Cinnamon Citadel Kandy

4-star riverside resort overlooking the Mahaweli River, 500 metres above sea level in Kandy

Amenities & Recreation

Cinnamon Citadel Kandy offers an outdoor swimming pool with a separate kiddies area and a pool with panoramic river views. The hotel provides badminton equipment, darts, table tennis, and water sport facilities on site, along with evening entertainment and live music performances. Guests have access to a fitness centre, a tour desk that arranges trips to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, and free on-site parking with electric vehicle charging stations.

Accommodations

Each air-conditioned room at Cinnamon Citadel Kandy features spacious interiors, fine bedding, and a balcony with views of the Mahaweli River or landscaped gardens. Room amenities include a minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, and a TV with cable channels. The hotel also offers accessible rooms and facilities for disabled guests, as well as a choice of superior and deluxe categories.

Location & Excursions

The hotel sits 500 metres above sea level on the banks of the Mahaweli River, a 20-minute drive from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in central Kandy. Nearby attractions include the Royal Palace of Kandy and Kandy Lake, with the tour desk organising scenic treks and cultural excursions. Bandaranaike International Airport is a 5-hour drive away, and the hotel provides airport shuttle service on request.

Dining & Bars

Panorama Restaurant serves an international buffet with live-action cooking stations, while Café C offers continental dishes in a relaxed setting. The Giri Sikara Lounge and Bar features cocktails and local spirits, and the Lounge provides light snacks and refreshing beverages throughout the day. Three on-site restaurants include Chutneys Indian restaurant, and the hotel also operates a coffee house and a snack bar.

Family & Wellness

The hotel provides kids' outdoor play equipment, board games, babysitting services, and a children's club with entertainment staff. Holistic wellness programs include a fitness centre, yoga sessions, and a tour about local culture. For relaxation, guests can use the sun loungers by the pool, the picnic area, and the landscaped gardens that showcase diverse flora.

• Location: Riverside setting 500m above sea level, 20 min from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
• Dining: 3 restaurants, including Panorama and Chutneys Indian
• Recreation: Outdoor swimming pool, water sports, badminton, darts, table tennis
• Wellness: Fitness centre, yoga sessions, holistic wellness programs
• Family: Kids' outdoor play equipment, babysitting, children's club with entertainment staff
• Activities: Tour desk arranging trips to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and cultural excursions