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A tranquil retreat perched on hills, Heritance Kandalama offers panoramic views of the Sigiriya Rocks. Boasting a spectacular architecture, this unique design hotel provides 3 impressive pools and exotic activities like bird watching. Kandalama Heritance is a 20-minute drive from UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the 2,000-year-old cave temple at Dambulla and the Sigiriya rock fortress. The 5-star hotel is a 3.5-hour drive from the airport. The spacious rooms are fitted with rattan furniture and timber panels. Each comes with a private bathroom featuring oversize glass walls that allow much natural light in. The hotel features tennis courts, a well-equipped gym and the well-known Coco Spa. To enjoy Sri Lanka’s breathtaking natural landscapes, the hotel offers various excursions like mountain cycling excursions and lake safaris. Start the day with breakfast on the lake or enjoy a memorable dining experience in the nearby cave. The Kanchana Restaurant offers daily themed nights with international cuisine. Views of the Sigiriya citadel and the Kandalama Lake accompany meals.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Aitken Spence Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Asian, American, Buffet

    • Free parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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Sustainability
This property has 2 third-party sustainability certifications.

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    LEED
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
8.6

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mohideen
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Heritance Kandalama is a spectacular hotel. Food / services / room / maintenance are all awesome. Highly recommended
  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    We chose to stay at Heritance Kandalama for the experience of staying at a unique hotel. Our expectations were exceeded and we highly recommend staying a night or two as part of your Sri Lanka experience.
  • Rafael
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The hotel is amazing, nature take over the place in an incredible way. A bit overate on how it’s manta in the place (common spaces and the services that provide)
  • Shanaaz
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    The hotel is set in nature. Clean and very spacious rooms.
  • Karthika
    Canada Canada
    Everything!! The ambience of the hotel, the natural environment, the variety of food options, live music, scenic view, the infinity pool, the multiple sitting areas to enjoy nature are our favourites. We did the bird watching tour too. Had a very...
  • Mateusz
    Poland Poland
    Location by meaning you are touching nature! Amazing from design and architecture point of view.
  • Harith
    United States United States
    Extraordinary architecture and design in rooms, common areas, landscaping. Walking the entire hotel was an experience in itself. Gorgeous views from every angle. The buffet looked amazing. The infinity pool was excellent, great temperature, great...
  • S
    United States United States
    The location is great. Its a 30 year old hotel. Great concept
  • Susika
    United States United States
    Nestled in paradise, the stunning views, impeccable service, and exquisite amenities create an unforgettable experience. A true gem where every moment feels like a cherished memory. Pure indulgence in paradise! Though still a trainee,  we...
  • 安蓝
    China China
    Everything was excellent here especially the service! We needed to leave by 6am for the Safari tour but the hotel breakfast doesn't start until 7, but the front desk provided our breakfast in boxes before we leave! And the lady in the Gift Shop...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • kanchana
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Kaludiya
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Heritance Kandalama
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • 2 restaurants
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Badminton equipment
  • Tennis equipment
  • Evening entertainment
  • Entertainment staff
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Darts
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Game room
  • Tennis court

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Soundproof
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Outdoor swimming pool

  • Pool with view
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Fitness
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Public Bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
7 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
$15 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please present the same credit card used to guarantee your booking when checking in or making payment at the property.

If you are making payment using another cardholder's credit card, please provide the following to the property prior to your arrival:

1) Authorization letter with cardholder's signature

2) Copy of the cardholder's card (front and back of card with cardholder's signature)

3) Copy of the cardholder’s passport or driver’s license

Please note that the property may contact the cardholder for verification purposes.

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