Cinnamon Citadel Kandy

Hotels
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts
8.6 (1118 reviews)
Srimath Kuda Ratwatte Mawatha , Kandy , lk

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Delicious food
Cons:
Inconsistent room cleanliness
Limited meal choices

Categories

Cleanliness
8.16
Some reviews highlighted cleanliness positively, but a negative review indicated issues such as stinky rooms and poor maintenance.
Service
9.13
Multiple mentions of polite, friendly, and helpful staff reflect a very positive sentiment towards service.
Location
8.77
Review mentions a lovely atmosphere and a tranquil location, adding to the positive perception.
Room Quality
8.42
Rooms were generally described as spacious and well-kept, but some issues in the reviews downgraded sentiment.
Amenities
8.55
Amenities such as the pool were positively noted, but not all aspects were highlighted.
Value for Money
8.61
Value for money received mixed reviews, with some feeling the price was high for the services provided.
Food and Beverage
8.26
Food was frequently praised, though a review noted inconsistencies across days offering a mixed view.
Overall Experience
8.93
Generally positive reviews indicate a satisfying overall experience, balancing some negative sentiments.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 00:01

Property Description

Spectacular Outdoor Pool

At Cinnamon Citadel Kandy, enjoy a refreshing swim in our spectacular outdoor pool located 500 metres above sea level. Each air-conditioned room offers fine bedding, a minibar, and a TV with cable channels for your comfort.

Dining Excellence

Indulge in international cuisine at Panorama Restaurant or savor continental dishes at Cafe C. Unwind at The Lounge with a variety of beverages and light snacks to choose from.

Convenient Amenities

Stay connected with free Wi-Fi, and let our tour desk assist in planning trips to attractions like the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. With a prime location just a 20-minute drive from the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha site, Cinnamon Citadel Kandy offers both comfort and convenience.

Book your stay now at Cinnamon Citadel Kandy for a memorable experience!

Important information:

Please note that from December 24th to December 31st, supplements may apply for the Gala Dinners.

Please note that all confirmed reservations will be billed in USD.

The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property. For bookings made by a third party, you will need to complete an authorization form and present a copy of the person's ID and credit card.

Please note that the resort may contact the cardholder for verification purposes.

Please note that all cancelations will be charged, including taxes.

Please note that we will charge an additional 2.56% of the total rate for arrivals, effective from October 1st onwards, if the final room bill is paid in LKR.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: CMB

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for US$10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1118 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.16
Service: 9.13
Location: 8.77
Room Quality: 8.42
Amenities: 8.55
Value for Money: 8.61
Food and Beverage: 8.26
Overall Experience: 8.93
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Siddiqui Tanjila family_with_children au
9
It was wonderful.
Pros:

The hotel was great and the staff was great!

Cons:

The air con in the room was faulty but other than that it was fantastic.

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Angela couple gb
10
Fantastic hotel, always friendly staff and exceptional in every way
Pros:

As usual, all staff were brilliant and especially Sasi, Jayanth and Gamini in the restaurant who gave us exceptional treatment. The manager Jaliya and Srimali were also very attentive. The rooms are always spotless as is the hotel. We enjoyed the boat trip organised at the hotel along the Kandy river.

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Nirmal Jeffrey extended_group de
6
2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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Sascha extended_group de
9
Das Hotel ist immer eine Reise wert.
Pros:

Im Cinnamon Citadel gefällt uns alles. Super freundliches Personal, dass auch in besonderen Situationen sehr entgegenkommend war.Traumhafte Lage am Mahaweli Fluss. Das Hotel liegt ruhig und doch ist man schnell in Kandy.
Wir waren schon öfter in diesem Hotel und werden auch wiederkommen.

Cons:

Da gibt es nichts was mir nicht gefällt

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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Madusanka family_with_children lk
9
2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Sok Yuen extended_group sg
9
enjoyed the stay.
Pros:

Breakfast Is very good. Room and view are great.

Cons:

Bathroom basic water flow is slow, need to get help to resolve it.

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Hiren Gunvantrai couple ae
10
Beautiful river-view room with spacious balcony and excellent veg-friendly meals.
Pros:

Beautiful river View from the room balcony. Clean Big room with Balcony. Excellent breakfast and dinner with plenty of Vegetarian options.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Nicodimos couple ae
9
2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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arjunad2022 Family
10
Great service given by Mr Sandun and Mr Duminda..
Pros:

Visited this hotel for the first time.. great location and great place... Specially needs to mention Mr.Sandun and Mr Duminda.. given a great service for our family.. Thank You very much Team...

2026-03-21 via Tripadvisor
8
850rexm Couples Piste, Yucatan Peninsula
10
Oasis of calm near Kandy
Pros:

Enjoyable and relaxed atmosphere near the huddle and bustle of kandy. Came home to our cleaned room to find a menagerie of towel animals left by our room boy Ajith.

2026-03-21 via Tripadvisor
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Z7924ZQtimc Friends getaway
10
Sri Lanka tour
Pros:

Arosha was very attentive and helpful

2026-03-19 via Tripadvisor
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kavindyar2026 Solo travel
10
Good
Pros:

Good experience. I really enjoyed

2026-03-19 via Tripadvisor
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Discover49374680980 Couples Pune, Pune District, Maharashtra
10
Amazing
Pros:

Sasi and Jayantha and Nissanka have served us very well at Cinnamon Kandy !!!!
We felt homely .
Good Food Anazing Place ❤️

2026-03-19 via Tripadvisor
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Shikha couple in
7
2026-03-19 via Nuitee
9
960GS Couples
10
Location, Location, Location
Pros:

Stunning location, our room overlooked the river, got to say i wouldn't want a ground floor room, lots of birds visible from our balcony, very peaceful, room was huge, but a little bit tired, though not much. Good sized swimming pool, staff were extremely attentive, food was very good, especially enjoyed the breakfast. I would go back here. One thing to note is it's a bit out of the city centre

2026-03-18 via Tripadvisor
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nabilahr2026 Family
10
Excellent
Pros:

Perfect experience
Excellent service and good

2026-03-18 via Tripadvisor
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Prasanna couple au
10
2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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S3169 Friends getaway
10
Room review
Pros:

Came back to room today and had a lovely message on the bed from room boy Ajith which was very sweet of him he must have my mother's day cards I had put up in my room

2026-03-17 via Tripadvisor
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Jayne couple gb
9
Lovely hotel, great pool and bar lounge area, great views, very relaxing!
Pros:

Lovely pool area overlooking the river, large rooms with balcony, great bar/lounge area for cocktails with live music . Good choice at breakfast. A little bit out of Kandy centre so we didn’t venture into the town for our evening meals. We ate in the à la carte restaurant Chutneys, the food and service was lovely, although it was very quiet so lacked a bit of atmosphere. We heard there had been guest cancellations due to flights cancelled from the Middle East. Overall it was a lovely stay and would thoroughly recommend this hotel, wish we had more than two nights!

Cons:

A little bit out of Kandy town

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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kumarasirik96 NONE Hikkaduwa, Galle District, Southern Province
10
A Wonderful Stay with Outstanding Hospitality
Pros:

We have a wonderful stay at Cinnamon Citadel Kandy. The hotel has a beautiful location and a very relaxing atmosphere.

The room was very clean and comfortable, and I really appreciated the excellent housekeeping service. The housekeeping team maintained the room well and replaced the amenities on time, which made the stay very convenient.

A special thank you to the Front Office staff for the warm welcome, smooth check-in, and efficient check-out process. Their hospitality made a great first and last impression.

The restaurant staff were very friendly, always smiling, and provided great service throughout our meals. I also want to appreciate the kitchen team for the delicious buffet and the tasty food served at the Chutney outlet.

Overall, the room quality, food, staff friendliness, location, and cleanliness were all excellent. I highly recommend Cinnamon Citadel Kandy to anyone looking for a comfortable and enjoyable stay in Kandy

2026-03-16 via Tripadvisor