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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Heritance Kandalama
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 oversized 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.0
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Rajarajan
Australia
“This is an architectural marvellous. Lovey views from every angle and a very unique place seamlessly blends with nature. The buffets are so nice with so much of options to choose from and much value for money than the ala carte meals. We...”
Esther
Australia
“Feels like a dream, surrounded by so many monkeys and birds and we even got to see some wild elephants from the pool! Wonderful staff and really comfy room”
Jennifer
United Kingdom
“It’s a much bigger hotel than we’d normally stay in but is very well designed, creating lots of space with multiple pools and areas to relax and unwind. Our sons (20, 18 & 14) enjoyed playing tennis and using the well-equipped gym. The location...”
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Jill
United Kingdom
“I was here for Bawa's architecture - every aspect of the hotel's design and styling is superb, down to every detail of the bedrooms, the fact that they all have a great view, but are not overlooked, and the way the the hotel and the countryside...”
Carine
France
“A true architectural masterpiece nestled in the heart of the jungle. The views are breathtaking, and the room was incredibly charming. An exceptional experience, surrounded by wildlife, simply unforgettable.”
Aleksandra
Russia
“Absolutely stunning place! Highly recommended for visiting and relaxing in such a beautiful location.”
Harzem
Turkey
“Beautiful view, perfect architecture, well designed rooms and bathrooms, infinity pools and monkeys :)”
Sachi
Japan
“We had an amazing stay at this hotel.
All the staff greeted us with a smile and were very friendly.
We enjoyed the buffet with lots of options to pick from.
The location of the hotel is in the middle of nature with a beautiful view of Sigiriya...”
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Sue
Australia
“Superb architecture and design. Very lovely staff and superb location. The breakfast and dining room views were fabulous. Totally surrounded by nature and the hotel was unobtrusive in the setting. Breakfast was fantastic!”
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Charlotte
United Kingdom
“Architecture that really works. A simple concept of openness to nature, the cliff, the jungle and the wind. Great views and great pools. At the same time as all of this, it was unpretentious, comfortable and classy.”
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Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
7 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
US$15 per child, per night
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
Cash is not accepted
The fine print
Need-to-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) Authorisation 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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Australia“This is an architectural marvellous. Lovey views from every angle and a very unique place seamlessly blends with nature. The buffets are so nice with so much of options to choose from and much value for money than the ala carte meals. We...”
Jennifer
United Kingdom“It’s a much bigger hotel than we’d normally stay in but is very well designed, creating lots of space with multiple pools and areas to relax and unwind. Our sons (20, 18 & 14) enjoyed playing tennis and using the well-equipped gym. The location...”
France“A true architectural masterpiece nestled in the heart of the jungle. The views are breathtaking, and the room was incredibly charming. An exceptional experience, surrounded by wildlife, simply unforgettable.”
Aleksandra
Russia“Absolutely stunning place! Highly recommended for visiting and relaxing in such a beautiful location.”
Turkey“Beautiful view, perfect architecture, well designed rooms and bathrooms, infinity pools and monkeys :)”
Japan“We had an amazing stay at this hotel. All the staff greeted us with a smile and were very friendly. We enjoyed the buffet with lots of options to pick from. The location of the hotel is in the middle of nature with a beautiful view of Sigiriya...”
