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Other travellers loved these 5-star hotels in Kandy

Rated by travellers as the best in the city, these stays are all full marks for cleanliness, customer service and location.
Taru Villas Levita - Kandy
14.94 km from city centre
R 2 894
Per night
Kandy Dendrobium House
0.98 km from city centre
R 5 323
Per night
Kings Pavilion Luxury Hotel
1.89 km from city centre
R 9 504
Per night
Taru Villas Levita - Kandy
14.94 km from city centre
R 2 894
Per night
Kandy Dendrobium House
0.98 km from city centre
R 5 323
Per night
Kings Pavilion Luxury Hotel
1.89 km from city centre
R 9 504
Per night
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Find a 5-star Kandy hotel in the heart of the action

Beat the queues at the top Kandy attractions by staying close to them.

Sri Dalada Maligawa

Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya

Karunagama Art Gallery

Sri Dalada Maligawa

Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya

Karunagama Art Gallery

5-star hotels in Kandy: FAQs

In Kandy, the expected average temperature in July is 25°C. The warmest month is typically May, which averages 30°C. The coolest month is December, with temperatures averaging 20°C. The rainiest month is November, and the driest month is August.

You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Kandy with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.

Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is R 93 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for R 1,527 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is R 863 per night, and the average price on weekends is R 882. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Kandy could be Wednesday.
The nearest airport to Kandy is Castlereigh Resrvr SPB Airport (NUF), which is 47.5km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

Sigiriya Airport, which is 74.9km from the city centre.
Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, which is 84.0km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Wednesday is the cheapest day to stay in Kandy. And the most expensive day seems to be Tuesday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Kandy is currently around R 1,752 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is R 112 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Kandy is currently around R 1,341 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is R 162 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Kandy is currently around R 3,396 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is R 484 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Kandy is September, with an average price of R 1,210 per night. The most expensive month is December, when the average room rate can rise to R 3,118 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in July is R 1,954 per night, which is around 11% higher than the rest of the year.
Get your morning laps in at Ridee Kandy, Radisson Hotel Kandy and Ceylon Ayu Resort Kandy.
If you're planning a trip with the whole family, the best rated hotels for you near Kandy are The Castle by Don Louis, Cloud Inn Kandy Homestay - Near Temple of Tooth - Free Pickup From Kandy City if 2NGT and Sweet Cinnamon Kandy.