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Thilanka Hotel

4.0 star property
Suburban hotel in Kandy with outdoor pool and restaurant

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In the heart of the shopping district, Thilanka Hotel offers a tranquil retreat with an outdoor pool and lush garden. Enjoy in-room WiFi, unwind at the coffee shop or bar, and indulge in a full breakfast.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Children's pool
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Computer station

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is CNY468
CNY613 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20

Why we love this property

Dining delights galore
This hotel tantalizes taste buds with a restaurant, cafe, and bar. Culinary adventures continue with a sumptuous full breakfast to start the day.
Blissful bed essentials
Every guestroom showcases premium bedding with Egyptian cotton sheets. Room service is available 24 hours, and a minibar awaits in each space.

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)
  • Lake view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Royal Room | Balcony view

Royal Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
#. 03, Sangamitta Mawatha, Kandy, 20000

What's nearby

  • Udawatta Kele Sanctuary - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kandy Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Temple of the Tooth - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Royal Palace of Kandy - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Wales Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hideout Lounge - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Senani Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Balaji Dosai - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Grand Sky Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪World Of Spice - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Thilanka Hotel

Located near a train station, Thilanka Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Kandy. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a children's pool, a terrace, and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 15 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite valet parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1977
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 54.80

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 60 per vehicle (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20 per day

Policies

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.

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay

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.

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Is there a pool at Thilanka Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Thilanka Hotel?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Thilanka Hotel?

Yes, there's free valet parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Thilanka Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 60 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Thilanka Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Thilanka Hotel and nearby?

Thilanka Hotel has an outdoor pool and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Thilanka Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Thilanka Hotel like?

Thilanka Hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Udawatta Kele Sanctuary and 12 minutes' walk from Temple of the Tooth.

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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

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable rooms, good food, lovely views, helpful staff, nothing not to like!
Wendy, 6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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
Adam, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay when visiting the temple. Hotel is well maintained, and the staff is excellent. Food selection and preparation is good.
Jiwanka, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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
Porama, 6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location and very good restaurant

Convenient location. Great view. Clean and comfortable. Very good restaurant - many testy food options.
Zbigniew, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Harmeet, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Vanessa, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

All staff were fantastic so friendly and welcoming. Special shout out to the pool manager and our waiter Nadana who both took special care of us.
Our room
View of pool
View across the pool at night
Stephen, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Best resort for quiet relaxation
Anoop, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Interesting older hotel with an older and a newer wing. I stayed in the older wing in a nice large room but it was certainly dated.
Joe, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Häftig pool Bra frukost och service
Jörgen, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Super pool. Generelt fint hotel
Jens, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Personalen var så tillmötesgående, rummet var stort, sängen bekväm och badrummet fantastisk. Hotellet är slitet men det är fortfarande väldigt bra. AC är åt det gamla hållet och lät ganska mycket men annars är vi nöjda.
Lezan, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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。
HIROYUKI, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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 !
Francois, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

It was great

It was great!
David, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Poor staff attitude and service Good view and swimming pool though
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Trevor, 3-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

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.
3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

C’est un bon rapport qualité-prix. Belle vue. À 200 mètres du temple de la relique de la dent de bouddha.
1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

WiFi Connection very bad
1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

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
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great breakfast, good location. Building a bit of a slap job but rooms are huge and have all you need
2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel but found the corridors echoed making it a bit noisy. Friendly staff. Could do with a gym though
1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

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.
Ben, 1-night trip