The Theva Residency

Great view both from the room, the restaurant and the pool. We also very much enjoyed the room itself, which was cozy and had close access to everything. The staff was some of the kindest, helpful and most attentive we’ve experienced on our trip and we felt genuinely welcome here.

We had the most amazing evening at Theva. After a disappointing start to our evening in Kandy, Theva completely exceeded our expectations and turned it into a truly memorable experience.

The food was exceptional — without doubt the best meal we have had so far in Sri Lanka. Every dish was beautifully prepared, full of flavour and clearly made with great care. A special mention has to go to the cauliflower dish — it was absolutely incredible and something we would highly recommend everyone tries!

The setting is beautiful, but what really made the evening special was the incredible team. The service was outstanding, and a special thank you to the wonderful manager, Wasantha, who went above and beyond to make us feel so welcome and looked after. His warmth, kindness and attention to detail truly made a difference.

We were visiting as a family with our 8-year-old daughter and everyone made us feel completely comfortable and included. It was the perfect balance of luxury, relaxation and authentic Sri Lankan hospitality

Thank you to Wasantha and the whole team at Theva for giving us such a memorable evening. This has been a real highlight of our Sri Lanka trip and we would highly recommend Theva to anyone visiting Kandy

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We very much enjoyed our stay at Theva, away from the noise and busyness of Kandy. The views are beautiful and the hospitality faultless. The team were prepared to go the extra mile to ensure we had a comfortable and peaceful stay. The highlight was the food - exceptionally prepared with bags of flavour (some of the best we have had in Sri Lanka). Vishante stood out as a total star - professional, thoughtful and kind. The hotel is not a luxury hotel and could do with some renovations but I appreciate that is costly especially in a challenging geopolitical climate.

We loved our stay in The Theva Residency. The staff was very helpful, they upgrated our room for our honeymoon which was very kind of them. The facility is spotless clean. The pool was amazing, we had some monkey guests which was a great experience for us. The restaurant was amazing, all the dishes we tried we loved. And special thanks to Deepika 🙏 She helped us a lot about the hotel and also she helped us to understand the culture of this beautiful country 😊 Would definetly recommend this hotel to everybody

Everything

Friendly employees
The view

This was a lovely hotel with a beautiful setting and delicious Sri Lankan food. The staff were endlessly hospitable. The setting could not be better - a great respite from the Kandy crowds.

The staff were extremely friendly and attentive throughout our entire stay, always ready to help with a smile. The pool was absolutely beautiful and one of the highlights of the hotel. Our room was spotlessly clean, which made the stay even more comfortable.
We also appreciated that it wasn’t overcrowded at all, we had plenty of peace and quiet to relax and enjoy our time. Overall, a great experience and we’d happily come back.

الشرفه والاجواء

We had an unbelievable experience staying at Theva Residency. This peaceful and stunning retreat, overlooking Kandy, was the perfect place to relax. The staff were warm, welcoming, and went above and beyond to make our stay special. We were incredibly grateful to receive a complimentary room upgrade, which made our visit even more memorable. We would definitely recommend Theva Residency to anyone visiting Kandy and would absolutely love to stay here again.

Vista incredibile, staff molto gentile.
Bella piscina rilassante nel verde....buon cibo e mi hanno fatto sentire a casa....cioccolatini della buona notte♡

This is a beautiful retreat from the daily city bustle. Highly recommend this place for a peaceful getaway. The food and service is amazing. I have to especially mention Mr. Nuan and Mr. Abitha for their exceptional service.

Sometimes, words feel inadequate when trying to express a truly lived experience. From the moment the car entered the drop-off entrance, I knew this stay would be something special. The sense of serenity begins with the architecture, built into the side of a hill and overlooking a breathtaking valley, it is designed to capture the very best of the views.

That feeling continues in the rooms: spacious, calm, and cool, with floor-to-ceiling views of the valley. Quiet. Peaceful. Restful. The interior décor, while not brand new, reflects the building’s spirit, neutral tones accented with touches of Sri Lankan culture.

But what truly makes this hotel unforgettable isn’t just what it offers, it’s the people. The staff’s focus is on you from the very beginning: quietly attentive, anticipating your needs, and thoughtfully catering to your wishes. Vishante was a perfect host, always checking in, always ensuring everything was just right, from when I wanted breakfast to what I wanted to eat.

The food here is unforgettable. I requested Sri Lankan dishes for both breakfast and dinner, and the chef went above and beyond. Every meal was exceptional, gourmet, supported by an incredible team whose care and attention made each moment special. All of this was overseen and quietly orchestrated by Vishante, alongside Deepika and the management team, who together created an atmosphere of warmth, kindness, and peace.

Sometimes, words feel inadequate when trying to express a truly lived experience. From the moment the car entered the drop-off entrance, I knew this stay would be something special. The sense of serenity begins with the architecture, built into the side of a hill and overlooking a breathtaking valley, it is designed to capture the very best of the views.

That feeling continues in the rooms: spacious, calm, and cool, with floor-to-ceiling views of the valley. Quiet. Peaceful. Restful. The interior décor, while not brand new, reflects the building’s spirit, neutral tones accented with touches of Sri Lankan culture.

But what truly makes this hotel unforgettable isn’t just what it offers, it’s the people. The staff’s focus is on you from the very beginning: quietly attentive, anticipating your needs, and thoughtfully catering to your wishes. Vishante was a perfect host, always checking in, always ensuring everything was just right, from when I wanted breakfast to what I wanted to eat.

The food here is unforgettable. I requested Sri Lankan dishes for both breakfast and dinner, and the chef went above and beyond. Every meal was exceptional, gourmet, supported by an incredible team whose care and attention made each moment special. All of this was overseen and quietly orchestrated by Vishante, alongside Deepika and the management team, who together created an atmosphere of warmth, kindness, and peace.

Staff were warm, friendly and helpful. Hotel and room were clean. Lovely pool setting, regrettably the weather wasn't inviting for a swim. Good breakfast. Nice firm bed.

Le restaurant propose d'excellents plats et un très bon petit déjeuner. Le personnel est absolument adorable. La vue de l'hôtel est magnifique.