Mid-range

Kahanda Kanda

Kahanda Kanda, one of Southern Sri Lanka's most unique boutique hotels, offers the indulgent luxuries of a private villa with the service of a five star hotel, and is situated near the southern coast not far from Galle.

Galle, South Coast, Sri Lanka

Highlights

Amazing cooking classes and a wonderful cocktail list
Not for families with young children - under 12s aren't allowed at the hotel
Set on its own tea estate - take a walk and learn about the whole tea process and meet the tea pluckers
Set on its own tea estate - take a walk and learn about the whole tea process and meet the tea pluckers

Set amidst the palm-fringed jungle and tea plantations of southern Sri Lanka, Kahanda Kanda is a hidden gem where culture, wellness and luxury combine. The boutique hotel offers 12 individually designed villas, eight with private pools. All rooms feature free Wi-Fi, hairdryers, air conditioning, minibars, and tea/coffee-making facilities. Guests can visit the on-site restaurant and enjoy delicious meals. Other hotel amenities include a hillside pavilion perfect for yoga, a 20-metre swimming pool, a gym, and a tropical garden with relaxing sun beds.

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Top tip:

Request the Peacock Suite, the views are stunning and the private courtyard garden is utter heaven!

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Facilities

Activities

Yoga

Location

Galle, South Coast, Sri Lanka

Kahanda Kanda can be found just 5 kilometres inland from the coastal Galle Road (as the crow flies), perched at the north east shore of Koggala Lake.

Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) is the sole international airport in Sri Lanka and is located about 30km north of the city. The journey time is 4-hours from Colombo. You may also take the seaplane, which lands on Koggala Lake, cutting the journey time to 45-minutes from Colombo.

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