Excellent quiet position within a short, but steep, walk up from the lake, about 10 minutes walk from the Temple of the Tooth. The restaurant has an amazing view across the lake, as did our room but from lower down. The bed was firm and very comfortable and the bathroom well-equipped, with reasonable shower pressure and plenty of hot water. Staff were polite, friendly, helpful and spoke good English. Breakfast was plentiful and had a good choice of Sri Lankan and Western food.

Hotel charges 3% for paying by credit card and requests payment on check-in. Evening meal can be variable - but the view makes up for a lot.

My family and I stayed here for one night and wish we could have stayed longer. There were welcome drinks on arrival, the staff took our bags to the room and nothing seemed to much trouble. The staff couldn’t do more for us, always checking in to see if everything was okay, asking about our stay and our future travel plans giving us recommendations. The rooms were so clean and came with all the amenities. We stayed in the double bedrooms with balconies, I will say that one room was quite a bit larger than the other and believe they were the same price but both as equally lovely. AND THE BREAKFAST… wow! Such a wise variety of local and western cuisine which was always being topped up. The staff at breakfast were equally as lovely and very attentive. I can not complement our stay enough, I think this is the best hostel I have ever stayed in!

We had a very pleasant stay at Lakeview Residince. The view caught our attention first! Make sure to book a lake view room. Splendid. The location is very central and ideal if you want to walk to some attractions. The staff was helpful with insight to what activities to persue. (good English). The food was tasty.

Our shower windows was see through which we only realised after taking a shower and the people doing construction outside was staring at us when we later sat on the balcony... Slightly noisy, not soundproof at all, but it's part of the Sri Lanka experience.

Very nice hotel with great rooms and a good breakfast. The location is superb,, it's only a 5-10 minutes walk to the center of Kandy. We stayed in two rooms (double and a family). They weren't on the same floor, but no big issue at all. The family room had a nice terrace with lake view.

The swimming pool is a bit chilly... But with so many nice places to explore in and around Kandy I wouldn't say that's a problem. Even better, as it prevents you from spending too much time in the pool ;).

The Residence looks brilliant and offers a wide range of facilities, including swimming pool on the last floor. The staff is very kind and helpful. Worth mentioning is Mr. Chamila, who was the most kind, helpful, talkative and always smiling member of the Lakewood staff. We enjoyed the meals so much that had no mind to eat outside. The room and toilet were very tidy and tastefully decorated. The lake view from the room is amazing. We strongly recommend Lakeview Residence to everyone who wants to enjoy every moments in Kandy.

The hotel and our rooms overlooked the lake, which was lovely. The hotel is a short walk into town which makes it easy to see the city centre. Alternatively, you can get a tuk tuk to get you into town. The hotel called us a tuk tuk but if you have the Uber app, you can order an Uber Tuk Tuk. Both our rooms are spacious and clean, and beds are comfortable.

Breakfast could be better. The local dishes are tasty but the international selection were limited.

Our stay at Lakewood Residence was fantastic! The breakfast offered a delightful variety, from fresh fruits to warm pastries, ensuring a great start to our day. The room was spacious, clean, and equipped with all the amenities we needed, making it incredibly comfortable. The view from our room was breathtaking, overlooking serene landscapes that added a peaceful vibe to our stay. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable experience!

superb location and decoration

Location, with a great view of the lake and surrounding areas. Cleanliness, the room was very clean as was the rest of the hotel, including the swimming pool.Breakfast was varied and plentiful. The staff were excellent (all of them) from check in to check out, helping with local information and arranging transport for us along with supplying afternoon tea, coffee and cake one day and a nice plate of fresh fruit the next. Thank you.

Good location , very helpful and lovely staff

Close to city centre and the lake, but very steep walk . Could cause issues for elderly or people with mobility issues. We were first given a room in the basement , which was not ideal with no elevators to the floor and also some odour from the carpet. They then moved us to another room temporarily and then gave us a better room which we were expecting and booked initially. WiFi is terrible and tv did not work .