If you're looking for a hotel with great service in and around Kandy this is the place for you!
Location: Nestled just outside the heart of Kandy, Thilanka Hotel offers a peaceful base with easy access to the city’s cultural treasures. A 20-minute walk brings you to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth, one of Sri Lanka’s most revered religious sites, while Kandy Lake, the Royal Botanical Gardens, and the Garrison Cemetery are all close by.
Rooms: The hotel’s 92 rooms are spacious and comfortable, each with an en-suite bathroom and a homely Kandyan charm. Many enjoy sweeping views of the city or surrounding hills, while the warm, authentic hospitality makes every stay feel like home.
Amenities: Dining is a highlight here, with a choice of Western and Sri Lankan cuisine. Guests can opt for a generous buffet, private dining, or even an in-room dinner party with travelling companions. The swimming pool provides a refreshing escape from the afternoon heat, and the relaxed atmosphere makes it easy to unwind.
Activities: From Thilanka, day trips can take you further afield to explore Sigiriya, trek through the tea gardens of Nuwara Eliya, or visit a working tea factory for a private tasting. Closer to home, guided city tours reveal Kandy’s rich heritage, or you can simply relax with the hotel’s fine views.
Sustainability: By sourcing local ingredients for its hearty meals and employing staff from the surrounding community, Thilanka Hotel stays true to its Kandyan roots while supporting sustainable tourism in the region.
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When to visit Sri Lanka
Find out the best time to visit Sri Lanka with our month by month guide.
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January
January is the perfect time to visit different regions in Sri Lanka, temperatures will be warm and basking in sunshine, meaning the cultural triangle, beaches, national parks and hill country could all be visited during January. However, the central hills will be cooler than other regions due to their altitude.
February
February is much like January, with long sunny days and calm seas. Visitors travelling during this month have a higher chance of spotting sperm and blue whales.
March
March is considered the best time to visit the central hills, although cooler than other regions in Sri Lanka there is less chance of rains in March.
April
Typically April, is the hottest and driest month of the year, with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees if you're travelling to Golden Triangle regions. It is a great month to head to Sri Lanka's beautiful beaches, with clear skies and long sunny days.
- Top Tip: when sightseeing visit in the mornings and evenings as you will avoid the hottest part of the day.
May
In May, the south is humid and increasingly hot whilst hill country is cooler with a higher chance of rainfall. We recommend travelling to the North and east of the island during May witnessing the unique history and culture of Sri Lanka.
- Vesak Poya, takes place during the first full moon, celebrating the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha.
June
During June, temperatures in the south continue to be increasingly hot and humid as the southwest monsoon blows through the country. Southern regions will experience short sharp showers which tend to pass quite quickly.
July
As the summer holidays commence in July, Sri Lanka is in peak season, with temperatures staying around 30 degrees all month. If you're looking to explore Sri Lanka and visit different areas July is a great time to visit.
August
In August, the warm days continue with temperatures remaining in the high twenties. All in all it is a great month to travel especially if you want to witness culture, between August and September the Kandy Perahera festival takes place, a grand procession celebrating the 'sacred tooth' of Buddha.
September
All in all September is a great month to travel especially if you want to witness culture, between August and September the Kandy Perahera festival takes place, a grand procession celebrating the 'sacred tooth' of Buddha.
October
October brings with it the monsoon rains which affect the whole country, in saying this the weather remains warm and sunny. The monsoon can be unpredictable, rains can be heavy, sporadic or not come at all it is impossible to forecast.
November
In November the monsoon continues, with conditions affecting the whole country.
December
During December the monsoon rains can continue, however the southern and western coasts dry out and become warm and dry. The monsoon rains, means during December the landscapes become lush and full, meaning it is a beautiful time to explore the more rural areas of Sri Lanka.
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