • International
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Blinkbonnie Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Tumble dryer

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Good free WiFi 16 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Transport

  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Child safety socket covers

Cleaning services

  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
    Additional charge
  • Mosquito net
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wake-up service
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 13:30
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

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
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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