The Grand Kandyan

$$$$||View on mapKandy, Sri Lanka89/10,Lady Gordon'S Drive,Kandy, Kandy, Sri Lanka|
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The Grand Kandyan
89/10,Lady Gordon'S Drive,Kandy, Kandy, Sri Lanka·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.4Great
Staff8.9
Cleanliness8.8
Location8.7
Comfort8.5
Facilities8.5
Who stays here
Families46%
Couples28%
Groups16%
Solo6%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.4Great
Staff8.9
Cleanliness8.8
Location8.7
Comfort8.5
Facilities8.5
Who stays here
Families46%
Couples28%
Groups16%
Solo6%

5-star hillside resort with Kandy's only rooftop sky lounge

Rooftop Sky Lounge & Pools

The hotel offers an exclusive rooftop sky lounge with 360-degree panoramic views over Kandy and the surrounding hills. Two outdoor swimming pools are available, including a rooftop pool with a pool bar and a shallow end for children. Sun loungers, beach chairs, and umbrellas are provided poolside.

Award-Winning Dining

The Grand Kandyan received the Best Five Star Resort Hotel at the National Tourism Awards and operates three on-site restaurants. Tamarind restaurant serves all-day international buffets, while a separate eatery specializes in authentic Thai and Indian cuisines. The bar offers light snacks and alcoholic beverages, and room service is available around the clock.

Spa & Wellness

The spa & wellness centre provides a full range of treatments, including body scrubs, facials, massages, manicures, pedicures, and hair services. The fitness centre is equipped with a personal trainer, yoga classes, and spa locker rooms. A hot tub or Jacuzzi and a spa lounge relaxation area are also on site.

Rooms & Views

Guest rooms at the hotel offer either city or valley views from a private balcony and are fully carpeted with air conditioning. Each room includes a minibar, a sofa seating area, and an en suite bathroom with a bathtub and free toiletries. The Grand Kandyan also has spacious suites with separate living areas.

Activities & Events

The hotel provides a kids' club for children aged 5 to 18, an indoor play area, board games, and a games room with billiards. Evening entertainment includes live music, DJ performances, and a nightclub. For business guests, meeting and banquet facilities accommodate up to 1000 people, and the concierge desk can arrange bike tours and walking tours of local culture.

  • Location: 1 km from Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy Museum, Royal Palace
  • Rooms: City or valley view rooms with private balcony and minibar
  • Dining: Award-winning Thai and Indian cuisine at Tamarind restaurant
  • Wellness: Full-service spa with massage, facials, manicure, and hair treatments
  • Family: Kids' club for ages 5-18, indoor play area, and board games
  • Business: Meeting space for up to 1000 guests with business centre
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of USD 10.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Japanese, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Malay, Tamil, Thai
Building
Number of floors:6
Number of rooms:75
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Rooms and availability

Standard Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed1 King-size bed
Deluxe Double Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed3 Single beds
Presidential Suite
  • Max:
    8 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds or 1 Queen-size bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Parking

Valet parking

Luggage storage

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Outdoor dining area

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Rooftop pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Billiard tables
  • Yoga class
  • Sports trainer

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Snack bar
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's buffet
  • Board games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's play area
  • Kids club
  • Game room

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Rooftop pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Night club
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Make up services

Room view

  • Courtyard view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about The Grand Kandyan

💵 Lowest room price 91 £
📏 Distance to centre 1.5 km
✈️ Distance to airport 1.2 km
🧳 Nearest airport Victoria Reservoir SPB, KDW

Location

89/10,Lady Gordon'S Drive,Kandy, Kandy, Sri Lanka
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89/10,Lady Gordon'S Drive,Kandy, Kandy, Sri Lanka
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Reviews of The Grand Kandyan

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FAQ about The Grand Kandyan

How far is the The Grand Kandyan from the city centre?
The The Grand Kandyan is located in a historical district.
Which airport is the closest to the 5-star The Grand Kandyan?
The closest airport to the 5-star The Grand Kandyan is Victoria Reservoir SPB airport (0.7 km) and it is reachable with a 5-minute drive.
Does the hotel provide an airport shuttle?
Shuttle which will take you to the hotel with a 5-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.
What are the dining options in The Grand Kandyan?
The guests of The Grand Kandyan can enjoy their dinner in Lemon Grass restaurant which serves Egyptian meals.
Can I have lunch or dinner next to the 5-star The Grand Kandyan hotel?
Guests of the 5-star The Grand Kandyan hotel can dine in one of the popular restaurants nearby, among them street food restaurant Licensed to Grill-9/10 according to reviews-or café Cafe KOI Coffee with a high 10 rating.
Can I have breakfast at the hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the hotel.
What time is check-in and check-out at the The Grand Kandyan?
Guests of the The Grand Kandyan can check in from 12:30 to 23:59 and check out from 12:00.
What are the room types offered by the hotel?
Honeymoon King Suite, Presidential Suite, and Deluxe Queen Room are among the room types available at the hotel.
Which amenities are included in the rooms at the The Grand Kandyan?
All rooms of the The Grand Kandyan feature a minibar fridge, coffee and tea making facilities as well as a safe box, some of them boast private bathrooms along with a walk-in shower and bathrobes.
Is the The Grand Kandyan accessible to people with disabilities?
Yes, accessible bathrooms, rooms with accessible facilities, and wheelchair access are provided at the The Grand Kandyan for guests with special needs.
Is the staff at the hotel multilingual?
Yes, the staff of the hotel can assist you in Japanese, Russian, English, Arabic, and Hindi.
Does The Grand Kandyan hotel offer facilities for business travellers?
Yes, The Grand Kandyan hotel comprises meeting rooms and a business centre as well as banquet and meeting facilities, and a photocopy machine.
Which facilities are available in the The Grand Kandyan?
The The Grand Kandyan is equipped with currency exchange and a lift as well as a safety deposit box and 24-hour security service for safety purposes.
What are the spa options at The Grand Kandyan hotel?
At a wellness area featured at The Grand Kandyan hotel guests can receive such spa procedures as beauty treatments, body scrub, and pedicure. Additionally, a treatment room and a Jacuzzi are offered on-site.
Is there a swimming pool in the The Grand Kandyan?
Yes, the The Grand Kandyan features an outdoor swimming pool.
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