Skyloft Kandy by Aaradhya
4.0-star · 7JFF+HH6, No.26, Thapodarama Road, Richmond Hill Lane Kandy Central
4.4(1,364 Google reviews)
4.0-star · 7JFF+HH6, No.26, Thapodarama Road, Richmond Hill Lane Kandy Central
4.4(1,364 Google reviews)
At a glance: 4-star · Since 2016 · 27 rooms
Near: Ceylon Tea Museum · 12 min walk
Guests love: Service · Nature
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You can eat well without leaving the hotel. The on-site restaurant serves authentic Sri Lankan cuisine and international favorites, and the rooftop bar offers drinks and global bites with mountain views. For a change of scenery, the Ceylon Tea Museum is a 12-minute walk away, and the Hanthana International Bird Park & Recreation Center is 15 minutes on foot, both good spots to explore before finding a local eatery. Kandy city center, with its shopping and restaurants, is a short drive from the hillside location.
The hotel sits on a peaceful hillside in the Hanthana area, with mountain views and a calm, green setting. You are a 12-minute walk from the Ceylon Tea Museum and a 15-minute walk from the Hanthana International Bird Park & Recreation Center. The Royal Palace Park is 2.3 km away, and the Sacred City of Kandy and Sri Dalada Maligawa are 2.9 km from the hotel. The area feels removed from the city center, yet those key sights are a short drive or tuk-tuk ride away. The hotel's own restaurant and bar offer dining on site, and the surrounding hills are good for exploring on foot.
From Bandaranaike International Airport, the drive to Skyloft Kandy is roughly 114 km and usually takes 2.5 to 3 hours. You can book a transfer through the hotel, which offers airport pick-up and drop-off services. If arriving by train, the nearest station is Suduhumpola Train Halt, about 2 km from the hotel, and Kandy Railway Station is 1.3 km away. From either station, a taxi or ride-hailing service will get you up the hillside to the hotel. The hotel can also arrange private transportation from the airport or station.
In the evening, you can enjoy the hotel's own rooftop restaurant and bar, which offer panoramic mountain and city views, perfect for a relaxed dinner or drinks. For a change of scenery, the Ceylon Tea Museum is a 12-minute walk away, and the Hanthana International Bird Park & Recreation Center is 15 minutes on foot. The hotel can arrange guided Hanthana Mountain hiking experiences, which are a lovely way to spend the early evening. For more options, Kandy city center is a short drive away, where you can explore local restaurants and cafes. The hotel also offers safari excursions and sightseeing tours that can be arranged for evening activities.
Yes, Skyloft Kandy is a good base for exploring Kandy. The Ceylon Tea Museum is a 12-minute walk away, and the Hanthana International Bird Park & Recreation Center is 15 minutes on foot, so you can start with those easily. For the main sights, Royal Palace Park is 2.3 km, Arthur's Seat View Point is 2.4 km, and the Sacred City of Kandy with Sri Dalada Maligawa is 2.9 km, which means a short tuk-tuk or taxi ride. The Royal Botanic Gardens in Peradeniya are 3.2 km away, so plan a bit more travel time for that. The hotel can arrange private transportation and sightseeing tours, making it simple to reach the farther attractions. You are in a peaceful hillside spot, yet close enough to the city for day trips.
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