Cinnamon Citadel Kandy

$$$$||View on mapKandy, Sri LankaSrimath Kuda Ratwatte Mawatha, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 2000|
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Cinnamon Citadel Kandy
Srimath Kuda Ratwatte Mawatha, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 2000·View on map
$$$$
Overall Score
Great
8.5Great
Free WiFi9.3
Staff9.0
Cleanliness8.9
Comfort8.9
Facilities8.7
Who stays here
Families51%
Couples30%
Groups13%
Business3%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.5Great
Free WiFi9.3
Staff9.0
Cleanliness8.9
Comfort8.9
Facilities8.7
Who stays here
Families51%
Couples30%
Groups13%
Business3%

4-star riverside resort in Kandy's hills, perched 1600 ft above sea level

Amenities & Activities

Cinnamon Citadel Kandy's outdoor swimming pool with a dedicated kiddies area offers a pool with view over the Mahaweli River. Guests can play badminton, darts, and table tennis, or join water sports and evening entertainment with live music. The hotel provides a tour desk that organizes trips to attractions such as the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.

Rooms

Each air-conditioned room at hotel cinnamon citadel kandy sri lanka has spacious interiors with fine bedding and furnishing, along with a minibar and tea/coffee making facilities. Rooms offer views of the Mahaweli River and landscaped gardens from private balconies. The hotel's heritage-inspired decor enhances the cultural significance of the property.

Dining

Panorama Restaurant serves an international menu, while Cafe C offers continental dishes, and the Lounge provides cocktails and local spirits. Guests can choose buffet dining with live-action cooking stations or dine at Chutney, an on-site Indian restaurant praised for its thalis. Special diet menus and wine or champagne are available upon request.

Location

Cinnamon Citadel Kandy is a 20-minute drive from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and the Royal Palace of Kandy. The hotel lies 1600 ft above sea level, providing a serene riverside setting with easy access to Kandy Lake. Bandaranaike International Airport is a 5-hour drive away, and free parking with an electric vehicle charging station is on site.

Family & Wellness

The hotel has a kids' outdoor play equipment area, board games, and babysitting services for families with children. A fitness center and holistic wellness programs are available for guests seeking physical activity and relaxation. Daily housekeeping, laundry, and ironing services are provided for convenience.

  • Location: Riverside, 20-minute drive from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
  • Rooms: Spacious with river or garden views, minibar, and tea/coffee facilities
  • Dining: 3 restaurants including Panorama, Cafe C, and Chutney Indian restaurant
  • Activities: Outdoor pool, badminton, darts, table tennis, boat rides, live music
  • Family: Kids' outdoor play equipment, board games, babysitting services
  • Wellness: Fitness center and holistic wellness programs
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of USD 15.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Year renovated:2012
Number of rooms:115
Former name
Chaaya Citadel Kandy
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Rooms and availability

Superior Twin Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds1 Double bed1 King Size Bed
Superior Triple Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    Sleeping arrangements for 3 persons
Deluxe Twin Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds1 Double bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Water sports
  • Hiking
  • Badminton
  • Darts
  • Table tennis

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cribs
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's buffet
  • Board games
  • Children's play area

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Pool with view

Room view

  • Garden view
  • Mountain view
  • River view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Cinnamon Citadel Kandy

💵 Lowest room price 64 US$
📏 Distance to center 1.2 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 2.1 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Victoria Reservoir SPB, KDW

Location

Srimath Kuda Ratwatte Mawatha, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 2000
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Srimath Kuda Ratwatte Mawatha, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 2000
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Srimath Kuda Ratwatte Mawatha, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 2000
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