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Heritance Kandalama

5.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with 4 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Terrace/patio
Deluxe Twin Room | Jetted tub
Fitness facility

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Room service
  • Gym
The price is AED 768
AED 996 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 January 2025

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Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 36 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior King

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe King with Jaccuzi

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 36 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Panoramic King

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 33 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury King with Bathtub

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Panoramic King

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 53 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 33 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 58 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Panoramic Twin

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 53 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Royal Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Royal Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 155 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 85 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Kandalama Lake front, Kandalama, 21100

What's nearby

  • Popham's Arboretum - 13 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Dambulla Cave Temple - 15 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium - 18 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Ancient City of Sigiriya - 28 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Pidurangala Rock - 33 min drive - 26.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Delight Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪New Sigiri Restaurant - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Amaya Lake Dambulla - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪curry leaf restaurant - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Heritance Kandalama

Luxury family-friendly hotel by the lake
You can look forward to an airport shuttle, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at Heritance Kandalama. Indulge in a body scrub, a body treatment, and a facial at Coco Spa, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the 4 on-site restaurants, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like ecotours. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and airport pick-up service (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 152 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and separate sitting areas

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • 24-hour pick-up airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM: USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • 4 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Kanchana Restaurant
  • Kaludiya Restaurant
  • Cafe Kachchan
  • Kachchan Bar
  • Kachchan Lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ecotours
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool sun loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Games

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • LED TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 150
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 150

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 220 per vehicle
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Heritance Kandalama
Heritance Kandalama Dambulla
Heritance Kandalama Hotel
Heritance Kandalama Hotel Dambulla
Kandalama
Kandalama Heritance
Hotel Heritance Kandalama
Kandalama Hotel Dambulla
Kandalama Hotel Sri Lanka
Heritance Kandalama Hotel
Heritance Kandalama Kandalama
Heritance Kandalama Hotel Kandalama

Frequently asked questions

Does Heritance Kandalama have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Heritance Kandalama pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Heritance Kandalama?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Heritance Kandalama?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Heritance Kandalama?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Heritance Kandalama provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 220 per vehicle applies.

Where is Heritance Kandalama located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Popham's Arboretum, Dambulla Cave Temple, and Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. Ancient City of Sigiriya and Sigiriya Museum are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Heritance Kandalama Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 356 out of 568 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 568 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 568 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 568 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 568 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is excellent. Staff amazing. A couple of issues with the food were the only problems. We will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff , food & hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful and well-designed hotel in a unique location next to the lake and jungle. The staff were attentive and thoughtful. The only downside was the dining options - the menus are international and expensive, and the remote location of the hotel makes it difficult to eat elsewhere. We would have preferred more local Sri Lankan options. However, the buffet breakfast was varied and impressive.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location Food was phenomenal If i have to nitpick, the rooms could use a little upgrade with its fixtures Over all it was worth every penny.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kandiah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

fiham

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the place and location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elinna

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Heritance is like no other hotel you would have stayed at before. They are so seemlessly integrated with the jungle around them that you'll be able to experience the surrounding nature whilst staying at the hotel. The staff are all so accommodating and you can book cool dsy trip excursions at reasonable prices. The buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner were unbelieveably good. The lady that makes fresh hoppers is thr best!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property was amazing. There was a smell from the shower drain hole. Everything else was fabulous
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Malabika

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Too many bugs, frogs and lizards.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rashed, Thousand Oaks

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chathuri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Withanage

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love the place. Visited 20 years ago for my honeymoon. This time was my second trip to hotel. Absolutely loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best base for cultural Sri Lanka
Amazing location and building which blends right into the beautiful nature surrounding it. Has all the facilities you need as well as extra activities. Food could be better as could the pool bar service. Had a wonderful stay
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salomi

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place, and its people 😊

10/10 Excellent

Robby, Guthrie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay! The staff was friendly and helpful from the moment we arrived to the moment we left. The housekeeping staff was particularly lovely. We enjoyed the different towel animals they created. Our room was comfortable. The bathroom was quite spacious. And the onsite restaurants were delicious. We appreciated the wide variety of food available at breakfast. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank Thanh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The serenity of this property is worth a few nights stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful location
Wonderful location for a hotel. Fabulous views. Very good room. Only concern was the number of large groups staying there who dominated the restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr Sas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine. highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unforgettable
Heritance Kandalama is worth visiting for the building alone - I can't remember being this moved by architecture. If the idea of a hotel built into forest, with sweeping views of lakes and mountains, and of sharing open corridors with monkeys and bats delights you, then you can't do better. The highpoint of our stay were our three tours (bird watching, jungle hike, and the free architectural tours - our birdwatching by boat tour was canceled on account of rain) with in-house naturalist Nalinda. Nalinda's vast knowledge and pride in the place (building and forest) made our walks with him one of the high-points of our time in Sri Lanka. Since elephants are roaming freely through the property, it isn't entirely safe to go walking without expert supervision. Thanks also to Lakmi who checked us in, and all the other staff, who looked after us wonderfully throughout our stay. My one suggestion: maybe install some kind of general tip box at reception so visitors have an easy way to thank the cleaners and cooks etc we don't interact with directly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jithmi

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was great. We were there during Christmas and as they were setting up for it, dining area was temporary closed. However all in all great location and service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Thinh, Los Gatos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is isolated and overlooks a lake with views of Sigiriya. While it is an old hotel with dated rooms and fixtures, the staff are very friendly and the original ambience of the hotel, to have nature encroach on all of its areas, redeems its shortcomings. It's a charming place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shihana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location to have a relaxing quite time
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023