“Stunning, modernist hotel overlooking Kandalama Reservoir. Designed by Geoffrey Bawa, rooms enjoy mod-cons, whirlpool baths & private balconies. Boasting a Six Senses Spa, unique cave dining experiences and plenty of on site activities: wellness enthusiasts, couples and families alike will love it.”

Recommended for

  • Birdwatching

    • With 233 resident bird species, birdwatchers with adore jungle treks or boat trips with the hotel's naturalists
  • Romantic Break

    • An iconic design hotel, created by architect Geoffrey Bawa & offering a soothing spa & romantic private dining
  • Spa breaks

    • The acclaimed Coco Spa offering rejuvenating treatments using organic ingredients & age-old techniques
  • Cycling

    • Bikes are available for guests to explore the Kandalama Reservoir
  • Architectural

    • Designed by legendary architect Geoffrey Bawa
  • Sights nearby

    • Just a twenty minute drive from the 2000 year old cave temple at Dambulla and the Sigiriya rock fortress
  • Landmark

    • One of Sri Lanka's most iconic resorts, cleverly incorporated into a dazzling natural landscape
  • Restaurant

    • Three atmospheric restaurants, and excellent lounge and romantic private dining
  • Riding

    • The hotel concierge will gladly arrange horse riding excursions
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • There is a well stocked games room - great for all the family
  • Tennis

    • On site tennis courts for guests to have a game
  • Spa

    • Superb treatments available at the Coco Spa
  • Lakeside

    • On the banks of the Kandalama Reservoir
  • Child friendly

    • Babysitting services
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Gourmet

  • Hotel boats for hire

  • Kids Club

  • Designer

  • Learning

  • Trekking

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • Good wine list

  • Opulent

  • Disabled access

  • Great walks

  • Artworks

  • Historic

  • Chic

  • Gym

  • Antiques

  • Retro/Vintage

  • Safari

  • 5* Luxury

  • Secluded setting

  • Wellbeing

  • Wildlife Area

  • Contemporary

  • Charming

  • Luxury

  • Four poster beds

  • Romantic

  • Mountain biking

  • Views

Facilities

  • Rooms

    152 rooms in this hotel
  • Restaurant

    Three atmospheric restaurants, and excellent lounge and romantic private dining
  • Bar

    Sip craft cocktails and fine wines at the Kanchana Bar
  • Spa

    Superb treatments available at the Coco Spa
  • Child friendly

    Babysitting services
  • Swimming Pool

    Outdoor pool
  • Airport transfer

  • Hairdresser/Beauty Salon

  • Outdoor dining

  • Sauna/Steam

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Private dining room

  • Parking

  • Bath robes

  • Safe

  • Business Centre

  • Kids Club

  • Meeting Room

  • Cots available

  • Massage

  • No pets

  • Bicycle hire

  • Four poster beds

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Good wine list

  • Laundry

  • Disabled access

  • Garden

  • Gym

  • Sitting Room

  • Room service

  • 24 Hour room service

  • Suites

  • Concierge

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Air conditioning

  • Wifi

  • Views

  • Games room

Activities

  • Birdwatching

    • With 233 resident bird species, birdwatchers with adore jungle treks or boat trips with the hotel's naturalists
  • Cycling

    • Bikes are available for guests to explore the Kandalama Reservoir
  • Sights nearby

    • Just a twenty minute drive from the 2000 year old cave temple at Dambulla and the Sigiriya rock fortress
  • Riding

    • The hotel concierge will gladly arrange horse riding excursions
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • There is a well stocked games room - great for all the family
  • Tennis

    • On site tennis courts for guests to have a game
  • Hotel boats for hire

  • Learning

  • Trekking

  • Great walks

  • Safari

  • Wildlife Area

  • Mountain biking

Map & Location

Other reviews

Heritance Kandalama - an Eco-Aesthetic Masterpiece

"Nestled within Sri Lanka’s lush tropical landscape, Heritance Kandalama is an eco-aesthetic masterpiece by legendary architect Deshamanya Geoffrey Bawa. Located in the heart of the Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka, this architectural marvel, with its 152 rooms elevated on columns, allows rainwater to flow freely from the mountainside into Kandalama Lake. The open spaces embody tropical modernism, inviting natural light and air to blend the man-made and natural worlds seamlessly."

Originally published by Elle India

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