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Mahaweli Reach Hotel

5.0 star property
Family-friendly 5-star hotel with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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One-Bedroom River Suite | View from room
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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35, P.B.A.Weerakoon Mawatha, Kandy, 0094
  • Place, Udawatta Kele Sanctuary
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Kandy Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Temple of the Tooth
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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One-Bedroom River Suite

One-Bedroom River Suite

  • River view
  • 82 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room River View

Deluxe Room River View

  • River view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Premium Room River View

Deluxe Premium Room River View

  • River view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Two Bedroom Mahaweli Suite

Two Bedroom Mahaweli Suite

  • Garden view
  • 181 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Kandy

Heart of Kandy.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Kandy hotel, you'll find Udawatta Kele Sanctuary and Kanday Monasteries. Devales and Commonwealth War Cemetery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Udawatta Kele Sanctuary - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Kandy Clock Tower - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Kandy Lake - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Temple of the Tooth - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Royal Palace of Kandy - 7 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Kandy Railway Station - 18 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 152 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salgado Hotel & Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe 1886 By Salgado Bakers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger Hut - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kandy Myst by Cinnamon - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cinnamon Citadel Panorama Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Mahaweli Reach Hotel

Family-friendly 5-star hotel with outdoor pool
Mahaweli Reach Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a steam room. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 3057 square feet (284 square meters) and includes a conference center. A children's pool, a fitness center, and spa services are also featured at the luxury Mahaweli Reach Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Kandy hotel.

  • 112 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • 3057 sq ft of conference space
  • 284 sq m of conference space
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Mahaweli Reach Hotel offers 112 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Mahaweli Reach Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for LKR 4500.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: LKR 15000 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: LKR 4500.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • For stays on 25 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner.
  • For stays on December 31, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Mahaweli Reach
Mahaweli
Mahaweli Hotel
Mahaweli Reach
Mahaweli Reach Hotel
Mahaweli Reach Hotel Kandy
Mahaweli Reach Kandy
Hotel Mahaweli Reach
Mahaweli Reach Hotel Hotel
Mahaweli Reach Hotel Kandy
Mahaweli Reach Hotel Hotel Kandy

Frequently asked questions

How close is Mahaweli Reach Hotel to the airport?

Mahaweli Reach Hotel is 68.7 mi (152-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mahaweli Reach Hotel?

As of Jun 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mahaweli Reach Hotel on Jun 10, 2026 start from CA $87, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Mahaweli Reach Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Mahaweli Reach Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of LKR 15000 per vehicle, one way.

Does Mahaweli Reach Hotel offer free breakfast?

Mahaweli Reach Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Mahaweli Reach Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Mahaweli Reach Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

Is there free parking at Mahaweli Reach Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Mahaweli Reach Hotel have a pool?

Mahaweli Reach Hotel features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Mahaweli Reach Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Mahaweli Reach Hotel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages and Ayurvedic treatments.

How close is Mahaweli Reach Hotel to downtown Kandy?

Mahaweli Reach Hotel is 2.2 mi away from Kandy.

Mahaweli Reach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 108 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms was spacious and clean, staff was excellent and breakfast and dinner was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A family owned hotel with old world charm but with all the modern amenities. Lovely river views. Friendly helpful staff. Great place to stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Katharine

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It's a beautiful hotel with lots of character and the bar / dining area is lovely but the rooms are tired
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was not quite what I expected. It was not 5 star by US standards, but it was ok. The mosquitoes were a bit much- having them in our bedroom and bathroom was annoying, but the staff did their best to help. Overall, it was ok, probably one of the better hotels in Kandy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Janelle

Disliked: Amenities
Does not live up to its 5* rating but staff very friendly. Buffet only average in terms of quality and choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only negative thing is the bathroom tub. It is quite slippery due to the sloped area right after the sliding door entrance. My wife slipped and fell.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Steve

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The same Sri Lankan hospitality and attention to detail we received all over Sri Lanka was not present. Rooms haven’t been updated and bugs and insects everywhere. Meal standard was pretty low
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Nguyet

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing stay!

This is not a 5 star hotel. Porter were not available on arrival to assist with lugguage. Overall, hotel need a refurbishment as it is tired. We were given a accessible room, and when we have a shower the whole toilet was flooded - a plastic curtains was the shower door. Towels were old and smell. Room also smell damp and moulded. We could hear the people in thr next room and anyone walking in the corridor. We checked in at around 4pm amd checked out at 8am - not an inviting hotel that you want to hang around.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Søren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

3. Besøg og bestemt ikke det sidste!

Som altid mødt af venlighed og hjælpsomhed. Receptionen gør alt for at hjælpe med kørsel og spørgsmål. Poolområde og faciliteter yderst behagelig. Restauranten altid med kadau til kokken og tjenere!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Tetsuo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
到着した際にホテルエントランスに誰もおらず、間違えたエントランスに来たか？と思ったら、実はそこがメインエントランスでした。 その後、お昼ご飯を食べようとしたのですが、テーブルの上に蟻がたくさん歩いており、食事をする気がかなり萎えました。 施設は５つ星ホテルとは思えないほど不潔で、部屋に入った際には髪の毛が落ちていたり、浴槽が汚れていたり、エレベーターが狭く汚い、プールには枯れ葉がたくさん落ちていたり、ベランダが泥だらけだったり、本当に気分が沈みました。 さらに、スタッフの対応も非常に悪く、渡したはずの鍵を忘れる、テーブルに蟻がいると言ってもテーブルは新しく準備したので問題ないと確かめもしないで対応しないなどなど、本当に気分が悪くなりました。
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid at all costs

Avoid at all costs. Pros: Service at the spa and restaurant was good. Cons: Old hotel, old furniture, mattress was hard and has that little ledge on the edges, like your parents mattress from 40yrs ago. Sheets were tired, I felt disgusting lying there and thankful that it was only 1 night. Air con was not effective. Poor service and communication. When I checked in, I asked for a late checkout, they agreed 12pm and wrote it down. At 11.30 the next day they called, asking why I hadn’t checked out. I told them I had a late check-out which should be in their system, and can they send someone up in 5mins to take my bags. No one came. When I checked in, I asked would there be a spa menu. They said yes it is in the room. It wasn’t in the room, I called reception, they told me to call the spa, the spa told me to ask reception. Seriously, get your act together guys, I want to spend money at the spa and you don’t even want it. The guy at reception told me contradictory hours for the spa service times. Service wise- whenever I had to sign something, they put it in front of me and didn’t say a word- never experienced such rudeness at a hotel. It was a horrible stay and when I checked out, the lady asked how my stay was. I told her that I was disappointed, and the reasons why. Then to sort my payment, she directed me to another lady (whom I thought was more senior), who didn’t say a thing or ask how my stay was, simply printed the invoice for signing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Nihal W.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good food and great service,
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Mahawell Reach Hotel was a welcome respite after many hours of driving. Large comfortable rooms with all the usual 4 star hotel inclusions. Great bed. The shower was over the bath and quite deep so if you have mobility issues I would recommend asking for a room with separate shower. The breakfast was the usual but nice buffet style (excellent omelette). We stayed two nights and this hotel was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
20年以上前から宿泊するホテル、相変わらずのコロニアルスタイルの良さを維持され気持ちの良い朝が迎えられます。食事が美味しいこともこのホテルに泊まる理由の一つです。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setting overlooking the Mahaweli River is simply beautiful. Lovely sunsets!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

ARUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great hotel and location

great hotel and location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice amenities, far from anything fun , okay to chill on the property
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bra hotell. Lekkert med ett fantastisk personale. Trenger nok en restaurering. Særlig badene!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kandy

Sehr schöne Anlage und tolle Zimmer. Essen war gut.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very welcoming and helpful, we had our itinerary discussed and we also learned about the places we could visit in a better way. Cleanliness and maintainance 10/10 Very Polite staff The menu can be
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

lovely staff.... tired hotel but still good

Staff were lovely. Hotel is old. public areas like the pool are gorgeous. rooms are tired but big. Walls are very thin and can hear everything. Breakfast was mediocre. Easy to get tuk tuk to town. Staff are fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pratap

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Simla

Kandy property not the best but city is awesome 👏

Property is very average and our room had to be changed as the shower was broken .. would not recommend this property to anyone .. they have river cruise which was very depressing :-((
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ahmad

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

جيد من ناحية الموقع والنظافة ..

الفندق نظيف وموقعه ممتاز .. لكن هناك تاخير في تسجيل الدخول والخروج.. لانه على حسب كلامهم الحجز غير موجود .. لا اعلم بسبب من الفندق ام بسبب الفندق .. التعامل مع موظف الاستقبال جدا كان سيئ.. قام بطلب اكثر من ٨٢ دولار إضافية للاطفال .. وبعد التحدث من مديرة الاستقبال تم دفع نصف المبلغ تقريبا ..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel that is a sight itself. Kandy is a bit hectic and noisy city, but the area where the hotel is located is very quiet and beautiful and easily accessible with tuktuk (hotel has its own tuktuk driver also so getting to the city is easy). Rooms were clean, staff was helpful and food was good. I recommend to take also the breakfast when booking the room, it is really worth of paying a little extra.