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 Cinnamon Citadel Kandy 

Misty mountain vistas

In a beautiful setting by a river on the edge of Kandy, this peaceful bolthole is a great base for exploring Sri Lanka’s second city.

With good facilities and a great atmosphere, the Cinnamon Citadel Kandy climbs terraced slopes on a riverbank and is a lovely place to relax after sightseeing. Even though this is a city hotel, you’ll feel as though you are far away from the bustle, yet you will be just a short drive from the heart of Kandy and its famous sights such as the Temple of the Tooth and the beautiful botanical gardens – this is really the best of both worlds.

Why we love Cinnamon Citadel Kandy

  • With its tranquil riverside location, it’s hard to believe the heart of Kandy is just 20 minutes away by car

  • The design makes the most of the hillside setting, with superb river views from the public terraces and the rooms

  • A carefully curated range of experiences includes energetic mountain hikes and gentler options such as garden visits

  • The light-filled main restaurant is a great place to start the day thanks to its generous buffet and impressive mountain views

TripAdvisor Rating
4 stars
Feb - Aug
Colombo 10½ hours
A 20 minute drive from the heart of Kandy
Approx. 4 hours from Colombo airport
All Inclusive Option

This resort has earned internationally recognised certification that conform to standards set by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council.

Rooms

The hotel’s 119 rooms and suites are situated throughout three wings and offer you a view of the gardens or the river. The ground-floor Superior Rooms are simple in style with splashes of colour and feature a terrace which opens out on to the gardens or river bank. The Deluxe Rooms are located in the hotel's most modern wing and have garden or river views from the balcony. The Suites are the most spacious, featuring a separate living room and beautiful views over the river.

We like the feeling of space in the Deluxe Rooms, which have a good-sized balcony where you can sit and listen to the river flowing by.

Spread out throughout the resort’s three wings with views over the landscaped gardens.

  • air-conditioning
  • king-size bed or twin beds
  • television
  • Wi-Fi
  • tea and coffee making facilities
  • minibar*
  • 41m²

As per the Superior Rooms but with a view of the Mahaweli River.

  • air-conditioning
  • king-size bed or twin beds
  • television
  • Wi-Fi
  • tea and coffee making facilities
  • minibar*
  • 41m²

Similar to the Superior Rooms with views over the Mahaweli River.

  • air-conditioning
  • king-size bed or twin beds
  • bath and shower
  • television
  • Wi-Fi
  • tea and coffee making facilities
  • minibar*
  • 49m2

Spacious suites with separate bedroom and living room, as well as views of the river.

  • air-conditioning
  • king-size bed
  • television
  • Wi-Fi
  • tea and coffee making facilities
  • minibar*
  • shower and separate bath
  • 98m²

Facilities

  • Restaurants & bars
  • Board
  • Spas & wellness
  • Families
  • Good to Know

You’ll find plenty of variety in the main buffet restaurant, and there’s a second eatery and a bar with a snack menu.

Panorama
The appropriately named main restaurant overlooks the Mahaweli River and has beautiful views of the mountains beyond. Dishes from around the globe are served in a buffet style, with live cooking stations to add a touch of theatre.

Café C
For equally stunning river views, there’s the intimate Café C close to the water’s edge. It serves modern fusion cuisine à la carte alongside inventive cocktails at lunch and dinner.

Lounge Bar
This open-air venue close to the pool has a laidback atmosphere and a comprehensive menu of drinks and snacks.

There are several destination dining experiences – our favourite is the option of traditional afternoon tea on a boat on the Mahaweli.

Whats Included

Half Board • Breakfast and dinner at Panorama.

Upgrade Options

Full Board • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Panorama
All Inclusive • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Panorama • Selected local spirits, beers and soft drinks.

There’s a fitness room with a selection of cardio machines and free weights, or you can play table tennis. For something more challenging, there are treks to hidden forests or an early-morning climb of Adam’s Peak.

Extra beds and cots can be added to the rooms and suites, and there are plenty of child-pleasing options in the main restaurant.

Compulsory Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve gala dinners, supplements apply.

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