Located in Kandy, 1.1 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 1.4 km from the centre, Square Peg provides air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a terrace. The accommodation features a spa bath. Every room is equipped with a balcony with city views. The units in the bed and breakfast are equipped with a kettle. There is a private bathroom with walk-in shower in all units, along with a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the bed and breakfast, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near the bed and breakfast include Bogambara Stadium, Kandy railway station and Sri Dalada Maligawa. Victoria Reservoir Kandy Seaplane Base Airport is 24 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
7.7
Location
8.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Magdalena
    Poland Poland
    Feels very luxurious, bath thub on balcony was anothery luxury touch. Really clean and quiet (which is important in a busy city like Kandy). Breakfast on rooftop is great, fresh fruit, local food, and beautiful view, thought the same thing every...
  • Natalie
    Germany Germany
    Great location. A bit out of the busy center of the city, great view and a lot more calm than in the middle of the city (just do not come in March as it is quite noisy with the hindu celebrations). The rooms are very special with the jacuzzi in...
  • Anja
    Luxembourg Luxembourg
    Clean, modern and comfortable rooms, great view over Kandy. Nice rooftop terrace. Staff is friendly and helpful. You have to pay with paypal, which is better than cash payments that many hotels ask.
  • Holly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything! This property is set in the hills and the view we got from our room was beautiful, even in the rain and cloud! From the moment we stepped in, the chef (whose name we never got unfortunately) was so accommodating and friendly. Just a...
  • Joachim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice staff. Good view. Very clean. Bath tub. 🐒. Good breakfast. Good AC.
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really lovely guest house just on the outskirts of Kandy. The hot tub on the balcony was absolute dream and stunning views over the city. breakfast was nice and simple and refillable coffee is always a win. staff were very lovely and attentive.
  • Evelyn
    Germany Germany
    Die Unterkunft liegt relativ weit oben, wodurch man einen wunderbaren Ausblick hat. Die Zimmer sind neu und modern ausgestattet. Alles war ordentlich und sauber. Das Personal war unglaublich freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Essen in der Unterkunft...
  • Sarah
    Germany Germany
    Super schöner Ausblick Tolle Einrichtung Tolle Dachterasse Leise Straße Schönes Frühstück Gute Lage, man ist zwar auf dem Berg aber mit dem Tuktuk preiswert und schnell in der Stadt
  • Ignacio
    Spain Spain
    La localización es buena. Hemos leído otras opiniones sobre la cuesta y es cierto que hay que caminar unos 10 minutos por cuestas, pero no es nada del otro mundo. Es una zona humilde de gente local pero segura. Te reciben con un coco fresco a la...
  • Flo
    Germany Germany
    -viel Früchte zum Frühstück -saubere Zimmer, schön/modern eingerichtet -toller Ausblick über die Stadt mit tollen Pflanze auf der Terrasse

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

8.4
8.4
Host review score
Host review score
-The property has high unguarded balconies therefor is not suitable for children or persons with fear of heights. -Please note we do not provide driver/guide accommodation or parking. For the sake of privacy and security only the registered guests are allowed beyond the reception area. Popular among non-touristy travelers looking for a off the beaten path stay, Square Peg is a labor of love which has gone to great lengths to custom make almost every fixture in an effort to provide the adventurous traveler with a unique and unforgettable experience. Located halfway up the legendary Bahirawakanda hill it is within a 4 minute drive from the kandy Railway station (1km) 10 minutes by foot. 1.2Km to the Temple of the tooth and the Kandy lake. The rooftop restaurant exclusive for inhouse guest offers breathtaking views of the entire city of Kandy including the historic Temple of the tooth, the Kandy lake, the historic Bogambara prison and the Hanthana mountain range.
Probably the last remaining non-touristy neighborhood so close to the city. The property sits in the boarder of the most high end residential neighborhood of Kandy on one side and a densely populated native working class neighborhood on the other. The shortest access road from city by tuk tuk or by foot will bring you through a two minute walk through a thickly populated working class neighborhood before coming through a 5 minute walk along a very sparsely populated neighborhood in which the property is located. This makes for a fascinating walk for the curious traveler. A car or a van should take the main road which is 1.5Km from the Kandy Railway station to the door step.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Square Peg
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Terrace
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Spa bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Adults only
  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Square Peg takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 08:00.

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

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Square Peg in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Square Peg