Thilanka Hotel Kandy
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Thilanka Hotel Review
Offering a shop and a storage for belongings, the 5-star Thilanka Hotel Kandy lies in a shopping neighbourhood, nearly a 15-minute drive from Udawattakelle Sanctuary and within 4.7 km of Kandy Lake. The hotel is placed within a 5-km distance of the buddhist Temple of the Tooth Museum, and provides guests with a Jacuzzi and an outdoor swimming pool.
The Thilanka serves a buffet breakfast in the morning. Enjoy Asian dishes in restaurant History Restaurant, set a 5-minute walk away.
The centre of Kandy can be reached within 15 minutes' walk of the accommodation, and such cultural venues as World Buddhist Museum are approximately 6 km away. This beautiful location gives access to such sports attractions as the multi - purpose Bogambara Stadium (6 km), and the cricket Sri Lanka Cricket Office (7 km).
The hotel is situated close to gardens and mountains, a walk from International Buddhist Museum. Thilanka Hotel stands at a distance of 5 km from the golden-roofed Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, popular with pilgrims and tourists alike.
Looking onto the patio, some rooms at the Thilanka Kandy offer a stone fireplace and soundproof windows furnished with a sofa and a work desk. Guests can make use of a mini fridge bar and a coffee maker, and relax with wireless Internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Offering a Jacuzzi bath and a separate toilet, the bathrooms are fitted with hairdryers and dressing gowns.
Also, there is a train station near the property.
At the property you may pay for a sun deck and an outdoor pool. This Kandy hotel also features an outdoor pool as well as a Jacuzzi, spa therapy and various recreational opportunities. Guests can appreciate hiking and cycling provided by the Thilanka Kandy. The onsite wellness facilities include a wellness centre. A business centre with a desk and a photocopy machine are available for those travelling for business.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Perfect trendy boutique hotel with cafés and bars.
- Unbeatable central location right next to Kandy Lake Club.
- Surrounded by a wildlife park and a hill.
- Well-appointed and great-sized units with balcony available with a double bed, a large balcony and a fridge.
- Some units with nice decor.
- Fresh and savoury breakfast with good quality.
- Indoor restaurant serving a huge variety of cuisines, including South Asian fare.
- Guests can savour soft drinks served at the outdoor bar.
- Exceptional service; amenities are good.
- Great prices for the area.
- A few bathrooms are cold and in need of renovation.
- A few vacationers mentioned that Wi-Fi was kind of slow.
Key Features
- outdoor swimming pool
- free wifi
- family rooms
- airport shuttle
- free parking
- spa and wellness centre
- restaurant
- non-smoking rooms
- bar
- superb breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- In-room safe
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Outdoor dining area
- Halal food
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus Electric kettle Dryer
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- 24-hour room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Relax
- Infinity pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Spa & wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Darts
Activities for Kids
- Cots
- Children's buffet
- Children's pool
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Magul Maduwa- 680 m (2231 ft)
- Bogambara Prison 1.20 km (3937 ft)
- Kandy Lake 4.68 km (2.91 mi.)
- The Church of St Paul 810 m (2657 ft)
- Museum of Rajaa Elephant 650 m (2133 ft)
- Sri Dalada Museum 590 m (1936 ft)
- Highway Museum Complex 890 m (2920 ft)
- Degaldoruwa Temple 890 m (2920 ft)
- Kandy Clock Tower 4.66 km (2.90 mi.)
- Temple of the Tooth Museum 610 m (2001 ft)