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title: "256 Townhouse Rest, Kandy: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "256 Townhouse Rest in Kandy: rated 7.5 by guests, 1-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Guesthouse · ★
# 256 Townhouse Rest

Mahaiyawa, Kandy, Sri Lanka

7.5 ·  Good 165 reviews ·  #191 #191 of 206 in Kandy ·  7.2 Location score
## About 256 Townhouse Rest

256 Townhouse Rest is a guesthouse in Mahaiyawa, Kandy, Sri Lanka. It holds a 1-star rating. Guests rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 165 reviews. Facilities include bar, airport transfer, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.3 km from the centre of Kandy. The nearest airport, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB), is 84 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★

- **Check-in from:** 11:00

- **Check-out until:** 13:00

- **Rooms:** 4

- **Floors:** 2

- **Opened:** 2000

- **Last renovated:** 2014

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 21

256, D.S.Senanayake Veediya, Kandy

## How 256 Townhouse Rest scores

Better rated than 6% of hotels in Kandy

-   Guest rating **7.5**
-   Location **7.2**
-   Facilities **4.2**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **8.5**

Kandy average

## Amenities

BarAirport transferFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Airport transfer
-   Shuttle
-   Car hire
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.2**/10

- **Walk grade:** **68**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **42**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **6**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.8 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Mahaiyawa Railway Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">430 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">84 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">189 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Kandy</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">21 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Minmedura kandy340 m
-   Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage750 m
-   WorldPlay-KCC760 m
-   The Museum of World Buddhism760 m
-   International Buddhist Museum800 m
-   National Museum880 m

## 256 Townhouse Rest: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. To facilitate your arrival and departure, you can pre-book airport transfer services prior to checking in. The hotel offers car hire and shuttle amenities for your ease in navigating around Kandy. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at hotel. The hotel offers reception assistance, including luggage storage, to ensure guest satisfaction. Should you require assistance, the ticket service and tours can also aid in booking tickets and securing reservations at the finest shows and events in the vicinity. Whether it's an extended stay or simply needing fresh attire, dry cleaning service and laundry service provided by hotel ensures your cherished travel garments stay spotless and accessible. Your stay will be comfortable with the presence of room service and daily housekeeping as an in-room amenity for your relaxation and enjoyment. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by hotel. Start your day stress-free at 256 Townhouse Rest as breakfast is made available for you on the premises. How about kicking off each day of your getaway with a delicious cup of coffee? At the hotel, relish in the invigorating taste of a freshly brewed, excellent coffee. Various excellent meal offerings at hotel ensure that enticing and easily accessible options are constantly available. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment.

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## Questions about 256 Townhouse Rest

### How do guests rate 256 Townhouse Rest?

256 Townhouse Rest has a guest rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 165 reviews, which is better than 6% of rated hotels in Kandy.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at 256 Townhouse Rest?

Check-in starts at 11:00 and check-out is until 13:00.

### Does 256 Townhouse Rest include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at 256 Townhouse Rest?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is 256 Townhouse Rest from the airport?

The nearest airport, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB), is 84 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does 256 Townhouse Rest have?

256 Townhouse Rest has 4 rooms on 2 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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