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Serene Kandy

4.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with 8 outdoor pools and a restaurant

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Terrace/patio
Junior Suite with Jacuzzi - East Wing | 7 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
7 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Super Deluxe Double or Twin - Main Wing | 7 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Daily continental breakfast (USD 10 per person)
Located lakeside, Serene Kandy creates a peaceful escape with its restaurant and welcoming bar. Guests relax on the sunny terrace, choose from eight different outdoor pools for swimming, and get helpful assistance arranging tours to nearby attractions.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

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Super Deluxe Single - Main Wing | 7 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Super Deluxe Single - Main Wing

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
7 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Super Deluxe Double or Twin - Main Wing | 7 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Super Deluxe Double or Twin - Main Wing

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
7 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Super Deluxe Quadruple with Kitchenette - Main Wing | 7 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Super Deluxe Quadruple with Kitchenette - Main Wing

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
113, Rajapihilla Mawatha, Kandy

What's nearby

  • Kandy Lake - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Wales Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Temple of the Tooth - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Royal Palace of Kandy - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • National Hospital Kandy - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Kandy Railway Station - 8 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 170 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hideout Lounge - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪World Of Spice - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Balaji Dosai - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Empire Café - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Serene Kandy

Upscale hotel by the lake
Take advantage of a terrace, laundry facilities, and a bar at Serene Kandy. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • 8 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an elevator
  • Newspapers in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Serene Kandy feature perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and eco-friendly cleaning products

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • 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

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 8 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool

Family friendly

  • 8 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 60
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 30 (from 6 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 75
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 37.5 (from 6 to 11 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 80 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Serene Grand Hotel Kandy
Serene Grand Hotel
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Serene Grand
Serene Kandy Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Serene Kandy have a pool?

Yes, this property has 8 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Serene Kandy pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Serene Kandy?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Serene Kandy?

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Serene Kandy?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Serene Kandy provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 80 per vehicle applies.

Where is Serene Kandy located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kandy Viewpoint and Malwathu Maha Viharaya. Wales Park and Kandy Clock Tower are also within 1 mi (2 km). Kandy Railway Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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