This hotel is located in the centre of the forest and is an amazing example of architecture, the hotel is covered in greenery and blends in to the environment, stunning to see. We stayed here for two nights and during our time here a large group consisting of teenage sports teams were also staying here which did impact on the pool areas, resulting in them being busy and a lack of loungers. The hotel is located up a dirt road and is too far away to venture out at night to eat anywhere else but the hotel. Rooms are slightly tired but a decent size with large bathroom. Monkeys appear daily on your balcony so ensure that you follow the rules of keeping your balcony door shut and locked. Lovely location, very isolated and you have to be prepared to drive each day to tour around to the nearby attractions. We went when it was relatively quiet not long after Sri Lanka had lifted Covid restrictions, would not like to be a guest when the hotel was at full capacity as buffet breakfast, dinner and swimming would be a nightmare. Please note that there is a dress code for dinner and breakfast, no shorts, tank tops etc however we found that this was not strictly enforced which was frustrating as we made the effort to adhere to the dress code and turned up to dinner to see people dressed in shorts & a t-shirt. There are signs all around the hotel depicting the required dress code for restaurants and also highlighted to you at check in. Overall a lovely experience if possible try to sit outside for dinner the lights and feeling of being in the middle of nowhere is magical.

We had an amazing time at hotel Kandalama. The evenings was the best we really liked it. The staff was very friendly, we were welcomed by Nimesha, who assisted to our room with a warm welcome. It was a very wonderful experience at hotel Kandalama....

Our first hotel in Sri Lanka and it was first class!. Tourist numbers low currently so very quiet but suited us perfectly. Buffet meals were so extensive and very good quality, backed up by the usual extra friendly Sri Lankan service. Our room was lovely, overlooking the Lake, with occasional visits from monkeys onto our terrace but no issues. Evenings post dinner were very quiet, with local entertainment provided. As with many hotels currently in Sri Lanka, they need more tourists to visit the Island. Highly recommended!