Kandy’s grand colonial-era hotel, more than 160 years old, right by Kandy Lake and the Temple of the Tooth.
- Mid-range
Why we marked it
- On a bend of the Mahaweli River
- Large outdoor pool above the river
- Buffet restaurant and Indian à la carte
- River-view rooms available
Cinnamon Citadel sits on a bend of the Mahaweli River, about four kilometres from central Kandy. It is a polished, reliable resort hotel from the Cinnamon group, and a favourite with families and tours.
What it’s like
The 115 rooms include river-view options, and the large outdoor pool sits right above the water. For dinner there is a buffet restaurant and Chutneys, an Indian à la carte restaurant overlooking the river, plus a lounge bar open late.
Good to know
- Pick a river-view room; it is worth the small premium.
- It can feel busy when tour groups are in, so it suits families more than couples looking for quiet.
- About 10 to 15 minutes by tuk-tuk into town.
Where it is
124 Srimath Kuda Ratwatte Mawatha, Kandy, Sri Lanka
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