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Reviews of Theva Residency

3.5 out of 5
Theva Residency
11/B5/10-1, 6th Lane Off Upper Tank Road, off Circular Road 2, Hantana, Kandy

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Novina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you're hesitating: just book it and thank me later. This was our favorite stay in Sri Lanka so far. The view was great, the room was nice, staff were friendly and restaurants served the tastiest food in Sri Lanka. What can you ask for?
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at this property. We were lucky enough to reserve a suite with jacuzzi tub which really made the stay a unique one -- being able to watch the evening thunderstorms from the large picture windows and enjoy wine in the tub was super special. The pool was very nice and the sauna was a great way to relax. The food was always delicious. I even asked for their homemade jam/marmalade to take home. But I cannot say enough about the staff, who were over-the-top amazing. While we provided some individual staff tips, at the end of the stay we left a sizeable tip with the manager to share with the whole staff and hope that it was distributed as requested. We just adored our time there and felt truly cared for from breakfast to dinner and everything in between.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

hardeep

I stayed here I met owner of this property most lovely and humble lady I ever met . Manager to staff all beautiful people. Food was excellent I did not eat anywhere in Kandy because of excellency in food love it love it love it .. I feel like I met family 🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bakeeshan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great people and great place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Russell and the team are exceptional; incredibly warm and helpful. Will be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Fi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent view
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good room with a great view
Good Hotel with excellent service with stunning views of Kandy, we look forward to staying there again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geetha

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What sets this apart from the others is the outstanding staff and the amazing food. The staff are really knowledgeable about the local area and made our two days in Kandy totally worth our while. They also went above and beyond during our stay whenever we needed anything, regardless of rhe request. The chefs at this place are insane. The food that was presented was so creative and made the meals so inviting to eat. The taste of the food eclipses the presentation as well which really makes it a match made in heaven. Throw in the pool, spa and sauna and you really have all you could ask for Would highly recommend to anyone as it is well worth the money!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hari Darshan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property! Great service!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

SHAKIR

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food and customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful little hotel, amazing service, extrémely helpful staff, gorgeous infinity pool. The restaurant is delicious. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had such a wonderful time at Theva residency. I have stayed all over the world and the combination of beautiful surroundings, food, luxury, and service made this perhaps my favorite hotel I’ve ever stayed at. It is modern, has a breathtaking view, the rooms are unique, beautiful and luxurious. And the people are the best. Russell’s staff spent every minute of every day working to keep us delighted. I can’t imagine a better hotel in this country. Also, the best restaurant in the province and one of the best in the country is basically your private kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

NeeshaTaneja, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager Abhay is a total diamond. Made us feel so welcome and nothing was too much trouble. Food was delicious and the views are insane! Room was cool too and overall a very pleasant stay. Good amenities and nice spot to explore Kandy as is 10 mins from temple
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible restaurant patio and pool area. The manager was extremely helpful, went out of his way to arrange us last-second transport to the train station. Location is both advantage and disadvantage depending what you’re looking for. Somewhat removed above the town.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hideaway hotel
Boutique retreat away from hustle and bustle
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just a gorgeous place
Very serene with stunning views and a wonderful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Very helpful and attentive staff. This is a hidden gem.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great views over the city of Kandy, nice pool to relax in, food at dinner was excellent, there is no driver accommodation but guest houses nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has a stunning location on a hilltop overlooking lush green hills. The infinity pool is breathtakingly situated. Staff are extremely helpful and willing to please.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great three day stay. Unfortunately, there was a mix up on the last day with transportation that the hotel had arranged. We ended up in a car with a driver who didn't know where they were going and didn't speak English. This left us with a sour experience with Theva. Plus, certain details weren't shared with us at check in, like that breakfast was included. Overall, good stay, great food, just need to follow through on things.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great three day stay. Unfortunately, there was a mix up on the last day with transportation that the hotel had arranged. We ended up in a car with a driver who didn't know where they were going and didn't speak English. This left us with a sour experience with Theva. Plus, certain details weren't shared with us at check in, like that breakfast was included. Overall, good stay, great food, just need to follow through on things.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great food and view, okay for a couple of days
The view from this property is fantastic and the food is surprisingly good - although Western not Sri Lankan. The staff are very friendly and do their best to make your stay as good as possible. The photos make this property probably look a little swankier than it actually is but for a couple of nights it’s perfectly fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Krysta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Romantic getaway
Everything is perfect, they have candles for the bath, an incredible restaurant, amazing views and above and beyond service. We had breakfast included in the room rate and on our last day when we had to leave early the manager suggested that we ask the kitchen for a To go box breakfast the night before which was so sweet. They also are hanged a driver for us for the day to take us around the local sites, the rate they charged us was about the same as offers we had gotten in town from various drivers and much cheaper then online rates. Our drive/guide was amazing and helped suggest points of interest since we didn’t know the area very well. We hope to spend more time here, it’s a really special place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Mr Darren Hedley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy stay in Kandy
Check in was hassle free and service was good throughout the stay. We found the rooms a little on the basic side but we did just pay for a standard room. The view from the room however was fantastic. We only stayed one night for which it was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Theva Residency
A great short stay at the Theva Residency Kandy, Sri Lanka. The staff at this hotel were super accommodating and made the stay stress free and pleasurable. The staff ensured that our every need was looked after.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

aisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb
The rooms are spacious , immaculate and very comfortable, the service is impeccable. We were in the superior suite which had a jacuzzi overlooking the countryside commend all staff for their excellent service and contribution to our enjoyment. The breakfast was lovely and the infinity pool views were breathtaking. We would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rich, Albany, NY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the balcony was amazing! The staff was extremely attentative and most helpful. I will be staying here again next time in Kandy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

NourCherif, Doha, Qatar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was one of the best stays I have ever had in a hotel. the Staff is extremely helpful and down to earth. They were always available to make us enjoy our stay. the hotel is located in a quiet area with stellar views. Thew restaurant is amazing and the food is extremely delicious. No wonder why the restaurant is among the best restaurants in Kandy. the hotel amenities are excellent and the pool has an amazing layout and it has great views over the mountain. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for a unique experience in Sri Lanka.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dave, Somerset UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in the hills overlooking Kandy -away from the very busy city.Great food & ideal for a short stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place in Kandy
Great food, friendly staff, fab view. Recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Top hotel
Really enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Dheeshana on 13 Sept 2018
Thank you very much and please do write a review on trip advisor when you can!

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Lovely place
Very friendly staff, beautiful view and top food. Shame I was there on business because it's a very romantic getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Dheeshana on 13 Sept 2018
Thank you and please do write a review on trip advisor when possible!

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The view from this hotel, and from our room, was amazing. The staff are really courteous and friendly and were able to arrange for us to be taken down to Kandy and then arranged for us to be collected when we were ready. Superb Sri Lanka breakfast, you just need to order the night before.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Dheeshana on 13 Sept 2018
Thank you and please do visit us again!

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great veiws
Service was good at this hotel but it is a long way from town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Deepak andVeena, London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, Comfortable and Value for money hotel
We had a very pleasant stay at the Theva Kandy. On the day we reached Kandy, a curfew was imposed due to some issues and as such we were confined to the hotel. We got to meet the staff and use the hotel more than we would have if we could go out sightseeing. The hotel has many recreational facilities including a well maintained small pool with beautiful views. And for someone with a family, this could be the place to stay. The staff was very friendly and caring. We are vegetarians and even though the menu had only a few options, the chef was quite innovative and came up with more options for us. The place is clean, comfortable and a good value for money. We would definitely recommend it. Thank you Theva for your excellent hospitality. We would love to come back some day.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing boutique option in hills above Kandy
A great spot in the hills above Kandy. Super staff, amazing views and the best Sri Lankan breakfasts! Only criticism would be that some of the paintwork needs updating in the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good choice
Probably the best hotel in kandy. Hotel restaurant is also probably one of the better ones in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
a lovely spot in the hills
A lovely small hotel with amazing views of the Kandy hills. The staff was extremely helpful and accommodating, the service excellent throughout. With a few small exceptions over a three day period, the food was excellent. The only small blemish was the lack of helpful logistical information - e.g., about train times, how to book tickets, about interesting things to do in the local area - one would expect a hotel to be able to provide. But otherwise, it is a charming place with a VERY welcoming staff, though the prices aren't cheap.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, food not so great
The hotel was in an amazing location! Right in the hantana mountain overlooking kandy. The room was great and we were upgraded to a room with a great balcony. The food was the only thing that let this hotel down. Poor choice of Sri Lankan local cuisine :(
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

isobel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic views
Lovely boutique hotel, fantastic views from the terraces. Staff very courteous and helpful. Breakfast was good but dinner was ok.

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Silje Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Riobert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unterkunft sanierungsdürftig - Empfang unbefriedigend - Dinner und Personal beim Dinner top
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024