The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Kandy

If you're planning the ultimate weekend getaway in Kandy, Sri Lanka, you'll need to find the perfect place to stay. Luckily, we've analyzed all the hotels in the area based on key criteria, so you can find the perfect place to relax and unwind for a 2-day or 3-day trip. So, our list below can help you decide where to stay for a weekend in Kandy because it has a wide variety of hotels to choose from. No matter what your budget is, you're sure to find a place that meets your needs for a long weekend escape. Whether you're traveling with family, friends, or as a couple, there are plenty of affordable and luxurious options to choose from. You can find everything from 3-star and 4-star hotels to luxury hotels, all with comfortable and relaxing rooms which are perfect for that weekend retreat you've been planning. The amenities in these hotels will vary, but you can expect to find everything you need for a comfortable stay. You'll be able to enjoy sightseeing and exploring the city with ease thanks to the great location of these hotels, too. There are also plenty of restaurants nearby where you can indulge in delicious cuisine. For those looking for more action during their weekend escape in Kandy, the area has plenty of things to do, from outdoor activities to cultural attractions. So why wait? Book your perfect 3-day trip with one of the best hotels for a weekend in Kandy below.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Rua Ceylon

3-star Resort with prices starting at $7 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Kandy
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

Located at Rock Rose Avenue, Rua Ceylon has great rooms from $7 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, hiking, and laundry services. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 8.3 km from the city center, visitors will especially love golf, a hot tub, a spa, a child pool, and free parking at this convenient hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


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W15 Hanthana Estate Kandy

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $422 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Kandy
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

A great place to stay is W15 Hanthana Estate Kandy which has nice rooms starting at $422. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at No 947, Uduwela Road. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, a spa, free parking, evening entertainment, and laundry facilities which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 5.3 km from the city center. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Serendib Signature Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $72 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Kandy
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

We found Serendib Signature Resort to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $72. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1/2/1 Pondawelkatiya, Nithulemada, Rajawella, Maberiyatenna. You'll also find laundry services, golf, a spa, a child pool, and free parking which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 14.6 km from the center of town. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


Clingendael Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $363 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Kandy
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

With terrific rooms from $363, Clingendael Hotel, at Kandy-Mahiyangane-Padiyatalawa Hwy provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 9.99 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers hiking, child care, laundry services, golf, and free parking. It's located just 15.7 km from the city center, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast in the room


Bellwood Hills Resort & Spa

4-star Resort with prices starting at $60 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

Bellwood Hills Resort & Spa has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $60 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 90# Nugaliyadda. Furthermore, it also offers hiking, child care, laundry services, city views, and a hot tub, which is nice for visitors. Just 9.7 km from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. The indoor pool here is terrific, and makes for a great place to relax and have fun no matter what the weather is like.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Stone House, Kandy

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $361 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Kandy
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

The great guest rating of Stone House, Kandy is 9.50 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $361, and it's located at No.42, Nittawela Road. We also love the hiking, child care, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 2.1 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


Elegant Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $61 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

A cool place is Elegant Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $61. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 200/3, Sunflower Garden, Meewaladeniya. Only 10 km from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love hiking, child care, laundry services, a hot tub, and a spa at this fun hotel. Being able to relax at the pool bar is a great way to spend your time here.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


Amaya Hills Kandy

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $57 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

Amaya Hills Kandy offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $57 (before taxes). It's located at Heerassagala no. 16 and has earned a guest rating of 8.40/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and a game room which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.5 km from the city center. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Aarunya Nature Resort & Spa

5-star Resort with prices starting at $514 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Kandy
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Heated pool

Located at 100 Malgamandeniya Road, Aarunya Nature Resort & Spa has great rooms from $514 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a bar, hiking, laundry services, a hot tub, and a game room which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 12.9 km from the center of town. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


Jetwing Kandy Gallery, A Luxury Reserve

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $268 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Kandy
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

A great place to stay is Jetwing Kandy Gallery, A Luxury Reserve which has nice rooms starting at $268. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Gurudeniya. Weekend visitors will really like this terrific hotel which also offers child care, laundry services, a hot tub, a spa, and free parking. It's located just 8.8 km from the city center, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Also, take a look at the weekend trip hotels in nearby destinations: Kandy, Ella, Negombo, Nuwara Eliya, and Sigiriya.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Kandy, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Kandy, Best Luxury Hotels in Kandy, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Kandy, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Kandy, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Kandy, Best Hotels for One Week in Kandy, Best Hotels for One Night in Kandy, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Kandy, or Best Business Hotels in Kandy.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Kandy?

Kandy Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$53

Visitors will find a large range of terrific weekend trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Kandy, Sri Lanka. The price of these weekend trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average weekend trip hotel price in Kandy, Sri Lanka based on data from 250 hotels is an affordable $53. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Kandy.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $154
  • 4-star hotels: $67
  • 3-star hotels: $36


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