Offering a garden and garden view, Irene's Home is located in Matale, 27 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 28 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The guest house features family rooms. At the guest house, all units are fitted with a wardrobe. The units include a private bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen. Guests at the guest house can enjoy an à la carte or an Asian breakfast. Kandy Museum is 28 km from Irene's Home, while Bogambara Stadium is 28 km away. Victoria Reservoir Kandy Seaplane Base Airport is 36 km from the property.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Asian

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
4 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.0

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michael
    Australia Australia
    Amazing period detail we loved it a peaceful vibe for sure.
  • Natalie
    Italy Italy
    Beautiful old house, comfortable rooms and great hospitality, they were very accommodating of my requests (desk in room, pets allowed). Central location and delicious breakfast.
  • J
    Jacqui
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Irene’s Home is an absolute gem! A gorgeous Walauwwa/heritage house nestled in the heart of Matale, with mountains as a backdrop. We were there for just an overnight stay, and I loved every moment. A beautifully maintained property, with a...
  • Christopher
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Location and the environment was amazing. Great place to relax. And convenient as it's closer to town centre. Food was great too.
  • K
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    I recently stayed at Irene's Home for one night and overall had a decent experience. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the staff were friendly and accommodating. We were offered many breakfast options. The food was also very good. The...
  • Asta
    Ireland Ireland
    We have booked this place for our first night in Sri Lanka. The owner met us on arrival. As it was everything new to us, we had a good few questions and owner couldn't be more than helpful. He advised us on the places we can visit, where to...
  • Amritha
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    We recently visited Matale, and discovered a little gem in the heart of the town to stay. Irene's Home is a beautiful "walauwwa"/ colonial type house with antique furniture, surrounded by a well kept lawn and beautiful greenery. The place was...
  • Gaya
    Australia Australia
    It is a nice old house more than 100 years old. The rich cultural values well preserved. The care taker is doing a great job to maintain it. You can get an idea about architectural heritage.
  • Niroshana
    Australia Australia
    A peaceful retreat close to the city center. Immaculately tidy, thanks to the wonderful couple who not only managed the place but also showered us with kindness and helpfulness.
  • Minoli
    China China
    Loved this place! Everything was perfect! A well preserved “walawwa”, quite comfy and spacious. Can easily accommodate large groups. Would recommend this for anyone who’s looking for a homely place to stay in!

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Arjuna

9.1
9.1
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Arjuna
Irene's Home is a large 100 year old home with a spacious gardens featuring views of the beautiful Wilshire Mountain Range in the Matale area. Located within 3 hours travelling time from Colombo City and just 45 minutes away from Kandy Town it is the ideal place to enjoy some quiet time with your family and friends. The local area attractions Riverstone, Bambarakiri Ella, Sembuwatte Lake are all a short drive away from the property.
I love to meet new people and share stories about travel and life experiences. I also love to travel and see new places and destinations.
- Wilshire Mountain Range - Riverstone which consists for several waterfalls and beautiful trekking paths - Aluvihare Rock Temple - Bambarakiri Ella - Sembuwatte Lake - National Spice Garden - Sri Muthumariamman Temple
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Irene's Home
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Living Area

  • Dining area

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    General

    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Irene's Home takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 13:30 to 00:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 00:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Irene's Home in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Irene's Home

    • Room options at Irene's Home include:

      • Double
      • Family

    • Yes, Irene's Home is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Guests staying at Irene's Home can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Asian
      • À la carte

    • Irene's Home offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Check-in at Irene's Home is from 13:30, and check-out is until 11:00.

      • Irene's Home is 950 yards from the centre of Matale. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • The prices at Irene's Home may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.