“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.”
“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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Kids Club
- Designer
- Sit-out Terrace
- Full of character
- Good wine list
- Opulent
- Disabled access
- Artworks
- Historic
- Chic
- Gym
- Antiques
- Retro/Vintage
- 5* Luxury
- Secluded setting
- Wellbeing
- Contemporary
- Charming
- Luxury
- Four poster beds
- Romantic
- Views
Facilities
- 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
- Concierge
- Sitting Room
- Private dining room
- Meeting Room
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Business Centre
- Four poster beds
- 24 Hour room service
- Garden
- Good wine list
- Massage
- Outdoor dining
- Bath robes
- Views
- Suites
- Bicycle hire
- Hairdresser/Beauty Salon
- Kids Club
- Satellite / Cable TV
- Room service
- Sit-out Terrace
- Cots available
- Airport transfer
- Safe
- Wifi
- Disabled access
- Gym
- Laundry
- Air conditioning
- No pets
- Sauna/Steam
- Parking
- 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
- Great walks
- Hotel boats for hire
- Safari
- Trekking
- Wildlife Area
- Mountain biking
- Learning
Map & Location
What's Nearby
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
