Heritance Kandalama, Sigiriya ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Po Box 11, Kandalama, Dambulla, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

Rooms with a View

Heritance Kandalama offers rooms from the 2nd to the 5th floor of the Dambulla Wing. Each room features a private bathroom with oversized glass walls, free Wi-Fi, a cable/satellite TV, a minibar, and a personal safe. Bathrooms include a shower. Rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed. Room types include twin rooms with garden or lake views, double rooms with lake views, and suites with lake views. Suites have a living room and a separate bedroom. Amenities: Ironing facilities, air conditioning, tea and coffee facilities, mini-bar, sitting area, terrace, trouser press, patio, soundproofed rooms, garden furniture, free toiletries, electric kettle, AM/FM alarm clock, flat-screen TV, and parquet floor.

Dining Options

Heritance Kandalama features multiple dining options. Kanchana Restaurant, located on the 6th floor, serves international cuisine with buffet and a la carte options. Kaludiya Restaurant, on the 7th floor, offers international a la carte dining from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Café Kachchan overlooks the infinity swimming pool and serves bites, snacks, and drinks daily from 7:00 AM to midnight. The Kanchana Bar is stocked with beers, wines, and spirits and is open from 10:00 AM to midnight. Exclusive dining includes AmbuLe Lunch, High Tea, Cave Dinner (USD 400 per couple), Deshamanya Bawa Dinner, and Dine with the Chef.

Leisure and Entertainment

Heritance Kandalama offers a variety of recreational activities. Guests can play sports and games at the hotel for free, including cycling and trekking. The hotel features four indoor swimming pools and an infinity pool. A library contains reference books on Sri Lankan history and culture. Other activities: jungle trekking to Kandalama Rock (USD 8 per person), bird watching (USD 10 per person), and boat rides (USD 8 per person). Guests can take a mountain bike tour (10-15 km, 1.5 to 2 hours). A souvenir shop sells local crafts, including handloom bags, batik shirts, and woodcarvings.

Location and Transportation

Heritance Kandalama is 25 km from Sigiriya Air Force Base and overlooks the rock fortress of Sigiriya. Nearby landmarks include Kaludiya Pokuna (3 km), Kandalama Reservoir (0.3 km), Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs (7 km), and Rangiri Dambullu Maha Viharaya (6.5 km). The hotel is near the Dambulla Cave Temples. The Minneriya/Kaudulla National Park, with a 249 square km reservoir, is nearby.

Services On Offer

Heritance Kandalama offers room service, including special candle-lit dinners for Suite Rooms (Half Board and Full Board stays only). A corporate contact is Aitken Spence Hotel Managements (Pvt) Ltd., located in Colombo. The hotel provides event services in state-of-the-art venues. A warm herbal compress is available. Guests can visit the Eco Park to see a sewage treatment plant, plant nursery, herb garden, and beehives.