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title: "Thilanka Hotel, Kandy: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Thilanka Hotel in Kandy: rated 8.0 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hotel · ★★★★
# Thilanka Hotel

Buwelikada, Kandy, Sri Lanka

8.0 ·  Very good 705 reviews ·  #160 #160 of 206 in Kandy ·  5.0 Location score
## About Thilanka Hotel

Thilanka Hotel is a hotel in Buwelikada, Kandy, Sri Lanka. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 705 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, spa, restaurant, bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.2 km from the centre of Kandy. The nearest airport, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB), is 85 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 99

- **Floors:** 7

- **Opened:** 1983

- **Last renovated:** 2006

- **Price level (hotel website):** $$$

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 39

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## How Thilanka Hotel scores

Better rated than 18% of hotels in Kandy

-   Guest rating **8.0**
-   Location **5.0**
-   Facilities **7.5**
-   Families **1.0**
-   Spa & wellness **4.5**
-   Beach access **1.8**
-   Public transport **2.1**

Kandy average

## Amenities

Swimming poolSpaRestaurantBarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi24-hour room service

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool
-   Spa

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Restaurant
-   Bar
-   24-hour room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Shuttle
-   Car hire
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony
-   Minibar
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **5.0**/10

- **Walk grade:** **52**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **17**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **3**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Kandy railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">85 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">191 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Kandy</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">19 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   National Museum470 m
-   International Buddhist Museum530 m
-   The Museum of World Buddhism590 m
-   WorldPlay-KCC1.0 km
-   Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage1.1 km
-   Minmedura kandy1.1 km

## Thilanka Hotel: in detail

Thilanka Hotel offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Should you require transportation to or from the airport, hotel is able to organize it prior to your arrival date. Services offered by car hire and shuttle at the hotel ensure effortless exploration of Kandy. Visitors can take advantage of complimentary parking directly at the hotel. Reception services such as express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes are available to accommodate your requirements. Should you desire access to the top entertainment in the city, assistance can be provided by the hotel's tours. Traveling with minimal baggage is achievable at Thilanka Hotel, as the hotel's dry cleaning service and laundry service ensures your garments stay fresh. Room amenities like 24-hour room service, room service and daily housekeeping contribute to making a perfect selection for your stay. The hotel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones. Each accommodation at Thilanka Hotel is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In certain rooms, the hotel offers linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning for guest convenience and satisfaction. At Thilanka Hotel, the uniquely tailored rooms provide a configuration choice resembling a balcony or terrace. In select rooms, guests at the hotel can enjoy top-notch in-room entertainment with daily newspaper, television and cable TV available for their convenience. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of a refrigerator, bottled water, a coffee or tea maker and mini bar at your disposal. Thilanka Hotel offers a hair dryer and toiletries in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast. Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at hotel are always available for your satisfaction. Experience an unforgettable evening with your fellow travelers just a short distance away, at hotel's bar. Should you be particularly discerning in your dining choices, you will surely appreciate having access to the on-site BBQ facilities provided at this location. Thilanka Hotel provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy. Make certain to allocate time for discovering the shoreline, easily reachable right from the hotel. Each day at hotel, immerse yourself in the invigorating waters of the pool, perfect for a rejuvenating plunge or a series of revitalizing laps. Bypass the formal attire and choose a laid-back mixed drink or brew at hotel's waterside lounge.

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## Questions about Thilanka Hotel

### How do guests rate Thilanka Hotel?

Thilanka Hotel has a guest rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 705 reviews, which is better than 18% of rated hotels in Kandy.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Thilanka Hotel?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Does Thilanka Hotel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Does Thilanka Hotel have a pool?

Yes, Thilanka Hotel has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Thilanka Hotel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Thilanka Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB), is 85 km away in a straight line.

### Is Thilanka Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.5 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Thilanka Hotel have?

Thilanka Hotel has 99 rooms on 7 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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