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Thilanka Hotel

4.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful sanctuary at this hotel after browsing nearby shopping streets, with a refreshing pool and garden waiting to restore tired feet

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Thilanka Hotel sits right in the shopping district but feels worlds away with its quiet outdoor pool and garden setting. Guests connect with WiFi in their rooms and have options to relax at the coffee shop or bar. A full breakfast starts each day right.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is AED 227
AED 298 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr

Room options

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Mountain view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Royal Room | Balcony view

Royal Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Kandy, Thilanka Hotel is in a shopping district and near a train station. Temple of the Tooth and Royal Palace of Kandy are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Kandyan Art Association & Cultural Centre and New Ranweli Spice Garden. Royal Botanical Garden and Suriyakantha Centre d'Art et de Culture are also worth visiting. Visit our Kandy travel guide
Map
#. 03, Sangamitta Mawatha, Kandy, 20000

What's nearby

  • Two reasons to come to Kandy: 1, to walk around this lake, and 2, to visit the temple with the sacred tooth relic
    Kandy Lake
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sri Dalada Maligawa, also known as Temple of the Buddha Tooth in English, is a UNESCO heritage site, and a popular place to visit for newly weds. It was awfully packed over the full moon weekend (would not recommend visiting during this period)! This pavilion-like structure at the front Paththirippuwa, or Octagon. It is a symbol of identity in Kandyan Architecture. In the olden days, the king would stand there to address his citizens who were gathered in front of him. The golden roof behind stands over the Buddha tooth relic that this temple is famous for. Footwear is not permitted inside, so you should either carry a bag where you can keep your shoes, or leave your shoes out on the grass like everyone else! #srilanka #kandy #wanderlust #explore #adventure #travel #igtravel #instatravel #vacation #travelgram #trip #travelandleisure #asia #throwback #tourist #temple #religion #beautiful #traveltips #nofilter #picoftheday #architecture #buddhist #sridaladamaligawa
    Temple of the Tooth
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Udawatta Kele Sanctuary
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lakeside Adventist Hospital
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Royal Palace of Kandy
    12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Kandy Railway Station
    13 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)
    166 min drive

Restaurants

  • World Of Spice
    19 min walk
  • Balaji Dosai
    16 min walk
  • Hideout Lounge
    17 min walk
  • The Trees Kandy
    5 min drive
  • The Empire Café
    15 min walk

About this property

Thilanka Hotel

Upscale hotel in a shopping district
At Thilanka Hotel, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free valet parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-in
  • Tour/ticket assistance, wedding services, and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms at Thilanka Hotel have thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1977
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 54.80

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Thilanka
Thilanka Hotel
Thilanka Kandy
Thilanka Hotel Kandy
Thilanka
Thilanka Hotel Hotel
Thilanka Hotel Kandy
Thilanka Hotel Hotel Kandy

Frequently asked questions

Does Thilanka Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Thilanka Hotel?

As of 8 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thilanka Hotel on 1 April 2026 start from AED 227, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Thilanka Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thilanka Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Thilanka Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Thilanka Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 60 per vehicle applies.

Where is Thilanka Hotel located?

Situated in a shopping district, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Udawatta Kele Sanctuary and Kandyan Art Association & Cultural Centre. National Museum and British Garrison Cemetery are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Thilanka Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 104 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, great location. The outside area, pools and bar etc are superb with far reaching views of the hills and city below. Great rooms too, spacious and clean. Food was excellent too
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jiwanka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay when visiting the temple. Hotel is well maintained, and the staff is excellent. Food selection and preparation is good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Porama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and the lobby manager provided excellent service and it almost felt like home to us.. Thank you and would definitely stay next time I visit Kandy
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Harmeet

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic views of the lake and mountains from all over the Hotel and room balcony. Stunning infinity swimming pool. The room was a bit dated and the AC, TV, Phone didn’t work. Buffet dinner at the hotel restaurant was below average.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Zbigniew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient location and very good restaurant

Convenient location. Great view. Clean and comfortable. Very good restaurant - many testy food options.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best thing about the Thilanka is the location and stunning view from the pool. The rooms are spacious and comfortable but slightly tired. The buffet offered a good selection of food and both breakfast and dinner. Would definitely recommend staying here, excellent value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

HIROYUKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

スリランカ夫婦旅行

宿泊した部屋はダブルベッドの部屋でしたが、ベランダからはカンディー湖が見え、夫婦二人でゆったりと過ごすことが出来ました。 食事も豊富でどれもおいしく、もう一度、泊まりたいと思えるホテルでした。
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel pendant la pandémie

Nous avons ete confiné a l'hôtel pendant 4 nuits! Le personnel a ete tres gentil, le gerant aussi, mais je trouve deplorable que l'on ne nous ai pas donné les grandes chambres que nous devions avoir, on nous a installés les quelques clients de l'hôtel dans la section la plus veille, les chambres etaient petites et le balcon donnait sur le building en construction, la vue du lac de côté, on aurais pu nous donner les belles chambres etant confinés a l'hôtel ! La nourriture du restaurant est moyen et il y avait énormément de moustiques !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It was great

It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Poor staff attitude and service Good view and swimming pool though
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great but....

This is a premier hotel. The room was generous and comfortable. The issues that distracted from our stay was the overpriced breakfast and dinner buffet. Overpriced in the sense that for the price charged the offering lacked a wow factor. There were some minor plumbing issues that weren't serious but indicative of a lack of attention to detail. The currency exchange rate offered was the worst that we encountered anywhere in Sri Lanka. Not something of which to be proud.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First of all, sharp practice. The photo of the swimming pool and some others that you have no your website for the Thilanka is NOT the Thilanka Hotel in Kandy. It is of some other hotel which is clearly on the coast. This hotel is described as a 4 star. This is clearly false from the moment you walk into ther cramped shabby building and are met by clearly untrained staff. It is at best a very weak 3 star hotel. The general condition of the place is shabby - dirty, badly painted, not maintained, liberally filled with insects and a swarm of mosquitoes at night. The food was appalling - cheap bread left out overnight, sweetened and watered down juices and coffee the like of which i haven't tasted in over 30 years. Staff were clueless, poorly trained and lacked the kind of essential English skills needed in this industry (and which we found in every other of the 7 hotels we stayed in in Sri Lankla during our stay). our room - the 'suite'!! A large leftover space at the end of the corridor with not a right-angle in the place. Curtains which didn't open; windows to a microscopic balcony whch had not been cleaned in a very long time; mosquitoes everywhere (and our driver's room had bed bugs meaning he had to sleep in the car! Three nights at this hotel cost more than a genuine 5 star hotel in Colombo - the Cinnamon Grand. All in all a rip-off. Despite complaining to the reception staff, nothing was done either because they could be bothered, didn't know what to do, or just forgot.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
C’est un bon rapport qualité-prix. Belle vue. À 200 mètres du temple de la relique de la dent de bouddha.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
WiFi Connection very bad
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
I requested a quiet room months in advance but was given a noisy one overlooking the pool and restaurant. I was told the hotel was full but they agreed to change rooms after asking to speak with the manager. I booked half board but the waiter was adamant I was on BB and waved his sheet at me stating this. Very rude and unprofessional but he later admitted he was wrong after I suggested he check with the manager. Veg and non veg options were in the same heated trays and food items were not all labelled to indicate what was veg. Horrendous experience with onward transport arranged through hotel. It was expensive but I was promised a new comfortable car with large boot. I complained to the transport owner after getting an old rusty dented vehicle which didn’t fit our bags. He was very rude and said look elsewhere! Ended up with a 13 year old van which was stopped by other drivers on route as the buffer was falling off and then stopped working near the destination as ‘ it struggles with hill climbs’ so we had to stop and let the car rest and drive slowly . The driver was however excellent and professional in dealing with the poorly maintained vehicle. I would recommend booking a vehicle privately and checking the condition the day before. I asked to speak with the general manager a few times during the stay but was told he was not available. Poor customer service and apathetic management
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great breakfast, good location. Building a bit of a slap job but rooms are huge and have all you need
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel but found the corridors echoed making it a bit noisy. Friendly staff. Could do with a gym though
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Ben, Sydney

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Water dripping from ceiling, water heater intermittent, drainage problems in the bathroom, lots of mosquitoes in the bedroom. Staff are nice but seemed sleepy and inattentive. When checking out, guy at reception really couldn’t care less if I dropped dead in front of him. Unpleasant. Wouldn’t stay here or at any Thilanka hotels again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money. Food was excellent. Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Sena, Adelaide,Australia

Location is quite convenient. Cleanliness is satisfactory. Room airconditioner is very noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

magali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

très bien pour 2 adultes

Super Hotel. Le personnel est serviable. le restaurant est très bien. Le seul Bémol : J'ai réservé pour 3 (2 adultes et 1 enfant de 14 ans) et une fois sur place j'ai du payer un supplément pour un lit pour mon fils. Malgré la confirmation pour 3 seulement 1 lit pour 2.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A good stay :)

SO welcoming and a VERY early check -in with huge smiles. Great variety at breakfast and an AMAZING view. Close to lake, town and sights - walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay in Style in Kandy

Beautiful outdoor pool area and garden Very good food (half board) with excellent variety of local and western cuisine Comfortable room with balcony and view of the forest
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great location and the room is big. We’re happy 😊😊
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would go back

Nice place; good staff; breakfast was a bit disappointing, also no fotness center. Great views, hotel is a bit dated and worn in some places but overall nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019