Hotel Suisse Kandy - Since 1890

$$$$||View on mapKandy, Sri Lanka30 Sangarraja Mawatha P.O Box 13, Kandy, Sri Lanka, .|
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Hotel Suisse Kandy - Since 1890
30 Sangarraja Mawatha P.O Box 13, Kandy, Sri Lanka, .·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.4Great
Location9.1
Comfort8.9
Cleanliness8.8
Staff8.8
Facilities8.6
Who stays here
Families38%
Couples35%
Groups16%
Solo10%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.4Great
Location9.1
Comfort8.9
Cleanliness8.8
Staff8.8
Facilities8.6
Who stays here
Families38%
Couples35%
Groups16%
Solo10%

Colonial heritage hotel across Kandy Lake since 1890

Heritage and Grounds

Hotel Suisse Kandy - Since 1890 is housed in a colonial building across Kandy Lake and is one of the oldest hotels in Kandy. The property sits on nearly 2 hectares of landscaped gardens and served as Lord Mountbatten's South East Asia Command HQ during World War II. A billiards room, a period bar, and a dining hall are on site.

Accommodations

Suisse Kandy offers 90 air-conditioned rooms with views of the tropical garden or Kandy Lake. The colonial-style rooms have classic wood furnishings and floral fabrics, and private bathrooms with hot/cold showers. Exclusive suites with a privacy door are designed for families.

Dining and Bars

Hotel Suisse in Kandy runs a restaurant where seasonal menus and local flavors shape Western and Asian dishes. The lounge bar serves cocktails, the beer bar pours Sri Lankan beer, and the Mountbatten Wine Cellar hosts a four-course fine dining menu in old stone surroundings. The restaurant also maintains a kid-friendly buffet and kids' meals.

Wellness and Activities

The Ayurvedic Centre provides massages and sauna facilities, and the outdoor swimming pool has sun loungers, beach chairs, and sun umbrellas. Guests can play billiards in the billiards room or book golf lessons and ecotours through the tour desk. Colombo International Airport is a 2.5-hour drive from Hotel Suisse Sri Lanka, and the hotel arranges airport pickup and drop-off, car hire, and valet parking.

Weddings, Events, and Location

The Grand Ballroom at Suisse Hotel Kandy accommodates up to 350 guests and includes customized wedding and event services. The hotel sits close to Kandy Lake and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, with Peradeniya Botanical Gardens nearby. Meeting and banquet facilities, a business centre, and fax/photocopying cover corporate events.

  • Location: Across Kandy Lake, close to Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
  • Rooms: 90 air-conditioned rooms with garden or lake views
  • History: Lord Mountbatten's South East Asia Command HQ
  • Dining: Mountbatten Wine Cellar four-course fine dining
  • Wellness: Ayurvedic Centre with massages and sauna
  • Events: Grand Ballroom for up to 350 guests
  • Family: Exclusive suites with privacy door
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
from 10:00-12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs USD 8.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:80
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Rooms and availability

Studio
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen-size bed1 King-size bed
  • Garden view
  • Shower
  • Balcony
Deluxe Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed1 Queen-size bed
  • Shower
  • Balcony
Heritage Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Garden view
  • Shower
  • Balcony
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Valet parking

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Spa & wellness centre

Sports & Fitness

  • Billiard tables

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

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

Room view

  • Garden view
  • Lake view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Hotel Suisse Kandy - Since 1890

💵 Lowest room price 34 £
📏 Distance to centre 900 m
✈️ Distance to airport 2.5 km
🧳 Nearest airport Victoria Reservoir SPB, KDW

Location

30 Sangarraja Mawatha P.O Box 13, Kandy, Sri Lanka, .
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30 Sangarraja Mawatha P.O Box 13, Kandy, Sri Lanka, .
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30 Sangarraja Mawatha P.O Box 13, Kandy, Sri Lanka, .
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Museum
Sri Dalada Museum
390 m
Sri Dalada Maligawa
Temple of the Tooth Museum
390 m
Pagoda
Lord Kataragama Temple
390 m
Church
The Church of St Paul
390 m
Museum
World Buddhist Museum
390 m
Museum
Museum of Rajaa Elephant
390 m
Bogambara
Bogambara Prison
390 m
Event hall
Magul Maduwa-
390 m
Deva Veediya
Sri Maha Paththini Davalaya
390 m
Galmaduwa Raja Maha Viharaya Kalapura Rd Sri Lanka Kalapura Rd Sri Lanka
Galmaduwa temple kandy
390 m
68th Milestone On the A1 Colombo- Kandy Trunk Road
Highway Museum Complex
390 m
Degaldoruwa
Degaldoruwa Temple
390 m
Kalapura Road
Kandy Brasswear Village
390 m
Pagoda
Natha Devale
390 m
Rajapihilla Mawatha
Arthur's Seat
390 m
Restaurant
Hotel Mango Garden And Rastaurant
10 m
Restaurant
Slightly Chilled Lounge Bar
2.4 km
Restaurant
Citrus Cafe and Restaurent And Natural Coffee
400 m
Restaurant
Sharon Inn
180 m
Restaurant
History Restaurant
3.3 km
Restaurant
KGC Lounge
1.2 km
Restaurant
Kassapa's Dream Restaurant
3.3 km
Restaurant
The Empire Cafe
2.2 km
Restaurant
Queens Pastry Shop
1.8 km

Reviews of Hotel Suisse Kandy - Since 1890

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FAQ about Hotel Suisse Kandy - Since 1890

Which attractions can we visit during our stay at the charming Hotel Suisse?
During their stay at the charming Hotel Suisse guests can visit Kandy View Point and Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic located an 18-minute stroll from the property and 2 km away respectively.
What is the nearest airport to Hotel Suisse hotel?
Victoria Reservoir SPB airport lies within 5 km of Hotel Suisse hotel and is reachable with a 5-minute drive.
Can we park our car at this charming hotel?
Yes, this charming hotel provides parking spaces on site.
What are the recommended dining options during the stay at Hotel Suisse?
Guests of Hotel Suisse can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-8/10 according to reviews-soup restaurant Hotel Mango Garden And Rastaurant offering Sri Lankan cuisine.
Does the charming 5-star Hotel Suisse hotel serve breakfast?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the charming 5-star Hotel Suisse hotel.
What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the charming 5-star Hotel Suisse?
Guests of the charming 5-star Hotel Suisse can check in from 14:00 to 23:59 and check out from 10:00.
What are the booking prices at the hotel?
The prices at the hotel start from $46.
What room types does the charming 5-star Hotel Suisse hotel comprise?
The charming 5-star Hotel Suisse hotel provides such room types as Superior Room, Deluxe Queen Room, and Deluxe Room.
Which facilities are included in the rooms at the charming 5-star Hotel Suisse?
Every room at the charming 5-star Hotel Suisse includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for guests' entertainment.
Is swimming pool available at the charming 5-star Hotel Suisse?
Yes, the charming 5-star Hotel Suisse features a swimming pool.
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