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About this property

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 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • 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.

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Breakfast Info

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

    • Free parking available at the hotel


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Sustainability

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

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sebastien
    France France
    Splendid. Just impressive and in a very nice area.
  • Jonaid
    Bangladesh Bangladesh
    The view of the dambulla lake was awesome. we took breakfast and dinner , and the options were good. the 6th floor pool area was very nice
  • 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...
  • 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...

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

House rules

Heritance Kandalama takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 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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