Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service
Beautiful location
Comfortable rooms
Good amenities
Cons:
Issues with food temperature
Short stay

Categories

Cleanliness
9.48
Rooms are spacious and clean.
Service
9.95
Exceptional service, especially from Ms. Minon.
Location
9.49
Beautiful location with amazing views.
Room Quality
9.44
Lovely big rooms, modern and functional.
Amenities
9.47
Good facilities, including pool and kids' club.
Value for Money
8.93
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.48
Food preparations could be improved, some cold dishes served.
Overall Experience
9.95
Overall a delightful and memorable stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 16:25

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
The Golden Crown Hotel offers 5-star accommodation in the picturesque Ampitya, Kandy, Srilanka. Each room is elegantly furnished with modern amenities, ensuring a comfortable stay for every guest.

Diverse Dining Options
Indulge in a culinary journey at the hotel's three distinct restaurants - BRIX, THE LONG BAR, and TREATS. From contemporary Irish cuisine to a classic pub ambiance, there's something to suit every palate. Don't forget to visit LAVO, the upscale night club on the top floor for a vibrant nightlife experience.

Relaxation and Recreation
Unwind by the swimming pool or enjoy a refreshing drink at the INFINITY pool bar while taking in the breathtaking views. Stay active at the fitness centre or pamper yourself with a range of treatments at the spa. The Golden Crown Hotel ensures a perfect blend of relaxation and recreation for its guests.

Book your stay at The Golden Crown Hotel now for an unforgettable experience in Kandy, Srilanka.

Important information:

A mandatory Christmas Eve supplement of USD 75 per person is required 24 December (Half board).
A mandatory New Year’s Eve supplement: USD 90 per person on 31 December (Half board).
A mandatory Esala Perahara supplement of USD 60 per room is required during Perahara (10 days).

50% on above mandatory supplements will be charged for children 5–11.99 years old.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People no matter the age stay for US$20 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.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 1431 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.48
Service: 9.95
Location: 9.49
Room Quality: 9.44
Amenities: 9.47
Value for Money: 8.93
Food and Beverage: 8.48
Overall Experience: 9.95
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Bradley family_with_children au
10
We stayed here in Kandy for 3 nights as a family of 5. We all had a great time. The hotel provided us with a great drive
Pros:

Property was amazing. Great view from the pool, friendly staff and huge breakfast buffet that the kids loved.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Hannah family_with_children gb
9
Wonderful
Pros:

Attentive staff.
Beautiful pool and sun loungers
Kids loved the games room

Cons:

Curtains were not fitted properly, so the early morning sun came in.

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
K
Karishma family_with_children za
10
Overall the staff have been exceptional
Pros:

The cleanliness and space was amazing

Cons:

The value for experience can be adjusted mildly

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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ramkrishna family_with_children in
9
2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Sanjeev family_with_children us
9
Great experience overall, but a bit over priced.
Pros:

Clean, good buffet, beautiful surrounding scenery and awesome infinity pool.

Cons:

Over priced a bit.

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
10
Fantastic hotel in the hills above Lake Kandy. Wonderful food and hospitality. Firmly recommend!
Pros:

The Golden Crown is a stunning hotel nestled in the hills above Lake Kandy. The room and facilities were excellent, but the highlight for me was the exceptional breakfast and dinner buffets. I was well looked after by a fantastic team led by Mihirini Shanali (front office), and including my wonderful driver Chamila Ranawaka

Cons:

Everything was perfect!

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Maciej family_with_children pl
10
Pobyt bardzo udany, z przyjemnością będziemy wracać.
Pros:

Bardzo przyjazny i pomocny personel. Po małym wypadku z nasz córka na basenie, cały personel zaangażował się w pomoc, włącznie z kierowca, który asystował przy wizycie w przychodni. Szczególnie doceniamy opiekę Chaturiki, dziękujemy za przyjazne nastawienie i zainteresowanie dziećmi. Poza tym hotel pięknie położony, mimo że około 5-10 min samochodem od centrum Kandy, oraz bardzo dobre jedzenie. Wystrój hotelu nawiązuje do lokalnych tradycji jak również zawiera elementy nowoczesności.

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Benjamin family_with_children sa
10
This 5-star hotel has all the convieniences you could wish for, set few minutes from Kandy in a peaceful valley.
Pros:

The hospitality of staff is second to none, the room we had was very spacious, we had a wonderful and knowledgeable tour driver Wasantha who took us to many sites in around Kandy. The infinity pool and bar area are really excellent and the dinner buffet is good value.

Cons:

Some parts of the hotel could do with modernization.

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Yasi family_with_children au
10
Excellent stay with superb service .
Pros:

Staff were so welcomed .We loved the room . Room was so spacious. They had allocated client service staff ( Ms Mihirini) and she was so helpful and always checked on us. She gave her WhatsApp number and it was so useful and everything were message away. Communication via WhatsApp made our stay very easy and hassle free .Specially for families this kind of personal service means a lot. Also they have a play area for kids and adults. Our kids loved the play time. This was another plus for the hotel. Food was awesome .We had a wonderful stay and planning to come back for sure. Highly recommend.

Cons:

Shower could have bit bigger as it was little hard for kids to have shower compared to room size. (Not a negative point but something to consider in future)

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Juliet family_with_children au
10
Pros:

The staff were great, they went the extra mile especially when they found out it was or honeymoon

Cons:

The spa facilities could be improved

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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yakir couple il
10
מאד מומלץ
Pros:

מפואר מאד. יחס הצוות בהתאם. מושיבים אותך עם משקה בלובי ועושים בשבילך את הצק אין בלי לעמוד מול דלפק הקבלה. מבחר האוכל עצום וטעים. הנופים מהחדר ומשתי בריכות האינסוף פשוט עוצרי נשימה. החדר היה ענק עם חשמל חכם וג׳קוסי פשוט מושלם. תמורה גבוהה מאד למחיר.

Cons:

כלום

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Andrey solo_traveller ru
10
Pros:

Очень приятные сотрудники, шикарный отель. Очень рекомендую

Cons:

Все было идеально

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Chris couple gb
9
Pros:

Beautiful room with great balcony view, the breakfast and dinner buffet were superb. Special shout out to Chathu and Wijekoon, who went above and beyond to make sure we had a lovely stay.

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
10
So welcoming utterly wonderful
Pros:

Very clean incredible pool , attentive staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Tamas family_with_children hu
10
Luxurious hotel in Kandy.
Pros:

Luxurious Hotel in Kandy, nice welcome drummers. Variety of the food is great. Guest relation has a great style of communication. Large size of room and even bigger bathroom. Good location. Amazing nice view from the outdoor pool.

Cons:

The water temperature of the pool was cold. The Hotel a bit overpriced.

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Jessica family_with_children gb
10
Best hotel in Kandy
Pros:

Stunning hotel, the views WOW! Incredible view form the pool, couldn’t fault it

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
J
Jānis family_with_children lv
10
Big variety of food
Pros:

Luxury place

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Toma family_with_children bg
8
Pleasant stay thanks to the staff, though not quite 5 stars
Pros:

The staff really went above and beyond to compensate for the hotel's downsides. We received a free upgrade to a significantly better room in the renovated part of the hotel. Moreover, they treated us to a surprise afternoon tea with light bites right by the infinity pool. Overall, despite the issues with the facilities, we are extremely satisfied with the level of service we received.

Cons:

The hotel doesn't quite live up to its 5-star rating. There is an older, unrenovated section where the overall appearance and furniture are quite worn out. They haven't put much thought into guest entertainment—there are a few table tennis tables, but the paddles and balls are in terrible condition, and the pool table doesn't even have chalk. We tried the massages but were not satisfied. Furthermore, there is nothing interesting around the hotel: no sights, no places for a walk, and no shopping. We constantly had to rely on taxis, which were both expensive and never arrived on time. Another very frustrating issue was the pricing. Even though we booked half a year in advance, we found out that making a last-minute booking on the same day or directly at the hotel is actually cheaper. This pricing policy feels completely illogical and unfair to early bookers.

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Kathy couple gb
10
Highlight of our stay in Kandy
Pros:

This was a fantastic hotel, one of the best we've stayed in. The staff gave us a warm welcome and were friendly and helpful during our stay. The room was spacious & clean and the view from the balcony over the rice fields and valley was amazing. There were 2 outdoor pools and the main infinity pool again had fantastic views. The buffet dinner had lots of choice and the food & drinks were reasonably priced. Overall a really good stay and highly recommend.

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Alexandre couple fr
9
Great experience and impeccable service
Pros:

Room was very comfortable. Service is impeccable

Cons:

We out some laundry but one shirt came back with a different color but the front desk dealt with the issue perfectly !! Bravo

2026-03-11 via Nuitee