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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at The Grand Kandyan

The Grand Kandyan, is a 5-star property, tucked away in Kandy only 1.2 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa. It welcomes guests with a spacious outdoor pool and complimentary WiFi access. Rooms feature large windows and fully carpeted flooring. If you feel like visiting the surroundings, check out Kandy Museum situated 1.2 km away and Bogambara Stadium, located 1.9 km away. Bandaranaike International Airport is 85 km from the hotel. Rooms are elegantly furnished and fully air-conditioned. Amenities include a private balcony, a minibar and a sofa seating area. En suite bathrooms have free toiletries and a bathtub. Refreshing workouts can be enjoyed at the fitness centre. Guests staying at The Grand Kandyan can utilize the meeting facilities and free parking spaces. It also offers soothing spa treatments and traditional massages. Sample tasty local and international meals at the buffet restaurant. Light snacks and a variety of alcoholic beverages are served at the bar.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

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, Breakfast to go

Free parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
3 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.3

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Erol
    Romania Romania
    Great located hotel with big , clean and confortable Rooms. Pool with nice view
  • Nadeesha
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    A modern room with a comfortable bed. Very spacious. Breakfast was very good! The room view was average. But in general Hotel has a very good view! Sadly the restaurant view is not the best. But from the hotel Lobby and some rooms you can see...
  • Ewa
    Denmark Denmark
    The view from the top of the hill was amazing. So was the view from the pool area. The whole hotel was opulent and reminiscent of the splendour of the olden days of the kingdom of Kandy. Absolutely lovely. The dinner buffet was amazing.
  • Cariad
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The roof top pool was excellent and our balcony view was stunning
  • P
    P
    India India
    The location at a high place was very good to have a look at the whole city.
  • Stephen
    Thailand Thailand
    Large comfortable room with balcony with views across Kandy. Staff friendly and courteous. Decent selection of food for both breakfast and dinner.
  • Maduka
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We had our wedding at the Grand Kandyn hotel in 2019. We visited Grand Kandyn again to celebrate our anniversary. We love the stunning views and photo locations the Grand Kandyn hotel offers. It is perfect for wedding and anniversary photograpy :)
  • Julia
    Australia Australia
    The opulence and grandeur. The staff weee amazing , kind & helpful
  • Vindya
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Everything was exceptional! Stayed for a day during our visit to the sacred temple. Got a room with great views of Udawaththa forest and the pool at the top and terrace above has magnificient views of the Bahirawa Kanda temple and the Buddha...
  • Alice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A regal hotel with wonderful features. Breakfast was one of the best of our trip, plenty of choice. Staff was very nice, especially Hillary, who definitely deserves to be mentioned. I liked that the staff undergoing training had a little badge...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
3 restaurants on site

  • Lemon Grass
    • Cuisine
      Thai
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Tamarind
    • Cuisine
      Local • International
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Indigo
    • Cuisine
      Indian
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Grand Kandyan
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • 3 restaurants
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

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

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' club
    Additional charge
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Billiards
  • Games room

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • 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 possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Transport

  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning services

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

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • 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
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

2 swimming pools

Pool 1 - outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • Adult only
  • Pool is on rooftop
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Pool 2 - outdoor (kids)Free!

  • Open all year
  • Suitable for kids
  • Pool is on rooftop
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas

Wellness

  • Kids' pool
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hair styling
  • Hair colouring
  • Hair cut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Make up services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre

Languages spoken

  • Arabic
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Malay
  • Tamil

House rules
The Grand Kandyan takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18 years)
Extra bed upon request
US$20 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

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

The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property. Remaining 50% prepayment will be charged at the property from the same credit card provided.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Grand Kandyan in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.

FAQs about The Grand Kandyan

  • Room options at The Grand Kandyan include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Suite
    • Twin

  • The Grand Kandyan is 0.7 miles from the centre of Kandy. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Grand Kandyan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at The Grand Kandyan can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Italian
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Asian
    • American
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • The Grand Kandyan has 3 restaurants:

    • Tamarind
    • Indigo
    • Lemon Grass

  • The Grand Kandyan offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Evening entertainment
    • Kids' club
    • Beauty Services
    • Bike tours
    • Swimming Pool
    • Walking tours
    • Facial treatments
    • Live music/performance
    • Make up services
    • Personal trainer
    • Hair treatments
    • Happy hour
    • Manicure
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Pedicure
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Hair cut
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Hair colouring
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Hair styling
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Spa facilities
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Foot bath
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full body massage
    • Fitness
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness classes

  • Check-in at The Grand Kandyan is from 12:30, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Grand Kandyan on this page.