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Mahaweli Reach Hotel

5.0 star property
Travelers lounge by the pool on sun-kissed chairs or venture into nature's nearby wonders, then return to evenings by the warm fireplace.

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Mahaweli Reach Hotel, riverside, offers a peaceful escape with lush gardens. Guests enjoy drinks at the poolside bar, book relaxing spa treatments, or go hiking and boat tours. The lobby fireplace is a cozy spot to unwind after a day of activities.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NT$2,409
NT$3,237 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Washer/dryer
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • Garden view
  • 391 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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One-Bedroom River Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

One-Bedroom River Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Washer/dryer
Pillow menu
  • River view
  • 880 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room River View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room River View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
  • River view
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Premium Room River View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Premium Room River View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
  • River view
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom Mahaweli Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Two Bedroom Mahaweli Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • Garden view
  • 1950 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Kandy, Mahaweli Reach Hotel is in the city center and on a river. Udawatta Kele Sanctuary and Central Highlands of Sri Lanka reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kandyan Art Association & Cultural Centre and New Ranweli Spice Garden. Traveling with kids? Consider Royal Botanical Garden, or check out an event or a game at Asgiriya Stadium. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Kandy travel guide
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35, P.B.A.Weerakoon Mawatha, Kandy, 0094

What's nearby

  • Two reasons to come to Kandy: 1, to walk around this lake, and 2, to visit the temple with the sacred tooth relic
    Kandy Lake
    6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Sri Dalada Maligawa, also known as Temple of the Buddha Tooth in English, is a UNESCO heritage site, and a popular place to visit for newly weds. It was awfully packed over the full moon weekend (would not recommend visiting during this period)! This pavilion-like structure at the front Paththirippuwa, or Octagon. It is a symbol of identity in Kandyan Architecture. In the olden days, the king would stand there to address his citizens who were gathered in front of him. The golden roof behind stands over the Buddha tooth relic that this temple is famous for. Footwear is not permitted inside, so you should either carry a bag where you can keep your shoes, or leave your shoes out on the grass like everyone else! #srilanka #kandy #wanderlust #explore #adventure #travel #igtravel #instatravel #vacation #travelgram #trip #travelandleisure #asia #throwback #tourist #temple #religion #beautiful #traveltips #nofilter #picoftheday #architecture #buddhist #sridaladamaligawa
    Temple of the Tooth
    6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Botanical garden in Kandy
    Royal Botanical Garden
    14 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Pallekele International Cricket Stadium showing a sporting event
    Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
    19 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Udawatta Kele Sanctuary
    4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Kandy Railway Station
    18 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)
    152 min drive

Restaurants

  • Salgado Hotel & Bakery
    5 min drive
  • Cafe 1886 By Salgado Bakers
    5 min drive
  • Cafe Nuwara
    5 min drive
  • Kandy Myst by Cinnamon
    15 min walk
  • Global Kitchen
    5 min drive

About this property

Mahaweli Reach Hotel

Luxury family-friendly hotel by the river
You can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden at Mahaweli Reach Hotel. Adventurous travelers may like the hiking/biking at this hotel. Indulge in Ayurvedic treatments and a massage at the onsite spa. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like boat tours. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and a gift shop
Room features
All 112 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like late night room service and free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (3,057 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for LKR 4500.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: LKR 15000 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: LKR 4500.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A fee for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 25
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Mahaweli Reach
Mahaweli
Mahaweli Hotel
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Mahaweli Reach Hotel
Mahaweli Reach Hotel Kandy
Mahaweli Reach Kandy
Hotel Mahaweli Reach
Mahaweli Reach Hotel Hotel
Mahaweli Reach Hotel Kandy
Mahaweli Reach Hotel Hotel Kandy

Frequently asked questions

Does Mahaweli Reach Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Mahaweli Reach Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mahaweli Reach Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Mahaweli Reach Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Mahaweli Reach Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of LKR 15000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Mahaweli Reach Hotel located?

This family-friendly Kandy hotel is located in the historical district, within 3 mi (5 km) of Udawatta Kele Sanctuary, Kanday Monasteries and Devales. Commonwealth War Cemetery and Asgiri Maha Viharaya are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Mahaweli Reach Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 108 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms was spacious and clean, staff was excellent and breakfast and dinner was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was not quite what I expected. It was not 5 star by US standards, but it was ok. The mosquitoes were a bit much- having them in our bedroom and bathroom was annoying, but the staff did their best to help. Overall, it was ok, probably one of the better hotels in Kandy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A family owned hotel with old world charm but with all the modern amenities. Lovely river views. Friendly helpful staff. Great place to stay.

8/10 Good

Katharine

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It's a beautiful hotel with lots of character and the bar / dining area is lovely but the rooms are tired
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Janelle

Disliked: Amenities
Does not live up to its 5* rating but staff very friendly. Buffet only average in terms of quality and choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only negative thing is the bathroom tub. It is quite slippery due to the sloped area right after the sliding door entrance. My wife slipped and fell.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Steve

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The same Sri Lankan hospitality and attention to detail we received all over Sri Lanka was not present. Rooms haven’t been updated and bugs and insects everywhere. Meal standard was pretty low
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Nguyet

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing stay!

This is not a 5 star hotel. Porter were not available on arrival to assist with lugguage. Overall, hotel need a refurbishment as it is tired. We were given a accessible room, and when we have a shower the whole toilet was flooded - a plastic curtains was the shower door. Towels were old and smell. Room also smell damp and moulded. We could hear the people in thr next room and anyone walking in the corridor. We checked in at around 4pm amd checked out at 8am - not an inviting hotel that you want to hang around.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Søren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

3. Besøg og bestemt ikke det sidste!

Som altid mødt af venlighed og hjælpsomhed. Receptionen gør alt for at hjælpe med kørsel og spørgsmål. Poolområde og faciliteter yderst behagelig. Restauranten altid med kadau til kokken og tjenere!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tetsuo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
到着した際にホテルエントランスに誰もおらず、間違えたエントランスに来たか？と思ったら、実はそこがメインエントランスでした。 その後、お昼ご飯を食べようとしたのですが、テーブルの上に蟻がたくさん歩いており、食事をする気がかなり萎えました。 施設は５つ星ホテルとは思えないほど不潔で、部屋に入った際には髪の毛が落ちていたり、浴槽が汚れていたり、エレベーターが狭く汚い、プールには枯れ葉がたくさん落ちていたり、ベランダが泥だらけだったり、本当に気分が沈みました。 さらに、スタッフの対応も非常に悪く、渡したはずの鍵を忘れる、テーブルに蟻がいると言ってもテーブルは新しく準備したので問題ないと確かめもしないで対応しないなどなど、本当に気分が悪くなりました。
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid at all costs

Avoid at all costs. Pros: Service at the spa and restaurant was good. Cons: Old hotel, old furniture, mattress was hard and has that little ledge on the edges, like your parents mattress from 40yrs ago. Sheets were tired, I felt disgusting lying there and thankful that it was only 1 night. Air con was not effective. Poor service and communication. When I checked in, I asked for a late checkout, they agreed 12pm and wrote it down. At 11.30 the next day they called, asking why I hadn’t checked out. I told them I had a late check-out which should be in their system, and can they send someone up in 5mins to take my bags. No one came. When I checked in, I asked would there be a spa menu. They said yes it is in the room. It wasn’t in the room, I called reception, they told me to call the spa, the spa told me to ask reception. Seriously, get your act together guys, I want to spend money at the spa and you don’t even want it. The guy at reception told me contradictory hours for the spa service times. Service wise- whenever I had to sign something, they put it in front of me and didn’t say a word- never experienced such rudeness at a hotel. It was a horrible stay and when I checked out, the lady asked how my stay was. I told her that I was disappointed, and the reasons why. Then to sort my payment, she directed me to another lady (whom I thought was more senior), who didn’t say a thing or ask how my stay was, simply printed the invoice for signing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Nihal W.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good food and great service,
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Mahawell Reach Hotel was a welcome respite after many hours of driving. Large comfortable rooms with all the usual 4 star hotel inclusions. Great bed. The shower was over the bath and quite deep so if you have mobility issues I would recommend asking for a room with separate shower. The breakfast was the usual but nice buffet style (excellent omelette). We stayed two nights and this hotel was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

pot, 日本

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
20年以上前から宿泊するホテル、相変わらずのコロニアルスタイルの良さを維持され気持ちの良い朝が迎えられます。食事が美味しいこともこのホテルに泊まる理由の一つです。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setting overlooking the Mahaweli River is simply beautiful. Lovely sunsets!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

ARUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great hotel and location

great hotel and location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice amenities, far from anything fun , okay to chill on the property
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bra hotell. Lekkert med ett fantastisk personale. Trenger nok en restaurering. Særlig badene!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kandy

Sehr schöne Anlage und tolle Zimmer. Essen war gut.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very welcoming and helpful, we had our itinerary discussed and we also learned about the places we could visit in a better way. Cleanliness and maintainance 10/10 Very Polite staff The menu can be
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

lovely staff.... tired hotel but still good

Staff were lovely. Hotel is old. public areas like the pool are gorgeous. rooms are tired but big. Walls are very thin and can hear everything. Breakfast was mediocre. Easy to get tuk tuk to town. Staff are fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pratap

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Simla

Kandy property not the best but city is awesome 👏

Property is very average and our room had to be changed as the shower was broken .. would not recommend this property to anyone .. they have river cruise which was very depressing :-((
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Ahmad

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

جيد من ناحية الموقع والنظافة ..

الفندق نظيف وموقعه ممتاز .. لكن هناك تاخير في تسجيل الدخول والخروج.. لانه على حسب كلامهم الحجز غير موجود .. لا اعلم بسبب من الفندق ام بسبب الفندق .. التعامل مع موظف الاستقبال جدا كان سيئ.. قام بطلب اكثر من ٨٢ دولار إضافية للاطفال .. وبعد التحدث من مديرة الاستقبال تم دفع نصف المبلغ تقريبا ..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel that is a sight itself. Kandy is a bit hectic and noisy city, but the area where the hotel is located is very quiet and beautiful and easily accessible with tuktuk (hotel has its own tuktuk driver also so getting to the city is easy). Rooms were clean, staff was helpful and food was good. I recommend to take also the breakfast when booking the room, it is really worth of paying a little extra.