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Cinnamon Citadel Kandy
Kandy, Sri Lanka · Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts · Accessible Luxury
Designed by Channa Daswatte and opened in 1983 on the Mahaweli River bank, Cinnamon Citadel Kandy is a colonial walauwa-inspired hotel with 119 rooms, an eighteen-foot Ena de Silva handwoven wall hanging, and riverside pool and restaurant decks. Rebranded from Chaaya Citadel in 2012, it remains Kandy's established upscale base for temple visits, Knuckles Range excursions, and Mahaweli birdwatching cruises.
- 119 rooms
- Opened 1983
- Rooms from 423 sq ft (39 m²)
- Architect: Channa Daswatte
About Cinnamon Citadel Kandy
- Entry-level rooms start at 423 sq ft (39 m²).
History
Designed by Channa Daswatte and opened in 1983 on the Mahaweli River bank, Cinnamon Citadel Kandy is a colonial walauwa-inspired hotel with 119 rooms, an eighteen-foot Ena de Silva handwoven wall hanging, and riverside pool and restaurant decks. Rebranded from Chaaya Citadel in 2012, it remains Kandy's established upscale base for temple visits, Knuckles Range excursions, and Mahaweli birdwatching cruises.
The setting
4 km from Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic in the city center. 8 km from Peradeniya Royal Botanic Gardens.
Restaurants and bars
- Panorama- Cinnamon Citadel Kandy — Restaurant · Buffet
- Chutneys - Cinnamon Citadel — Restaurant · Indian
Experiences
- Sunrise at Adam's Peak — Sacred site revered by multiple cultures, each attributing the rock's footprint to different religious figures.
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic — Pilgrims and visitors drawn to its ornate architecture and calm atmosphere; a revered Buddhist relic.
- Peradeniya Botanical Garden — Walk through well-manicured pathways admiring orchids, bamboo and rich biodiversity.
- Kandy City Tour — Royal Palace complex, Kandy Lake, local markets and traditional crafts.
- Mahaweli River Boat Ride — Wildlife from endemic birds to water monitor lizards along the riverbanks.
- Scenic Tour to Knuckles Mountains — Chasing waterfalls, including Bambarakiri Ella and Sera Ella.
Amenities
- WiFi
- Balcony
- Air Conditioning
- Mini Bar
- Safe
- Room Service
- Flat Screen TV
- Coffee Maker
- Mini Fridge
- Free parking
- Complimentary breakfast
- Room upgrades subject to availability
- Main Conference Hall with modern amenities and flexible seating
- The Garden with spacious lawns and a marquee for weather protection
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