Clingendael Hotel  

Perched in the Kandian Hills on the grounds of the Victoria Golf & Country Resort, about 20 minutes (roughly 17 km) from Kandy. This hilltop hotel commands 230-degree views over the Victoria Reservoir, the 18‑hole championship golf course and the distant Knuckles mountain range.

A stately Dutch‑Sri Lankan colonial house built with materials dating to 1782, with wrap‑around verandahs and colonnades that channel classic colonial comfort. Rooms include terraces or balconies; select rooms feature air conditioning, tea/coffee makers, bottled water and some bathrooms with hairdryers and bathrobes. A small permanent team, a resident manager and an in‑house chef deliver personalized service.

Outdoor swimming pool, hot tub and a massage room for laid‑back pampering. Poolside bar plus on‑site bar and restaurant. Library, elevator, free parking and concierge services. Complimentary Wi‑Fi, airport transfer and car hire are available. The hotel is mostly smoke‑free with limited designated zones. Wake up to reservoir and golf‑course views.

Complimentary internet access and concierge support keep things smooth. Luggage storage, safety deposit boxes, airport transfer and car hire are available. Laundry and dry‑cleaning services are provided.

An in‑house chef oversees dining on property, with a restaurant and seven intimate private‑dining spots across verandahs, pergolas and garden water features. Sip cocktails at the poolside bar or unwind with drinks in the hotel bar.