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The Grand Kandyan

5.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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89/10, Lady Gordon's Drive, Kandy, 20000
  • Place, Udawatta Kele Sanctuary
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kandy Lake
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Temple of the Tooth
    ‪18 min walk‬

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 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Honeymoon Suite

Honeymoon Suite

  • City view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Presidential Suite | City view

Presidential Suite

  • City view
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite | View from room

Junior Suite

  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Kandy

With a stay at The Grand Kandyan in Kandy, you'll be in the historical district, just a 4-minute walk from Udawatta Kele Sanctuary and a 2-minute drive from Kandy Lake. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Royal Palace of Kandy and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Wales Park.

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

  • Kandy Railway Station - 10 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 158 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Department Of Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cafe 1886 By Salgado Bakers - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Salgado Hotel & Bakery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Put Chutney - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Grand Kandyan

The Grand Kandyan offers 100 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 100 guestrooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a nightclub, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy Indian cuisine at Indigo, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and 5 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
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.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 7.50 for children
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Indigo
  • Lemon grass
  • Tamarind

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 7.5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 130 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Grand Kandyan Hotel
Grand Kandyan
The Grand Kandyan Hotel
The Grand Kandyan Kandy
The Grand Kandyan Hotel Kandy

The Grand Kandyan Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 124 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dhaval

Travelled with family
Restaurant cleanliness and services needs to be improved
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nigel, Pembroke Pines

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Colin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gananath, NORTHAMPTON

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very outdated and not clean. Food was not great either
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dharmaratne, Cary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

DENISE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 !
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Radhakrishnan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel Excellent food - good vegetarian options Freindly staff Good gym and swimming pool
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Staff & service

William Finn

Food very bad and not clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lalin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Ahmed

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rfussy, b

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Faisal

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Surprising for a 5 star property pool washing rooms don’t have soap / shower gels.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019