Kings Pavilion Kandy

With natural landscape, rich emerald colours and mountains in the distance, the Deluxe rooms provide a private hideaway in the hills. Bask in calming greenery and opulence in the Hewaheta Room which boasts mesmerising views and modern facilities, ensuring guests enjoy a comfortable and unforgettable stay. Wake up to magnificent green vistas in the Kotmale Room, offering a spacious, contemporary abode with a private balcony – perfect for small families or those enjoying their honeymoon. Featuring its own private garden, the Bulathgama Room provides guests the opportunity to indulge in BBQ dinners with loved ones. With ample living space exemplifying the Kings Pavilion’s essence of rustic luxury, a blissful nights sleep is promised to all.

No two rooms at the Kings Pavilion are the same, but choosing from the selection of four Junior Suites, guests never have to compromise on luxury. The Yatinuwara Suite boasts beautiful views from the private garden, two king-sized beds, and is the perfect place to spend the evening in solitude. The Dumbara Suite is for those who prefer to keep to traditional roots yet enjoy modern day comforts. From a spacious en suite bathroom to a charming private garden, guests are guaranteed a relaxing home away from home feeling. Pamper yourself and spend the afternoon relaxing in your private Jacuzzi or snooze off in a comfy king-sized bed in the Harispattu Suite. Or choose the Udunuwara Suite, with teak floors, contemporary furniture and a private garden, guests are ensured complete seclusion in a beautiful retreat.

With a butler service ensuring you have everything you’ll need, a stay in one of the two unique suites epitomises the royal influence at the core of the Kings Pavilion experience. The Kanda Uda Rata Queen’s Suite boasts a private jacuzzi and breath-taking views of the Knuckles and Hanthana mountains. Taking your holiday to the next level, the Kanda Uda Rata King’s Suite is a truly intimate hideaway. Whilst the en suite bathroom with jacuzzi offers total relaxation, you can also step outside to the spacious balcony, take in the fresh air, and enjoy dinner in your own private dining area.

The restaurant at King’s Pavilion Hotel continues the theme of luxury right to the dinner table. Serving traditional Sri Lankan dishes and the finest cuisine from around the world, you can travel once more simply with your tastebuds. Devour authentic Sri Lankan dishes such as the ‘kollu curry’ and ‘navaratne curry’. The latter, as the name suggests, is prepared using nine different vegetables, fruits and nuts and is served upon request. Dine under the stars, accompanied as always by the breathtaking Hunnasgiriya Mountain. Open from  06:30am to 10:30pm, it is an ideal place for locals and foreigners alike to indulge and connect over the divine dishes on offer.

About 5km west of the city of Kandy are the royal Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. Renowned for its collection of orchids, among 4000 other species of plant, these gardens are a sight to behold. Dating back as far as 1371 and covering 147 acres, there is plenty of flora and fable to get stuck into. Once reserved only for Kandyan royalty, this spectacle is now open to the public, so swan down the avenue of royal palm trees and enjoy a picnic under the giant Javan fig tree on the great lawn.

Sri Dalada Maligawa, more commonly known as The Temple of the Tooth, is located in the heart of Kandy. It is  one of most revered temples in the country, attracting worshippers and other visitors from around the world. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sri Dalada Maligawa is known for holding a tooth relic from Lord Buddha, which is paraded through the streets of Kandy in a grand parade known as ‘Esala Perahera’ during the months of July and August.

An enchanting forest reserve, Udawatta Kele Sanctuary is steeped in rich history with tales of long ago whispered through the rustling leaves. Nestled near the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, it is a rich storehouse of endemic flora and numerous bird species. Once a forbidden forest strictly reserved for royalty, this sanctuary is one of the main tourist attractions in Kandy for nature lovers; explore ancient pathways lit by sunlight, visit sheltered Buddhist monasteries & in the stillness, enjoy the soft calling of birds.

Undoubtably the cultural and historical capital of Sri Lanka, there are many hidden treasures to be found in the city of Kandy. Arrange a private tour with King’s Pavilion and get to know the city’s many faces, from the bustling local markets, extensive retail opportunities, or historical tales at every turn. Whether you’re keen to know of the luxury of the royal Kandyan Kingdom, or you fancy exploring the vibrant cuisine of the hill country, Kandy town has it all on offer.

Within the blissful surroundings and the morning mist, start the day right a one-on-one yoga class. Find calm and serenity in the Sri Lankan hill country, surrounded by the towering trees and mountains you’ll be in paradise.

Kings Pavilion is situated in the forestland of Sri Lanka’s hill country, admired by many as a place of outstanding biodiversity. With the help of Research Officer and biodiversity expert Dhanjaya Kottawa-Arachchi, Kings Pavilion has compiled a detailed booklet of many of the endemic and migratory animals and plants in the environment. Along the hotel’s footpaths and scenic gardens many different species can be spotted, including 36 species of butterfly and 44 species of bird. Highlights include the White-breasted Kingfisher, the Sri Lankan Kangeroo Lizard, and the iridescent Long-billed Sunbird.