Kandy is home to Cassendra Kandy. Royal Palace of Kandy and Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Kandyan Art Association & Cultural Centre and New Ranweli Spice Garden. Royal Botanical Garden and Suriyakantha Centre d'Art et de Culture are also worth visiting. Visit our Kandy travel guide
Rajapihilla Mawatha, 15, Kandy, CP, 20000
What's nearby
Kandy Lake
3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Temple of the Tooth
12 min walk - 0.6 miles
Wales Park
5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Kandy Clock Tower
7 min walk - 0.4 miles
National Hospital Kandy
11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Getting around
Kandy Railway Station
14 min walk
Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)
170 min drive
Restaurants
World Of Spice
6 min walk
Balaji Dosai
8 min walk
Hela Bojun Hala
5 min walk
Kandyan Muslim Hotel
10 min walk
The Trees Kandy
2 min walk
About this property
Cassendra Kandy
Property highlights
Cassendra Kandy provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
Free self parking
English breakfast (surcharge) and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Cassendra Kandy feature thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Extra amenities include:
Showers, bidets, and free toiletries
Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and daily housekeeping
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
Food and drink
Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 6 for children
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Limited room service
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Air conditioning
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Safe
Separate sitting area
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 6 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Cassendra Kandy Hotel
Cassendra Kandy Kandy
Cassendra Kandy Hotel Kandy
Frequently asked questions
Is Cassendra Kandy pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Cassendra Kandy?
As of Mar 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cassendra Kandy on Mar 13, 2026 start from $43, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Cassendra Kandy?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Cassendra Kandy?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Cassendra Kandy located?
Situated in Kandy, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Wales Park and Kandy Viewpoint. Kandy Lake and Kandy City Centre are also within 10 minutes. Kandy Railway Station is 14 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
Cassendra Kandy Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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-The rooms were very clean, modern and quiet at night.
-Staff were extremely friendly and accomodating.
-Breakfast included had a great spread of different food options.
Ben
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Manomi
Nov 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Extremely nice staff, great room with a nice view.
Met at Reception by the friendly Reception staff who made the check-in process really easy. Room was as exactly as the photos portrayed. Spotlessly clean bedroom and bathroom. Location was perfect as it was close enough to the Lake but quiet. Perfect for a stay in Kandy.
Clean rooms , location . Wildlife views , great location for bird spotting and to watch the monkeys . Saw the kingfisher and plenty of monkeys from our balcony .Breakfast excellent. Would return , staff friendly and helpful especially Dilrakshi.
Very classy, well furnished, clean hotel with superlative views.
Breakfast was excellent and the staff were extremelly attentive, friendly and accomodating. This was easily the best hotel i stayed in within the cultural center of SL.
If i returned to Kandy i would stay here again, hands down?
Superb value as well, highly recommended
Jon
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
RAYMOND
Jan 28, 2026
ROOM WAS OK. THE STAFF WERE VERY GOOD.WAS VERY HARD TO FIND THE HOTEL AND NO LIFT AVAILABLE.
RAYMOND
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Carol
Sep 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, quiet, spacious room and beds. Friendly and helpful staff.
Cassendra is a beautiful property that feels more like a house than a hotel. It is clean and well managed. Cassendra had the best breakfast of any hotel we've stayed at in Sri Lanka.
We had a fantastic stay at Cassendra Hotel! From the moment we arrived, the staff were incredibly welcoming and attentive. The room was perfectly clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, making it a perfect place to relax after a long day.
A special mention to Dilrukshi, who truly made our stay feel like home. Her warm hospitality and genuine care made such a difference she went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed.
Thanks to the friendly service and peaceful atmosphere.I would definitely recommend Cassendra Hotel to anyone looking for a cozy and well-managed place to stay. I’ll happily return on my next visit to Kandy.
Cassendra staff eere welcoming and helpful - even before I arrived. They helped me find affordable transport for a day trip and when needed were able to serve my dinner extra quickly. Wifi was touch and go but ultimately held for a few video calls. The hotel is a bit old but rooms are spacious and clean with great bathrooms.
The location is know to tuktuk drivers and the mountain offers amazing views. Its also very close to the best Kandyan dancers (5 min walk) and a view point!
The room was spacious with large, comfortable beds. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We had brought some fruit with us, and the staff kindly washed, cut, and even brought it to our room — a really thoughtful touch that we appreciated.
When we booked the hotel, we didn’t know there was ongoing renovation work in the restaurant — it wasn’t a huge drawback, but the lighting in the evenings was a bit unpleasant. The hotel is also located very close to the viewpoint and the lake, which was a great bonus.
Irina
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
4/10 Poor
Magnus
Jul 9, 2025
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lot of mold, nice bed though
A lot of mold in the bathroom. Generally out of date. Bed was comfortable.
The hotel and staff were truly first class! From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed and well taken care of. Our room was spacious and beautifully designed, featuring stunning high ceilings and a fantastic balcony with a breathtaking view.
Although our stay was short, we wished we could have stayed longer to enjoy more of the hotel's charm and hospitality. The location was also perfect—peaceful yet conveniently close to town, making it easy to explore the local sights, restaurants, and beaches.
A wonderful experience overall, and we can’t wait to return!
Clinton
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Vanessa
May 3, 2025
This is a very clean hotel, nice sized rooms and public balconies in addition to in room (small) balconies. The internet was in and out unfortunately but everything g else was perfect! We woke up to the most amazing sunrise view
Hotel Cassendra was a real find. The staff were so lovely and really couldn't do enough to make my stay more pleasant. No question or request was too great or small for them. It is up a steep hill so.wpuld make quite a hike from Kandy but its maybe 300 rupees in a tuk tuk to get up. Very easy to walk down into Kandy however, and it also passes the viewpoint. When you get to the Royal park, there is a lane to the right of it and that ia a handy shortcut into town. It's honesly only a 10min walk. Rooms were lovely, really smart. Breakfast a little limited but it did vary each day and there was something for everyone. Overall it was just great value for money and nice to be set back a little bit off the main drag in Kandy.
We stayed 1 night en route to Ella.
Great room. Enormous comfortable bed.
Dinner was delicious.
Staff very friendly and extremely helpful.
They arranged a driver to take us to Ella because the train wasn’t working.
Thank you!!
We had a fantastic stay at this hotel. The views overlooking Kandy were stunning and made every moment feel special. The breakfast was fresh, generous, and a great start to each day. Its close location to the train station was incredibly convenient. A great place to stay with excellent value and comfort.
Best hotel in Sri Lanka so far, I even took selfies with staff! If I’m gonna visit Kandy, would definitely will stay this place again. Thank you, hotel Cassendra.
The room was adequate; however, there was no hot water, and the bathroom had mold. In other rooms next to ours it was boiling hot.
Understanding the meal service was quite challenging, as it took 90 minutes to receive dinner. Additionally, the hotel is not just a 3-minute walk from the lake and other attractions as advertised. I will not take guests there again.
Staff are absolutely spot on, on the ball, very friendly. The hotel is very clean, rooms have amazing views over the valley. The rooms here were some of my nices on my trip to Sri Lanka. Naughty Monkeys pay a visit occasionally too! Its little put of town but going downhill, ypu can be in the centre of Kandy by walking in 10 mins. Coming back.... get a Tuk tuk!