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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Heritance Kandalama

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 oversized 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • 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 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Sustainability

This property has 2 third-party sustainability certifications.
  • LEED
    LEED
  • Travelife for Accommodation
    Travelife for Accommodation

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Urvashi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful hotel building and history. Nice pool overlooking the lake. Panoramic view room is great. Wonderful breakfast.
  • Lauren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The incredible view of sigirya rock, the stunning infinity pool which looks out on to the dambulla lake and the insane amount of monkeys all over the place. This is my third time here and it never disappoints. The buffet is lovely and the rooms...
  • Heidi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Felt like we were a part of the jungle. Wildlife all around. Beautiful views. Staff very helpful. Fantastic food-large selection to cater for everyone.
  • Heidi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Felt like we were sleeping in the jungle. Wildlife all around. Monkeys put on a great show from our hotel room window. Staff very helpful. Food fantastic. Large selection to choose from.
  • Esra
    Turkey Turkey
    We loved Heritance Kandalama Hotel. The location is amazing, The food was excellent, The view from the room was surrounded by nature, And the infinity pool was fantastic. It is a hotel that protects nature and wildlife.
  • Louisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful building by Geoffrey bawa . Needs a little care but still totally beautiful and an amazing location. Food excellent !
  • Frances
    Australia Australia
    Incredible place to stay! Amazing views and the staff are all very lovely and happy to help. The buffets for dinner and breakfast are incredible
  • Sf
    Singapore Singapore
    Spacious room, good facilities, friendly staff, serene surroundings
  • Mahendra
    Australia Australia
    Amenities at hotel as expected, their breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets are excellent lot of variety to cater to all guests from all over the world. The room was a little dated however it was cleaned on a daily basis, the housekeepers were...
  • Asitha
    India India
    Amazing experience! Had a great time with family and Asela and the team made it even more special!

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

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

Facilities of Heritance Kandalama

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

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

Bathroom

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

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • View

Outdoors

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

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Badminton equipment
  • Tennis equipment
  • Evening entertainment
  • Entertainment staff
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
  • Games room
  • Tennis court

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

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

Food & Drink

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

  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • 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
  • Business centre
  • 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
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Soundproofing
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom 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
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Wellness

  • Fitness
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa facilities
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Public Bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00
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.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

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

Prices for cots and 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 and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and 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

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) Authorisation 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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