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About the Hotel

Anniewatta Circular Road, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Kandy The Tourmaline is a 4-star hotel nestled atop a hill, offering 360-degree views of the surroundings. It features a large swimming pool, tennis courts, and a full-service spa that provides pampering treatments to guests. The attentive staff ensures a high level of service, with amenities including free WiFi and 24-hour room service.

Rooms & Amenities

All 25 guestrooms at Kandy The Tourmaline provide amenities like premium bedding, free WiFi, and a minibar. Select rooms offer views of the mountains or gardens, ensuring a comfortable stay. Each room has 24-hour room service and free toiletries.

Dining & Nearby Options

The hotel's restaurant serves local specialties, and guests can also enjoy a swim-up bar by the pool. Nearby dining options include Dinemore and Cool Corner Fried Ice Cream Parlor, both within 0.5 miles. Breakfast features an assortment of local favorites.

Leisure & Activities

Leisure facilities at Kandy The Tourmaline include tennis courts, a fitness center, and a large swimming pool with sun loungers. Guests can also indulge in treatments at the Tourmaline Spa Premedion. The children’s playground is an attraction for younger guests.

Services & Local Area

The hotel features a 24-hour reception and meeting facilities, providing services for guests' convenience. Transportation options include nearby bus stations, and Kandy Central Bus Station is within an 18-minute walk. The famous Temple of the Tooth is just 1 miles away.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

30 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Garden view

Shower

Air conditioning

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Deluxe Double Room

Max:

2 persons

30 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Garden view

Shower

Air conditioning

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Deluxe Triple Room

Max:

3 persons

35 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Garden view

Shower

Air conditioning

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Kandy900 m

Airports

Victoria Reservoir SPB (KDW) 2.6 km

Polgolla Reservoir Sea Plane (KDZ) 8.5 km

Train

Kandy railway station800 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious Comfort

“The room was incredibly spacious, providing a relaxing atmosphere where I could unwind and enjoy the stunning mountain views.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast

“I thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast, which had a wonderful variety of Asian and Western dishes catering to all taste preferences.” view full review

Ample Parking Space

“The hotel offered plenty of parking slots, which made my arrival and departure very convenient without any hassle.” view full review

Comfy Sleep

“The bedroom had a lovely, comfortable bed, ensuring a great night's sleep and a refreshing stay.” view full review

General

Non-smoking property
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Free off-site car park
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Currency exchange

Sports & Fitness

Outdoor tennis court
Billiard tables

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Dryer

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Paid city shuttle
Room service
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Wedding services
Newspaper service
Bell staff/Porter

Dining

Paid breakfast
Restaurant
Poolside snack bar
Free breakfast

Business

24-hour business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Children's pool
Children's play area

Facilities for people with disabilities

Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Garden area
BBQ facilities
Spa & wellness centre

Room features

Air conditioning
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Dryer

Media

Flat-screen TV
Cable/ Satellite television
Telephone
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

Anniewatta Circular Road, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Map view

Anniewatta Circular Road, Kandy, Sri Lanka

City landmarks

Pagoda

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

2.5 km

Kandy Clock Tower

1.1 km

Event hall

Kandy Lake

2.5 km

Monument

Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue

1.8 km

Rajapihilla Mawatha

Kandy View Point

2.5 km

Botanical Garden

Royal Botanical Gardens

4.1 km

Lovers Walk

Udawattakelle Sanctuary

2.0 km

Market

Kandy Municipal Central Market

1.1 km

Museum

National Museum of Kandy

2.5 km

Stadium

Sri Lanka Cricket Office

1.8 km

Cemetery

Kandy Garrison Cemetery

2.5 km

Wariyapola Sri Sumanga Mawatha

Asgiri Maha Viharaya

1.8 km

Bogambara

Bogambara Prison

1.1 km

Stadium

Bogambara Stadium

2.5 km

Sri Dalada Veediya Sri Dalada Maligawa

Royal Palace of Kandy

2.5 km

Museum

Sri Dalada Museum

1.8 km

Museum

Ceylon Tea Museum

2.7 km

Galmaduwa Raja Maha Viharaya Kalapura Rd Sri Lanka Kalapura Rd Sri Lanka

Galmaduwa temple kandy

1.4 km

68th Milestone On the A1 Colombo- Kandy Trunk Road

Highway Museum Complex

1.4 km

Degaldoruwa

Degaldoruwa Temple

1.4 km

Kalapura Road

Kandy Brasswear Village

1.4 km

Park

Royal Palace Park

2.5 km

Knuckles Conservation Forest

1.1 km

Pagoda

Lord Kataragama Temple

2.5 km

Sri Dalada Maligawa

Temple of the Tooth Museum

2.5 km

Church

The Church of St Paul

2.5 km

Museum

World Buddhist Museum

2.5 km

Museum

Museum of Rajaa Elephant

2.5 km

Bahirawakanda Rd

Bahirawakanda Temple

1.8 km

Church

St Anthony's Church

6.9 km

Nearby

Kandy Clock Tower

530 m

Market

Kandy Municipal Central Market

530 m

Knuckles Conservation Forest

530 m

Restaurants

Lyon Cafe

1.2 km

27 Peradeniya Rd

The Swiss Residence Restaurant

1.6 km

23 Bahirawakanda

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

78%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Cleanliness

Great views

Limited dining

Aging furniture

7.8/10

Very good

Rooms

8.4

Location

7.9

Service

8.6

Dining

7.1

Roger

United Kingdom, March 2024

8.8/10

The hotel offers spacious rooms with excellent views, though the furniture may need a facelift. The service is extremely attentive and helpful, while the location provides a tranquil setting with stunning views of Kandy. The dining experience is quite nice, offering a great selection to suit all tastes. The facilities are well-maintained and convenient.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were spacious and offered excellent views.

Service

9.0

The staff was extremely attentive and helpful.

Location

10.0

The hotel is located on a hillside in a quiet area of Kandy with beautiful views overlooking the lake.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was quite nice with a great selection and fabulous views.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities are well-maintained and convenient.

James

United Kingdom, January 2024

7.8/10

The hotel offers a clean and comfortable stay with great value for money. The rooms are super comfortable and spotless, while the toilets provide stunning views. However, some areas appear old and unentertained, with noticeable stains on furniture and walls.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are super comfortable and spotless with great views, exceeding expectations in terms of cleanliness and comfort.

Service

8.0

The staff was helpful and nice during my stay, ensuring a pleasant experience.

Location

9.0

The hotel is located on a hillside with stunning views of Kandy, away from the city traffic, providing a peaceful retreat.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience offers a good variety of meals but can be limited with repetitive options, affecting the overall dining satisfaction.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel provides essential facilities for a comfortable stay, but some areas may require updates to enhance the guest experience.

Cleanliness

Limited dining

Dick

United Kingdom, January 2024

7.0/10

The hotel offers beautiful views and very clean, spacious rooms with lovely bathroom amenities. However, the service was not as welcoming and efficient as expected. The location, though tranquil, needs updating for its 5-star status. Dining experiences varied, with a good first day but lacking on the second. The facilities are fairly adequate.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were very clean and spacious with beautiful views. The bathroom and toiletries provided were lovely.

Service

6.0

The service was not as welcoming and efficient as desired. Staff could improve their responsiveness.

Location

7.0

The tranquil location on a hillside in Kandy offers stunning views but needs updating for a 5-star standard.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good on the first day but lacking on the second due to a private function.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities provided were basic and functional but could be enhanced to meet higher expectations.

Jonathan

United Kingdom, January 2024

8.8/10

The hotel is situated in a hill area with a nice view, offering lovely rooms and a perfect view during breakfast. The staff showed lots of love and kindness towards guests. However, some waiting times need to be addressed, especially for services like driving guests to their homes.

Rooms

10.0

The room I stayed in was incredible, big, bright, with a view to the surrounding mountains.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional, especially with the perfect view during breakfast.

Location

9.0

The hotel is in a hillside in a quiet part of Kandy, providing a tranquil location with stunning views.

Dining

8.0

I enjoyed the breakfast, but more variety, especially in cold choices, would be appreciated.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers classic dishes and a good variety, but more options in cold choices would enhance the dining experience.

Douglas

United Kingdom, November 2023

7.4/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of highs and lows. The rooms offered outstanding views of the city and mountains on two sides, although they could use some improvement in terms of liveliness. Despite being on the bottom floor, I still enjoyed a great view across Kandy. The bed was just average.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms provided full views of the city and mountains on two sides.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent, with the staff going out of their way to accommodate us, even during busy times.

Location

7.0

The hotel offers a quiet location with a stunning view of the city, but it is relatively far from the city center.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was basic, with room for improvement in the tea quality, given Sri Lanka's reputation. The sausages were a highlight.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities of the hotel were satisfactory, offering standard amenities for a comfortable stay.

John

United Kingdom, October 2023

7.8/10

The hotel rooms are very spacious, with an even bigger bed, beautifully designed, and impeccably clean. The views over the valley are breathtaking, though the overall decor may appear a bit dated. The service is extremely prompt and helpful, offering a wide range of amenities and services. The location, while nice and peaceful, could benefit from some refurbishment. The dining experience offers a good spread of options, especially fresh fruits, but external noise from a function suite might be bothersome. The facilities are well-equipped to ensure a comfortable stay.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are very spacious, beautiful, and immaculately clean, with stunning views over the valley.

Service

9.0

The service is extremely prompt and helpful, providing a variety of convenient amenities for guests.

Location

7.0

The location is in a nice, quiet area away from the busy town center into the hills, offering a refreshing atmosphere.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience features a good variety of options, particularly fresh fruits, though noise from functions might affect the ambiance.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities are well-equipped to cater to guests' needs, ensuring a comfortable stay throughout.

clean

dated decor

Dudley

United Kingdom, October 2023

8.2/10

The hotel offers spacious and very clean rooms with great views of Kandy. While slightly outdated, the overall experience is comfortable and welcoming. The service is top-notch with very accommodating staff, and the location provides a tranquil setting on the hillside. The dining options are good, but basic. The facilities are well-maintained, making for a pleasant stay overall.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were spacious, very clean, and had beautiful views of Kandy.

Service

9.0

The staff was very accommodating and friendly.

Location

9.0

The hotel is located on a hillside in a quiet area of Kandy with stunning views.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good with lots of choices.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities are well-maintained.

Henry

United Kingdom, September 2023

7.2/10

My stay at the hotel was beyond my expectations. The rooms were spacious and clean, although a bit shabby. The service was extremely helpful and friendly. The location was convenient but could use a furniture facelift. The dining experience was good overall, with a nice selection of meals. The facilities were satisfactory, though in need of updating in some areas.

Rooms

8.0

I found the rooms to be very comfortable and clean.

Service

9.0

The staff was very nice, friendly, and very attentive.

Location

6.0

The location was convenient, albeit needing a furniture facelift.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good overall, with a nice selection of meals.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were satisfactory, though in need of updating in some areas.

Martin

United Kingdom, July 2023

8.0/10

I can't express enough how much I loved my stay at this hotel. The rooms were not only clean and comfortable but also offered a beautiful view that took my breath away, especially during the monsoon season. The only drawback was the slight distance between the bathroom and bedroom, but it didn't overshadow the fantastic experience.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were lovely, comfortable, and clean with a truly breathtaking view.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional, with the staff going out of their way to accommodate special requests such as vegetarian meals. They were professional, helpful, and ensured a wonderful stay.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location at the top of a steep hill on the edge of Kandy provided the most amazing views. Though a bit far from the center, the surroundings were worth the distance.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were limited, not meeting the expectations of a higher-rated hotel, but the breakfast still stood out. The staff's hospitality made the meals enjoyable despite the lack of variety.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities offered at the hotel were satisfactory, catering to basic needs and ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.

Ann

United Kingdom, July 2023

7.6/10

The hotel offers awesome views of the town and the mountains, with large and comfortable rooms that are elegant but slightly outdated. The rooms are spacious and very clean, enhancing the overall experience. However, the hotel itself could benefit from some updates to match the elegance of the rooms.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms had awesome views of the town and the mountains, were large, comfortable, elegant, and spacious. They were very clean but slightly outdated.

Service

9.0

The service was organized perfectly, and the staff was very friendly and attentive to our needs. They were superb in assisting us promptly.

Location

7.0

The hotel is situated on a hillside in a tranquil location with stunning views, offering a peaceful setting but is slightly far from the center than advertised. While the location is quiet and provides lovely views, it lacks some outside sitting areas and may be overpriced for its current standard.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good overall, but there were some inconsistencies, such as limited options on certain days. The food quality ranged from elaborate to terrible depending on the day.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel provides basic facilities that meet the standard expectations. However, there is room for improvement to enhance the overall guest experience.

clean

outdated