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Mahaweli Reach Hotel

5.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with full-service spa and free valet parking
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Mahaweli Reach Hotel

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Front of property - evening/night
Aerial view
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Lounge

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
35, P.B.A.Weerakoon Mawatha, Kandy, 0094
  • Udawatta Kele Sanctuary
    4 min drive
  • Royal Palace of Kandy
    5 min drive
  • Kandy Clock Tower
    6 min drive
  • Kandy (KDZ-Polgolla Reservoir)
    5 min drive

Room options

View all photos for One-Bedroom River Suite

One-Bedroom River Suite | Living area

One-Bedroom River Suite

Highlights

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

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Two Bedroom Mahaweli Suite

Two Bedroom Mahaweli Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • 181 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Premium Room River View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
  • 36 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Washer/dryer
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 36.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room River View | Balcony view

Deluxe Room River View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
  • 36 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Kandy

A luxury stay in the heart of Kandy awaits you at Mahaweli Reach Hotel. You'll be 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Udawatta Kele Sanctuary and 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Devales. Highlights at this family-friendly hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include massages and Ayurvedic treatments along with access to the sauna and steam room. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, steam room, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. 3057 square feet (284 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 5-property class Kandy hotel, you'll be 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Kanday Monasteries and 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Royal Palace of Kandy.

What's nearby

  • Kandy Lake - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Royal Palace of Kandy - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Wales Park - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Kandy General Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Temple of the Tooth - 8 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe 1886 By Salgado Bakers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Salgado Hotel & Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Aroma Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪SriRam Indian Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Global Kitchen - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Mahaweli Reach Hotel

Riverfront hotel with full-service spa and free valet parking
Mahaweli Reach Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a steam room. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 3057 square feet (284 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A children's pool, a fitness centre, and spa services are also featured at the luxury Mahaweli Reach Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Kandy hotel.

  • 112 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • 3057 sq ft of conference space
  • 284 sq. m of conference space
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Mahaweli Reach Hotel offers 112 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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

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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (3,057 square foot 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

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift

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 and check-out are 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Mahaweli Reach Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for LKR 4500.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 security system and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • For stays on 25 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner.
  • For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Mahaweli Reach
Mahaweli
Mahaweli Hotel
Mahaweli Reach
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

What is the cancellation policy at Mahaweli Reach Hotel?

Mahaweli Reach Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Mahaweli Reach Hotel?

As of 24 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mahaweli Reach Hotel on 14 Dec 2024 start from AU$176.37, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Mahaweli Reach Hotel?

Yep, Mahaweli Reach Hotel has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Is there a spa on site at Mahaweli Reach Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Mahaweli Reach Hotel. It has a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Does Mahaweli Reach Hotel have a pool?

Mahaweli Reach Hotel has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Mahaweli Reach Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Mahaweli Reach Hotel.

Is Mahaweli Reach Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, babysitting services and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Mahaweli Reach Hotel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mahaweli Reach Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Mahaweli Reach Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Mahaweli Reach Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Mahaweli Reach Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Mahaweli Reach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 101 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Nguyet

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Janelle

Travelled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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 traveller

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 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 traveller

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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Chandana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really great service from all the staff.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Great comfortable stay at this hotel about 3 km outside Kandy but be aware the roads are very busy so can take a while to get into town
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed, Lebanon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Hotel & Awesome Staff!
We absolutely love this hotel! The hotel itself if amazing and the staff were exceptional. Ask for Damith, he is an amazing person with a lot of attention to detail. We strongly recommend this hotel to everyone. We stayed here one night only and we should have booked at least two nights. Wonderful hotel, amazing food selection between all the hotels we stayed at in Sri Lanka. Very well done, good job to everyone!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful gardens and swimming pool. Fantastic food. Attentive, friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Richard, East Sussex UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location on the river
Lovely location on the river, a little away from the centre of Kandy but only a short tuc tuc ride so no real problem. Very good buffet breakfast & evening meal. Pity there was no beer over the New Year period!

10/10 Excellent

Ijaz, Dubai, UAE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5 star hotel by the longest river in Sri Lanka
Hotel located in a scenic area (had some time locating it as decided to drive on my own) but wouldn't be a problem if one hires a local taxi. Hotel staff were very courteous right from the reception till the house keeping / engineering staff. Food was awesome (at least to me) as I gorged myself on Sri Lankan food - sea food, hoppers, rotis, sambols, etc simply put a wide variety of international and Sri Lankan food. Lots of things to do - boat rides, swim in the pool, visit the historical botanical gardens located a few kilometres away, visit the heritage sites (Dalada Maligawa - Lord Buddha's relics are kept and venerated by the Buddhists) and lots more. Certainly was a change from the humid weather one found in Colombo and the towns we visited on the coast - Galle, Kalutara etc. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this hotel to all my friends. Keep up the good work of and all the best, Regards Ijaz

6/10 Okay

Johannes

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

2/10 Terrible

Howard, Charleston, SC

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Refused to honor reservation
Would not let us through the gate. We had paid in full through Orbitz. They couldn't find it. We asked if they had a room. They said yes but we could not have it because all arrangements had to go through Colombo. We had driven 4 hours from Kandy and they left us without a place to stay. AND THEY HAD A ROOM!@!!