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    Hotel Thilanka

    1,528 reviews
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    3 Sangamitta Mawatha, Kandy 20000, Sri Lanka
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    1 room, 2 adults, 0 children12
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    4.0
    1,528 reviews
    • Excellent26%
    • Very good48%
    • Average18%
    • Poor4%
    • Terrible4%
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    3 Sangamitta Mawatha, Kandy 20000, Sri Lanka See on map
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    Breakfast Buffet
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    All reviewskandy lakepool areasri lankagreat viewnew wingbalcony doornice poolbuilding workbuffet dinneroverlooking the lakelovely hotelrestaurant staffstayed here for nightsbuffet styletooth templetop floorrooms are large
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    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Great value for money in Kandy, tnothing excpetional though

    This was a pretty great find in Kandy in terms of what we were looking for representing great value for money compared to many of the other locations in Kandy. We were not looking for much more than a good spot to call it a...More

    Thank Shankar M
    Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
    OK for a couple of Nights

    There really is nothing that makes this Hotel stand out from the Crowd. Check-in was busy but relatively efficient. Room was a good size, with reasonable quality toiletries. Large comfortable bed. Nice size Balcony with views across the lake, just a shame the Hotel hadn't...More

    1  Thank David T
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Ok ish

    Hotel had nice views over the lake. Was ok as a base for the 2 nights we were there. But to be honest it was too cattle market. Breakfast was so busy as was evening buffet. Having said that though, the food was very good....More

    1  Thank ANNIELOUISE01
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Good Hotel with nice views

    We stayed here just one night, passing through on a trip in Sri Lanka. Arrived late in evening, was greeted with some lemonade during check in in lobby. Lobby is very nice in a colonial style. All staff from front desk and bell boys was...More

    Thank Jonas H
    Response from Thilankah, Front Office Manager at Hotel ThilankaResponded 3 weeks ago

    Dear Jonas H, Thank you for sharing your experiences with fellow travelers on Trip Advisor! It was an honor to have you with us on your return stay at Thilanka Hotel, We are truly happy that you gave us an opportunity to show you our...More

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Excellent Hotel, Stunning view

    My Partner and I visited Kandy for two nights at the beginning of July to begin our stay in Sri Lanka. Prior to our visit, we were excellently informed by email about the hotel's amenities and options for dinner (including a candle lit buffet) and...More

    Thank CallumirMaclean
    Response from Thilankah, Front Office Manager at Hotel ThilankaResponded 3 weeks ago

    Dear CallumirMaclean, Thank you so much for your praising words. It is our honor that you chose us to welcome and host you while you’re get-away to the world heritage city ‘ Kandy’ and we are even happier you had such an amazing experience. We...More

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    Free Parking
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    Free Internet
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    US$74 - US$493 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    #1 Great View Hotel in Kandy
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    #4 Lake View Hotel in Kandy
    #18 Family Hotel in Kandy
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    #7 Business Hotel in Kandy
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    #1 Great View Hotel in Kandy
    #10 Mountain View Hotel in Kandy
    #4 Lake View Hotel in Kandy
    #18 Family Hotel in Kandy
    #4 Classic Hotel in Kandy
    #7 Business Hotel in Kandy
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    Shashanka I
    29 August 2017|
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    Response from Veronique378 | Reviewed this property |
    Yes they do
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    15 August 2017|
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    Response from Padma S | Reviewed this property |
    Check in time of the hotel around mid day. You can contact the hotel and ask for an early check in. May be possible. Reception is working 24hrs.
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    Lorrybus50
    17 July 2017|
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    Response from Joakim L | Reviewed this property |
    Yes, it does.
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