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Hotels · Kandy · ★★★★★

Thilanka Hotel

📍 03 Sangamitha Mawatha, 20000 Kandy, Sri Lanka · Show on map

Very good215 reviews8.2

Photos: Booking.com

  • Internet
  • Parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

About the property

Thilanka is located a 5-minute drive from Kandy Town, and is surrounded by the natural beauty of Hunnasgiriya Mountain and Udawattaekelle Natural Reserve. It offers free parking.

The air-conditioned guestrooms offer a private balcony with views of Kandy Lake and Udawattekelle Forest. Each room is equipped with a work desk, tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

At Hotel Thilanka guests can enjoy a swim at the outdoor pool or visit the on site shops. Laundry services are available at this hotel.

The restaurant serves breakfast buffet dishes, as well as fusion food. Drinks can be enjoyed at the hotel’s bar.

Thilanka Hotel is a 3-hour drive from the Colombo International Airport.

Type
Hotels ★★★★★5-star rating
Location
KandyKandy District
Guest rating
8.2 / 10Very good · 215 reviews
Check-in
from 14:00
Check-out
by 12:00
Pets
Not allowed
Languages spoken
English

Breakfast

Style Buffet, À la carte, Breakfast to go

Cuisine Continental, Full English/Irish, Asian, American

Dietary options Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal

  • Bread
  • Pastries
  • Pancakes
  • Butter
  • Cheese
  • Cold meat
  • Eggs
  • Yogurt
  • Fruit
  • Local specialities
  • Cooked/warm meals
  • Jam
  • Cereal

Accepted payment methods

  • American Express
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • JCB
  • UnionPay credit card
  • Cash only

Good to know

  • Guests are requested note that if you are making payment using another card holders credit card, kindly provide the following to the hotel prior to your arrival:
  • 1) Authorization letter with card holders signature
    2) Copy of the card holders card (front and back of card with card holders signature)
    3) Copy of the card holder’s passport or driver’s license

Prices and availability

Pick your check-in then check-out date and we work out the price of your stay. Price per night for 2 adults, from Booking.com.

Prices are checked in euros and converted at the Nov 11, 2026 exchange rate, as a guide only: Booking.com shows the exact amount. Exchange rates: European Central Bank, Rates By Exchange Rate API

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Rooms and units

Rooms and photos from the property’s Booking.com page.

Facilities and services

  • Internetfree
  • Parkingfree
  • Swimming poolfree
  • Spaextra charge
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Air conditioningfree
  • Lift

Wellness

  • Fitness centre free
  • Indoor swimming pool free
  • Kids' pool free
  • Spa & wellness centre extra charge
  • Spa facilities
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Sun umbrellas free

Internet

  • Internet services free

Parking

  • Parking free

Food & Drink

  • Bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Fruits extra charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals extra charge
  • Restaurant
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Wine/champagne extra charge

Outdoors

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

General

  • Air conditioning free
  • Airport shuttle extra charge
  • Car hire
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
  • Shuttle service free
  • Soundproof rooms

Reception services

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

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping free
  • Ironing service extra charge
  • Laundry extra charge
  • Pants press extra charge

Wheelchair accessibility

  • Some units are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible

Transport

  • Public transport tickets extra charge

Activities

  • Cycling nearby
  • Darts free
  • Happy hour extra charge
  • Hiking nearby
  • Live music/performance free

Business facilities

  • Business centre extra charge
  • Fax/photocopying extra charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities extra charge

Safety & security

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

From the property’s Booking.com page. “Extra charge”: a fee may be payable on site.

Guest ratings

8.2 Very good215 reviews

Highlights

  • Wi-Fi

Could be better

  • Value for money
  • Facilities
  • Staff 8.9−0.4
  • Facilities 8.2−0.5
  • Cleanliness 8.6−0.4
  • Comfort 8.4−0.5
  • Value for money 8.0−0.9
  • Location 8.9+0.2
  • Wi-Fi 8.8+0.6

Average in Kandy · 627 rated properties

Ratings from Booking.com guests who stayed at the property.

Guest reviews

9.3 ExceptionalAverage of these 10 reviews

  • ChanCanada · Sep 2, 2024 10Exceptional

    Liked : Hotel Thilanka provided an outstanding service during our stay there. They made sure to give us interconnected rooms and the GM Mr. Tim Paldano and his staff went out of their way to make sure we had everything to make our stay comfortable. When we had to host a family dinner, Tim made arrangements to have a beautiful setting in the garden to provide the right ambience for the dinner. The complementary fruit platters and snacks was much appreciated. We will definitely stay again at Thilanka and a big thank you to Tim Paldano and the entire staff for making our stay memorable.

    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
  • TinaBelgium · Jul 1, 2024 9Exceptional

    Liked : Very nice big hotel with an amazing view and great breakfast, big room with a very comfortable bed and balcony.

    Disliked : Nothing to complaint

    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
  • JunpingUnited Arab Emirates · Apr 10, 2024 10Exceptional

    Nice staff, good food and good view of the room.

    Liked : We are warmly welcomed by the hotel since the first step we get off the car, me and my family are all very happy with the very much friendly staff, the buffet in the restaurant is also nice with live music, bring the holiday to a happy atmosphere. Mr. Lakmal has helped us a lot, a big thank you to him. Definitely recommend to come with family or friends and you will enjoy.

    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
  • SujithSri Lanka · Oct 21, 2023 9Exceptional

    Cosy place to stay in Kandy

    Liked : Excellent location, surrounded by trees. Walking distance to Kandy town. Well maintained garden, rooms, pool, etc.

    Disliked : Didn't have facility to wash vehicle. Buffet spread didn't change much between the meals.

    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room with Balcony
  • LisabethUnited States · Sep 5, 2023 9Exceptional

    A delight and an unhurriedness

    Liked : Exceptional front desk Saku went above and beyond at every query. She was a PRO!

    Nadana was the best waiter we have encountered in our month of travel throughout our four weeks around the country. His attention to detail was PAR FOR PAR with any of Manhattan's finest dining establishment.

    Disliked : That "no drones permitted" guest signs were needed in the elevator!

    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
  • MiloszJapan · Jul 20, 2023 10Exceptional

    A pleasant surprise, a gorgeous place

    Liked : This was one of the most pleasant surprises on our trip. The view is gorgeous, the staff is kind, and the pool is long and right next to the bar, which was very fun. This is a truly special place that I recommend to anyone that's fine with a few minutes of walking on a slope.

    Disliked : The balcony door was a bit old and hard to open and close. We figured out how to work with it and it was barely a problem.

    • Group
    • Deluxe Triple Room with Balcony
  • SeydehfaridokhtIran · Apr 26, 2023 8Very good

    i have great time in there

    Liked : its great place to stay in kandy and great view
    i like that palce
    the staff very friendly 🤍💛🧡💚

    Disliked : the pool its not clean a get sick in pool
    they should be clen 2 times in the day

    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
  • TamsinKuwait · Mar 28, 2023 9Exceptional

    As a group of 5 girls , we really enjoyed our stay at Thilanka Hotel

    Liked : Amazing infinity pool
    Close to the temple
    Friendly and helpful staff

    Disliked : Food wasn’t great

    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
  • XueChina · Mar 22, 2023 10Exceptional

    I am travelling with my mother and we had an absolutely wonderful experience. The staff was incredibly friendly and welc

    Liked : The most welcomed staff I have confronted. The hotel has a very good swimming pool with the Kandy lake view. Walking distance to the Sri Dalada Maligawa. Good location.

    Disliked : There was a problem about the shower when we stayed. The water is not very hot.

    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
  • EdUnited Kingdom · Feb 27, 2026 9Exceptional

    Superb views, great staff and superb position

    Liked : The views from the hotel are amazing. The infinity swimming pool one of the best I have ever had the pleasure to swim in.
    We stayed in a very spacious Royal Pavilion Room on the 4th floor with views of the lake and the pool below.
    The Buddhist temple of the tooth is a 15minute walk down the hill, so an excellent location

    Disliked : The electric sockets in the room could do with updating. Although the pool opens at 7.00am there were no towels available - a small oversight in the grand scheme of things.

    • Deluxe Room

Reviews published on Booking.com by guests who stayed at the property.

Location

03 Sangamitha Mawatha, 20000 Kandy, Sri Lanka

Directions

Things to see nearby

  • Udawatta Sanctuary 290 m5 min walk
  • Kandyan Art Association & Cultural Centre 440 m9 min walk
  • Kandy Museum 540 m9 min walk
  • National Museum 550 m9 min walk
  • Royal Palace of Kandy 710 m13 min walk
  • Udawatta Kele Sanctuary 960 m21 min walk

Restaurants and cafés

  • Ratnayake Bakers on site
  • History the Restaurant 70 m1 min walk
  • P U B Restaurant 160 m3 min walk
  • New Orchid Coffee 1.6 km29 min walk
  • Broadway Liquor Restaurant 1.8 km29 min walk
  • Oak-Ray Rest 2.0 km5 min drive

Getting around

  • Asgiriya 1.4 km25 min walk
  • Kandy railway station 1.6 km27 min walk
  • Victoria Reservoir Kandy Seaplane Base 13 km27 min drive
  • Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base 48 km78 min drive
  • Sigiriya Airport 73 km96 min drive

Places and distances from Booking.com (straight-line distances, times are approximate). Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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