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Heritance Kandalama

★★★★★ Kandalama Lake front, Kandalama, 21100, Kandalama, LK

8.8 guest rating· 213 reviews

The five stars

Heritance Kandalama holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.

The service side of those stars shows in its listing: Full-service spa, Fitness facilities, Terrace, Sauna and Concierge service.

Guests score it 8.8/10 across 213 reviews.

About this hotel

Discover the enchanting Heritance Kandalama, a serene lakeside retreat perfect for relaxation and adventure alike.

** Spa Experience** Indulge in rejuvenation at our full-service spa, offering a range of massages, body treatments, and facials to pamper your senses.

Dining Delights Savor culinary delights at one of our four restaurants, including Kanchana, or enjoy the convenience of 24-hour room service and snacks from our cozy café.

Comfort & Connectivity Relax in one of our 152 air-conditioned rooms, featuring private balconies, LED televisions, and complimentary Wi-Fi to keep you connected.

Escape to tranquility and make cherished memories. Your perfect getaway awaits at Heritance Kandalama—book today!

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Suite

Sleeps 4 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>Features a private balcony</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LED television with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a bathtub or shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and phone</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Wheelchair accessible</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 3 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>Features a private balcony</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LED television with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a bathtub or shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and phone</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Wheelchair accessible</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Suite

Sleeps 3 · 58 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>624-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with mountain and partial lake views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LED television with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a bathtub or shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and phone</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Hardwood flooring in room</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Deluxe King Room

Sleeps 3 · 36 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>388-sq-foot soundproofed room with a balcony </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LED television with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a bathtub or shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and phone</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Wheelchair accessible</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 4 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>Features a private balcony</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LED television with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a bathtub or shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and phone</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Wheelchair accessible</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 4 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>Features a private balcony</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LED television with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a bathtub or shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and phone</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Wheelchair accessible</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Deluxe Twin Room

Sleeps 4 · Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 Twin Bed</strong></p><p>Features a private balcony</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LED television with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a bathtub or shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and phone</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Wheelchair accessible</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 3 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>Features a private balcony</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LED television with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a bathtub or shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and phone</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Wheelchair accessible</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed (Panoramic)

Sleeps 4 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>Features a private balcony</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LED television with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a bathtub or shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and phone</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Wheelchair accessible</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Luxury Suite

Sleeps 4 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>Features a private balcony</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LED television with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a bathtub or shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and phone</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Wheelchair accessible</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Full-service spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Sauna
  • Fitness facilities
  • Free self parking
  • Free valet parking
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
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  • 24-hour business center
  • Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
  • Banquet hall
  • Computer station
  • Concierge service
  • Designated smoking area
  • Ecotours on site
  • Elevator
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Express check-out
  • Free airport transportation
  • Games
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Library
  • Luggage storage
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis
  • Terrace
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Wheelchair accessible

Location

© OpenStreetMap contributors

Kandalama Lake front, Kandalama, 21100, Kandalama, LK

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 12:00 PM

What guests say8.8213 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Beautiful location+ Amazing food− Misleading room views− Weak WiFi in certain rooms
Cleanliness8.7
Service9.2
Location9.2
Room Quality8.7
Amenities8.7
Value for Money7.7

Fabulous and Unique!!

10.0

This place was an absolute treat and we’re so glad we stayed two nights. We absolutely love monkeys and adored seeing them on our balcony. The food was excellent and the staff were exceptional. We absolutely love the room and the privacy on the balcony.

− The bar situation doesn’t quite work. There is only one bar in the whole resort which no one seems to attend. It should be in that front section near the pool where the welcome drinks are. The feng shui with the bar is not good and it should be closer to the pool, not stuck in the back. I know there’s a small pop up bar at the pool but it actually could be expanded into a little hut with some barstools. I don’t think they understand how much money they’re losing with Western tourists, as a few of us discussed this.

Lori · AU · 2026-07-25

A magnificant location - complimented by a wonderful hotel and fantastic facilities, dinning experiences and lovely staf

10.0

We had a wonderful stay at the Heritance Kandalama, from the moment we arrived it felt very special. The hotel is magnificent, both from a location perspectives as well as an architectural one. We booked a Deluxe room for two, which had a beautiful view out over the reservoir and towards Sigiriya Rock. The room was spacious with a very comfortable bed, as well as a Jacuzzi bath. We ate at the Hotel most days, with an indulgent breakfast buffet in the morning (included in our room charge) and an extensive dinner buffet in the evenings - the food and service on both buffets was excellent and the choice also extensive. In addition, one of our travelling companions had dietary restrictions (no glutton or dairy) and the chef and kitchen staff were extremely attentive to providing advice around the dishes as well as alternatives. The facilities at the hotel were great, with 3 x pools to choose from and spacious lounging and viewing areas to relax in. We also did an elephant safari via the hesitance which was a wonderful experience. They organised everything from pickup, the actual safari and the drop off, we saw many elephants in the wild - a truely worthwhile experience. Thank you to the Heritance and all its staff - we will be back.

− One note regarding our room, the shower is incorporated within the jacuzzi - if you are older or a little shaky on your feet, just be careful - getting in and out of the shower was a little challenging - there are handles to assist but it was still a little difficult.

Stephan · AU · 2026-07-24

bring a book and appreciate life away from technology and connect back to nature

10.0

amazing

− nothing

Helen · HK · 2026-07-23

Een fantastische ervaring!

9.0

Alles, het was echt prachtig. Wat een fantastische locatie! De ligging, de dieren, de zwembaden, het eten en het personeel. Top!

− De kamers waren in verhouding wat minder spectaculair dan de rest, maar wel schoon en comfortabel. Enige nadeel was dat je dat het eten bij het buffet enorm naar eten stinkt.

Helen · NL · 2026-07-23

Guest review

9.0

Beautiful hotel, stunning views, friendly staff, great Sri Lankan buffet.

− I

Gerald · AU · 2026-07-22

Guest review

10.0

We had an exceptional stay at Heritance Kandalama. The hotel’s unique design and stunning setting make it a truly special place. The service was attentive throughout our stay, and the food was excellent. A special thank you to Chef Shanmu, who went above and beyond to organise special meals to accommodate my wife’s restricted diet. His care and attention made a real difference and were greatly appreciated. We highly recommend Heritance Kandalama and would happily stay again.

David · AU · 2026-07-20

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is Heritance Kandalama really a five-star hotel?
Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Good to know

One child 5 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

›Pets

Pets not allowed

›Pets

Service animals not allowed

›General

Professional property host/manager