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Queen's Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star Colonial hotel perfect for exploring Kandy

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Front of property
Reception hall
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Chinese cuisine
Garden

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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D S Senanayake Veediya, Kandy
  • Place, Kandy Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Temple of the Tooth
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Palace of Kandy
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room, City View

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room

Family Room

  • Lake view
  • 27 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Suite | Living area

Executive Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 32 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Double Room

Junior Double Room

  • Lake view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Kandy

Heart of Kandy.With a stay at this Kandy hotel, you'll be steps from Kandy City Centre and a 5-minute walk from Kandy Lake. Natha Devale and Wales Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Kandy Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Temple of the Tooth - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kandy Clock Tower - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal Palace of Kandy - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Wales Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Kandy Railway Station - 11 min walk
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 161 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hela Bojun Hala - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Balaji Dosai - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Soul Food - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪World Of Spice - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Queen's Hotel

3-star Colonial hotel perfect for exploring Kandy
Queen's Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and 3 meeting rooms are available. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Queen's Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free valet parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Kandy hotel.

  • 91 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 1841
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Queen's Hotel offers 91 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. This Kandy hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

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 valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 for adults and USD 4 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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 Queen's Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 8 for adults and USD 4 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 75 per room (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 75
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
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.

We should mention

  • For stays on December 31, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • 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

Queen's Hotel Kandy
Queen's Kandy
Queens Hotel Kandy
Queen's Hotel Hotel
Queen's Hotel Kandy
Queen's Hotel Hotel Kandy

Frequently asked questions

How close is Queen's Hotel to the airport?

Queen's Hotel is 70.8 mi (161-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 Queen's Hotel?

As of May 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Queen's Hotel on May 22, 2026 start from CA $92, 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 Queen's Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Queen's Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 75 per room, one-way.

Does Queen's Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Queen's Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 8 for adults and USD 4 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Queen's Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Queen's Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Queen's Hotel?

This hotel offers free valet parking.

Does Queen's Hotel have a pool?

Queen's Hotel features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Queen's Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Queen's Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Queen's Hotel to downtown Kandy?

Queen's Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Kandy.

Queen's Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 181 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Moira

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely welcoming staff at reception! Super quiet room except for wonderful birdsong in the morning. Beautiful old furniture, artefacts , brass lift, wooden flooring …. Nice swimming pool too!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasant stay at The Queens Hotel. We received a warm welcome on arrival. The position is perfect for visiting the Temple, overlooking the lake in Kandy but the traffic noise is incredible. Yes you are right in the heart of the city so not unexpected but trying to sleep is not easy. Room was clean and adequate and probably once was quite something but now old fashioned and very basic. There are no frills, no luxury and although our bathroom had a bath it was impossible to use it as took too long to fill it! Buffet breakfast was ok, basic and our least favourite in Sri Lanka - perhaps we have been spoilt everywhere else. In summary one night was enough for us.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes it was very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

fraser, lanarkshire

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Really nice stay at the queens hotel. Great location. Staff amazing. Slightly dated. But that was part of its charm.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Masud, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They upgraded us to a suite facing the lake, allowed us early checkin. Comfortable, good hotel. Easy acceas ro the temple and Cultural dance center and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool historical hotel in central location. Recommend the courtyard/ non city view rooms because it is centrally located and the road is busy. We stayed for one night and it was perfect to see what we wanted to see in kandy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Zein

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our stay was wonderful, we were lucky enough to have one of the newly renovated rooms at the hotel. The hotel staff were very polite and accommodating and the hotel is very centrally located - easy walk to the Temple of the Tooth Relic, eateries and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You must read-up on what to expect at the queen’s hotel. It may or may not be for you. It feels like stepping back in time. The place is a little shabby in places but if you want to have that feeling of living a bit of history it delivers. It’s an excellent location and the staff are all friendly and helpful. The pool offers a break from the noise of town and just generally- bring your ear plugs! We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter Speed

Liked: Cleanliness

Victorian Experience

A truely Victorian experience. The hotel has kept all its original charm while adding modern luxuries where needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rathna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They went above and beyond to assist me with all my needs. If you’re traveling in the area, I cannot recommend this hotel enough! The staff is incredibly warm and accommodating, making your stay truly enjoyable. Everything about my experience was exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing and on hand for everything and anything from reception and security to waiters and chefs. The pool attendant and gardener were also excellent
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic hotel, yet sadly long overdue for a major renovation. Upgraded to a suite (thank-you), yet broken air conditioner that staff tried to fix with a broomstick/leaking ceilings in various rooms (dangerous on floorboards)/light bulbs broken & not replaced/dangerous electrical PowerPoints/shower mechanism broken & fell Off & hot water tap itself overheats & liable to burn. In a positive, bed & pillows comfortable, pool fantastic & staff very helpful. Particularly the Manager/CEO Mr Kumar.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

NIKOLAOS

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

Great stay

Great Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

dominique, london

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
never had such a bad experience checking in, the girl (with glasses) at the reception was so rude it was laughable, I really got no idea how she got the job. the hotel is really nice and close to everything, but the rooms facing the main street get really noisy at night, the it gets quiet from 11 pm until 4am when the traffic (trucks, buses ect..) start again. ok for the location , the beauty of the hotel, the swimming pool, the bar , but avoid if you want some sleep . remember, be aware of the ignorant unprofessional lady at the reception! be ready to wait for a long time ! a long queue of people complaining when I left!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Keep your sense of humour and you'll get through the half to one hour check in process and you'll start to enjoy this quirky, totally inefficient hotel in the perfect location opposite the Temple of the Tooth. It's unapologetically rundown - but if you love heritage hotels you'll love this place. It has a nice restaurant with really lovely staff. It's the reception staff that desperately need training in how to deal with customers. We had zero explanation of why we were kept waiting for over half an hour. Very poor communication and generally inept. But again, get through the check in process and you'll be in heritage bliss - well, maybe not 'bliss' but you'll probably love the place anyway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

daljeero

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property need an update, our bed roof leaked during a downpour the towels were old stained and had holes in them
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is desperately in need of a complete overhaul - my room was riddled with damp and mould with ineffective air conditioning. The staff are lovely and are the hotel's only saving grace.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful old hotel with great staff! Restaurant provided buffet meals at a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Dhanushka

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Historic Hotel in Kandy

If you like historic hotels this is for you. In a perfect location by the lake and opposite the Temple of the Tooth. The interior takes you right back to the 19th Century with its wooden floors and antique bar. The dinning room is old fashioned with a good mix of western and Sri Lankan food. Staff are very helpful and friendly. Everything about this hotel is the opposite of a modern bland corporate hotel. Staying here is an experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Haitham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Rodney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very central. Very close to main attraction daladaha maligawa.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022