Royal Bar & Hotel

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.4

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Enjoying good location, Royal Bar & Hotel provides charming accommodation in the heart of Kandy. Only 400 metres from Kandy Museum, it features a beautiful outdoor terrace, elegant rooms and free WiFi access. Housed in a colonial-style building, the hotel is located 300 metres from Sri Dalada Maligawa and 700 metres from Bogambara Stadium. Bandaranaike International Airport is 84 km from the hotel. Rooms feature classic Sri Lankan-style décor and hardwood floors. They come with a balcony, minibar and air conditioning. They also have a private bathroom with premium toiletries and hot-water showers. Select rooms offer a bathtub. At Royal Bar & Hotel, you can organize a barbeque session or enjoy activities such as cycling and hiking. For guests’ convenience, the hotel also provides airport transfers and shuttle services at an additional cost. A variety of authentic Sri Lankan-style cuisines can be enjoyed at the restaurant. Light snacks and local beer will be served at the bar.

Families particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a stay with kids.

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Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Rooms with:

  • Inner courtyard view

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Suite
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  • Bedroom 1: 1 large double bed
  • Living room: 1 sofa bed
Private suite
237 feet²
Inner courtyard view
Airconditioning
Private bathroom
Soundproofing
Mini-bar
  • Free toiletries
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Mosquito net
  • Telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Electric kettle
  • Wake-up service
  • Alarm clock
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 2
US$122 per night
Price US$401
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$115 per night
Price US$381
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Deluxe Double Room
  • 1 large double bed
Room
Inner courtyard view
Airconditioning
Private bathroom
Soundproofing
Mini-bar
Max adults: 2
US$80 per night
Price US$265
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
US$95 per night
Price US$312
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Dr
Germany Germany
“Good location in the centre of Kandy, colonial style, nice room and very friendly and helpful staff.”
Lynne
Australia Australia
“I felt like I had stepped back in time to a colonial era! The room was large and beautifully decorated. The dining room was impeccable- calling all directors to use it as a period movie set! While the building won are hearts, the staff did even...”
Roshani
Austria Austria
“Everything about this old hotel. Staff were friendly, it has kept its old charm. Rooms were spacious and comfortable. We stayed only a night.”
Grassi
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“Felt like we took a Time Machine back to a different era”
Roberta
Italy Italy
“It seems like travelling back 50 years, nice position”
Will
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely old colonial building with bar and restaurant on the terrace. The room was clean and comfortable and the location was great, perfect for walking around the lake and getting to and from the train station. Staff were very polite and helped at...”
Judi
Australia Australia
“We were delighted to stay 4 nights during the Perahera at this charming old world colonial hotel Our room (9) was really spacious & beautiful with furniture & fittings to compliment the buildings age We really appreciated that Rasintha (think I’ve...”
Paul
Australia Australia
“A charming British colonial hotel in the heart of Kandy. Our room was beautifully and thoughtfully decorated with a lovely courtyard view. Breakfasts were super generous and delicious, served on the balcony overlooking the street. Staff were...”
Claire
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful colonial style hotel. Elegant room and an upstairs restaurant with balcony windows, we enjoyed watching the world go by over a great breakfast or leisurely dinner. Staff were kind and helpful. It was really handy for the lake, temple,...”
Adrian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was great, so close to the lake and the Temple of the Tooth, both 5 minutes within walking distance. Yet it wasn’t noisy being so close to everything. Breakfast was really good too.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant & Bar
  • Cuisine
    British • Indian • Italian • Seafood • Thai • Local • Asian • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Royal Bar & Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 11:00
Check-out
From 11:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

If you are travelling with children under 4 years, to ensure you pay the correct price please select a rate that has child occupancy specified.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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