11 best hotels in Kandy









- Airport transfer
- Car park
- Shuttle service
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
- Luggage storage
- Contactless check-in/out
- Laundry service
- Room service
Exceptional
44 reviews









- Car park
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
- Front desk [24-hour]
- Check-in/out [express]
- Tours
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Family room
- Smoking area









- Airport transfer
- Valet parking
- Pets allowed
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
- Front desk [24-hour]
- Check-in/out [express]
- BBQ facilities
- Luggage storage









- Car park
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
- BBQ facilities
- Laundry service
- Restaurants
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Family room
- Smoking area
Exceptional
2 reviews









- Airport transfer
- Valet parking
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
- Front desk [24-hour]
- Swimming pool [outdoor]
- BBQ facilities
- Luggage storage
- Check-in/out [private]
Very good
1355 reviews




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- Airport transfer
- Valet parking
- Shuttle service
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
- Swimming pool [indoor]
- Kids club
- Front desk [24-hour]
- Check-in/out [express]
Excellent
883 reviews









- Car park
- Contactless check-in/out
- Room service
- First aid kit
- Food delivery
- Staff trained in safety protocol
- Hot water linen and laundry washing
- Anti-viral cleaning products
Exceptional
3 reviews









- Airport transfer
- Pets allowed
- Car park
- Shuttle service
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
- Front desk [24-hour]
- Laundry service
- Room service
Exceptional
22 reviews









- Airport transfer
- Bicycle rental
- Pets allowed
- Car park
- Shuttle service
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
- Check-in/out [express]
- BBQ facilities
Exceptional
215 reviews









- Car park
- Swimming Pool
- Air conditioning in public area
- English









- Airport transfer
- Car park
- Shuttle service
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
- Luggage storage
- Contactless check-in/out
- Laundry service
- Room service
Exceptional
44 reviews
Fast facts about Kandy, Sri Lanka
Accommodations | 1,533 properties |
Popular hotel | Queen's Hotel |
Popular area | Kandy Central |
Nightly rates from | $5 |
Reasons to visit | Religious interests, Sightseeing, Culture |
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Best hotels & accommodations in Kandy

I’ve been unhappy with Kandy hotels so far until my stay at Ozo. It’s up the road from the lakefront, and has a lovely relaxed look and feel to it. I enjoyed both lunch and dinner there, and the buffet breakfast was generous and tasty. The staff are impeccably trained, and go out of their way to make you feel welcome. I hope this hotel keeps up its standards. For now i...

This is a really beautiful hotel and is even better in reality than in the photos. From arrival, you are looked after so well by the friendly staff who cannot do enough for you. The reception area opens into the bar/lounge area which is open fronted overlooking the lovely pool and river....an amazing vista. The room was very comfortable and quiet with a nice priva...
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Majestic Hotel in kandy city centre. Good location to stay near shopping n food area. Loved the views from the room n restaurants. Mountain view. Nice pool n gym. Staff were polite n frenly. Should privide toothbrushes n toothpaste as part of toiletries but was given upon request. Good breakfast. One lift only if i am not wrong. Waiting time a little longer.

I visited Sri Lanka for a short period, after staying in Amaya for one day, decided to stay longer, seeing the excellent service they provided. Staff was very friendly, I felt like home. Food was exceptional with a variety of choices. Walking tracks around the mountain leading to the top of Hantana was an excellent experience with picturesque views. Inside the hote...

We thoroughly enjoyed 6 nights in Kandy and our choice of Hotel made our stay VERY special. The facilities, the ambiance, the quality of food, the friendly staff, and the views were SUPER. We also appreciated the Live Entertainment each evening. Being visitors from Australia we enjoyed seeing the Sri Lankan Weddings that were taking place in the Hotel. Our stay in this...

I will eventually buy a house on the outskirts of Kandy in the hill country where it is even cooler, this is where I went to on this visit! I stayed in the Yala National Park at a fabulous hotel called the Yale Park Hotel. Absolutely amazing place with infinity pools outside all of the rooms. The rooms without exception were all massive and really well thought out. A ...

Stayed at this Kandy City Hotel for 1 night during a recent holiday trip to Sri Lanka. It is a new hotel and has just been in operations for a few days when we stayed there. Everything is still new and even our room had a fresh smell of paint when we first entered it. Locationwise, it is located at the heart of Kandy City, so it offers close proximity to the lake, ...

This was my favourite hotel of all those we stayed in during our three week holiday in Sri Lanka. It was a peaceful haven away from the hustle and bustle of Kandy. The whole hotel is beautiful furnished with interesting pieces of artwork around. Lovely pool area and great staff. I particularly must mention Dilini who was a wonderful hostess!! I wish we could have s...

The room was great with a large bed, perfectly sized (can easily it 2) and clean shower and a beautiful view on the river. The staff was super friendly and attentive. The best thing however was the SPA. I went twice and had different girls with different programs. They were very well trained, with re right pressure on either the relaxing or the deep tissue. The product...

I heard about this place from social media and most of them call it Paradise of honeymooners. While our stay I realized how they deserved that name. This is one of the best hotel and places in Sri Lanka. I think at least you have to visit this place once. About our stay. The road to this place is not that easier, but as we all know difficult roads leads to you into be...
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my partner and i stayed here for 5 nights. we wanted to be away from city life of kandy; we made the right choice - the hotel’s location is exquisite. our driver did an excellent job in locating it – not particularly easy but, if you make sure you have elegant’s telephone number, he can call them for directions. the rooms are spacious clean and comfortable. we o...

We had wonderful time at Swiss Residence Kandy. Peaceful place and easy access to the hotel and very short distance to Kandy city. The parking is good and security guards are helpful to park vehicles. Welcoming is good with welcome drink. The room quality is excellent and way better than we expected. Doorbell and door access panel of hotel room is modern and love the w...
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This is by far the best hotel in kandy,western standerd rooms and service, hard to get at Sri Lanka in general, the manager bought us train tickets a month ahead of our visit, it was the last tickets at that date, as he spent 3000 from his own money to get us this tickets and without that our journey would fall apart as we were dreaming about this train ride, then upgr...
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It is a typical four-star hotel, big and popular with tour groups. The service is good, as is the breakfast and dinner buffet (catering for western and sri lankan tastes). The WLAN is shaky (the hotel claims that it's better than in most places in Sri Lanka. Which doesn't make it less shaky). We found the staff professional and friendly, the lower in the hierarchy the ...

From the moment we entered we were greeted with a warm welcome and juice. The room was big and very clean, facing the pool. The staff are so good and friendly that I would want to stay here again. The breakfast excellent. There was nothing to complain as everything was superb. I will definitely suggest this place and I also found it VALUE FOR MONEY. We have already in...

We travelled as a couple and had a wonderful, relaxing time. We were met by Mr Sunny at the train station in Kandy as pre-arranged with the hotel. The ride to the hotel was a bit arduous as we had not expected the narrow, bumpy roads cum dirt tracks and it was by car and tuk tuk. Our first evening meal was a bit of a disappointment as I now realise that we arrived late...

We really enjoyed our stay here in Kandy and a part of this was staying at 360 View. Its clean, homely and welcoming. Newly built and all facilities are top class! We would definitely stay here again if we return to Kandy. The roof top pool and observation deck are just the icing on the cake!!

Our first night in Sri Lanka was spent at this little hotel on the hill...a totally unassuming enterprise, until you wake up in the morning and hear the birds outside, open the balcony doors and you are struck by an awesome view of the Mahawali river meandering down below, against the green lush backdrop of the opposing forest. On the river, slowly moving fishing boats...

Really nice colonial style hotel in Kandy. Rooms are lovely and is is only 5 minutes away from he centre of Kandy.Food is good and there is a lovely bar which looks down the river. Make sure you visit the temple when you are in Kandy as it is the best temple we visited in Sri Lanka. You are also very close to the Tea Plantations which are really beautiful in stunning ...

Although this hotel is right on the lake road, we really enjoyed our stay and would recommend it. Our room was spacious with a huge balcony directly overlooking the lake. The bed was super comfortable and everything was clean and modern. Best shower in our 7 days in Sri Lanka so far - lots of hot water, great pressure. Wifi very fast and dependable. Staff was frie...

Literally one of the best places we have ever stayed. The location is not in the town centre however it's only a short tuk-tuk ride away and the view you get of of the valley and the town from the hotel is incredible (far better than it would be in the town itself) as this place is basically up the hill overlooking kandy in all it's beauty. The room was beautiful and c...

The Mountbatten was the first hotel on our journey in Sri Lanka, and the perfect place to be for exploring the temples of Kandy and also finding time to chill by the pool with the incredible views of the hills. The staff were by far our favorite of all that we met in Sri Lanka, and were super helpful when sourcing our train tickets to Ella, as well as helping us with...

Staying at the Samadhi Centre was a truly memorable feature of our time in Sri Lanka. The location means you have to do a bit of driving to see the sights in the Kandy area, but it is worth it for the feeling of true escapism each afternoon when you return along the windy road, to the cool, shady, tranquility of Samadhi. Travelling with small children meant we had to k...

I stayed at the Queen's hotel in Kandy in July 2012 before the Perahela Festival. The hotel is an old colonial heritage, with quite charming old-school decorations. Rooms are old but very clean and carefully tended. The service is friendly. The restaurant provides local as well as international cuisine at a value price. The location is very convenient for Kandy tour, ...

Best night on Sri Lanka! Very nice hotel. Great design and comfortable furniture. We had best night-sleep over there. The bed was better than at my own house! Room is super-practical and has a perfect size. Bathroom was well organized. Everything was at the right place. First thing we saw was swimming pool. Even though it was very late we could swim and enjoy evening ...

The hotel stuff are friendly. The boss is friendly and helpful too. He helped me to amend my bookings accordingly as i had booked more days than i required initially. He also revised my booking cost accordingly. The breakfast provided by the hotel is very generous, based on the amount we paid for. It is really value for money. The hotel has lift which is ideal for elde...
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we stayed in theva residency for 2 nights in the middle of june and it proved to be the best bit of our very short sri lanka vacation. we had airport transfers arranged with the hotel directly (at rs 10k each way) - it seems to be above the 'market rate' but it was a safe bet as the private chauffeurs may not be familiar with the hotel location. it's a flat 3 hour dri...

We booked here for a night after an awful night in a hostel on the other side of town and it's the best decision we made! The owner is so friendly and had a long conversation with us about what we wanted to do and gave us amazing advice. The owner is Sri Lankan but lived in Australia for 7 years so understood what westerners and locals wanted which always helps. We ask...

New hotel, very clean, centrally located in Kandy. Staff was very helpful and attentive. Hotel is located in the centre of Kandy, but we didn't have any problems with noise from the streets or anything like that. Restaurant was very good, probably the best food that we had during our three weeks trip to Sri Lanka, menu prices were also lower than in the ones in Hikkadu...

From our arrival to our departure, we stayed for four nights, I have nothing but praise for this hotel. Positioned high in the hills a few kilometres outside of Kandy means you have uninterrupted views for miles. Our arrival experience was unhurried, we were given a cold glass of fresh juice on arrival before being taken to our room. A large spacious room which smelt o...
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Didnt have high expectations of this hotel. Boy is this place underrated. Safe to say the best hotel we stayed at in Sri Lanka. Staff were super friendly and accommodating, the manager was really great to speak to, enthusiastic about great service so he commands his staff around and gets stuck in himself. Gave us some great cooking tips too! Pool is smallish but really...

I have been travelling since 5 months but this was the best hostel I have ever stayed in. The family is amazing. They will make you feel at home. They welcome every guest with tea and cookies. They also serve u with amazing breakfast. I stayed for three nights with them and everyday they would serve me with deilicious breakfast. I wish I could stay there for a month so...

We got instantly picked up after arrival at Kandy station by the owner himself. Turned out he has 1,2,3 stories to tell about the city, area and his country, to put it short: a very communicative and helpful guy (as well as his staff). He insisted on approaching him if we have any wishes or concerns. Our room was simple but effective, a good place to rest and recharge ...

We booked this place for our trip to Kandy. It's a little ways off (500 rupees for the tuk-tuk trip from Kandy City) but you're guaranteed peace and quiet and a very relaxing stay. Restaurants are quite a ways off, so if you want to eat at the house, make sure you do a take out. Alternatively, the grocery is about a 5-minute walk, so you can buy food and use the kitche...

I came for 3 days and have spent another 5... And I am not here for the last time. Excellent place especially for a photographer, close to the centre of Kandy (7 minutes by public bus) and kind and helpful family. In fact is a homestay... Highly recommended!

The hotel itself is very basic, but adequate. It is a good value place to stay for those on a budget, relatively close to Kandy cente with good wifi. The main selling point about this guest house is the owner, Herbert. After our stay, I realised I had left something in our room. Herbert was incredibly helpful on the phone, and even agreed to ensure it would be waiting ...

The best facilities... Nearest bus stop is 10 min. walk away. Bus station and railway station are at 10 min. drive away... Facilities are of word class standards... Clean and neat environment. They don't even allow your footwear inside. 24 hrs check in and 24hrs check out. They provide kitchen if you like to cook on your own. I have kept my luggage there for two days a...

The room was fine for a basic room. It was about a 20 minute walk from the main Kandy attractions. The main guy working there was a bit weird and made me uncomfortable. When we arrived he was really pushy about getting us to go on their tour even after we told him we already had one organised. He also made a disapproving comment about my boyfriend and I not being marri...

I was very happy about staying here. I just booked one night but extended to two nights. It has a great placement, not in the middle of Kandy, but it only takes 10-15 minutes (a bit up the hill - but that just counts as a nice little butt-workout. Or else the tuk-tuk drivers will happily bring you there!) and then you would be in the middle of the city or back at the ...

The accomodation is pretty new (2017). living room/dining room and balcony are luxery and guest room pretty basic but the bathroom is special. there were some cables coming out of the wall, i dont know what they were for. the guest rooms are next to owners room. the owners are super friendly. unfortunately there is no menue list for food and drinks they offer. its eas...

The perfect location to stay whilst in Kandy. A short 5min tuk tuk ride from downtown Kandy. Purchased on the top of a hill in a leafy suburban area. This location gives visitors to Kandy an oasis to retreat from the hustle and bustle of downtown Kandy, after spending the day sightseeing or shopping. Great location, only a short tuk tuk to the best bars and restaurants...

Comfortable bed, walkable if wanted from the city center otherwise a short trip with tuk-tuk, clean rooms and bathroom although share with quite many others. And breakfast included, which makes it more practical and worth the price! The staff will also help you out regarding plans in Kandy, order taxi, help with directions and recommendations, etcetera.

We had a great stay at Mountain View. The owner is just so warm and welcoming we felt right at home. The place is spotlessly clean and the bed was really comfortable. The wifi was free and worked perfectly. Breakfast was delicious too. The view from the balcony is beautiful. We went on a tour too with the owner in his Tuktuk he took two of us all the way to Sigiriya an...

The staff was amazing. Plus the service. It was brilliant. Since the day we checked in until we checked out the service we received was super perfect. The best benefit is the hotels situated at the centre of the Kandy city its a great privilege for the travellers who can find and visit all the places so easily. And the rooftop restaurant was so peaceful and calm where...

The facilities are quite good but are let down by amateur staff. When I arrived my reservation (which I had a printout of) was treated with scepticism because the guy at the front desk had never heard of Agoda (his English was also very poor). Instead of talking to me about it, he saw a phone number I had written down in pen on the corner of my trip notes and just call...

you have a really stunning view down to kandy. The family is very kind and is always happy to help. A tuk tuk from the train station to the accommodation costs around 300 rupees. The breakfast is easy but good. The owner served tee as a welcome drink. I would definitely stay again at this nice and small homestay.

A new Hotel close to the Lake and just 5 minutes walking to the Temple of Tooth and Shopping area. The Hotel is very Cool,i stayed at Dormitory and it was nice room,very clean,lockers inside,confortable bed with wall shocket in all the beds,A/A 24h,High Speed wifi,and Nice Tv Room area. Hot Showers. If u are traveling through Sri Lanka i highly recommend you to Stay in...

Alex and his wife are wonderful host, very friendly and helpful.. Alex can arrange tours for you, in and around Kandy at best prices. The food was delicious, they give importance to your comfort and not just money!! Derick, recommmeded by Alex, drove us for tours to Sigiriya and Nuwera Eliya, he was the most friendly guide we have ever had.. Overall, a pleasant stay ...

Ajantha and his family made me feel so welcome. They helped me arrange tours and served delicious breakfast and dinner upon request. The rooms are extremely clean and spacious. The common area and balcony are fantastic and have beautiful views. The location is great! Put of the hustle and bustle of the city, but close enough to walk down at any time. I definitely recom...

The family and staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating. The views were awesome - I recommend trying to get a room with balcony although there is one that is for general use. Very large delicious breakfasts. A ride to the residence from town, can cost around 1000 Rs, but it's definitely worth it to be away from Kandy's hustle bustle.

Such a lovely hostel. The staff are so friendly and helpful. They go out of their way to make your stay great. The view from the balcony is beautiful and is away from the hustle and bustle of Kandy. Easy bus or tuk tuk ride to city center. Breakfast is cheap and filling. Facilities are clean and comfortable.

We stayed two nights here for our Kandy explorations and were surprised by such hospitality and kindness from the hotel owner and his wife. They went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable....they lent us adapters, advice about touring, and education about life in Sri Lanka and the various elements from politics to culture....the owner Joseph is a superb cook who ...
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I’ve been unhappy with Kandy hotels so far until my stay at Ozo. It’s up the road from the lakefront, and has a lovely relaxed look and feel to it. I enjoyed both lunch and dinner there, and the buffet breakfast was generous and tasty. The staff are impeccably trained, and go out of their way to make you feel welcome. I hope this hotel keeps up its standards. For now i...

This is a really beautiful hotel and is even better in reality than in the photos. From arrival, you are looked after so well by the friendly staff who cannot do enough for you. The reception area opens into the bar/lounge area which is open fronted overlooking the lovely pool and river....an amazing vista. The room was very comfortable and quiet with a nice priva...
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my partner and i stayed here for 5 nights. we wanted to be away from city life of kandy; we made the right choice - the hotel’s location is exquisite. our driver did an excellent job in locating it – not particularly easy but, if you make sure you have elegant’s telephone number, he can call them for directions. the rooms are spacious clean and comfortable. we o...

We had wonderful time at Swiss Residence Kandy. Peaceful place and easy access to the hotel and very short distance to Kandy city. The parking is good and security guards are helpful to park vehicles. Welcoming is good with welcome drink. The room quality is excellent and way better than we expected. Doorbell and door access panel of hotel room is modern and love the w...
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It is a typical four-star hotel, big and popular with tour groups. The service is good, as is the breakfast and dinner buffet (catering for western and sri lankan tastes). The WLAN is shaky (the hotel claims that it's better than in most places in Sri Lanka. Which doesn't make it less shaky). We found the staff professional and friendly, the lower in the hierarchy the ...

From the moment we entered we were greeted with a warm welcome and juice. The room was big and very clean, facing the pool. The staff are so good and friendly that I would want to stay here again. The breakfast excellent. There was nothing to complain as everything was superb. I will definitely suggest this place and I also found it VALUE FOR MONEY. We have already in...

Our first night in Sri Lanka was spent at this little hotel on the hill...a totally unassuming enterprise, until you wake up in the morning and hear the birds outside, open the balcony doors and you are struck by an awesome view of the Mahawali river meandering down below, against the green lush backdrop of the opposing forest. On the river, slowly moving fishing boats...

Literally one of the best places we have ever stayed. The location is not in the town centre however it's only a short tuk-tuk ride away and the view you get of of the valley and the town from the hotel is incredible (far better than it would be in the town itself) as this place is basically up the hill overlooking kandy in all it's beauty. The room was beautiful and c...

Staying at the Samadhi Centre was a truly memorable feature of our time in Sri Lanka. The location means you have to do a bit of driving to see the sights in the Kandy area, but it is worth it for the feeling of true escapism each afternoon when you return along the windy road, to the cool, shady, tranquility of Samadhi. Travelling with small children meant we had to k...

I stayed at the Queen's hotel in Kandy in July 2012 before the Perahela Festival. The hotel is an old colonial heritage, with quite charming old-school decorations. Rooms are old but very clean and carefully tended. The service is friendly. The restaurant provides local as well as international cuisine at a value price. The location is very convenient for Kandy tour, ...

Best night on Sri Lanka! Very nice hotel. Great design and comfortable furniture. We had best night-sleep over there. The bed was better than at my own house! Room is super-practical and has a perfect size. Bathroom was well organized. Everything was at the right place. First thing we saw was swimming pool. Even though it was very late we could swim and enjoy evening ...
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we stayed in theva residency for 2 nights in the middle of june and it proved to be the best bit of our very short sri lanka vacation. we had airport transfers arranged with the hotel directly (at rs 10k each way) - it seems to be above the 'market rate' but it was a safe bet as the private chauffeurs may not be familiar with the hotel location. it's a flat 3 hour dri...

It was through Agoda that we found Villa Shenandoah, and based on the previous reviews booked on the spot, as well as the incredible price that was on offer at the time of my booking we were fortunate to secure a nights accommodation. We are almost hesitant to share our experience for fear that we may not be able to secure a future booking when the word quickly spread...

Loved the staff who made our stay a very happy one. From Hiram the front office manager to Ruwan , the bell Boy and Anura my floor house keeping manager and staff were excellent. Hiram made me feel very safe by advising and making me feel very relaxed during the troubled time in Kandy. Please thank rest of the front office manager and rest of the staff. I will defin...

This was my second and third stay in 12 years. Myself being a hotelier experienced a Very friendly reception and welcome on arrival, Check-in and Luggage services were promt and efficient. On the first night I had booked a Duluxe Room with Balcony and the room was perfect,clean, guest amenities and a clean comfortable bed. Very clean bathroom and linen. I had my meals ...

Pro Good view of kandy Super climate and relaxing with a little cute garden Welcome was awesome with hot choc and warm towels in a rainy climate Enough spaced rooms well decorated Good breakfast for the price Friendly staff Cons Staff needs to be more trained to be professional even though they are friendly with good smile Door viewer is a must in room doors It is ...

We loved this hotel, right in central Kandy, can walk everywhere from it, the hotel has real character and is a period building, it was very clean staff couldn't do enough for you, they brought us a kettle and when it didn't work another, we had dinner in the bar, the food was good and average price, breakfast included in our stay, was cooked to order with fresh orange...

Hotel is clean, staff friendly and helpful. Rooms were new looking and nicer than most in Sri Lanka. Hotel location was a little far to walk from the main lake in kandy but a short 5 min or less tuk tuk ride and you're there. In my opinion it's better to not stay right in the middle of the chaos anyway.

Very friendly helpful staff, specially Rajitha at the reception. Clean quiet rooms. Comfy beds. A reasonably good breakfast buffet. More than anything the calm and tranquil surroundings, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. A little advice- Though the GPS will take you there ultimately, it can direct you through narrow scary tiny roads.

Me and my Sister stayed here in June for 4 nights. When we arrived we discovered we were the only occupants in the hotel due to the recent events in Sri Lanka. The staff made us feel incredibly welcome right from the beginning and could not do enough for us. The room was absolutely beautiful, very clean and stunning views. We did write the names down of the two members...

Not having been to Kandy before we discovered that the Resort was 28km outside. The view and the chalet were perfect for a quiet stay.It took 45 minutes by tuk tuk to get in to Kandy. The restaurant and food were really good, the staff attentative but always with a smile.Kandy is really busy with traffic so it was great to return to the peace & quiet of the resort.The ...
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we were on honeymoon in sri lanka and we spent once 4 nigths and later 3 more nights in this nice hotel.the owner and his wife were really kind.the room was clean,nice and friendly with a bathroom absolutely convenient with hot water.the breakfast was also very good,not the ordinary omlette etc.the staff was also very friendly.we felt ourselves as we were in a family. ...

Sweet Cinnamon Guest House is a hidden oasis a few miles outside of the bustle of Kandy center. The rooms are elegant and inviting. We stayed the first 5 nights in one of their “simpler” rooms, which we thought was lovely. Upon returning to Kandy and again booking with them, we stayed in a room that blew the first away. The custom bathroom had huge windows that looked ...

We stayed in Ashburnham in August for two nights and came away feeling we had a healthy dose of the tea plantation life for not too expensive. Our room, the family suite, was huge, with a separate living room and large bathroom. Furnishings were nice enough, and the staff keep things clean and tidy, though there was a somewhat worn feel, most notably the swimming pool,...

The building and rooms are beautiful, the pool is great. But our room flooded twice in one day from rains - came gushing in through window not sealed at the floor. Management just shrugged, yeah sorry about that. It is a tropical area, heavy rains are common.. also food is ok but fairly pedestrian buffet not commensurate with quality of rest of resort (notwithstanding ...
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Majestic Hotel in kandy city centre. Good location to stay near shopping n food area. Loved the views from the room n restaurants. Mountain view. Nice pool n gym. Staff were polite n frenly. Should privide toothbrushes n toothpaste as part of toiletries but was given upon request. Good breakfast. One lift only if i am not wrong. Waiting time a little longer.

I visited Sri Lanka for a short period, after staying in Amaya for one day, decided to stay longer, seeing the excellent service they provided. Staff was very friendly, I felt like home. Food was exceptional with a variety of choices. Walking tracks around the mountain leading to the top of Hantana was an excellent experience with picturesque views. Inside the hote...

We thoroughly enjoyed 6 nights in Kandy and our choice of Hotel made our stay VERY special. The facilities, the ambiance, the quality of food, the friendly staff, and the views were SUPER. We also appreciated the Live Entertainment each evening. Being visitors from Australia we enjoyed seeing the Sri Lankan Weddings that were taking place in the Hotel. Our stay in this...

I will eventually buy a house on the outskirts of Kandy in the hill country where it is even cooler, this is where I went to on this visit! I stayed in the Yala National Park at a fabulous hotel called the Yale Park Hotel. Absolutely amazing place with infinity pools outside all of the rooms. The rooms without exception were all massive and really well thought out. A ...

This was my favourite hotel of all those we stayed in during our three week holiday in Sri Lanka. It was a peaceful haven away from the hustle and bustle of Kandy. The whole hotel is beautiful furnished with interesting pieces of artwork around. Lovely pool area and great staff. I particularly must mention Dilini who was a wonderful hostess!! I wish we could have s...

The room was great with a large bed, perfectly sized (can easily it 2) and clean shower and a beautiful view on the river. The staff was super friendly and attentive. The best thing however was the SPA. I went twice and had different girls with different programs. They were very well trained, with re right pressure on either the relaxing or the deep tissue. The product...

I heard about this place from social media and most of them call it Paradise of honeymooners. While our stay I realized how they deserved that name. This is one of the best hotel and places in Sri Lanka. I think at least you have to visit this place once. About our stay. The road to this place is not that easier, but as we all know difficult roads leads to you into be...

We travelled as a couple and had a wonderful, relaxing time. We were met by Mr Sunny at the train station in Kandy as pre-arranged with the hotel. The ride to the hotel was a bit arduous as we had not expected the narrow, bumpy roads cum dirt tracks and it was by car and tuk tuk. Our first evening meal was a bit of a disappointment as I now realise that we arrived late...

Really nice colonial style hotel in Kandy. Rooms are lovely and is is only 5 minutes away from he centre of Kandy.Food is good and there is a lovely bar which looks down the river. Make sure you visit the temple when you are in Kandy as it is the best temple we visited in Sri Lanka. You are also very close to the Tea Plantations which are really beautiful in stunning ...

The Mountbatten was the first hotel on our journey in Sri Lanka, and the perfect place to be for exploring the temples of Kandy and also finding time to chill by the pool with the incredible views of the hills. The staff were by far our favorite of all that we met in Sri Lanka, and were super helpful when sourcing our train tickets to Ella, as well as helping us with...

Three nights was not enough. We wished we had booked for four nights. No. We wished we could have stayed the week. They had rooms with a view of the mountains, valleys, brilliant star-filled night skies and entertained by bird and insect songs. They offered us three meals a day with meals made up of exciting fusion style choices cooked to perfection by world-class chef...

Arrived on honeymoon from two lovely hotels elsewhere in Sri Lanka. We arrived to find we were the only guests booked in for our 3 nights and awarded an upgrade to the master suite. Room = Wow. Great size, tasteful decoration. Air Con in all bedrooms which we were not expecting from a house designed to be open and air flow always present. Bathroom amazing. Biggest b...

Spacious rooms and bath. Bed was comfortable. Both dinner and breakfast were buffets. The buffet wasn't very large, but options were diverse enough. Food was delicious. They charge 500LKR per person per hour for bike riding, which I felt was a little on the expensive side for locals.

We spent 4 nights at the Tourmaline during our trip to Sri Lanka. Staying at this hotel really made our trip to Sri Lanka the success that it was. the front desk executive was superb and took care of us like we were the only guests at the hotel. He not only helped us coordinate everything from going into Kandy for a beer to a rafting and cycling trip, but he ensured w...

it made my stay memorable in sir lanka, the most serene place i ever visited, the sense of peace and relaxation and nature all together mangled to set the mind in a romantic mode, the friendliness of the house keepers added to the comfort zone in the whole place,the lodge is the ideal place for nature lovers who want to be in peace with their soles. when we left the lo...

After the hustle and bustle of Kandy, and busy days sight seeing, it was really lovely to escape just little way out of town to this peaceful and luxurious accommodation. We enjoyed the luxury of having the entire bungalow to ourselves, whilst at the same to time we enjoyed the little walk up the hill to use the restaurant and swimming pool. The service was excellent,...

This hotel is highly recommended for those, including families, looking for some peace and quiet in a mountain setting. In our case, coming from the Arab Gulf, we were not interested in staying at a beach resort and staying in the city of Kandy also did not appeal to us. If you are in the same position, this is a great choice. To be clear: this hotel is not in Kandy...

We have stayed at several large hotels throughout Sri Lanka for the past 6 weeks and this Boutique Hotel is by far the best. Situated about 10 minutes out of Kandy (no way I would want to stay in Kandy) it was quiet and clean and easy to find on Google Maps. The staff are by far the best asset of the hotel, especially the managers. Nothing was too much trouble for th...

The road around Kandy is tricky and it was difficult to find Kandy House, definitely need additional signs on the road with phone numbers. The landlord family is very welcoming and kind. The house was great, but breakfast was very very poor - tiny omelet, little bread with some fruits place and and 3-in-1 Nescafe cup. Had to go to breakfast in another places.
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We were looking for a high end, boutique hotel with outstanding customer service. We got all of this. We only stayed a couple of days and this was about R&R - if you're looking for something lively this isn't for you but if you are looking for somewhere to relax, read a book and enjoy fantastic customer service then this is the place
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Traveler impressions of Kandy
Two days are fine to reach the general sightseeings in the city. Food is good and many options to fit your stomach.
This was our least favourite city in Sri Lanka - it's hot, very busy and congested with traffic, very few decent places to eat for the size of the city and our visit to the Temple of the Tooth was spoiled by it being so busy and overrun with visitors that it was impossible to enjoy the experience there.
Kandy is a super central location to do short trips or launch your trip to other parts of Sri Lanka. I recommend visiting the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens and the Temple of the Tooth.
Kandy is a nice city with a cool hill-station like climate,ideal for 1-2 days stay,homestays here are very comfortable and worth experiencing,there are places of religious interests and overall a nice place to visit in Sri Lanka
A fun place with lots of variety and set in the mountains where the climate and scenery are agreeable.
Nice city, less chaotic than Colombo. Good shopping in comparison to other areas, decent mall. On the way to, from Kandy there are leather goods shops, good for picking up poufs, chairs, bags etc, haggle for a good price.
overall boring place. nightlife near to zero. you can spend time at botanical garden, kandy lake with Relic temple.
A beautiful city situated around the lake. Has good eateries and bakeries. The Sri Lankan cultural shows in the evening are really very good and depict the history and culture of the country.
Kandy is a nice and clean city compared t the other cities in Sri Lanka. There are plenty of places around for your shopping needs.
We enjoyed Kandy but it is the second largest city in Sri Lanka and the traffic is horrendous. Shopping was nothing special but there are some very good local places to eat.
It was a bit of a disappointment for us. We were expecting more, especially that everyone always rave about Kandy.
Kandy is good for a get away. The weather is ok and there is site seeing in the city as well as just outside of kandy.
Nice green city with a lake in the middle. Sacred tooth relic temple is the main attraction of the city.
Beautiful place . We stayed by the lake . The temple was good to see but men wear long trousers or you will find you will be wearing a sarong as my husband & son had to !!! If you want to eat plenty to chose from if western or local food though I must say the worst meal we had during stay in Sri Lancaster was in 'the pub' in kandy .
Very interesting and lively town with good shopping, pubs and restaurants - Victoria Pub and Restaurant especially good for a meal and a few drinks.
Kandy is an enjoyable place to stay for a couple of days, to see places like the Temple of the Tooth, Tea Museum and so on.
Kandy itself is nothing special. Lots to do outside the city though so I would advise you book a driver or tuk tuk and go and explore.
We really enjoyed our short stay in Kandy. We visited the obligatory tea factory and herbal garden and enjoyed both.
One must visit a place called Embakka Temple. It has one of the most beautiful wood carvings. A visit to the DaladaMaligawa at 6:00pm when they carry out the night rituals is a very interesting experience.
If you have seen other temples I wouldn't bother coming here unless like us you needed to due to the travel time.
Kandy is so old and charming and civilized. Kandy lake is a divine place to go, and the tooth relic. This city is unforeseeable beautiful.
The city is overrated and I would not vivid it twice. The location is beautiful; the city is hidden among the hills.
Kandy gives us a better impression than Colombo because of the great amount of things to do, see or discover.
Famous for the Budhist temple of the tooth Kandy has this stunning temple and lots more including the historic Queen's hotel.
Kandy is very much a busy city, but if you're staying out of the city centre as we were,it was worthwhile stay for the 2 nights we were there.
Very quirky town, nice people, beautiful mix of culture and scenery. However, the concierge at the Queen's hotel wasn't among the nice people we met.
Kandy is a must of you are visiting Sri Lanka. The people are friendly and welcoming. The scenery is amazing.
Peaceful place with nice atmosphere, perfect for relax and some sightseeing. Nothing special or great around just a nice place to visit.
You should dress your self in proper clothing when visiting temples. There are good places to eat and shop within the Kandy City.
You can enjoy the city in all aspects , all sides , it's an UNESCO heritage site , the best time to visit I beleve July to August , finding the tooth festival pagents at royal palace , the city relax you all the time , botanical gardens & temple of tooth relic are most attracted , lot to explore there during you visit , it is good , search on Internet about the city & beware of took took drivers !! As they charge different rates unless they are not a meter taxi !!!
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