Travel & Stay

We encourage guests to stay at Heritance Kandalama to fully enjoy the wedding festivities. We have also secured a special rate for our wedding guests. But we understand that is not possible for everyone so we’ve also listed some alternative options so you can take a look.

Getting here

The easiest and most comfortable way to reach Heritance Kandalama from Colombo City or Bandaranaike International Airport (Colombo Airport) is by car. The journey typically takes approximately 3–3.5 hours, depending on traffic conditions.

You can:

  • Book an intercity taxi via Uber or the local ride-hailing app, PickMe
  • Pre-book a Kangaroo Cab via their website or app
  • Contact us directly, or reach out to the hotel on +94 66 555 5000, to arrange a private transfer

Staying at Heritance Kandalama

As our wedding will be held at Heritance Kandalama, the hotel is offering a special discounted accommodation rate for wedding guests, which can be seen by downloading the Accommodation Options Guide using the ‘See rates & options‘ button below.

If you would like to stay at the hotel for the wedding, please use the ‘Book your stay‘ button below to book rooms using our special discounted rate. Room availability is limited due to the wedding taking place during peak season, so we recommend confirming your accommodation as early as possible.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

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Address

PO Box 11, Dambulla 21106, Sri Lanka

Email

hkinfo@heritancehotels.com

Phone

+94 66 555 5000

What’s in the area?

If you’re spending a few days extra in addition to our wedding, Kandalama is right in the heart of Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle and offers plenty of excursions and day-trips in your free time. From ancient UNESCO World Heritance Sites to elephant gatherings, there is something for everyone here.

  • Sigiriya Rock

    A 5th-century UNESCO World Heritage site featuring a 200m high ancient rock fortress topped with ancient palace ruins.

  • Dambulla Cave Temple

    A 1st-century UNESCO World Heritage Site, featuring caves filled with hundreds of ancient Buddha statues, and over 2,100m² of murals, siting under a 160m-high overhanging rock.

  • Anuradhapura

    The first ancient capital of Sri Lanka (established in the 5th century BCE) and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a major sacred city for Buddhism, famous for massive ancient stupas, monasteries, and complex, ancient water reservoirs.

  • Polonnaruwa

    An ancient city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sri Lanka’s second capital (from 10th to 13 century) featuring preserved ruins.

  • Minneriya National Park

    A 8,890ha protected wildlife sanctuary, famous for hosting the world’s largest known congregation of Asian elephants.

Other nearby accommodation

If you’d like to stay offsite, below are some nearby suggestions. We’d love for everyone to stay close, so grab your spot before rooms fill up!

Amaya Lake ($$$) ★★★★★

An eco friendly resort set in a 20 hectare property on the shores of Kandalama Lake.

10km from Heritance Kandalama
~20 minutes by car

Jetwing Lake ($$$) ★★★★

A tranquil setting for a contemporary hotel. Each room has a private balcony with views of the dry zone forest that the hotel is based in.

13km from Heritance Kandalama
~25 minutes by car

Amba Yaalu Kandalama ($$$) ★★★★

The hotel is in the middle of a mango plantation bordering Kandalama Lake and is Sri Lanka’s first hotel fully managed and staffed by women.

7km from Heritance Kandalama
~15 minutes by car

Kandalama Lodge ($$) ★★★

A boutique hotel with five separate lodges. Probably the best value for money property in the area.

5km from Heritance Kandalama
~15 minutes by car

Lake Lodge Kandalama ($) ★★

A simple six room boutique hotel.

7km from Heritance Kandalama
~15 minutes by car

Rangiri Dambulla Resort ($) ★★

The hotel has several cottages and villas set across five hectares of land.

13km from Heritance Kandalama
~25 minutes by car