Kandy lodging
There are several types of lodgings in Kandy; around the lake, homestays a 10-15 minutes from and boutique hotels on the outskirts.
Around the lake:
Hotel suisse
Ozo hotel
Helgas folly
Homestay:
The Buena Vista. Amazing homestay in an early Geoffrey Bawa masterpiece with a 180 degree bird's eye view of the city. Each room has a clear view of Temple of Tooth and lake, and their chef will make you not want to eat anywhere else.
Daphnes cottage Homely atmosphere right by the Mahaweli river
Hotels along the Mahaweli river:
Villa Rosa. Beautiful small hotel overlooking the Mahaweli river.
Cinnamon Citadel
Mahaweli Reach hotel
A little further away:
The Kandy house. Historical luxury boutique hotel.
Ellerton boutique bungalows. Beautiful bungalows situated on an old tea plantation.
Santani Luxury wellness in minimalistic design
Madulkelle tea and eco resort