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The Grand Kandyan

5.0 star property
Mountain hotel with 3 restaurants, near Udawatta Kele Sanctuary

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In the heart of Kandy, The Grand Kandyan offers a luxurious retreat. Unwind with a spa massage or manicure/pedicure, then enjoy Indian cuisine at one of the 3 on-site restaurants. With an outdoor pool and children's pool, sun loungers await you.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Nightclub
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is $96
$125 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Honeymoon Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Honeymoon Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Presidential Suite | City view

Presidential Suite

  • City view
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite | View from room

Junior Suite

  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
89/10, Lady Gordon's Drive, Kandy, 20000

What's nearby

  • Udawatta Kele Sanctuary - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kandy Clock Tower - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kandy Lake - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Royal Palace of Kandy - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Temple of the Tooth - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 158 min drive
  • Kandy Railway Station - 24 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Department Of Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Salgado Hotel & Bakery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cafe 1886 By Salgado Bakers - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Put Chutney - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Aroma Inn - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Grand Kandyan

  • The Grand Kandyan features a nightclub and puts you within a 5-minute walk of Udawatta Kele Sanctuary. Guests can indulge in massages or mani/pedis, and Indigo, one of 3 restaurants, serves Indian cuisine. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 3 bars/lounges, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 100 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Express check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite valet parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's pool

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Built in 2014
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Nightclub
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Dining

Indigo - This restaurant specializes in Indian cuisine.
Lemon grass - This restaurant specializes in Thai cuisine. Open daily.
Tamarind - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 7.5 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 130 per vehicle (one way)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per day

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay

Also known as

Grand Kandyan Hotel

Grand Kandyan

The Grand Kandyan Hotel

The Grand Kandyan Kandy

The Grand Kandyan Hotel Kandy

Frequently asked questions

Does The Grand Kandyan offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Grand Kandyan does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Grand Kandyan?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at The Grand Kandyan?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Grand Kandyan?

Yes, there's free self and valet parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Grand Kandyan?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 130 per vehicle one way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Grand Kandyan?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Grand Kandyan and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include 3 bars and a nightclub. The Grand Kandyan also has a fitness center and an arcade, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Grand Kandyan?

Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring Indian cuisine.

Does The Grand Kandyan have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

What's the area around The Grand Kandyan like?

The Grand Kandyan is a short 4-minute walk from Udawatta Kele Sanctuary and 17 minutes' walk from Kandy Lake.

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Reviews

The Grand Kandyan Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The rooftop pool was well maintained, spacious, and offered a beautiful view. (5 reviews)
  • Breakfast offered a wide choice of foods and was a highlight of the stay. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

I had a great stay here! Staff were just super friendly and easy going - made the whole 2 week vacation just stress free and enjoyable !
DENISE, 14-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

One of the most impressive entrances I’ve seen and a very pleasant check in. Pool area very good, with a shaded area. Pool bar great for food and drinks with cracking staff. My single room was good, a few maintenance issues compared to the rest of the hotel. About a 20 minute walk down a steepish hill and a typically busy road, with shops and eateries, to the lake. Highly recommended.
Simon, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel Excellent food - good vegetarian options Freindly staff Good gym and swimming pool
Radhakrishnan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in kandy

Very good hotel to stay in Kandy. Staff very friendly and nice they upgraded our rooms and arranged local tours at reasonable price.
Raj, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Top

Excellent hotel and serbice. Amazing food, sky views, gym and accomodation
Pedro, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay.
Dharmaratne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay
Adrian, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay! Love the staff and location, especially the staff that went beyond to make sure I had a good stay. I will definitely be back soon.
Lalin, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Restaurant cleanliness and services needs to be improved
Dhaval, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

One Night in Kandy

I only stayed one night at the Grand Kandyan and only wish it could have been longer. From arrival to departure the staff couldn’t have been more helpful. I really enjoyed the buffet evening meal and also breakfast. If you visit Sri Lanka this is the place to stay.
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent all round

Very enjoyable stay. All the staff were really helpful and welcoming. The room was spacious with nice views from the balcony over looking the city and hills. Rooftop pool was well maintained and I thought the gym had everything I needed. Breakfast and dinner had a wide choice of foods. I would definitively stay here again.
David, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Looks good in the photos but the condition of rooms were very different. Very smelling wash room, which we realy put off and noisy air conditioning couldn’t get any continuous sleep. We do not recommend this place as our overall experience is very poor.
Colin, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Rooms are very outdated and not clean. Food was not great either
Gananath, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

William Finn

Food very bad and not clean
William, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excelente opción en Kandy

Fue una excelente experiencia para mi, el lugar es hermoso y el servicio es excelente, especialmente en el restaurante dónde te sirven tu desayuno. Las opciones de comida fueron muy buenas, a pesar que la comida es picante hay otras opciones que puedes elegir, siempre estuvieron dispuestos a ayudar y se preocupaban del servicio brindado. Quizás lo único que no es muy positivo, es que está un poco arriba del centro y algunas ocasiones me costó un poco conseguir un Uber para ir a los sitios de visita, en general Uber no es muy bueno en Kandy y si tomas un tuk tuk en la calle te cuesta mucho más o te ofrecen otros servicios y al final quieren cobrarte el doble. El hotel no tiene mucha información turística y me parece que valdría la pena tenerla tomando en cuenta que es uno de los lugares más importantes de su cultura, podrían mejorar este aspecto, pero en general fue una excelente opción para hospedarme.
Marina, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

キャンディ滞在では是非！

キャンディ滞在では是非おすすめしたいです。 夕食朝食付プランが良いです。 外にはロクなレストランがないですがこちらは夕食は非常に豪華なビュッフェです。 屋上のプールは綺麗で広いのにいつも誰もいなくて独り占めみたいに楽しめました。街中から2kmですが歩いても良いですし、Uberでトゥクトゥクが呼べて片道1ドル程度です。
SATORU, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Très bel et grand hôtel Chambre magnifique avec très jolie vue Piscine époustouflante sur le toit avec belle vue, très bon dîner avec l'offre demi-pension
Mihaela, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Worse wifi coverage

Wonderful opportunity but the hotel need to do something for the wifi because most of the places the coverage is bad Other than that the hotel is really 5 stars
Ahmed, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel

Wonderful hotel. Staff were so friendly. Views from our balcony or the swimming pool area were incredible. Quick walk to town, lake, temple, etc. But very steep hill on the way. Overall, a wonderful stay and would definitely recommend.
Gerard, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Three nights of bliss to start Sri Lankan trip

The service here was fantastic. The breakfast was amazing. Roof top swims a delight. Yes, a few things needed fixing up in our room but to be honest this is five star luxury at UK bed and breakfast prices. It felt special to be there and everyone treated you as such. If you get the chance seek out tuk tuk driver Jenudeen too. He is outside the hotel most days and has great prices for day trips and will take you everywhere all day.
Ryan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good Location

Good location with perfect view of Kandy, good service. Want to really recommend the TucTuc guide living next to the Hotel, Mr T. Jenudeen, he showed us a lot of Kandy, the market, Indiana Jones movie site and a lot of other places.
Daniel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Luxurious and great poolside bar. Really nice passion mojito cocktail. You can’t really walk into the main area but they can organise transport for you.
Rfussy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Surprising for a 5 star property pool washing rooms don’t have soap / shower gels.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and tidy. Excellent location and the roof top pool agrest relax after a hot day
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

STUNNING HOTEL! AMAZING HOSPITALITY! BEAUTIFUL ROOMS WITH VIEWS !
2-night trip