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The 10 Best Design Hotels in Kandy, Sri Lanka

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• Bethel Rest is located in a tropical, green and calm area of Hanthana Kandy. Free WiFi access is available in the entire property.

• It is located just 1 km from the famous Ceylon Tea Museum and it’s a 10 minutes’ drive away from the popular Temple of Tooth Relic including Bogambara Stadium, Kandy railway station and Kandy City Center Shopping Mall.

Amazing Breakfast Friendly host Awesome location

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9.2
Superb
112 reviews
Price from
£29
per night

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 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.

great views, beautiful green place and great spa!

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9.2
Superb
119 reviews
Price from
£118
per night

Only 100 metres from the sacred Temple of Tooth Relic, Café Aroma Inn is set within the town of Kandy. It features well-furnished rooms with air conditioning and en suite bathrooms. There is also an in-house restaurant.

It was clean and well equipped. Very good location and a good restaurant at the place. We enjoin it very much

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8.2
Very good
1,397 reviews
Price from
£44
per night

Hotel Kandyan View ''Free pickup from Kandy city'' is located just 900 metres from the famous Ceylon Tea Museum and 1.4 km from the popular Bogambara Stadium. Free WiFi access is available in the public areas of the property.

It’s a bit far from the city centre so you can only get here by Tuktuk or a scooter but it’s super quiet here, away from city noice and honking. You can get a western breakfast which is really tasty, the rooms are big and clean, unfortunately we got the one without any views but since we were mostly just sleeping there it wasn’t a problem at all. But what makes this place perfect, more correctly who, is Joshua! He’s always there to help you with basically anything, he goes above and beyond to make your stay amazing and comfortable.

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8.8
Fabulous
276 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

Featuring an outdoor pool, in-house restaurant and relaxing spa treatments, Earl’s Regent Hotel is conveniently placed just 4.5 km from Kandy Railway Station. Free WiFi is available in the rooms of the property.

Stylish rooms at Earl’s Regent Hotel feature a flat-screen TV and private balcony. A minibar and seating area are included as well. The en suite bathrooms come with fluffy bathrobes and a hairdryer.

It’s such a great value for money. Exceptional view and very much friendly staff.

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8.4
Very good
521 reviews
Price from
£86
per night

Nestled within Kandy’s lush green hills, Hotel See Kandy features an outdoor pool and offers comfortable rooms with a balcony overlooking the mountains. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property.

really good rooms and they were very clean

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8
Very good
265 reviews
Price from
£36
per night

Settle Inn Tourist Lodge is situated in a semi-rural setting just 1 km from Kandy City and the Temple of Tooth Relic. It houses a restaurant and offers complimentary WiFi access and private parking.

The property is a 15-minute drive from the Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya. Kandy railway and bus stations are about 1 km away, while The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is 40 km away. It is 800 metres away from Kandyan Cultural Centre and 5 km from the Tea Museum.

Nice and quite central homestay in Kandy! Owner was very helpful. we liked to stay there even that we stayed only one night!

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8.7
Fabulous
312 reviews
Price from
£25
per night

Located in the heart of Kandy City, Villa 49 is 1 km from the famous Temple of Tooth. Its restaurant serves local and Western dishes. Free Wi-Fi and parking are provided. A cable TV is available in the lobby.

Nice and clean room, good location and very close to Kandy lake. The friendly staff here is the cherry on top

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8.9
Fabulous
113 reviews
Price from
£101
per night

The air-conditioned rooms are simply furnished with classic wood fittings and a flat-screen TV with international channels. Offering stunning views of the surrounding landscapes, they come with a tea/coffee maker and heated showers. Room service is available.

The staff were lovely and the room was very spacious, comfy and had a great view. The breakfast was delicious and filled us up for the day.

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8.6
Fabulous
217 reviews
Price from
£25
per night

Located in Kandy, Amaya Hills, a leading 5-star hotel in Kandy, offers a hillside retreat overlooking the Heerassagala forest. Known as one of the best luxury hotels in Kandy, this hotel features traditional Sri Lankan architecture, an outdoor pool, a spa and a restaurant.

everything is neat clean & tidy

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8.2
Very good
537 reviews
Price from
£94
per night

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These hotels offer something a little different in the way of design and usually sit in a trendy, urban part of town. More intimate than your average hotel, they offer high standards with a homely vibe.
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  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 757 reviews
    Very helpful staff greeted us on arrival, provided us with a drink whilst we check in. Arranged for our train tickets to be delivered to hotel. Food was lovely, the room was spacious and minimalist design. Bed was very comfy. Arranged free tuk tuk to the station for us (although we gave the driver a tip). Great location close to the centre but also lovely views of the lake
    Julian
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £150.44
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 157 reviews
    Lovely boutique hotel in great location, right on the lake in Kandy. We were upgraded upon arrival and had a really nice big room with large bed and large balcony. Very clean with nice bathroom too.
    Emily
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 300 reviews
    Nice little boutique hotel at a great location with a lovely view. Close to all amenities, yet tucked away in a lush and tranquil environment with accommodating staff, great swimming pool and lovely bedrooms. The owner took really good care of his guests and was very attentive to arrange a visit to a fabric store and the local market. If I would revisit Kandy I wouldn't hesitate to stay a second time here. Highly recommended.
    Bart
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £79.10
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 376 reviews
    Rivora Heights is a Lovely hotel and staff were great and helpful. Breakfast was enjoyable and had a good selection with really attentive staff. The room was very spacious, clean, uniquely designed and had all the amenities i needed. The people in the reception were very helpful, not just on checkin and checkout, but also in giving directions to spots. The location is great- very near to Central walking distance. The food at the restaurant was magnificent. I would highly recommend to friends, and will definitely stay again if Im back in Kandy.
    Pushpa
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £34.05
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 250 reviews
    Everything. The location and views were outstanding. The bungalow is beautifully designed,furnished and maintained .Mr Punvesh took excellent care of us- made arrangements for a lovely dinner although we arrived late. Really wished we could have spent a couple of days more just relaxing on the balcony with trees all around and panaromic view of Kandy in front. Extremely reasonable rates for such an accommodation and service.
    Anuradha
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £22.17
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 189 reviews
    The place was super clean and the interior design is perfect. Its very minimalistic place with more of a scandenavian style. As well the furnitures were very nice and cool. If you get a chance just walk through the pessage to feel the beauty of the interior
    Akila
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £27.69
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 10 reviews
    Rating: ★★★★★ The apartment itself was stunning. It had a modern and stylish design that made me feel right at home. The attention to detail in the furnishings and decor was impressive, creating a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. The apartment was also spotlessly clean, which was a big plus.
    Harsha
    Young couple
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 870 reviews
    Great boutique hotel with the most friendly staff and new, well designed and clean rooms. our bathroom with both shower and a bathtub featuring a large Mountain view window was amazing as was the terrace. breakfast is varied and tasty (ok - coffee could be better:) Walking distance to the lake and some great restaurants. Honest currency exchange rate, better than most places in town.
    Wojciech
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £41.81
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 264 reviews
    Simply the most amazing building! Has won design awards for great architecture and rightly so! The building and communal area where you have your breakfast is an incredibly cool space. Lovely large terrace areas by both rooms and the communal area with great views of Kandy and the lake. We had a great afternoon by the pool area as well. Very friendly staff, super helpful. Would highly recommend this gem of a hotel.
    Rikke
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £88.76
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 31 reviews
    Square Peg is a really stylish boutique hotel with a great view of Kandy. The city is pretty busy, so this was a wonderful haven away from it all. The restaurant at the top of the hotel is open air and was an amazing spot to have the incredible breakfast overlooking the city. The room (and jacuzzi on the balcony?!) were really trendy and it was nice to treat ourselves to a bit of luxury in the middle of our trip.
    Maddie
    Young couple

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