If being close to nature sounds like your perfect holiday, a lovely river by the misty hills with a little forest area at its periphery is waiting for you. Your date will be set up with nature in all its glory whenever you want, though one at sunset is highly recommended. While it grows on you, sip on some tea and snacks on the terrace until you’re tempted to take a walk around.
If you’re even slightly lucky, you’ll spot a huge colony of bats flying against a blue evening sky and you’ll be quite surprisingly struck by how dramatic that feels. The atmosphere gets a little more magical into the night with warm lights, the pool’s reflection on the white walls and a band playing by the lounge.
accommodation
Suites
Wake up to a picture-postcard view of the rippling Mahaweli river, with the mighty hills behind it accentuating the dreamy aura all around. And as it takes over your senses, sip on your cup of coffee in the balcony or the living area and then just retire into the comforts of this spacious suite.
Rooms
Superior Rooms - Let the calmness of the hills and the river seep into your senses like slowly floating mist. Relax by the garden area and enjoy a barbeque night with friends and family. Lose yourself to the beautiful views from your private balcony or terrace and find comfort in the room’s amenities and space.
Deluxe Rooms - Enjoy the comforts of living in a truly scenic and invigorating atmosphere, amidst a flowing river and the mighty hills. If you’re in the mood for some quietude, stand in the balcony listening to the peaceful sound of the flowing river and feel time come to a beautiful pause.
Superior River View Rooms - These regal Superior Rooms are located in three different wings of the hotel and offer unique views of either the majestic Mahaweli River and the hotel’s beautifully landscaped gardens. Drawing inspiration from the old-world charm of Kandy and Sri Lanka’s rich cultural heritage, each room is tastefully designed to serve as a soothing and comfortable retreat in the picturesque Hill Country.
Superior Garden Terrace Rooms - The elegantly appointed Superior Rooms in this category offer striking vistas of the river and direct access to the hotel’s vast gardens. Providing a stylish escape in the Hill Country, each room is equipped with all of the amenities that you would need during your stay and features the finest fittings, a relaxed ambiance and chic interiors that exude royal flair.
dining
Panorama is where you will be served delightful glimpses from different parts of the world with breathtaking views of your surroundings. Laid out is an elaborate spread of Thai, Chinese, French, Italian and Indian cuisines for you to relish.
The scenic surroundings might inspire you to enjoy every meal with a different view. What would you fancy - A champagne breakfast on the terrace overlooking the river, a private dinner on the helipad, or high-tea by the pool?
Sip on endless cups of fine Ceylon tea with a great view of the perpetually flowing Mahaweli River. Savour our high-tea platter of bite-sized savouries and desserts along with your cuppa, in an ambiance that feels almost surreal.
experiences
Sunrise at Adam’s Peak
When you scale heights to appreciate nature, trust it to reward you. So, when you set off to climb up a 7360 ft. high mountain, expect a stunning view of the sunrise, along with some wonderful biodiversity.
Mahaweli River Boat Ride
When you stay at Cinnamon Citadel Kandy, the magnificent Mahaweli River becomes an inseparable part of your experience. However, to live it fully, step into a boat ride and meet the wonders that reside in and along this river.
Scenic Tour to Knuckles Mountains
Here’s a mountain range that is like a realisation of a child’s imagination. The shape formed by it resembles the ups and downs of the knuckles, hence the name. These mountains are a big part of the Knuckles National Heritage & Wilderness Area.
Udawattakele Forest Trek
How often does one get to live freely like the royalty of the past? Well, Kandy gives you the opportunity to wander into a jungle that was once forbidden to commoners and reserved only for the ‘blue-blooded’.
