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The Grand Kandyan

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and free valet parking

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Lobby
3 restaurants, Indian cuisine
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
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

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Honeymoon Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Presidential Suite | City view

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Pillow menu
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Suite | View from room

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
89/10, Lady Gordon's Drive, Kandy, 20000

What's nearby

  • Kandy Clock Tower - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kandy Lake - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Royal Palace of Kandy - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Temple of the Tooth - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Wales Park - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

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 The Vibe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Department Of Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Brunch Café & Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Grand Kandyan

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Kandy Lake
Located close to Udawatta Kele Sanctuary and Royal Palace of Kandy, The Grand Kandyan provides a nightclub, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure or a massage. Be sure to enjoy Indian cuisine at one of the 3 on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with shopping on site and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-in
  • Wedding services, concierge services, and an elevator
Room features
All 100 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and bidets
  • LED TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

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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

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

Property is also known as

Grand Kandyan Hotel
Grand Kandyan
The Grand Kandyan Hotel
The Grand Kandyan Kandy
The Grand Kandyan Hotel Kandy

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 at The Grand Kandyan?

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.

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Reviews

The Grand Kandyan Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 122 reviews

Reviews

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

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Staff & service

William Finn

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Dharmaratne

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rfussy, b

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luxurious and great poolside bar. Really nice passion mojito cocktail. You can’t really walk into the main area but they can organise transport for you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Surprising for a 5 star property pool washing rooms don’t have soap / shower gels.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy. Excellent location and the roof top pool agrest relax after a hot day
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
STUNNING HOTEL! AMAZING HOSPITALITY! BEAUTIFUL ROOMS WITH VIEWS !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Bridgette

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
We had our son's wedding there, had a few issues which had to be addressed. Pretty disappointing on the whole. Check in was pretty lengthy too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Regal it may look but regal it is not. The most terrible hotel I have ever stayed at in Sri Lanka.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

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