Sri Lanka’s finest botanic gardens, just outside Kandy, with an orchid house, giant Java fig and avenues of royal palms.
- Mid-range
- Experience
Why we marked it
- Only nine rooms and suites
- Infinity pool overlooking the valley
- Small spa with sauna and steam room
- Suites with Jacuzzi tubs and balconies
Kings Pavilion is a small luxury hotel on about three acres of gardens in Aniwatte, a quiet residential area roughly ten minutes from central Kandy. With just nine rooms across three pavilions, it feels more like a private villa than a hotel.
What it’s like
Every room has a private balcony or terrace with mountain and valley views, and the suites are large, with Jacuzzi tubs and separate showers. There is a small infinity pool overlooking the valley, a spa with sauna and steam room, and a restaurant serving Sri Lankan and international dishes. Decor nods to Kandy’s heritage, with batiks and images of Kandyan dancers.
Good to know
- One of the highest-rated places to stay in the Kandy area, so book well ahead.
- Best for couples and anyone wanting a quiet, personal stay.
- It is a tuk-tuk ride into town; the hotel can arrange transport.
Where it is
Aniwatte, Kandy, Sri Lanka
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