Kandy City Hotel By Earl'S, Kandy ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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#37, Yatinuwara Street, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 20000

Kandy City Hotel by Earl's is a 3-star hotel located in the heart of Kandy, Sri Lanka, renowned for its world-class hospitality and elegant experiences. Situated within walking distance of key cultural landmarks, it serves as an ideal base for exploring the hill capital. The hotel combines contemporary comforts with local charm, promising guests a memorable stay amidst the captivating misty hills. With proximity to major attractions, Kandy City Hotel enhances the journey into the rich history and vibrant culture of the region.

Location

Conveniently located, Kandy City Hotel is just a short walk from Asgiriya Stadium and near public transportation options including a train station. Notable attractions like the Royal Palace of Kandy, Kandy View Point, and Sri Dalada Museum are within 1 miles from the hotel. With its strategic location, guests can easily explore the authentic cultural adventures that Kandy and the surrounding region offer.

Rooms

Guests can choose from 26 stylishly furnished rooms equipped with modern amenities. Each room features a flat-screen TV, minibar, and private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Additionally, many rooms offer private balconies with city views, providing a comfortable retreat after a day of exploration. Each accommodation also includes a safety deposit box, air conditioning, and a tea/coffee maker to enhance the guest experience.

Eat & Drink

The hotel's dining facilities offer a variety of local and international cuisines. The Last Drop restaurant features a bar/lounge where guests can enjoy light snacks and a selection of alcoholic beverages. Outstanding service from the hotel staff ensures an unforgettable dining experience, making it easy for guests to savor gourmet meals in a cozy atmosphere. Guests can also find complimentary newspapers in the lobby to stay informed during their dining experience.

Leisure & Business

Kandy City Hotel by Earl's provides essential amenities for leisure and business travelers alike. Free WiFi access is available throughout the hotel, complementing other services such as room service, dry cleaning, and tour/ticket assistance. Safety measures are emphasized with features including fire extinguishers and smoke detectors. The hotel staff works diligently to ensure each guest's needs are met for a seamless stay.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Superior Triple Room

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3 persons

25 m²

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3 Single beds

Shower

Air conditioning

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Deluxe King Room

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2 persons

22 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

City view

Shower

Balcony

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King Room

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2 persons

22 m²

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1 King Size Bed

City view

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center

Kandy2000 ft

Airports

Victoria Reservoir SPB (KDW)3300 ft

Polgolla Reservoir Sea Plane (KDZ) 4.4 mi

Train

Kandy railway station2300 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Superb Bathroom Experience

The bathroom was exceptional, featuring excellent water pressure and a beautifully designed layout that made every shower feel luxurious.view full review

Comfy Beds

The beds were incredibly comfortable, ensuring I had a peaceful night's sleep every night of my stay.view full review

Spacious Rooms

My room was impressively spacious with stunning city views, providing a wonderful atmosphere to relax and unwind.view full review

Helpful Luggage Service

The ability to leave my luggage before and after check-in was a game-changer, allowing me to explore the city without any hassle.view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
No parking
Safe deposit box
Concierge desk
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Elevator
ATM/Cash machine
Coffee shop
Fireplace
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Car rental
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Stores/Commercial services
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs
Children's buffet

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

#37, Yatinuwara Street, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 20000

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#37, Yatinuwara Street, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 20000

City landmarks

Pagoda

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

4000 ft

Events

Kandy Lake

3800 ft

Monuments and Landmarks

Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue

2800 ft

Museums

National Museum of Kandy

1.0 mi

Rajapihilla Mawatha

Kandy View Point

1.0 mi

Cemetery

Kandy Garrison Cemetery

4400 ft

Sri Dalada Veediya Sri Dalada Maligawa

Royal Palace of Kandy

1.0 mi

Wariyapola Sri Sumanga Mawatha

Asgiri Maha Viharaya

2200 ft

Museums

Sri Dalada Museum

2100 ft

Lovers Walk

Udawattakelle Sanctuary

1.2 mi

Stadiums

Bogambara Stadium

1.0 mi

Stadiums

Sri Lanka Cricket Office

5200 ft

Market

Kandy Municipal Central Market

2200 ft

Parks

Royal Palace Park

1.0 mi

Museums

World Buddhist Museum

4200 ft

Museums

Museum of Rajaa Elephant

1.0 mi

Nearby

Kandy Clock Tower

1500 ft

Pagoda

Lord Kataragama Temple

300 ft

Sri Dalada Maligawa

Temple of the Tooth Museum

2000 ft

Bogambara

Bogambara Prison

1200 ft

Church

The Church of St Paul

1500 ft

Galmaduwa Raja Maha Viharaya Kalapura Rd Sri Lanka Kalapura Rd Sri Lanka

Galmaduwa temple kandy

1000 ft

Degaldoruwa

Degaldoruwa Temple

1000 ft

68th Milestone On the A1 Colombo- Kandy Trunk Road

Highway Museum Complex

1000 ft

Kalapura Road

Kandy Brasswear Village

1000 ft

Church

St Anthony's Church

1500 ft

Deva Veediya

Sri Maha Paththini Davalaya

1500 ft

Events

Magul Maduwa-

1900 ft

Pagoda

Natha Devale

1700 ft

Kandy

Giragama Walawwa

200 ft

Restaurants

Cafe Candea

100 ft

Wadugodapitiya Veediya

Bake House

5300 ft

27/3 Cross Street Kandy Hsbc Bank Roof Top

Cafe Divine Street

1600 ft

139 Colombo Street

Sri Kandyan Coffee Shop & Pancake House

300 ft

De Soyza Lane Near Bank of Ceylon

Cornhill Resturant

1500 ft

Sri Dalada Street

Balaji Dosai

2300 ft

03 DS Senanayake Veediya

Delight Bakers & Sweet House

5100 ft

Dalada Veediya

Soul Food

2700 ft

48 Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe Mawatha

Cafe Secret Alley

2200 ft

Kotugodalla Street

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

74%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Convenient Location

Fantastic Service

Noisy Rooms

Inconsistent Dining

7.4/10

Very good

Rooms

7.0

Location

9.0

Service

8.1

Dining

6.4

Arthur

United Kingdom, May 2024

8.2/10

I had a wonderful stay at the hotel. The rooms were beyond what I expected, neat, and clean; however, a bit old and small. The service was exceptional, with the staff going above and beyond to accommodate our infant son. The location was perfect, close to attractions and fantastic restaurants. The dining experience was satisfying overall. The facilities were great, providing everything we needed during our stay.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were neat and clean, exceeding my expectations.

Service

9.0

The staff was amazingly helpful and friendly, especially with our infant son.

Location

9.0

The location was excellent, allowing easy access to major tourist attractions.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was satisfactory overall.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities provided everything we needed for a comfortable stay.

Horace

United Kingdom, April 2024

7.8/10

The hotel is centrally located, making it convenient to access key attractions. The rooms, though cozy, may be a bit noisy due to street orientation and lack of sufficient lighting. The service is exceptional with attentive staff, but occasional judgmental behavior towards guests. The dining experience has its highs and lows, with some meals being highly recommended, and others not meeting expectations. Overall, a decent value for the money with some room for improvement.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were small but comfortable, although the street orientation made it too noisy for my taste. The lack of lighting, especially at breakfast, was a downside.

Service

8.0

The service was fantastic in sorting out issues promptly, and the staff were generally attentive and went above and beyond. However, there were moments of being overly curious about guests' whereabouts.

Location

9.0

The hotel is perfectly situated in the heart of the city, within walking distance to many sites, restaurants, and essential facilities. A prime location for exploring Kandy.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience had its highlights, with some meals highly recommended for their quality and pricing. However, inconsistencies were noted, with some meals not meeting expectations.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers diverse facilities such as room service, car hire, and laundry services, providing convenience for guests.

Convenient Location

Noisy Rooms

George

United Kingdom, November 2023

6.6/10

The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of the city, making it easy to explore restaurants and the famous temple of the tooth. The spacious rooms with balconies were a nice touch, but the presence of mosquitoes and cockroaches was a downside. The service had some quirks during card payment but overall friendly. Dining options were limited and not appealing to vegetarians. Good for a one-night stay.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were spacious with a balcony which I loved, but unfortunately, they were full of mosquitoes accompanied by some cockroaches.

Service

7.0

The staff was very nice, but lacked good restaurant tips, and the payment process had some odd moments.

Location

8.0

The hotel is in a central location, within walking distance to restaurants and the temple of the tooth, but the proximity to the train station might not suit everyone.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were cold and limited, not ideal for vegetarians.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were functional but may need some improvement.

Reginald

United Kingdom, October 2023

7.4/10

My stay at the hotel was decent. The rooms were okay, and I had a good sleep, although they were smaller than your average double room in Sri Lanka. The service was very helpful, and the location was very convenient, right in the city center and close to the Temple of the Tooth. The dining experience was very average, especially for vegetarians. Overall, the hotel represents value for money on a half-board basis, but the lack of vegetarian options on the set dinner menu was a downside. The facilities were decent, offering basic amenities for a comfortable stay.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were decent and provided a good night's rest. They were smaller than standard double rooms in Sri Lanka.

Service

9.0

The service was top-notch with helpful staff and great central location.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location couldn't be better, right in the heart of the city and close to the Temple of the Tooth.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were very average, particularly lacking choices for vegetarians.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offered standard facilities that met basic needs for a comfortable stay.

John

United Kingdom, September 2023

8.2/10

I had a terrific experience at this hotel. The rooms were really stylish and comfortable at the front of the hotel, offering great value and being located in the heart of Kandy within walking distance to the Buddha relic and the huge Buddha statue. Despite being away from the main road, the ambiance was fantastic.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were stylish and comfortable, providing great value for money. The location in the heart of Kandy made it even more enjoyable.

Service

8.0

The service was really welcoming and helpful. The staff offered great sightseeing suggestions and ensured a friendly, clean, and comfortable stay.

Location

10.0

The location was excellent, close to the lake, Tooth Relic Temple, city center mall, and the cultural center for evening shows. It was very convenient for exploring Kandy.

Dining

6.0

Although the dining experience had a vast variety, there were some inconsistencies. The breakfast options were limited, but the staff was accommodating when asked for a fresh omelette.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were well-maintained and offered everything essential for a comfortable stay.

Great location

Limited dining options

Michael

United States of America, July 2023

7.0/10

The hotel is centrally located in Kandy, close to major attractions and with easy access to everything you need. The rooms, though small, come with coffee and tea facilities but require renovation. Cleaning services were lacking during our stay, with no fresh towels or water bottles provided.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms are quite small, so don't plan on spending much time in them. They come with coffee and tea facilities but need renovation. The cleaning services were subpar during our stay, no fresh towels or water bottles.

Service

8.0

The service was excellent with helpful staff who were welcoming and friendly throughout our stay. They could have been more proactive in assisting with train ticket bookings and responding to emails before our arrival.

Location

9.0

The location is perfect, right in the center of Kandy close to all major attractions, restaurants, and shops. It's convenient for sightseeing and exploring the city.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was overpriced with additional service fees not disclosed at booking. Despite that, the variety of options was vast and the food quality was great and royal.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel offers a range of facilities including room service, car hire, dry cleaning, housekeeping, shops, laundry, and a welcome drink. However, overall renovation is needed, and some amenities require upgrading.

Simon

United Kingdom, June 2023

7.8/10

The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Kandy city center, making it easy to walk to local attractions. The rooms, although in need of a fresh coat of paint, are generally comfortable. The service was lovely and professional, although there were some issues with late checkout. The dining options were fairly standard, with a mix of eastern and western choices. Overall, a decent option for travelers looking for a central location in Kandy.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms are comfortable, although they could do with a lick of paint. Conveniently located next to the kitchen.

Service

8.0

The service was lovely and professional, although there were some issues with late checkout requests.

Location

9.0

The hotel is in the center of the city, convenient for visiting the Temple, with nice restaurants around.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were fairly standard, with a variety of eastern and western choices available.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers typical facilities for travelers, including room service, car hire, and laundry services.

Howard

United Kingdom, June 2023

7.6/10

The hotel offers a cosy and inviting stay with nice rooms and efficient service, though cleanliness could be improved. The location is excellent for exploring Kandy, providing good value for money, and the dining options are affordable with delicious Sri Lankan dishes.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms inside were very nice, but unfortunately, I found them to be incredibly dirty.

Service

7.0

The staff at the reception were not so nice, but the hotel's service for luggage and calls was very efficient and welcoming.

Location

9.0

The hotel is right in the centre of town, making it convenient to explore Kandy city attractions within a short walking distance.

Dining

8.0

Dining at the nextdoor restaurant was good, especially the delicious Sri Lankan dishes at an extremely cheap price of just $5.

Facilities

8.0

Facilities were sufficient, with amenities for a comfortable stay.

Albert

United Kingdom, May 2023

7.8/10

I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The rooms were comfortable with a nice hot shower, but it was too noisy for my taste. On the bright side, my room had a balcony, a big work space, and a comfortable bed. Overall, the place was stylish, clean, and comfortable, with a very nice shower.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were comfortable with a nice hot shower, but it was too noisy for my taste. My room had a balcony, a big work space, and a comfortable bed. It was stylish, clean, and comfortable with a very nice shower.

Service

9.0

The staff were so friendly and helpful. I must give a special shoutout to Niroshan; he was superb and made our stay enjoyable.

Location

9.0

The best thing about the property was its location. It was particularly good, just minutes from the train station and a short walk to the temple of the tooth. The hotel is in the center and very close to the temple of the tooth and many restaurants.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was only 900 Rupees, which was a steal. Unfortunately, at that time, the restaurant was not available at all. However, my room was clean and well presented, and I enjoyed local fruits.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offered a range of facilities from room service to car hire, making the stay convenient. However, the lack of clear Kandy train ticket advice was a downside.