The Kandy House

Beautiful, small, traditional-style hotel. We were the only guests for 2 nights and had been given a room upgrade so felt very special. Food was great, the service was excellent and the cocktails were amazing! It was the rainy season so there was no chance to use the pool, but it looked lovely. My only regret is that I didn't buy some of the toiletries from the bathroom when I had the chance. They were absolutely gorgeous, particularly the hair conditioner.

Phenomenal hotel. 24/7 pool was amazing we could watch the fireflies from the pool in the evening. Food was excellent. The manager Mendis and the staff were very helpful: I left my passport and keys in the room and they drove it down to the town before my train arrived.

Beautiful heritage property with lovely food and service. A gorgeous oasis closely located to Kandy’s city centre. It’s a truly beautiful and a romantic place to stay. We were kindly upgraded to a suite which was amazing! Special shout out to Pradeep for his service. We only wish we had more time spent at the property - one night isn’t enough!

Super nice location, beautiful garden and swimming pool,excellent food (although prices for alcohol are exaggerated) and a fantastic butler (Sandeep) who made our honeymoon stay an experience to remember. Close to Victoria Golf resort for phenomenal golfing

Colonial style hotel that offers very traditional rooms in a lovely setting. Pool, rooms, common areas, grounds etc all excellent. Exactly what we feel most comfortable with. We were lucky to get an upgrade to a slightly larger room with separate seating area on the upper floor which was a lovely gesture. Service excellent. The allocated butler was very friendly, professional and was very accommodating. I saw other reviews commenting on the food menu and cost. Lovely lunch menu. Very tasty with good portion size. Dinner menu had two starter options and three main to choose from. We had no issue in selecting and found the quality to be truly excellent. Very high standard. I saw other reviewers commenting on the price of food and drink. I agree it is high but should not come as a surprise given the cost of the rooms. If you are prepared to pay the room rate for this unique offering then you need to come ready to spend on the food and drink. Take on the whole experience, that is what holidays are for. One area for improvement which is very minor. The pool is amazing but needs a little love. Walls need a clean. The algae does come off, I tried. Also get the infinity working!! The pool is an asset so milk it.

My spouse and I spent two delightful nights at The Kandy House in Kandy, Sri Lanka, where the blend of beautifully maintained colonial architecture and luxurious grounds immediately caught our attention. Pradeep's attentive service stood out, ensuring our stay was comfortable and memorable. The exceptional Sri Lankan cuisine offered an authentic taste of the local culture, while our room was spacious and elegant.

Lovely location but meals and drinks very expensive and the restaurant menu was far too limited. Disappointed that our room did not have tea/coffee making facilities or a loo roll holder. The staff were always most helpful and the overall ambience is memorable.

An absolutely lovely hotel packed with old world charm. In the colonial style and old but every comfort and care taken. Staff and restaurant marvellous. The room and bed were comfortable the gardens and pool charming. So peaceful and carefully managed. Absolutely loved the Kandy house.