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Cinnamon Citadel Kandy

3.5 of 5
124, Srimath Kuda Ratwatte Mawatha, Kandy, Sri Lanka (Formerly Chaaya Citadel Kandy)
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Ranked #5 of 40 hotels in Kandy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013
RamMopati Bangalore, India
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Bangalore, India
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

This place was part of my honeymoon package. This is such a beautiful location and the service was awesome. People are friendly and attentive. My room was awesome and the balcony has such a nice view of the lake. Its all nostalgic memory.

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Ses-Paisses, Spain
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Its atmosphere and elegance are the features that set this hotel apart from others. Our room - which was lovely and its size was adequate, nothing spectacular but was very clean, comfortable and nicely equipped. But, the charm of this wonderful hotel is in the details.

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PramukshiKariyawasam, Public Relations at Cinnamon Citadel Kandy, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Thank you very much for sharing your feedback on Cinnamon Citadel. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us. Your comments will surely be shared with our team. We eagerly look forward to having you with us again for yet another memorable stay. More

budaiya bahrain
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

We had stayed here for 6 nights during our visit to Kandy. This is a boutique hotel in a very quiet location. The views of the river & the dense forest across was serene.The room was very cosy with a nice balcony & a super bathroom. Dinner Buffet at the restaurant was exotic. The tea lounge at the lobby was... More

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PramukshiKariyawasam, Public Relations at Cinnamon Citadel Kandy, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Thank you for your detailed feedback of the overall experience you had with us at Cinnamon Citadel Kandy. We are pleased to note that you enjoyed your stay and we are also pleased to note that the unique view, location of our property and the dining experience at our restaurants have brought more value to your stay. We are thrilled... More

Izegem, Belgium
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

This hotel offered a fantastic location for our three nights in Kandy. It's views are great and the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful.( my wife took a misstep and fell on the floor) Mss Dinesha came right away and took care of my wife ,She had the barman bring ice right away) The next days she came to us... More

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PramukshiKariyawasam, Public Relations at Cinnamon Citadel Kandy, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Thank you very much for sharing your positive comments on Trip Advisor. We are glad that you chose to spend your holiday with us and you enjoyed your stay with us. We are glad that you appreciated the quality of food we served which encourages us to further improve our food choices offered and your positive comments certainly keeps us... More

Los Angeles, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

This hotel is actually much prettier than in the photos! I was pleasantly surprised. The buffet was amazing! Our room was nice (not spectacular but very nice!). We stayed in one of the garden terrace rooms which gives you easy access to walk along the river and to the pool. We used http://www.dsltours.com/ for our entire tour of Sri Lanka... More

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PramukshiKariyawasam, Public Relations at Cinnamon Citadel Kandy, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Thank you very much for your feedback of the overall experience you had with us at Cinnamon Citadel, Kandy. We are pleased to note that you enjoyed your stay with us. We did a major refurbishment last year and the hotel is uplifted to a stunning four star deluxe resort enriched with all the modern facilities and comforts. We also... More

Leeds, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

This is a very nice hotel, we stayed here for 1 night on a tour of Sri Lanka. We were very impressed with the rooms, they are really spacious, clean, and very comfortable and would have loved to stay for a few more nights. We didn't get to use the pool but it looked very nice. We ordered room service... More

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PramukshiKariyawasam, Public Relations at Cinnamon Citadel Kandy, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Thank you for your review on our Hotel. We are indeed delighted to know that you enjoyed and appreciated every aspect of our Hotel. Cinnamon Citadel does indeed enjoy a unique presence of having a stunning view of the Mahaweli river while having well-appointed rooms which are equipped with all four star modern amenities. We also maintain the highest quality... More

Scotland
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13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

This was our second visit to Sri Lanka and our second stop at this hotel. Last time it was still under the Chaaya label (owned by the same group as the Cinnamon ones) and although we enjoyed it, had a good room and loved the location, there were some aspects of it that felt a wee bit lacking. On arriving... More

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PramukshiKariyawasam, Public Relations at Cinnamon Citadel Kandy, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Thank you for your wonderful review on Cinnamon Citadel Kandy. We are elated to know that you thoroughly enjoyed our hospitality and comfort during your stay with us. It was indeed a pleasure having you with us and we eagerly look forward to your next visit with us. More

London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Great location and decent sized rooms, we understand the hotel has been recently renovated. The open air public arears are fantastic. The food was disappointing we made the mistake of eating in the poolside restaurant which we thought would be less formal for our family than the main restaurant. It lacked atmosphere and was overpriced, we didnt realise the main... More

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PramukshiKariyawasam, Public Relations at Cinnamon Citadel Kandy, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Thank you for your feedback on trip advisor. We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused during your stay at our hotel. Please do know that we are looking into every area highlighted by you in order to improve our level of service and facilities. We hope to have the opportunity of welcoming you back again on your next visit to Kandy... More

Cambridge, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Fantastic setting overlooking the river, beautiful gardens and pool. Food very good and plenty of choice. Stayed one night and would have loved to have stayed longer. I would definitely go back again if I was to visit Kandy.

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PramukshiKariyawasam, Public Relations at Cinnamon Citadel Kandy, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Thank you for your feedback on Cinnamon Citadel Kandy. We are delighted to know that you had an enjoyable stay with us. We eagerly look forward to welcoming you back at our Hotel. More

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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013 via mobile

The weather in Kandy wasn't great during our time there, but this hotel was. We had looked at a number of options, but definitely made the right choice. Good value for money. Also very good food at the resturants and an incredible breakfast buffet. Nice resort with a great pool, fully recommend Cinnamon Kandy (as all other Cinnamon hotels that... More

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PramukshiKariyawasam, Public Relations at Cinnamon Citadel Kandy, responded to this review
6 May 2013

Thank you for your feedback on trip advisor. We are delighted that you have enjoyed your recent holiday experience at Cinnamon Citadel Kandy! Thank you for your feedback on the food quality of the buffet spread, the ambience and service. It is good to know that you felt well-taken care of during your stay with us. We are glad that... More

 
 
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Additional Information about Cinnamon Citadel Kandy

Also Known As:
Chaaya Citadel Kandy Hotel Kandy
Chaaya Citadel Kandy Hotel
Chaaya Citadel Hotel Kandy
Kandy Chaaya Citadel Hotel
Address: 124, Srimath Kuda Ratwatte Mawatha, Kandy, Sri Lanka (Formerly Chaaya Citadel Kandy)
Region: Sri Lanka > Central Province > Kandy District > Kandy
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#3 Family Hotels in Kandy
#10 Romantic Hotels in Kandy
Price range (per night): RM350 - 610
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Sweeping green hills, the longest river in the country, misty mornings and the fresh outdoors, are just a few things that naturally come together here to make the perfect holiday. Just 2 1/2 hours from the Sri Lanka's Capital City Colombo, Chaaya Citadel Kandy has reinvented itself taking into account the needs of holidaymakers around the world. Replete with a sense of history, serenity and majesty, the hotel offers guests the opportunity to experience the amazing Kandyan history, the culture and the arts that play a big role in the lives of the Sri Lankans. ... more   less 
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