Secretly closeted amidst a thick jungle of old trees, wild palms and thick foliage fragrant with dew touched earthiness, you discover Kandy House. A 200 year old palatial villa skillfully transformed into a lovely, tranquil boutique hotel under the aegis of Bawa protégé Channa Daswatte, Kandy House is a serenade to the soul. From its luxurious rooms aptly named after exotic butterflies, to the stunning infinite pool that artfully mirrors its breathtakingly poetic surroundings of giant trees and panoramic paddy fields, to the beautifully landscaped garden, Kandy House is a dream awake. Food at Kandy House, best described as “Fresh Fusion”, is an eclectic blending of traditional Sri Lankan dishes and flavours with international favourites. Breakfast, included in the room rates, is a decadent affair of Fresh juices and fruits, eggs, pancakes, muesli and cereal with some Sri Lankan chart toppers. Lunch is mostly light, with salads and pastas tossed with garden fresh herbs and heart sandwiches and delicious tropical vegetable platters. Dinner reveals an exotic spread of classical international dishes that have been enhanced with a local twist.

Whether you choose to relax your time away or hanker to explore the past glories of an old kingdom city, Kandy House offers plenty to choose from. Magical massages from a masseuse with over 25 years experience, cycling to the attractions close by, playing a game of croquette or enjoying a book from the library or enjoying some family time with a fun board game or just lazing in the garden sipping a freshly brewed cup of Ceylon tea enjoying the myriad of butterflies and birds, visiting one or all of the four UNESCO Heritage sites in close proximity ; this is a gem of a location to enjoy that perfect holiday.

Ultra Deluxe Rooms – Red Spot Duke, Peacock Royal, Indian Admiral & Black Raja Suite

Peacock Royal & Red Spot Duke
These are the two most spacious bedrooms and open onto a wide verandah that traces the house almost in its entirety, dotted with cane chaise lounges, reading chairs and antiques. Luxurious bathrooms with bath tub and shower, and double basins. Ceiling fans and 4 poster beds with mosquito nets.

Black Rajah
The only suite in the house with arched doors opening out from the large living area onto garden below. Tiled octagonal 2 person bath and massage area within beautiful inner sleeping sanctum with king size low double bed. New double swing hammock installed in the garden by this suite. This room can accommodate an extra bed for a child aged between 12-16yrs only at an additional cost.

Ultra Verandah – Indian Admiral
Verandah complete with chaise lounge and views to the paddy fields and the pool. These rooms are on the upper floor and overlook a large two strayed courtyard on the inside. It consists of beautiful bathrooms, with large bath tubs, showers and double basins. Ceiling fans and 4 poster beds with mosquito nets. This room can accommodate an extra bed for a child aged between 12-16yrs only at an additional cost.

Super Deluxe Rooms – Cornelian, Sunbeam, Pioneer & Monkey Puzzle

Super Deluxe – Cornelian
Chaise longue and views to the jungle. These rooms are on the upper floor and overlook a large two-strayed courtyard on the inside. It consists of beautiful bathrooms, with large bath tubs, showers and double basins. Ceiling fans and 4 poster beds with mosquito nets.

Garden Room – Pioneer
Double room with own verandah in our beautiful garden. Bathroom has a shower, but no bath. New double swing hammock installed by the verandah.

Super Deluxe – Sunbeam
The Sunbeam room has a lovely bathroom with double basin, an old cast iron bath tub and shower. It has views to our swimming pool and overlooks large two-strayed courtyard on the inside as does the double room. Ceiling fan and 4 posters bed with mosquito net.

Super Deluxe – Monkey Puzzle
The bathroom has a shower, no bathtub, and double basins. The room is ideal for families traveling with teenage children. Also adjoins our Garden Suite and has own stairway out to the garden.