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title: "Bethel Rest, Kandy: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Bethel Rest in Kandy: rated 7.9 by guests, 1-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Guesthouse · ★
# Bethel Rest

Hanthana Place, Kandy, Sri Lanka

7.9 ·  Good 13 reviews ·  #114 #114 of 206 in Kandy ·  5.2 Location score
## About Bethel Rest

Bethel Rest is a guesthouse in Hanthana Place, Kandy, Sri Lanka. It holds a 1-star rating. Guests rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 13 reviews. Facilities include bar, airport transfer, free parking, free wi-fi, 24-hour room service. It is 420 m from the centre of Kandy. The nearest airport, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB), is 84 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★

- **Check-in from:** 12:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 3

- **Floors:** 2

- **Opened:** 1999

- **Last renovated:** 2014

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 18

37, Gamunu Mawatha, Hanthana Place Road, 20000 Kandy, Sri Lanka

## How Bethel Rest scores

Better rated than 36% of hotels in Kandy

-   Guest rating **7.9**
-   Location **5.2**
-   Facilities **6.7**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **1.0**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **6.8**

Kandy average

## Amenities

BarAirport transferFree parkingFree Wi-Fi24-hour room service

### Pool & wellness

-   Massage

### Food & drink

-   Bar
-   24-hour room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

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

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen
-   Balcony

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **5.2**/10

- **Walk grade:** **32**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **3**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **4**

<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="">3.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Kandy railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">750 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 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="">420 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Dome Hanthana220 m
-   Pinawalla Elephant Orphanage940 m
-   WorldPlay-KCC980 m
-   Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage980 m
-   The Museum of World Buddhism1.3 km
-   National Museum1.3 km

## Bethel 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 homestay offers taxi, 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 homestay. The homestay offers reception amenities including concierge service, express check-in or check-out and luggage storage to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. 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 homestay ensures your cherished travel garments stay spotless and accessible. Your stay will be comfortable with the presence of 24-hour room service, room service and daily housekeeping as an in-room amenity for your relaxation and enjoyment. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire homestay. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by homestay. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure your satisfaction, certain rooms in the homestay come fitted with linen service for a more pleasant stay. Several chosen accommodations at Bethel Rest have a balcony or terrace incorporated into the room design. You'll be pleased to know that select guest bathrooms offer bathroom amenities such as toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay. Each day, arise to a delightful complimentary morning meal at Bethel Rest. How about kicking off each day of your getaway with a delicious cup of coffee? At the homestay, relish in the invigorating taste of a freshly brewed, excellent coffee. Various excellent meal offerings at homestay ensure that enticing and easily accessible options are constantly available. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment. Visitors staying at Bethel Rest have the option to receive groceries in their room for meal preparation, courtesy of the unique service provided by the homestay. Within the homestay, discerning guests will also find on-site culinary facilities like BBQ facilities and shared kitchen to further cater to their needs. Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at Bethel Rest. Unwind and conclude each day delightfully by stopping by massage and salon, ensuring a soothing experience.

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## Questions about Bethel Rest

### How do guests rate Bethel Rest?

Bethel Rest has a guest rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 13 reviews, which is better than 36% of rated hotels in Kandy.

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

Check-in starts at 12:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Is there parking at Bethel Rest?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Bethel Rest from the airport?

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

### How many rooms does Bethel Rest have?

Bethel Rest has 3 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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