Oak Ray Serene Garden Hotel Kandy
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Oak Ray Serene Garden Hotel Review
Offering a restaurant and a storage for belongings, the 4-star Oak Ray Serene Garden Hotel Kandy lies in a shopping neighbourhood, 10 minutes by car from Kandy Clock Tower and 10 minutes' drive from Kandy Lake. Located a 10-minute ride from the large Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, the hotel features 39 rooms with views of the mountain.
The Oak Ray Serene Garden features an express breakfast in the restaurant. Guests can enjoy a selection of Asian dishes at No-Named Restaurant situated approximately 10 minutes away by car.
The centre of Kandy can be reached within a 10-minute walk, and natural attractions like Royal Park are a mere 950 metres away. Places of worship to visit about 3.8 km from the Oak Ray Serene Garden Kandy include the buddhist Temple of the Tooth Museum.
Visit Bogambara Lake, approximately 0.6 km from the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Sri Lanka. For sport fans Oak Ray Serene Garden Hotel offers access to Bogambara Multi-Purpose Stadium, which is around 10 minutes' drive away.
All of the air-conditioned rooms are appointed with a television with satellite channels along with a mini-bar, and some of them comprise a patio and a balcony. For more comfort, hair dryers and toiletries together with a shower are provided.
The property is near a train station and Lakeside bus stop is around 5 minutes' walk away.
A sun deck and an outdoor swimming pool are available at additional cost as well. The hotel also has a swimming pool.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Hip new hotel in a perfect and peaceful setting.
- Located in a downtown area with a valley and a garden throughout.
- A 10-minute walk from Kandy town centre.
- Well-equipped and brand-new units with a beautiful view available with a balcony, Wi-Fi and a comfortable bed.
- Good breakfast with trememdous music.
- Menu offers delicious Indian fare.
- Delicious beverages are included in some rates.
- Good value and excellent services.
- A few guests were dissatisfied with uncomfortable beds.
- Minor complaints about a few not very friendly employees.
Key Features
- outdoor swimming pool
- free wifi
- family rooms
- airport shuttle (free)
- free parking
- restaurant
- non-smoking rooms
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- bar
- breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Balcony
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches Electric kettle Dryer Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Wake up service
- Welcome drink
Relax
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
- Fitness centre
Activities for Kids
- Children's menu
- Toys
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- National Museum of Kandy 2.49 km (1.55 mi.)
- Kandy View Point 1.20 km (3937 ft)
- Bogambara Stadium 2.65 km (1.65 mi.)
- Kandy Lake 2.23 km (1.39 mi.)
- Temple of the Tooth Museum 1.01 km (3314 ft)
- Sri Dalada Museum 1.03 km (3379 ft)
- Museum of Rajaa Elephant 1.10 km (3609 ft)
- montefano 580 m (1903 ft)
- Bogambara Prison 1.15 km (3773 ft)
- Royal Palace of Kandy 2.56 km (1.59 mi.)