We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated February 2024.
Great value. Good breakfast. Popular among women. Located in Kandy, 7.1 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Elegant Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, rooms include a balcony with a mountain view. At Elegant Hotel every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. A continental, Full English/Irish or Asian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The accommodation offers a children's playground. Elegant Hotel provides an ironing service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying. Kandy railway station is 12 km from the hotel, while Bogambara Stadium is 13 km away.Show full description
Hip. Charming. Great breakfast. Popular among women. Featuring free WiFi, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a sun terrace, Le leopard d 'argent offers accommodation in Kandy. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site. Some units have a seating area for your convenience. Rooms have a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower. There is a 24-hour front desk and gift shop at the property. You can play table tennis at this hotel, and car hire is available. Ceylon Tea Museum is 1.7 km from Le leopard d 'argent, while Kandy Royal Botanical Gardens is 2.9 km away. The nearest airport is Bandaranaike International Airport, 81 km from Le leopard d 'argent.Show full description
Based on my research this is the coolest luxury hotel in Kandy.
Boutique hotel.Superb breakfast. Great location. Featuring a fitness centre, shared lounge and views of pool, The Radh Hotel is set in Kandy, 500 metres from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi. The accommodation offers a concierge service, valet parking and currency exchange for guests. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer and a desk. All guest rooms feature a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The hotel offers a continental or buffet breakfast. Bogambara Stadium is 1.2 km from The Radh Hotel, while Sri Dalada Maligawa is 350m away. The nearest airport is Bandaranaike International Airport, 100 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Great views. Great location. Set in Kandy, 4.2 km from Ceylon Tea Museum, Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar. Each accommodation at the hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a garden and to a terrace. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. All guest rooms at the hotel feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, Blu-ray player, and a private bathroom with a bidet, a hairdryer and free toiletries. All rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. A à la carte breakfast is available every morning at Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts. Bogambara Stadium is 5 km from the accommodation, while Kandy City Center Shopping Mall is 5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bandaranaike International Airport, 102 km from Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts.Show full description
Delightful property. Stylish. Lovely interior design. Featuring free WiFi and a year-round outdoor pool, Kings Pavilion offers accommodation in Kandy. The hotel has a barbecue and sun terrace, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site. Every room is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Some units feature a seating area where you can relax. Enjoy a cup of tea while looking out at the mountain or pool. The rooms include a private bathroom. Extras include slippers and free toiletries. Bike hire and car hire are available at this hotel and the area is popular for cycling. Bogambara Stadium is 1.4 km from Kings Pavilion, while Kandy City Center Shopping Mall is 1.5 km away. Bandaranaike International Airport is 82 km from the property.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most BEAUTIFUL boutique hotels in Kandy.
Resort.Historic. Popular among couples and women. Located amidst rolling green hills and the Madulkelle Tea Estate, this property offers tents with a terrace, a seating area, and en suite bathroom with hot/cold water. Wired internet access is available. The peaceful Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge offers a retreat away from the city. It is just a 15-minute walk to Hatale Waterfalls and a 40-minute drive to Knuckles Mountain Range, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guests can soak up the sun or take a dip at the outdoor pool. The friendly staff at this Eco Lodge can organise a campfire or a visit to the tea factory. Trekking and day trips can also be arranged. A restaurant is available serving a variety of dishes with organic vegetables, straight from their own garden. The property is 30 km to Kandy Town and 140 km to Colombo City. Colombo International Airport is a 4-hour drive away.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Great value. The Golden Crown Hotel is a 5-star hotel located in Ampitya, Kandy, Srilanka. Set amidst lush paddy fields surrounded by lush greens, the property is just 10-minute drive away from the famous Temple of the Tooth Relic. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and comes with a flat-screen satellite TV. Some rooms have a seating area for your convenience. You will find a kettle and minibar in the room. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom with a bidet and shower, with bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries provided. Property features a swimming pool along with the INFINITY pool bar on the 2nd floor with a picturesque view where the guests can relax sipping an exotic drink from our swim-up bar. The property offers three restaurants: BRIX, a contemporary Irish type restaurant; THE LONG BAR, a welcoming venue resembling an Irish Pub; and TREATS, for breakfast, lunch or late night snack. Situated on the top floor is LAVO, an upscale night club. Refreshing workouts can be enjoyed at the fitness centre. The spa offers a range of treatments. Complimentary parking is available on site. Sri Dalada Maligawa is 2.6 km from The Golden Crown Hotel, while Kandy Museum is 2.6 km away. Bandaranaike International Airport is 86 km from the property. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (1 hr and 26 min), Embekka Dewalaya (18.3 Km /48 min) , Pallekelle International Cricket Stadium(27Min/14.2Km), British Garrison Cemetery (2.7km), Horton Plains National Park (3hr 55 min ), Sri Lankathilake Rajamaha Viharaya (47.3min/18.4km), Royal Palace Park (8min.3.5km) , Udawatta Sanctuary(5.4km), Sigiriya (2hr 40 min)& Dambulla (2hr 8min), Distance to Ella (3hr 25min).Show full description
Charming. Highly elegant. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Set in Kandy, 17 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, The Flame Tree Estate & Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. With a terrace, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Staff on site can arrange airport transfers. At the hotel, each room includes a wardrobe. All rooms are fitted with a safety deposit box, while some rooms also feature a balcony and others also feature mountain views. At The Flame Tree Estate & Hotel the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. An à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Asian, international and European cuisine. Vegetarian and dairy-free options can also be requested. Kandy City Center Shopping Mall is 18 km from The Flame Tree Estate & Hotel, while Sri Dalada Maligawa is 18 km from the property.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most well designed, stylish and unique boutique hotels in Kandy! WOW!
Relaxing atmosphere. Unique. Great location. Popular among couples. Santani Wellness Kandy, having opened in 2016 has received a number of international accolades highlighting the level of service, the cuisine and the spa. Located in the mountains of Sri Lanka, 1.5 hours from the Kandy city, the resort is on a former tea estate surrounded by paddy fields. This 48 acre unique property opens out to the Hunnasgiriya Mountain range, and the Knuckles Mountain Range, a Unesco world heritage side. All rooms have a glass wall that provides unhindered views of the lush vegetation surrounding the area. Free Wi-Fi is also offered at the resort. Each meal at Santani is an experience, and with no printed menus, the chefs propose a menu to each guest based on the dietary preferences and utilizing the fresh organic vegetables grown on site. All room categories are available on a full-board basis. The property has a world-class 6000 sq ft spa with a thermal saltwater pool, sauna, steamroom treatments as well as morning and evening yoga sessions. A number of wellness packages can be added on separately for guests staying 5 nights and above, and these include detox, weight loss and more. Spa access and Hatha yoga is provided free of charge. A number of excursions including river walks, tea factory visits, tea estate walks and more can be arranged on request.Show full description
Resort.Unique. Popular among couples. Aarunya Nature Resort has free bikes and an outdoor swimming pool in Kandy. The property features a fitness centre, as well as a garden. The accommodation provides a shared lounge and free WiFi. The villas are equipped with a seating area, private bathroom, air conditioning, and private terraces, flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Villas have private plunge pools, bath tubs, or hot tubs. A continental or traditional Sri Lankan breakfast is served every morning at the property in a variety of private settings. Sri Dalada Maligawa is 13 km from the resort, while Kandy City Center Shopping Mall is 13 km from the property. Bandaranaike International Airport is 115 km (3 to 4 Hours Drive) away.Show full description
This is a popular resort among couples travelling to Kandy.
Boutique hotel.Comfortable beds. Great views. Located in Kandy, within 15 km of Sri Dalada Maligawa and Kandy Museum, Bellwood Hills Resort & Spa offers accommodation with a fitness centre and free WiFi. With a garden, the property also has a terrace. The hotel provides an outdoor swimming pool, evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. At the hotel, each room is fitted with a balcony. All units at Bellwood Hills Resort & Spa come with a seating area. International & Sri Lankan breakfast options are available every morning at the accommodation. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at BellwoodHills Resort & Spa.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Lovely property. Cosy rooms. Located 820 m above sea level, Galavilla Boutique Hotel & Spa overlooks the hill country mountain range of Knuckles. It features exquisite rooms and suites with a balcony and free Wi-Fi. The hotel is located in a groomed garden covering an area of 2.3 acres. The garden features a 20-meter outdoor swimming pool, Ayurveda spa, a barbecue, gazebo overlooking the valley and a yoga pavilion. The property is approximately 17 km from Kandy and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya is 20 km away. Katunayake International Airport is 120 km from Galavilla Boutique Hotel. Naturally ventilated, each room and suite has a balcony. A safe, seating area and refrigerator with minibar are included. Private bathroom comes with a shower or bathtub and free toiletries. Bottled water is provided. The Galavilla Hotel has its own restaurant serving local and international cuisine. At an extra charge, the hotel offers massage in the Ayurveda spa located in the hotel garden or in a massage parlour inside the hotel.The hotel organizes excursions and transfer from the airport. The hotel provides accommodation for the drivers.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most RELAXING boutique hotels in Kandy. It also has very cosy rooms.
Boutique hotel.Historic property. Elegant. Located in Kandy, 7.9 km from Bogambara Stadium, The Kandy House provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. With a terrace, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy a drink at the bar or a meal in the restaurant. At the hotel, each room is equipped with a desk. Every room has a safety deposit box, while selected rooms come with a patio. At The Kandy House each room has bed linen and towels. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the accommodation. Kandy City Center Shopping Mall is 8 km from The Kandy House, while Kandy railway station is 8.1 km away.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most HISTORIC boutique hotels in Kandy.
Boutique hotel.Newly opened, November 2023. Wisdom Boutique Resort features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and bar in Kandy. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and room service. The accommodation provides entertainment staff and a concierge service. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Wisdom Boutique Resort every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American, Chinese and British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. Bike hire and car hire are available at this hotel and the area is popular for cycling. Staff speak Arabic, English and Hindi at the 24-hour front desk. Bogambara Stadium is 6.6 km from Wisdom Boutique Resort, while Kandy City Center Shopping Mall is 6.7 km away. The nearest airport is Sigiriya Airport, 88 km from the hotel.Show full description
Charming. Historic. Great views. Popular among women. Built in an ancient Colonial-period Bungalow, The Elephant Stables is a beautiful property overlooking Kandy’s lush greenery. It welcomes guests with an outdoor swimming pool and cosy guestrooms. This peaceful hotel is located within 4 km from Kandy Railway Station. Kandy City Centre and the popular Temple of Tooth Relic is only 2 km away while Bandaranaike International Airport is 103 km away. Fitted with hardwood floors and decorated in warm tones, air-conditioned rooms at Elephant Stables all feature a seating area, personal safe, minibar and flat-screen TV. Bathrooms come with bathrobes, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can unwind by the sun loungers or enjoy a good read at the library. Other facilities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry services and relaxing traditional massages. Travel arrangements can be made at the tour desk. Local Sri Lankan, Thai and Continental cuisines can be enjoyed at The Green Room restaurant. For alternative dining options, guests can opt for room service.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. Situated in Kandy, 33 km from Gregory Lake, The Lavender House by Reveal features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. The property is around 39 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, 44 km from Kandy railway station and 45 km from Bogambara Stadium. Kandy Museum is 48 km away and Sri Dalada Maligawa is 48 km from the hotel. At the hotel, the rooms have a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, rooms at The Lavender House by Reveal also feature free WiFi, while selected rooms also boast a terrace. All rooms at the accommodation have air conditioning and a desk. A continental, Asian or halal breakfast is available each morning at the property. You can play billiards at The Lavender House by Reveal. Kandy City Center Shopping Mall is 45 km from the hotel, while Ceylon Tea Museum is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bandaranaike International, 122 km from The Lavender House by Reveal, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Set in Kandy, 14 km from Bogambara Stadium, Jetwing Kandy Gallery offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a terrace and to a bar. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. At the hotel all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes continental, Full English/Irish and American options. At Jetwing Kandy Gallery you will find a restaurant serving American, Chinese and British cuisine. A vegan option can also be requested. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kandy, like cycling. Kandy City Center Shopping Mall is 14 km from Jetwing Kandy Gallery, while Kandy railway station is 14 km away.Show full description
Trendy. Charming. Comfortable beds. Situated in Kandy, 3.9 km from Ceylon Tea Museum, Eagle Regency Hotel features rooms with mountain views and free WiFi. All rooms boast a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The hotel provides river views and an outdoor pool. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Eagle Regency Hotel offers some units with pool views, and each room has a terrace. All units at the accommodation include air conditioning and a desk. The daily breakfast offers continental and buffet options. At Eagle Regency Hotel you will find a restaurant serving Chinese, European and Asian cuisine. A halal option can also be requested. The 24-hour front desk can offer helpful tips for getting around the area. Kandy Royal Botanical Gardens is 3.2 km from the hotel. Bandaranaike International Airport is 103 km away.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a cool rooftop restaurant.
Luxury Hotel. Situated in Kandy, 2.8 km from Ceylon Tea Museum, W15 Hanthana Estate Kandy features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers a shared lounge and room service. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. At W15 Hanthana Estate Kandy the rooms come with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes continental, Full English/Irish and American options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Seafood, Asian and international cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. W15 Hanthana Estate Kandy offers a barbecue. You can play tennis at the hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. W15 Hanthana Estate Kandy provides an ironing service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying. Bogambara Stadium is 6.6 km from the accommodation, while Kandy railway station is 7 km from the property.Show full description
Well set in the centre of Kandy, Devon Rest provides free WiFi throughout the property, a restaurant and free private parking for guests who drive. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Bogambara Stadium, Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and Kandy railway station.Show full description
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