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Ashburnham Tea Estate
Kandy · 6 rooms
From $127/ night
A 1930s tea planters' bungalow with six rooms.
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Boutique hotels in Kandy
Kandy's hills and lake hold colonial bungalows and restored mansions, with views of the sacred city.
Handpicked boutique hotels
Where to stay in Kandy
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Kings Pavilion
Kandy
From $285/ night
A contemporary hotel with an infinity pool and four-poster rooms.
03
The Elephant Stables
Kandy
A colonial-era bungalow with a pool and spa.
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The Kandy House
Kandy
From £287/ night
A restored 1804 mansion set in gardens.
Kandy is the last royal capital of Sri Lanka, a hill city around a lake, home to the Temple of the Tooth. Its best stays are colonial bungalows and restored mansions in the green hills above the town, with pools and gardens.
Where to stay
Choose a hillside hotel for quiet and views; the city center is a short drive away. Tea estates nearby offer planters' bungalows.
Good to know
The Esala Perahera festival in July or August fills the town with elephants and dancers. The climate is mild year-round.
Good to know
Questions about Kandy
How many boutique hotels are there in Kandy?
We list 4 boutique hotels in Kandy, including Ashburnham Tea Estate, Kings Pavilion and The Elephant Stables.
