Serene Kandy

Hotels
8.6 (444 reviews)
No 103 Rajapihilla Mawatha , Kandy , LK

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Very friendly, helpful and accommodating staff (named staff praised)
Excellent driver/transfer service available
Comfortable, spacious rooms with strong showers
Lovely rooftop swimming pool and evening relaxation spot
Professional massage/spa services
Convenient hillside location — peaceful but accessible
Cons:
Perceived as overpriced by several guests (breakfast and overall pricing)
Some guests find the hotel dated
Pool was sometimes cold or described as neglected
Food described as average by a few reviewers
Occasional billing/charge issue reported (water at breakfast)

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Multiple reviews describe rooms as clean and comfortable; housekeeping and room condition praised.
Service
9.3
Consistently excellent service called out (notably Dushantha and driver Wasantha), staff described as very friendly, accommodating and helpful.
Location
9
Described as conveniently located on the hillside — peaceful yet close to town and attractions.
Room Quality
9
Rooms repeatedly described as comfortable and spacious; one review singled out an excellent shower.
Amenities
8.2
Rooftop pool and spa/massage are highlights, though some guests found the pool cold or neglected at times.
Value for Money
7.2
Several guests complained about prices (breakfast and overall) and called the hotel a bit overpriced for the offering.
Food and Beverage
8.1
Food received mixed but generally positive feedback — some called it very good and reasonably priced, others found it average or pricey.
Overall Experience
9
Overall very positive sentiment, many guests would happily stay again and highly recommend the hotel, citing excellent service and comfort.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 08:08

Property Description

Rooftop Pool for Relaxation: Serene Kandy, located just 2.4 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa, boasts a rooftop pool where guests can unwind and enjoy panoramic views of the city.

European Dining Experience: Indulge in exquisite cuisine at the hotel's European restaurant, offering a delightful culinary experience. The bar provides a perfect setting to socialize and unwind after a day of exploring.

Convenient Amenities: With air-conditioned rooms, some featuring balconies and kitchenettes, Serene Kandy ensures a comfortable stay for all guests. Wake up to a delicious continental or buffet breakfast before starting your day of sightseeing.

Experience luxury and convenience at Serene Kandy - book your stay now for an unforgettable experience in Kandy!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CMB

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 444 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 9.3
Location: 9
Room Quality: 9
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 7.2
Food and Beverage: 8.1
Overall Experience: 9
M
Magdelena • couple • gb
4
Pros:

The location was close to city and the lake and easy walking distance (15-20min).

Cons:

The property needs some attention. The carpets are dirty and worn, the curtains are dirty and looking old. The hairdryer stopped working after 20 seconds, had problems getting the safe open. It could be amazing with a bit of extra effort and cleaning. We were also asked if we wanted our room to be cleaned on a daily basis. The breakfast was plentiful. The staff were friendly but none of the whole experience was as good as we have experienced so far across Sri Lanka.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
N
naama • family_with_children • il
8
ממליצים מאוד, מלון שמתאים לתקציב ביננוני ועונה על הציפייה.
Pros:

ארוחת בוקר נחמדה מאוד ומגוונת, השף אפילו הכין פנקייקים ללא גלוטן לביתי. ישנו בשני חדרים עם דלת מקשרת וזה היה נוח מאוד. הבריכה ממש כיפית , פתוחה לאורך כל היום. הצוות היה מאוד נחמד

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
F
Francisco Jose • solo_traveller • es
9
Bonita
Pros:

Habitación familiar con dos baños, con buenas vistas y amabilidad personal, recepción, restaurante

Cons:

Estuvo todo bien

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
A
Armando • extended_group • nl
9
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
R
Reut • family_with_children • il
9
Pros:

חדרים מפנקים
מיטה נוחה, שירות נהדר .
בריכה חמודה על הגג ואפשר להזמין אוכל בכל שעות היום והערב דרך הבר שנמצא ליד הבריכה
שירותי כביסה מהירים במחירים סבירים

Cons:

הספא והמסאז׳ היו בינוניים ,
ארוחת בוקר מאד פשוטה ובסיסית, הקפה לא היה כלול בארוחה שילמנו עליו בנפרד

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • family_with_children • be
10
Zalig genieten !
Pros:

Het personeel was heel vriendelijk, ruime familiekamer voor ons gezin met 3 tieners, mooi zwembad om bij te komen, uitstekend ontbijt.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
P
Pilar • extended_group • es
9
Volvería
Pros:

Súper recomendable. Hotel moderno recién renovado con habitaciones amplias y baño amplio. La piscina tiene buenas vistas y es un sitio agradable para estar. Andando está a unos 15 min del centro de Kandy y en Tuk Tuk a 5 min (coste aproximado de subir desde el centro 600lkr).
Si volviese repetiría.
Desayuno completo con fruta, comida típica, ensalada, dulce, tostadas, café…
Personal muy amable.

Cons:

No le doy un 10 porque en las habitaciones a pesar de haber cocina no hay nevera.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
J
Jacqueline • couple • gb
10
Amazing staff and a brilliant time. Thank you for helping us make great memories
Pros:

So much choice and all delicious.
The staff were very friendly and accommodating. They made us a lovely breakfast to take with us in a tour with an early start - much appreciated
The dinner menu was great and the food we had was great

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
L
LUCIE • family_with_children • fr
10
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
M
Monika Lichwa-Firlej • solo_traveller • pl
10
Pros:

Hotel bardzo przyjemny, przestronne pokoje, bardzo dobre śniadania tzw szwedzki stół. Zamówiliśmy również w ich restauracji kolację w dniu przyjazdu-bardzo smaczna a cena jak w zwykłej restauracji w miasteczku. Basen też fajny i bardzo ładne widoki z góry.

Cons:

Nie ma do czego się przyczepić, jest trochę oddalony od centrum. Cena za noc dość wysoka, ale był to jeden z droższych i komfortowych hoteli który mieliśmy na Sri Lance.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
M
Milena • family_with_children • bg
10
Pros:

Spacious and clean room, good location, excellent service.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
D
dvir • solo_traveller • il
10
Pros:

We got an entire floor in the other section of the hotel. We had a leaving room and full kitchen - wonderful!
Very nice pool on the roof of the main building.
Very nice stuff. Nice breakfast.

Cons:

Be aware that there are two sections of the hotel (very close). Nedd a tuk tuk to go to city (vety cheap)

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
D
Dr.Dietmar • solo_traveller • lk
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
A
Alison • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
E
Elias • family_with_children • es
9
Pros:

La habitación doble para dormir 5. La piscina en top roof.

Cons:

El desayuno un poco caro.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
G
Gemma • extended_group • es
9
Very confortable and beatiful place, staff super nice, we really enjoy our stay!!
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
A
alexander • family_with_children • gb
10
Lovely stay at Serene Kandy
Pros:

Wonderful hotel in Kandy. Great location; easy walk via the nearby steps to get down to the lake and a pleasant stroll on in town (plenty of tuk tuks around if you don’t fancy the stroll back up the hill!). Everyone was super friendly and wanted to make sure we were comfortable and enjoying our stay in Kandy. Communication was great before arrival and in arranging transfers. Bedroom was comfortable, breakfast lovely and the highlight is that wonderful rooftop pool with a view; perfect spot for a swim or a poolside beer.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
E
Ekaterina • family_with_children • nl
10
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
E
Eldad • family_with_children • il
9
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
A
Abi • family_with_children • gb
8
Great hotel, great people.
Pros:

We had a really enjoyable stay at Serene Kandy and would happily recommend it.

A special mention has to go to Dushantha, who was extremely helpful even before we arrived. He answered our questions over email, arranged our driver and suggested flexible tour itineraries based on what we actually wanted to see rather than pushing a fixed schedule.

Our driver, Wasantha, was excellent. He collected us from Colombo, took us out for the day in Kandy and later drove us on to Ella. He was friendly, flexible and completely happy to take us only to the places we were interested in, including the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Bahirawakanda Buddha Statue, Royal Botanical Gardens, Sigiriya Lion Rock and a spice garden. He also suggested some good restaurants along the way. We cannot praise him highly enough.

The hotel itself was clean, comfortable and welcoming. The food was good and all of the staff were friendly and helpful.

We also had a massage at the hotel, a Swedish/Thai fusion treatment, which was very professional. The therapist regularly checked that the pressure was comfortable, which was appreciated.

The rooftop pool is a lovely feature. It was a little cold during our stay, but that was really down to the weather rather than the hotel.

Overall, a very positive stay with excellent service, especially from Dushantha and Wasantha. Highly recommended.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee