In the heart of the historical district, The Tourmaline offers a luxurious retreat for families. Unwind with a massage and body treatment at Tourmaline Spa Premedion, then indulge in dinner at the on-site BBQ Terrace Restaurant or sip cocktails by the poolside bar.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Pool
Spa
Airport transfer
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Full-service spa
Outdoor pool
Breakfast available
Outdoor tennis court
Fitness center
Children's pool
Pool bar
Swim-up bar
24-hour room service
24-hour business center
For families (6)
Children stay free
Children's pool
Playground on site
Private bathroom
Separate bedroom
Premium TV channels
Why we love this property
Business meets bliss
This hotel combines work-ready meeting rooms and a 24-hour business center with spa services for relaxation. Tennis courts and a poolside bar await after hours.
Dining done right
This hotel masters mealtime with a welcoming restaurant and bar. Culinary offerings include a delicious full breakfast to start each day.
Spa in the mountains
A full-service spa offers massage and body treatments amid mountain surroundings. This hotel's peaceful garden and fitness room complete the wellness journey.
Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Asgiriya Stadium - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Kandy Clock Tower - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Kandy Lake - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Temple of the Tooth - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Getting around
Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 167 min drive
Kandy Railway Station - 13 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Train station pick-up (surcharge)
Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
KFC - 3 min drive
Kandyan Muslim Hotel - 3 min drive
Jr Kandyan Thaza - 4 min drive
Vito Wood Fired Pizza - 18 min walk
Balaji Dosai - 17 min walk
About this property
The Tourmaline
Located near a train station, The Tourmaline is a great choice for a stay in Kandy. You can visit the spa to indulge in massages or body treatments, and bbq terrace restaurant serves dinner. Other features of this luxurious hotel include an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a fitness center.
At a glance
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Hotel size
28 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This is a designated quarantine hotel. The property can only accept bookings from travelers who are required to quarantine (i.e. international travelers). You may be asked to provide evidence of this on arrival.
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This is a certified Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 property. Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 is a health and safety certification issued by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.
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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
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Children
One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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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 self parking
Free onsite extended parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Free offsite parking nearby
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Train station pick-up*
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Offsite
Area shuttle within 25 km*
Shopping center shuttle*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Swim-up bar
Barbecue grills
24-hour room service
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Children's pool
Playground
What to do
Pool table
Ecotours nearby
Golfing nearby
Working away
24-hour business center
Meeting rooms
Conference center
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Wedding services
Porter/bellhop
Bicycle rentals
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
1 building/tower
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Piano
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
Arcade/game room
Full-service spa
Outdoor tennis court
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
DVD player
32-inch LED TV
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Slippers
Sleep well
Turndown service
Premium bedding
Memory foam mattress
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Tourmaline Spa Premedion. Services include massages and body treatments. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.
Dining
Bbq terrace restaurant - This restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
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: LKR 6500
New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: LKR 3250 (from 5 to 12 years old)
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately LKR 1500 for adults and LKR 750 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of LKR 7500.00 per vehicle (one way)
Train station pick-up service is offered for an extra charge
Area shuttle and shopping center shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for LKR 2500.00 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
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 a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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
Tourmaline Hotel
Tourmaline Hotel Kandy
Tourmaline Kandy
The Tourmaline Hotel
The Tourmaline Kandy
The Tourmaline Hotel Kandy
Frequently asked questions
Does The Tourmaline offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Tourmaline does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Tourmaline?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at The Tourmaline?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Tourmaline?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by The Tourmaline?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is LKR 7500.00 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Tourmaline?
Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at The Tourmaline and nearby?
Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. The Tourmaline also has a fitness center and spa services, as well as an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Tourmaline?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, bbq terrace restaurant.
What's the area around The Tourmaline like?
The Tourmaline is a short 19-minute walk from Kandy Clock Tower and 20 minutes' walk from Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha.
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Reviews
The Tourmaline Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.8
Cleanliness
8.2
Location
8.8
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 29, 2024
Nice hotel at a good price. Very clean rooms and very friendly staff.
Holger
Holger, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 20, 2024
Lovely hotel with an incredible view
Anne
Anne, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 24, 2024
Great little property. Staff is really nice. I mean really nice.
Pool was decent. Location is a little secluded and quiet, but you can get to town in less than 10 mins in car. Don't use tuk tuks. It's challenge for them to climb the hills. Not a new facility but its maintained pretty well.
Thenkutty
Thenkutty, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jun 2, 2023
Do not recommend this place at all. There was nobody at the reception. Gave us the wrong room. Then we asked for the room that we paid for. They charged exrtra for that. We didn't receive any bed sheets. The best part is I wanted to go the toilet at 4.00 am and found out no water in the toilet and I had to call the manager lady early in the morning but no answer. Terribel place. Avoid this place at all cost.
Ruchira
Ruchira, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Mar 30, 2022
Not a 5 star hotel
I booked this hotel because it was rated as a five star hotel but it’s far from this.
This facility need renovation
Mohammed
Mohammed, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 24, 2022
Quick stopover
Very welcoming, great service, great food, good room. Pool area would benefit from some love but still ok
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 7, 2020
Gare du centre-ville mais hôtel agréable
christine
christine, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Dec 31, 2019
Very poor stay experience
APOORVA
APOORVA, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 17, 2019
Beautiful place
Very nice and clean hotel!
Samya
Samya, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 15, 2019
Staff was helpful . Loved our stay at the hotel.
Tasneem
Tasneem, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2019
The views are worth the journey
The Tourmaline and its partner hotel the Topaz sit high above Kandy with beautiful views over the city. It is reached via a steep, winding road, but the views, and the hotel itself, are worth the journey.
Reception was prompt, and all staff were friendly and attentive. The rooms were large and had everything we needed - comfortable bed, luxurious bathroom, strong wifi and good electrical outlets. The breakfast buffet was delicious.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 23, 2019
The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The location was beautiful our room had an amazing view of Kandy.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2019
Nice view,we came with a rental car -access a bit difficult because of very narrow streets. Hotel id on top of the Hill , you will need a driver/car go Kandy
Ruth
Ruth, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 29, 2019
Excellent comfortable and spacious Kandy Hotel
Room was spacious with great view. Wifi was not available in the pool area. Staff and service exceptional. Food was superb. Location good for the view not so good for getting around and need to rely on transport and not walking distance to anything so a bit isolated. Probably not quite 5 star although it was excellent.
Pamela
Pamela, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2019
Beautiful mountain top property. Quiet and calm.spacious rooms and good breakfast
Beautiful location to view the entire city . They have a nice pool, attentive staff and good food for dinner and breakfast.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 7, 2019
Great hotel, old property
Good service, hotel is bit old
Madhav
Madhav, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 17, 2018
Amazing hotel up in the mountains of Kandy
The Tourmaline was an amazing hotel to stay at. The staff was extremely polite and attentive and it made our stay very comfortable. They provided services we requested like day trips to Sigiriya and the rooms were clean. Very well done by hotel and they made us feel special during our whole stay. Only thing is it's up at the mountains so it's away from the city but they remedied it by providing free shuttle service to the city. Thank you Tourmaline for your hospitality.
Raymon Lat
Raymon Lat, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 9, 2018
Las vistas son fantásticas, la habitación y el desayuno incluido muy buenos y el personal muy atento y servicial
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 28, 2018
A sublime two days
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. We loved the decor and atmosphere of the hotel. Felt relaxed from the moment we arrived and we met by smiles and a refreshing drink. The staff were so friendly and helpful. We enjoyed all our meals there. I wish we had been able to stay longer.
Joan
Joan, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 12, 2018
nice view from the room and resturaunt. Staff are friendly.
I've ordered some food to my room, waiting for 1 hour.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 2, 2018
Great place to stay
The hotel is located on the slope of a hill. So, need to keep that in mind when you go out for a walk. Also, access to public transport is limited.
The ambience is great. Great welcome. Staff at the front desk were very helpful.
The rooms were spacious,clean. It has a lovely view of Kandy. The bathroom has a glass door in common with the room. This can be curtained off with a cane curtain, that has spaces between the canes. A bit awkward if you have children of both genders staying in the same room.
There is no lift in the hotel (it is only 3 floors tall) and that can pose a problem when you have someone who cannot climb stairs or there is no bellboy to help you with the luggage ( you need to check out at odd hours)
Food is good. The people at the dining area were very helpful and nice
Spa is great.
Overall a great experience
john
john, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 26, 2018
The greatest thing is that is has a tennis table and a tenis court. Nice pool and good internet.friendly staff. Not such a great breakfast nor menu.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 16, 2018
Great Views and spacious rooms
Excellent hotel, except for the fact we didn’t know that they don’t serve alcohol... if we had known in advance we could have been better prepared and bought our own wine for dinner.