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The Grand Kandyan

5.0 star property
Travelers relax with spa massages and manicures at this Kandy retreat, where three restaurants serve Indian cuisine and outdoor pools welcome all ages

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A spacious lobby with a central decorative fountain, multiple seating areas, and a high ceiling with ornate railings. - The Grand Kandyan (Kandy)
A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, ornate railings, and a reception desk. - The Grand Kandyan (Kandy)
A swimming pool with a view of mountains in the background. - The Grand Kandyan (Kandy)
A luxurious hotel lobby with plush seating, a large glass window offering a city view, and a red carpeted floor. - The Grand Kandyan (Kandy)
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with wicker chairs. - The Grand Kandyan (Kandy)
The Grand Kandyan, in the heart of Kandy, offers a perfect base for relaxation. Guests enjoy spa treatments and dining at three Indian cuisine restaurants. Both adults and children can refresh in separate outdoor pools with comfortable sun loungers.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a chandelier.

Deluxe Room with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A spacious room with a large bed, a red sofa, and a small round table with a fruit bowl.

Honeymoon Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two smaller beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Presidential Suite

  • City view
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a chandelier.

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a TV, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a large wardrobe.

Junior Suite

  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE CAPACITY 2

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Kandy, The Grand Kandyan is in the historical district and in the mountains. Royal Palace of Kandy and Kandy Clock Tower are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Udawatta Kele Sanctuary and Kandy Lake. Traveling with kids? Make time for Royal Botanical Garden, or check out an event or a game at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Kandy travel guide
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89/10, Lady Gordon's Drive, Kandy, 20000

What's nearby

  • A white colonial-style building with a red roof on a lake, surrounded by lush greenery and small floating gardens.
    Kandy Lake
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A historic white building with a red roof and a crowd of people in front.
    Temple of the Tooth
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Udawatta Kele Sanctuary
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kandy Clock Tower
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Royal Palace of Kandy
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Kandy Railway Station
    10 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)
    158 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe 1886 By Salgado Bakers
    14 min walk
  • Salgado Hotel & Bakery
    14 min walk
  • Cafe Aroma Inn
    15 min walk
  • Department Of Coffee
    15 min walk
  • Royal Bar and Hotel
    13 min walk

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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
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 7.50 for children
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Indigo
  • Lemon grass
  • Tamarind

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 7.5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 130 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Grand Kandyan have a pool?

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

Is The Grand Kandyan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Grand Kandyan?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Grand Kandyan?

Check-out is at noon.

Does The Grand Kandyan provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 130 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Grand Kandyan located?

This family-friendly Kandy hotel is located in the historical district, within 1 mi (2 km) of Udawatta Kele Sanctuary, Kandy Lake, and Kandy Clock Tower. Temple of the Tooth and Royal Palace of Kandy are also within 1 mi (2 km). Kandy Railway Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Grand Kandyan Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 130 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Dalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very welcoming and extremely helpful. The breakfast buffet was very delicious. I personally loved the vegetable samosas served on Thursday morning. I also love how they have different variety of Sri Lankan curries in the morning. Also their fruits were ripe and very sweet. The only thing I didn’t like was the smell of the room when we arrived and they moved us to another room. The pool was very nice to swim in and their burger was tasty. Their laundry service is quick and very tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

DENISE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay here! Staff were just super friendly and easy going - made the whole 2 week vacation just stress free and enjoyable !
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
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6/10 Okay

roma

Liked: Staff & service
The pictures in the web looks really good. Lobby area and dinning areas are good. Very old hotel rooms are not good. Needs a lot of upgrades
Lobby area
Roof top
Roof top
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Radhakrishnan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel Excellent food - good vegetarian options Freindly staff Good gym and swimming pool
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Raj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel in kandy

Very good hotel to stay in Kandy. Staff very friendly and nice they upgraded our rooms and arranged local tours at reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
One of the most impressive entrances I’ve seen and a very pleasant check in. Pool area very good, with a shaded area. Pool bar great for food and drinks with cracking staff. My single room was good, a few maintenance issues compared to the rest of the hotel. About a 20 minute walk down a steepish hill and a typically busy road, with shops and eateries, to the lake. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top

Excellent hotel and serbice. Amazing food, sky views, gym and accomodation
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms and food. A great place to stay in Kandy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dharmaratne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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4/10 Poor

Asli

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
People were nice but not willing to help, But they did not honor my breakfast inclusion in my stay. I even checked out early to stay at a different hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lalin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Love the staff and location, especially the staff that went beyond to make sure I had a good stay. I will definitely be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One Night in Kandy

I only stayed one night at the Grand Kandyan and only wish it could have been longer. From arrival to departure the staff couldn’t have been more helpful. I really enjoyed the buffet evening meal and also breakfast. If you visit Sri Lanka this is the place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Dhaval

Restaurant cleanliness and services needs to be improved
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent all round

Very enjoyable stay. All the staff were really helpful and welcoming. The room was spacious with nice views from the balcony over looking the city and hills. Rooftop pool was well maintained and I thought the gym had everything I needed. Breakfast and dinner had a wide choice of foods. I would definitively stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Gananath

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very outdated and not clean. Food was not great either
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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4/10 Poor

Colin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Looks good in the photos but the condition of rooms were very different. Very smelling wash room, which we realy put off and noisy air conditioning couldn’t get any continuous sleep. We do not recommend this place as our overall experience is very poor.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente opción en Kandy

Fue una excelente experiencia para mi, el lugar es hermoso y el servicio es excelente, especialmente en el restaurante dónde te sirven tu desayuno. Las opciones de comida fueron muy buenas, a pesar que la comida es picante hay otras opciones que puedes elegir, siempre estuvieron dispuestos a ayudar y se preocupaban del servicio brindado. Quizás lo único que no es muy positivo, es que está un poco arriba del centro y algunas ocasiones me costó un poco conseguir un Uber para ir a los sitios de visita, en general Uber no es muy bueno en Kandy y si tomas un tuk tuk en la calle te cuesta mucho más o te ofrecen otros servicios y al final quieren cobrarte el doble. El hotel no tiene mucha información turística y me parece que valdría la pena tenerla tomando en cuenta que es uno de los lugares más importantes de su cultura, podrían mejorar este aspecto, pero en general fue una excelente opción para hospedarme.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

SATORU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

キャンディ滞在では是非！

キャンディ滞在では是非おすすめしたいです。 夕食朝食付プランが良いです。 外にはロクなレストランがないですがこちらは夕食は非常に豪華なビュッフェです。 屋上のプールは綺麗で広いのにいつも誰もいなくて独り占めみたいに楽しめました。街中から2kmですが歩いても良いですし、Uberでトゥクトゥクが呼べて片道1ドル程度です。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Staff & service

William Finn

Food very bad and not clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Mihaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bel et grand hôtel Chambre magnifique avec très jolie vue Piscine époustouflante sur le toit avec belle vue, très bon dîner avec l'offre demi-pension
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
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8/10 Good

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worse wifi coverage

Wonderful opportunity but the hotel need to do something for the wifi because most of the places the coverage is bad Other than that the hotel is really 5 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel

Wonderful hotel. Staff were so friendly. Views from our balcony or the swimming pool area were incredible. Quick walk to town, lake, temple, etc. But very steep hill on the way. Overall, a wonderful stay and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Three nights of bliss to start Sri Lankan trip

The service here was fantastic. The breakfast was amazing. Roof top swims a delight. Yes, a few things needed fixing up in our room but to be honest this is five star luxury at UK bed and breakfast prices. It felt special to be there and everyone treated you as such. If you get the chance seek out tuk tuk driver Jenudeen too. He is outside the hotel most days and has great prices for day trips and will take you everywhere all day.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Location

Good location with perfect view of Kandy, good service. Want to really recommend the TucTuc guide living next to the Hotel, Mr T. Jenudeen, he showed us a lot of Kandy, the market, Indiana Jones movie site and a lot of other places.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020