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Thilanka Hotel Balcony With Views

Thilanka Hotel

Authentic Kandyan hospitality near the heart of the action
KandyHill Country· 92 Rooms · ££

Just 20 minutes away from the centre of Kandy

If you're looking for a hotel with great service in and around Kandy this is the place for you!

Not far from the centre of Kandy, Thilanka Hotel has 92 rooms and a friendly family atmosphere with home-cooked meals and welcoming staff. Rooms are spacious and comfortable with en-suite bathrooms and the authentic hospitality of a Kandyan home. Both Western and Sri Lankan dishes are served at mealtimes, and guests can choose between a buffet, private dining or even a dinner party in your room with your travelling companions. Whatever you choose you'll be feasting like kings.

The Thilanka Hotel is a 20 minute walk to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth, one of the most important cultural and religious sites in all of Sri Lanka. Other places to visit include Kandy Garrison Cemetery, Kandy Lake and the Royal Botanical Gardens. You can also go out for day trips to Sigiriya, trek around the tea gardens at Nuwara Eliya and take a private tea factory tour with a tasting session at the end. Alternatively relax at the hotel and enjoy the great views, or have a dip in the swimming pool to cool off in the hot afternoons.

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