Amaara Sky Hotel Kandy
Location: 72 / 22, A.B. Damunupola Mawatha, Kandy, lk
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Luxurious Mountain Retreat
Escape to Amaara Sky Hotel, a hidden gem in the Mountains of Kandy offering a serene getaway just 2 km from the bustling City Centre.
Wellness Oasis
Indulge in relaxation at the spa and wellness centre, perfect for unwinding after exploring the nearby historical Temple of the Tooth.
Culinary Delights
Savor a diverse culinary experience at Amaara Restaurant, where you can enjoy a variety of Sri Lankan, Chinese, and Western dishes.
Experience tranquility and luxury at Amaara Sky Hotel - book your stay now for an unforgettable mountain retreat!
Important Information
Please note that driver's accommodations is limited to one driver per booking and has to be reserved in advance prior to arrival.
Please note that driver accommodations is available at USD 15 per night.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- BBQ facilities
- Lift / Elevator
- Luggage storage
- Safety deposit box
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Soundproof rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Kid meals
- Public transport tickets
- Outdoor furniture
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Security alarm
- Cooking class
- Free wired internet
- Snack bar/deli
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Concerts/live shows
- Japanese garden
- Hosted evening meal (reserve)
- Bicycle-friendly property
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Vegetarian menu options available
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
- Accessible train station shuttle
- No accessible train station shuttle
Rooms Available
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Penthouse Suite
1 King Bed
2000-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with mountain views
Layout - Separate dining area
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television, premium channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- DVD player
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Turndown service
- In-room massage available
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
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Suite
1 King Bed
797-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with mountain views
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television, premium channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Turndown service and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- DVD player
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
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Superior Double or Twin Room
Providing free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The twin/double room provides air conditioning, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- DVD player
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Accessible by lift
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
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Superior Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
Rooms are fitted with air-conditioning, a safety deposit box, a desk and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Hot/cold shower amenities are included in an private bathroom. Rooms feature additional space and a private balcony. Rooms cannot accommodate an extra bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Dressing room
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Accessible by lift
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
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Deluxe Double Room
Rooms are fitted with air-conditioning, a safety deposit box, a desk and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Hot/cold shower amenities are included in an private bathroom. Deluxe rooms are larger than Superior rooms with available interconnecting rooms. A private balcony is available in some rooms.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Dressing room
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Sofa
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Accessible by lift
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
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Suite with Mountain View
Suites are fitted with air-conditioning, a safety deposit box, a desk and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Hot/cold shower amenities are included in an private bathroom. Large suites include a living room with a private balcony.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Dressing room
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Sofa
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Accessible by lift
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
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Two-Bedroom Suite
Suites are fitted with air-conditioning, a safety deposit box, a desk and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Hot/cold shower amenities are included in an private bathroom. Spacious 2 story Penthouse Suites include a separate living and dining area with a balcony.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Dressing room
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Accessible by lift
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
Guest Reviews
- Anuradha (8/5): - Breakfast is not bad All meals are very expensive
- Des (3/5): Low grade hotel, I feel really ripped off by Booking.com - Nothing really Location. Hotel old and tired, felt like it was on its last legs. Needs major renovation or closure. Noise from room above which was in fact partly inside our room Poor breakfast offering, you take what they give you. Gates were locked at 21.00, had to call each time to have them opened. Waited in heavy rain one night.
- Carstenmp (10/5): Professionelt og trygt ophold med enestående panoramaudsigt over Kandy - Opholdet på Amaara Sky Hotel i Kandy var præget af høj servicekvalitet og stor opmærksomhed på gæsternes behov. Ved ankomst blev vi imødekommende modtaget med en velkomstdrink, og personalet var fra første øjeblik hjælpsomt og serviceminded. De bar kufferterne til værelset, besvarede spørgsmål grundigt og orienterede os om brugen af PickMe-appen, hvilket bidrog til, at man som gæst følte sig tryg og undgik at blive snydt. Hotellets personale udviser et tydeligt værtskab og tager aktivt hånd om gæsterne. De hjælper gerne med at arrangere videre transport, planlægge næste etape af rejsen og giver kvalificerede forslag til sightseeing og oplevelser i området. Sikkerheden på hotellet opleves som meget høj, hvilket yderligere understøtter følelsen af tryghed under opholdet. Værelset var stort, pænt og meget rent, og alle faciliteter fungerede upåklageligt. Et særligt højdepunkt er hotellets fantastiske panoramaudsigt med solopgang over Kandy, som giver en enestående og mindeværdig start på dagen. Samlet set fremstår Amaara Sky Hotel som et professionelt drevet hotel med fokus på service, sikkerhed og gæsteoplevelse, og det kan varmt anbefales til både korte og længere ophold i Kandy. Alt var godt.
- jean luc (9/5): Kandy by night - la terrasse personnel oppressant, pas de pression ds la douche et pas d eau chaude
- Graham (6/5): - Wouldnot know
- Tilman (9/5): - Das Frühstück ist Weltklasse. Insbesondere das große Zimmer, das wir hatten.... wie Könige haben wir uns gefühlt. Und das Personal ist unfassbar aufmerksam und professionell. Wer denkt, das Hotel sei außerhalb: Nein, 5 Minuten mit dem TukTuk und ihr seid im Herzen von Kandy. Aber im Hotel halt: Oberhalb
- Zion (10/5): -
- Tharindu (9/5): -
- Nikita (10/5): Exceptional -
- Subapanditha (7/5): Good -
- Dmitry (9/5): Superb - The place with nice views and amazing staff. I had great room with a balcony.
- Gunathilake (8/5): Very good -
- Don (8/5): - A reasonably priced hotel. Staff were helpful and kind. From the main road to the hotel roads are narrow and winding, understandably since Kandy is a hill country city.
- M (9/5): Superb - The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, had a wonderful stay
- Manojika (8/5): Very good -
- Villa (5/5): Passable - View was superb staff were so kind helpful expect for the kitchen one they we just ok There were cockroach at the penthouse bed which is creepy, bath water pressure was bad, they charge USD10 per pax for breakfast not worth at all too expensive. My local friend booked a room they got it with free breakfast. Unfair not worth.
- Jamie (8/5): A good place to explore Kandy from. It’s about a ten minute walk downhill into the centre. - The view from our room was fantastic and the staff were very helpful If only it had a pool…
- Craig (6/5): Pleasant -
- Mustafa (7/5): Good -
- Joachim (5/5): Somewhat disappointing - We got an upgrade to a bigger room. The staff was extremely polite and very helpful. One of the members even spoke German. There is a lift to the rooms, good for our (sorry, but yes) rather huge luggage. There is a DVD player, and they offer a reasonable choice of DVDs to lend free of charge. There was a table and two chairs in the room. The place is too far out of town. It is somewhat rundown, at least speaking of the room we stayed in. We don't know where they got the 4 stars from: no hairdryer, the "minibar" consisted of some instant coffee and tea tray with cookies, two small water bottles and an empty refrigerator. Water pressure in the shower was very low. Furniture was worn, window seals falling out, and the outside windows could do with some cleaning, basically all over the hotel. There are no handrails in the staircase. The WLAN was so slow that we were unable to load emails, let alone do anything else in WWW. The restaurant/breakfast room had no atmosphere plus a noisy radio running all the time, with a lot of reverberation. There were very few guests, probably the reason for us to be forced to pre-order our one and only dinner two hours in advance. It was the only hotel of our total Sri Lanka holiday which pulled the accomodation cost weeks before our arrival. For Sri Lanka, we think it is highly overpriced. For the money spent, we had FAR better accomodation in other areas, including Colombo.
- _ (2/5): Just no - The view, staff far off location, construction site right next to hotel, hallways had a bad smell, carpets, balcony questionably safe, food at restaurant just not okay for the price plus veggies having certain precut shapes, very very very overpriced
- Rohan (9/5): Superb - Nice warm people. Nice view and location. Room was good, cozy room.
- Steaderz (7/5): Good -
- Partha (8/5): Very good stay for one night at the top of the mountain. - Location No fooding facilities without ordering.
- Hasitha (10/5): Superb - The staff was really good.Expectional customer service.
- Anja (10/5): Exceptional - Very clean and comfortable, beautifully designed room, amazing view of Kandy, friendly and helpful stuff
- Simon (10/5): Exceptional - Amazing experience, for quite a high-standard place! We got upgraded to a "honeymoon" room with a stunning panoramic view on Kandy and the surrounding hills, with a lot of birds and a great sunset/sunrise. The personnel was very available and helped us with our requests. The breakfast was very tasty and authentic. The hotel is a little outside of the busy center, which creates a more relaxed atmosphere, but the city can be reach in a 15min walk/5 min three-wheeler ride.
- Rebecca (10/5): - The views were stunning. The staff friendly, helpful and eager to please. The chef cooked excellent meals. Thank you very much for looking after me during my stay.
- Sumita (8/5): - Nice location, very friendly and corteous staff
- Stella (8/5): - Staff very helpful with arranging transport. This hotel is situated in a quiet location on the hillside above Kandy so they will arrange a tuk tuk to take you into town or a taxi for longer journeys. Food was fresh and tasty.
- Verified traveler (6/5): Quiet location with excellent views - we stayed only one night but was a pleasant stay. As hotel is high on hill expect some wind noise, Had issue with Water supply which in under hour was fixed by hotel.
- mama (2/5): 最悪のホテル - この料金でこのコスパは最悪です。 シャワー出が悪くちょろちょろしかでない。熱いお湯が出ない、ドライヤー は設置がない。 二度と泊まりたくないホテルの一つになりました。 隣の部屋、外部音もうるさい。
- Verified traveler (10/5): - We had a lovely stay. Thanks. Great food, great service, great stay in general...
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Didn't meet my expectations. Checkin too slow. The staff are polite and helpful. Didn't like the room, especially the bathroom.
- JL (4/5): Awful smell in bathroom - This hotel was a disappointment after the great reviews that I read. On arriving in our room (103), the smell from the bathroom was disgusting. The bellboy actually flushed the toilet as soon as he came into our room. The bathroom had already been cleaned, and had a paper wrapped around the toilet claiming it was sanitized. I asked a member of the staff to come to ‘smell’ the bathroom. They agreed it was disgusting and suggested they put in a ‘fragrance’. There was no amount of fragrance, or spraying that would disguise the smell. There is something very wrong with their drains. I asked to be moved to a new room (something I have never done in my travels). Upon leaving the next morning, you could already smell the bathroom stench in our new room (203). I hope the hotel fixes their drainage problems, as the views are amazing.
- Becky (8/5): Lovely views and good restaurant - Hotel is clean and modern, with air conditioning, amenities (TV, toiletries, safe) and helpful staff. The restaurant staff in particular were great, and the food was nice. Good balcony for sitting out in the evening.
- Simon (8/5): Nice stay at Amaara - Enjoyable stay at the Amaara Sky. Lovely service from the staff and nice dinner and breakfasts too. Room was comfortable. Possible to walk to town but the walk back is uphill so best avoided.
- Lee (10/5): A view of Kandy - Delightful stay in the Amaara Sky Hotel. Room perfect, balcony wonderful for just sitting outside enjoying the fantastic views over Kandy, and the surrounding countryside. Service faultless. Minor problems with the TV fixed in an instant. Would happily stay again if/when in Kandy.
- Verified traveler (2/5): Hotel has bed bugs - Food was horrendous got bitten by bed bugs.
- Jacqueline (8/5): Boutique hotel, great service but a little worn - Nice little hotel on the hill above Kandy, the staff were really adorable and they would do everything to make your stay a memorable one, but the hotel building was a little old. The rooms were comfortable though.
- Kayle (8/5): Amaara Sky - Amazing staff
- Uday (8/5): Perhaps the best in the region - Amara Sky is perhaps the best place to stay in the area. On the expensive side when compared to other properties in the region but well worth it. Good rooms with great views and excellent service. Decent food and amenities.
- Peter (8/5): Good hotel, but bring earplugs - We call it "The Barking Dog Hotel". Good little (14 room) hotel, on the side of a hill with a lovely view of Kandy and the lake. 5 minute tuk-tuk ride (300 LKR) to downtown. As everyone else mentions, there are noisy stray dogs outside that bark loudly for most of the night. We knew about this, so we brought earplugs and enjoyed our stay. To get back to the hotel, make sure you have the hotel phone number or business card, because some tuk-tuk drivers didn't know it and had to phone the hotel for directions. No alcohol license, but a tuk-tuk can deliver to the hotel.
- Amanda (8/5): Perfect for our one night stay - we stayed here for one night during our travels around Sri Lanka, we had a room on the end with a huge balcony that went all around the room so we could sit out and admire all the views. The service here was excellent, with very friendly staff. We had lunch and breakfast here and both were excellent. I would have preferred a room with blackout curtains as I woke very early to a bright room. The bathroom was clean but had a damp smell about it.
- John (8/5): Excellent Hotel - Excellent hotel, friendly staff, beautiful large rooms and perfect breakfast. Sadly only here for one day but was worth it.
- Verified traveler (6/5): Hotel ok - Comfortable hotel with a nice view of the city. Rooms are comfortable but not particularly nice. Very good breakfast buffet Only negative point: We checked in on New Year's eve and the receptionist told us the buffet would be 50usd per person, no other choice… After negotiation he accepted to give us a normal price!
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