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Rare lodge

3.5 star property
Lodge in Kandy with a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk

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Escape to Rare lodge, where a rooftop terrace and lush garden await. Unwind with dry cleaning/laundry services, free self parking, and luggage storage at your fingertips. Savor breakfast, lunch or dinner at the on-site restaurant Rere and stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Kandy is home to Rare lodge. Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre and Kadugannawa Tea Factory & Sales Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit New Ranweli Spice Garden and Royal Botanical Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Asgiriya Stadium or Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
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Map
1 Mapanawatura road, Kandy, Central Province, 20000

What's nearby

  • Kandy Clock Tower - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Temple of the Tooth - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Kandy Lake - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Wales Park - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Royal Palace of Kandy - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Kandy Railway Station - 13 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 153 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe The Vibe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe 1886 By Salgado Bakers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Salgado Hotel & Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Brunch Café & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Nuwara - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Rare lodge

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Rare lodge and take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Rere, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Free newspapers, barbecue grills, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Rare lodge have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Rere

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 17

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 65 per vehicle (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Property is also known as

Rare lodge Kandy
Rare Kandy
Rare lodge Lodge
Rare lodge Kandy
Rare lodge Lodge Kandy

Frequently asked questions

Is Rare lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rare lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rare lodge?

Check-in begins at noon. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rare lodge?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does Rare lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 65 per vehicle applies.

Where is Rare lodge located?

Situated in Kandy, this lodge is within 2 mi (3 km) of Udawatta Kele Sanctuary, Asgiri Maha Viharaya, and Kanday Monasteries. Devales and Commonwealth War Cemetery are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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