Heritance Kandalama - Dambulla

160 km from Sri Lanka’s capital Colombo, and just a few minutes away from the nearest town, the Heritance Kandalama is an oasis of luxury and relaxation.

Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the 2000-year-old cave temple at Dambulla and Sigiriya’s rock fortress are just minutes away from the Hotel. Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, the ancient cities that form the Cultural Triangle, as well as the Minneriya wildlife sanctuary are also situated close by, making the Heritance Kandalama an ideal base to explore both Sri Lanka's ancient heritage and its rich bio-diversity.

» Accommodation

The Heritance Kandalama has 152 luxurious rooms, built on two separate wings, which blend perfectly with the natural environment. Each room has a breathtaking view. The Dambulla Wing has vistas of the surrounding mountains, the forest and Kandalama reservoir; whilst the Sigiriya Wing captures picturesque views of Sigiriya Rock. The spacious and elegantly furnished rooms have en suite bathrooms with rain showers and hot and cold water. These glass-fronted bathrooms provide guests with constant views of the landscape and the occasional monkey! The rooms boast luxurious simplicity, with solid timber flooring and timber interiors, and hand woven tapestries throw spots of colour into the cool crevices. Superior Room ::Double bed (8" mattress) ::Shower cubicle ::TV (21") ::Mini bar ::Air conditioning ::Hot / cold water ::Tea / coffee making ::Fan ::Hair dryer ::Piped music ::380 square feet ::Gift basket in room Luxury Suite ::King size bed (12" mattress) ::Jacuzzi ::Rain shower ::TV with LCD screen (26") ::DVD player ::Mini bar ::Air conditioning ::Hot / cold water ::Tea / coffee making ::Fan ::Hair dryer ::piped music ::Large sitting and dining area ::1025 square feet ::Chocolate box / canape platter ::Masks in box / bottle of wine ::Sri Lankan arrack / roasted cashew Royal Suite ::2 King size beds (12" mattress) ::2 Jacuzzis ::2 Rain showers ::2 TV with LCD screen (26") ::1 TV with LCD screen (32") ::3 DVD players ::Dining table for six ::Sitting room ::Mini bar ::Air conditioning Hot/cold water ::Tea/ coffee making ::Fan ::Hair dryer ::Piped music ::2320 square feet ::Champagne, canapes, gift basket ::Chocolate box, roasted cashew & Sri Lankan arrack ::Masks in box/ silver box of tea

» Facilities

The Heritance Kandalama has three restaurants offering a multitude of succulent delicacies, to satisfy both the eastern and western palette. The A la Carte, and Fine Dining restaurants along with the Kanchana café have won many awards including the SAGA Good Food Award for ten consecutive years. There is also the Kanchana Lounge for post or pre dinner cocktails which hosts a variety of nightly entertainment including cultural shows and other musical performances.

» Leisure

Whether you are an avid bird watcher, a biking enthusiast or an elephant lover, the Heritance Kandalama offers both spirited and relaxed leisure activities - from table tennis and billiards, to beach volleyball, and elephant rides and excursions. Set amongst the jungle and a man-made reservoir, nature is close at hand at the Heritance Kandalama. There is bird watching and boating and bicycles for hire, giving everyone the option of exploring the countryside, alone or with friends. And if you are really in the mood to unwind, Six Senses Spa, one of the world’s most renowned spa facilities, will take you to a state beyond bliss! Environmental Activities The Environmental Policy of the Hotel is to be admired and upheld. That it is strictly adhered to is evident in the state of the surroundings, which speaks for itself. Not a piece of paper or polythene mars the pristine beauty of the gardens and the jungle. It is also a great relief that smoking is discouraged. They also raise funds for their social and cultural development projects by selling local items such as used Sri Lankan stamps.

» Other

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