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Kandy’s proud heritage and splendid lakeside setting has
long made it a favourite haunt for Sri Lanka travellers.
This bustling hill-country capital is the natural gateway to
a lush central region of tea plantations, gurgling streams and
stirring history.
It is never busier than during the annual Perahera, a fortnight’s
festival in late July and August, when the town is enlivened
by parading elephants, acrobats, drummers and dancers. This
is one of the finest festivals in Asia and hotel space is limited
months in advance.
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| Amaya
Hills (formerly known as Le Kandyan Hotel) |
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 Amaya
Hills (formerly known as Le Kandyan Hotel) is a
4-star hotel lying on a tranquil, wooded outcrop
above the hill-country capital of Kandy. Its panoramic
views delight many, but we also value its authentic
Sri Lankan feel.
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| Castle
Hill Guest House, Kandy |
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 Castle
Hill Guest House has barely changed in 30 years
-- a lick of paint here, a small repair or update
there – and the result has been a much-loved
family home where time drips backwards to a simpler,
less demanding era. That reputation has made it
one of our most requested budget properties. However,
recent feedback has been critical of standards of
cleanliness and we have downgraded our opinion as
a result.
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| Chaaya
Citadel, Kandy |
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 Chaaya
Citadel Hotel has prime position on the banks of
the Mahaweli river. Although it is slightly overshadowed
by the leading four-stars, it is a satisfying middle-range
hotel for the package trade, with airy lounge and
bar areas, an a la carte restaurant and its own
jetty for river boat trips.
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| Earls
Regency Hotel, Kandy |
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 The
Earls Regency, lying alongside the broad Maheweli
River, offers modern and spacious four-star comfort
on Kandy’s outskirts. This well-appointed
hotel strives for a sense of grandeur but some find
it lacking in atmosphere. The most conveniently-situated
hotel for Victoria golf club.
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Ellerton –
Kandy
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 Ellerton
is an exciting discovery: a splendid hill-county
property blessed with magnificent hill-country views.
The 100-year-old planters' bungalow recently refurbished
by its British owners, sits amid a nine-acre organic
tea and spice estate in Gampola, about half an hour
from Kandy, just off the Nuwara Eliya road, it is
a perfect stopping off point en route to Nuwara
Eliya, or serves as an ideal hill-country location
in itself.
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| Hantane
Shadow Resort, Kandy |
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 The
Hantane Shadow Resort is a new hotel situated at
the edge of a forest reserve in Hantane on the outskirts
of Kandy. Surrounded by Sri Lanka’s tropical
wilderness, fauna and flora, birds and butterflies,
the Hantane Shadow Resort is an attractive spot
for those wanting solitude and tranquility along
with comfortable accommodation and the experience
of Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage. Although
the ensuite bedrooms lack character, they are clean
and pleasantly furnished; with a number of the rooms
having balconies from which you can enjoy the hullabaloo
of the jungle. The small swimming pool is a great
place to soak while gazing into the foliage above
and the roof terrace is a popular location from
which to enjoy a good book amidst a tropical setting.
Hantane Shadow Resort is not a sumptuous, all-embracing
eco-resort, but at this price it is a good selection
for those on a mid-range budget.
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| Helga's
Folly, Kandy |
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 Helga's
Folly, in Kandy, is the biggest of our boutique
selection. Its rooms are simple but its bohemian
public areas are adored by those with an artistic
bent. An enchanting high-camp hotel decorated by
antiques, family heirlooms and flights of fancy.
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| Hunas
Falls Hotel, nr Kandy |
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 A
hotel with solid traditions that would not be out
of place in western Scotland. This peaceful mountain
retreat sits in a land of early-morning mists, long
walks in relative cool of the hill country and fascinating
sunsets.
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| Kandy
House, Kandy |
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Kandy House is what the hill-country-capital has
been waiting for so long: a brilliant small boutique
hotel capable of offering stylish and private accommodation,
personal service
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| Mahaweli
Reach, Kandy |
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 An
intriguing mix of aristocratic Kandyan and colonial
gives Mahawelli Reach a certain cachet: sumptious,
refined yet not too stuffy. Its public areas are
spotless, its buffets arguably the finest in town
and a huge outdoor pool licks alongside the the
tasteful terraced restaurant.
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| Manor
House, Kandy |
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 Manor
House is a Kandy heritage property of 14 rooms,
originally built in 1884 and now fully refurbished.
Once the home of the Nugawala family – the
chief custodians at one time, of the sacred tooth
relic in the Temple of the Tooth -- the Manor House
is an extensive property with a large, well-kept
garden and swimming pool.
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| Painted
Garden, Kandy |
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 Art
lovers will be particularly entranced by Painted
Garden. Set on the breezy slopes of the majestic
Hantana mountains, the house has elevated lawns
and spectacular views.
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| Randholee, Kandy |
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 Randholee
translates as afavoured means of transport for royalty
during the period of the Kandyan kingdom. Royalty
would have settled for this setting. The 25-room
hotel, completed in 2007, lies in tranquil, wooded
surroundings, 15 minutes drive above the hill-country
capital of Kandy, and is blessed with a panoramic
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| Rangala House,
Kandy |
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 Rangala
House is a converted tea estate bungalow in the
Knuckles range of mountains. This comfortable house
has a homely feel and is in tune with its rural
and pristine natural surroundings. The house is
overlooked by the majestic Knuckles Range at the
back and at the front are the luminous, tea-covered
hills of the Dukwari Estate. Rangala House is ideal
for those wanting to relax amid the natural splendour
of the hill country. |
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| Sharon Inn, Kandy |
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 Sharon
Inn is a delightful guesthouse on the hillside overlooking
Sri Lanka’s hill country capital, Kandy. This
property is spotlessly clean, comfortable and well
run by the Sri Lankan and German owners. Good food
and a relaxed atmosphere make this a great guesthouse
option in the town.
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| Suisse
Hotel, Kandy |
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 For
those seeking a sense of old colonial, Suisse Hotel
fits the bill. Dark wooden panelling and floors
predominate in a traditional hotel that slows your
step and transports you back in time. A central
position, a few yards from Kandy lake, adds to its
appeal, but do not expect the height of modern comforts.
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| Swiss Residence,
Kandy |
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 The
Swiss Residence, a Sri Lankan hotel with a Swiss
touch, is a hospitable, mid-range Kandy hotel situated
in a peaceful and verdant cliffside location high
above the hubbub of the town centre. Kandy';s hotels
promote a relaxed and peaceful atmopshere, but the
Swiss residencde is comparatively lively and even
has its own nightclub.
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Thilanka Hotel, Kandy |
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 Hotel
Thilanka sits in the foothills of Udawattakelle
nature reserve, with most rooms offering a picturesque
view of Kandy lake. This 3-star hotel began life
as a private house, built by a wealthy Kandyan towards
the end of the colonial era. It has since been extended
by a six-storey new wing.
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| Topaz
Hotel, Kandy |
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 The
Topaz has always boasted captivating views across
Kandy. Now this modest, mid-range hotel has improved
restaurant and bar areas and will appeal to those
seeking traditional hotel accommodation at inviting
value.
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| Tree
of Life, Kandy |
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 The
Tree of Life sprawls across 64 acres of woody, hilly
terrain, a haven of solitude where guests prefer
dawn nature walks to noisier pleasures. An individualistic
hotel with ayurvedic philosophy at its heart.
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| Tulip of Ceylon,
Mawanella |
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 Tulip
of Ceylon is a small and individualistic eco retreat,
6kms off the Colombo-Kandy road, and close to Pinnewela
Elephant Orphanage. This immensely tranquil setting,
on a hillock overlooking the Ma Oya river, will
be prized by those seeking reasonable comforts,
good food, peaceful rural surroundings and a sparkling
swimming pool among the tropical foliage.
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| Villa
Rosa, Kandy |
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 Villa
Rosa is a tasteful six-room property, five minutes
from Kandy town, with stunning views high above
the broad Mahaweli River. Rooms are comfortable,
tastefully furnished and with a sense of privacy
for such a small hotel. Public areas are tranquil,
with a small library, classical music in the background
and dinner by candelight.
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| Bamboo,
Kandy |
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 Situated
within the 500-acre estate of the picturesque Victoria
Golf & Country Resort in Kandy, Bamboo is a
new three-bedroom villa with magnificent views of
the golf course, Victoria Lake and the surrounding
Kandyan hills. Bamboo is just 10 minutes walk from
the Clubhouse, perched high up on Coconut Hill.
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| Clingendael,
Kandy |
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 Situated
in the Victoria Golf & Country Resort in Kandy,
Clingendael is a luxurious five-bedroom villa with
magnificent views of the Victoria reservoir and
the surrounding golf course. Designed along the
lines of a Colonial-period Kandyan Wallauwa (ancestral
house), this beautiful boutique hotel and villa
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| Enison
Lodge, Victoria Golf & Country Club |
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 This
golfing lodge is located amidst the central highlands
in the beautiful Victoria Golf and Country Club,
one of Asia’s most beautiful golf courses.
The estate is hidden within the Knuckles Range,
approximately 20km east of Kandy, Sri Lanka’s
hill-country capital. This modern lodge is a good-value
accommodation option perched on a hillside overlooking
the First fairway. You can hire a room or exclusive
use of the lodge and it is only short walk from
the club house, tennis court and swimming pool.
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| Sanctuary,
Victoriay |
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 Sanctuary,
situated on the beautiful Victoria Golf & Country
Club near Kandy, is blessed with magnificent views
over Victoria reservoir, the golf course and the
surrounding hills. This private holiday home is
a beautiful three-bedroom villa with spectacular
views and light, contemporary interiors. It also
has a swimming pool with spectacular views.
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| Subashri,
Kandy |
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 Victoria
Golf and Country Resort has been praised as one
of Asia’s finest and Subashri offers high-class
boutique accommodation right alongside the course.
Four exquisitely-furnished suites in contemporary
colinial style, with spectacular views of the Knuckles
range, ensure that golf and other outdoor pursuits
can be enjoyed in luxury.
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| Victoria Golf Chalets,
Kandy |
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 These
six golfing chalets are located amidst the central
highlands in the beautiful Victoria Golf and Country
Club, one Asia’s most beautiful golf courses
in the world. The estate is hidden within the Knuckles
Range, approximately 20km east of Kandy. The one-bedroom
chalets, all owned and managed by the Victoria Golf
and Country Club, are positioned on the edge of
the golf course, close to the tennis court and swimming
pool, with only the putting green separating it
from the club house. The accommodation is perfect
for the golf enthusiast, but the tranquil location
is so beautiful that even non-golfing travelling
partners will enjoy their stay.
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And don't forget that we also offer an excellent range of villa
properties, offering luxurious and intimate surroundings that
bear comparison with villa properties anywhere in the world.
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