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The Nest
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<h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> The Nest in Elewala offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden views. Each room includes a work desk, dining area, and free WiFi. <h2>Exceptional Facilities</h2> Guests can enjoy a garden, terrace, restaurant, and outdoor fireplace. Additional amenities include a shared kitchen, picnic area, and barbecue facilities. <h2>Delicious Dining</h2> Breakfast options include continental, vegetarian, vegan, and Asian. The on-site restaurant serves a variety of cuisines, catering to special diets. <h2>Convenient Location</h2> Located 42 mi from Victoria Reservoir Kandy Seaplane Base, The Nest provides easy access to walking, bike, and hiking tours. Free on-site private parking is available.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Room service
- Free Wifi
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.9
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.1
High score for Mahiyangana
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Guests who stayed here loved
Peteandfran
United Kingdom“The whole family was so welcoming, hospitable and friendly. To relax and sit and chat was a special part of our stay. The atmospheric dining area with its books, pictures and colourful walls was charming. It overlooked a lovingly tended, pretty...”
Alexandra
United States“This was the perfect stop over on our way to Arugam Bay from Sigiriya. The hospitality was top notch! We got breakfast and some advice on a few things we wanted to do. The rooms are very clean, hot showers!, and comfy bed.”- Octavian
Romania“The location was great, filled with plants and flowers. The host was very nice, he got us a car very early when we left because the area is remote so no ride apps working. Not luxurious but great worth for the money.” 
Crystal
Australia“We couldn't find anywhere to stay in the town we ended up in at sunset, so found the nest on booking.com. The owner was so friendly and very accommodating, staying up for a late check in and ensuring we had dinner on arrival. Our room was...”- Szczepan
Poland“Absolutely the best part of staying at the Nest are people who manage this lovely guesthouse. They welcome you with a smile, cup of tea and great conversations. They even offered to join me on my trip to the indigenous people of the forest in...” 
Sarah
Germany“Everything! The Hosts are the nicest brothers! They help you with everything and make you feel like home. Also the food, the room, everything was perfect!”
Antigone Germany“Two very friendly older gentlemen run this accommodation. We were warmly welcomed. The lady of the house cooked delicious food and the breakfast was also good. A perfect stay for when you are late by Tuktuk to travel through the mountains to Kandy.”- MMelanie Germany“The owners of this place are absolutely brilliant! They are so friendly and so knowledgeable! They used to be tourist guides and really know everything about the area and also about the Vedda community. I really enjoyed our conversations. Also...”
Bruce Australia“It was an exceptional homestay. We were a 7-person family group & found the rustic accomidation for 2 nights just just what we wanted. Close to town but quiet. We had dinner & and breakfast meals there which were great! Extremely helpful staff...”
Jamie
Canada“This place is absolutely amazing! The hosts are a such a lovely family. They welcomed us and right away offed a lunch. The food was so good so we had a dinner and breakfast too. We will make sure to come back and stay longer.”
Host Info
9.9
9.9Host Review Score
Host Review Score The Nest is a very simple clean little guest house running by us as a family. It is located exactly 2 kilo meters distance from the job Mahiyangana town on Padiyathalawa road. We are maintaining the same standard but keep on updating since twenty three years time. We have five spacious and comfortable rooms with attached bathrooms and toilets with Air-condition on request. Every room has a veranda facing the spacious garden with many plants and trees. We have a nice open restaurant only for house guests. We can satisfy you with delicious meals from breakfast to dinner on your request.
If you like you can join with us in cooking. You will feel like your home as soon as you enter our place. Mahiyangana is still not touristic center but according to our long time experience in tourism we always try to take good care of our guests.
Mahiyangana is still not very touristic. But it has a very good ancient historical value. There are several places with high interest. The most popular eighteen hair-pin bends road towards to Kandy is thirteen kilo meters from Mahiyangana. The whole area is filled with wonderful nature.
*Holy temple where Gauthama Buddha have visited from India 2500 years ago is one of the main historical attractions. *Veddha native tribe living in the jungle 17 kilo meters away from us. They are part of Srilanka history. If you are interested you can visit them and there is a museum + information center you can see there history. *Historical Sorobora tank is another location to visit. Very close to our place. Boat ride with the sunrise on this lake is really beautiful. Especially for bird watching. *Rathna waterfall is another attraction You have to walk through the countryside rice fields with nature to watch this waterfall. Afternoon safari tour to *Wasgomuwa National park is possible. This
park is popular for giant elephants. Most important facility is Mahiyangana is a excellent and easy center point to reach several other touristic destinations. To Kandy, Polonnaruwa, Ella mountains are under hundred kilo meters. Arugam bay for surfing (east coast) and to the down south beaches are not that far.
Does not matter either you travel by a private car or public transport it is very easy. Therefor when you consider all these things it is worth visiting Mahiyangana.
Language spoken: English
Area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurant #1
No additional info available
Amenities of The NestGreat facilities! Review score, 8.5
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Room service
- Free Wifi
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Breakfast
Bathroom
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Guest bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
Bedroom
- Linens
- Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
View
- Inner courtyard view
- Garden view
- View
Outdoors
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor dining area
- Outdoor furniture
- Barbecue
- BBQ facilities
- Patio
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Oven
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
Room Amenities
- Clothes rack
Activities
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Cooking class
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Bike tours
- Walking tours
- Cycling
- HikingOff-site
- Darts
Living Area
Living Area
- Dining area
- Sitting area
- Desk
Media & Technology
Media & Technology
- CD player
Food & Drink
Food & Drink
- FruitAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
InternetWifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Internet
ParkingFree private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Parking
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/outAdditional charge
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Safety & security
Safety & security
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Mosquito net
- Wake-up service
- Tile/Marble floor
- Soundproof
- Private entrance
- Car rental
- Laptop safe
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
Accessibility
Accessibility
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
- English
House rulesThe Nest takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Please note that at check-in, all guests must present a valid proof of identification and of on-going travel.
Please note that air-conditioning facility can be requested for an additional fees of USD 5 per day.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.
