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The Kandy House is a walauwa, a Sri Lankan ancestral manor, built in 1804 and set in six acres of gardens in the hills outside Kandy.
The building has been restored into a nine-room boutique hotel, with the courtyard at its centre and an infinity pool overlooking rice paddies beyond. With a personal butler for every room and a resident Ayurvedic masseur.
The property sits around 12 kilometres from Kandy town, placing it within reach of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Peradeniya Botanical Gardens and the broader Cultural Triangle, while remaining removed enough to feel quiet.
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- Nine-room boutique hotel in a restored 1804 walauwa, set in six acres of gardens in the hills outside Kandy
- Infinity pool overlooking rice paddies
- Personal butler service for every room
- Resident Ayurvedic masseur with 25 years of experience
Accommodation
Deluxe Rooms
The five Deluxe Rooms (Sunbeam, Cornelian, Monkey Puzzle, Pioneer and Lime Butterfly) each have their own character, styled with four-poster beds, local fabrics and antique furniture gathered across generations.
Some open onto private verandas, and two work as twin rooms, making them a good option for guests travelling together.
Ultra Rooms
The four Ultra Rooms (Red Spot Duke, Peacock Royal, Black Rajah and Indian Admiral) are the larger option, each opening onto a furnished veranda with chaise longues, reading chairs and a table for private dining.
Black Rajah has an octagonal stone bath and connects to the Monkey Puzzle Deluxe Room, making it a good option for families or guests travelling together.
All rooms have personal butler service and no televisions.
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Food & Drink
The Kandy House kitchen shops daily from local markets, and the menu reflects what is in season.
Sri Lankan and international dishes sit alongside each other, and around twice a week the kitchen produces its curry feast, a spread of ten traditional Sri Lankan curries served at the communal table.
Guests can eat on their private veranda, by the pool or in the restaurant. In the evening, cocktails are served at the Ambalama, the open-sided pavilion that anchors the outdoor space.
Spa & Wellness
The resident masseur has 25 years of experience as an Ayurvedic therapist and offers a range of treatments including full body and head massage and energy healing. Sessions can be arranged on request throughout the stay.
Beyond treatments, the property has an infinity pool, a library stocked with books, DVDs and board games, art materials, and bicycles available for guests who want to explore the surrounding area independently
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Jaike Rowe
Luxury Travel Expert"Sri Lanka is truly one of the most special places I've been lucky enough to visit. There's so much heritage and culture to discover on this small island nation - and the vistas are absolutely breathtaking."
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