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Freedom Lodge

30 Saranankara Rd, Kandy, Sri Lanka
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Freedom Lodge
Ranked #4 of 34 hotels in Kandy
4.0 of 5 stars 96 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Sri Lanka(12)
  • Guest House(8)
  • Very clean(6)
  • Top floor(5)
  • Tuk Tuk(5)
  • Penthouse suite(4)
  • Double beds(3)
  • Excellent breakfast(3)
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Heiloo
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Nice comfortable guesthouse close to the center of Kandy. Run by a friendly family. We did not but you can join them for breakfast or dinner. The rooms we stayed in were clean and had a private balcony.The owner was a great help with the busses too :)

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London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

We ended up staying here a couple more nights than we planned - after two nights in Kandy we went up north to Sigiriya, but then came back via Kandy and stayed at Freedom Lodge again because we'd been so comfortable there. The family were very friendly, and were the most open about discussing the country / political situation etc... More

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vancouver
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

The house and the room were both very clean. The hosts were very friendly and nice. We had a room on the second floor with a balcony but the view wasn't great. It just overlooked other buildings. The breakfast was average. There was a damp smell in the bathroom that was kinda gross. The bathroom tiles are black so you... More

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New York City, New York
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

Sarith, the patriarch of the family is incredibly accommodating, kind and honest. His wife is the same and the people who he has helping him do a great job. Location is very central (up the hill from Hotel Suisse). Clean room and bathrooms. Very good breakfast (didn't eat any other meal there). If you go to Kandy, no other reason... More

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Northampton
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

We stayed for two nights in the penthouse suite. The owners were very friendly and the breakfast good. On the second day we asked for hoppers and they were made the authentic way with fresh coconut milk. They were the best we have had in Ski Lanka! The only aspect that made us feel somewhat uncomfortable was when the owner... More

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Vienna
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

we stayed at the freedom lodge for 3 days. the owner gave us a warm welcome and every time we needed their support they helped us and they always asked if we are fine. we had the usual "fruits, toast and eggs-breakfast"and also dinner one time - the service was attentive and the food was good. we had a nice... More

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Ry, Denmark
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

Spotless clean rooms, excellent food and a friendly husband and wife interested and willing to help, share knowledge etc. The wife showed our daugther several ways to wear a saree. Breakfast and dinners were at shared tables with other tourists - a very good idea. Would very much like to come back.

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Zurich, Switzerland
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

From all the Sri Lankan Guest Houses we stayed-in, Freedom Lodge is the only one which really gave us the impression to stay with a Sri Lankan family. Sarath and Nalini are really very welcoming and also spend most of their time in the lounch and kitchen area with all the guest and are keen to advise you on what... More

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San Francisco, California, United States
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

We stayed here just one night after a bad experience elsewhere in town (see my other reviews). The family that owns the place are extremely friendly and open. They even introduced themselves as our Sri Lankan family. The breakfast included in the price was nice, and a good way to meet the other guests. For our 2nd to last night... More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

We loved our time in Kandy in the freedom lodge. Sarath and Nalini take a good care of their guests. Same as thier friend Pio who can work as a driver to bring you everywhere you want. We traveled 2 days with Pio and it was really nice. Thank you for everything! Greetings from Amsterdam, Jody & Remco

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Address: 30 Saranankara Rd, Kandy, Sri Lanka

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