Luxurious Accommodation Review
To end my Sri Lanka blog post series, I thought of doing an accommodation review. Now that you know where to visit, what to see/ do, & where to eat, it’s time for the hotel I loved.
Mahaweli Reach Hotel, Kandy
The Mahaweli Reach Hotel was my accommodation in Kandy. Having reached after a long day, I instantly fell in love with it. The building was a beautiful, immaculate white with the façade reminding me of colonial buildings.
Upon entering, I was greeted by the front desk on my left, a garden in front of me, and a restaurant on my right. The front desk staff made me sit comfortably in the reception area while they smoothly carried out my check in formalities.
I was then taken to my room for which I had to cross the shopping arcade and the swimming pool. The shopping arcade looked quite glitzy and had a gemstone shop from where I was almost tempted to buy a few gems/ gem – encrusted jewellery.
The swimming pool, located on the ground floor, looked ethereal, illuminated by soft lanterns placed all around it. Dip into it! It was surrounded by the garden, the Uyana Restaurant, the Tamarind Bar, the deck area and a set of rooms, making it the central feature of the hotel.
I had booked myself a Deluxe Room (USD 259.79 for two nights, half board) that overlooked the River Mahaweli Ganga, a fact I realized the next morning! A lovely bookmark, with a quote from Buddha and a Nasturtium flower tucked into it, welcomed me into my room.
The room was of an adequate size, comfortably furnished, with all amenities available as can be expected from a good hotel. The room was quite comfortable from a sleep POV; I got two good nights of sleep here.
The bathroom turned out to be a quite a different one. The bathing area was at an elevation, and one had to climb a few steps, open a glass door and step inside for a shower.
I have to admit that it was not a great design from a safety viewpoint.
Most of my meals were at the Uyana Restaurant. Indulging in its dinner buffet was one of the top highlights during my stay. You should not miss the breakfast buffet either.
The restaurant offers a delightful array of freshly – baked pastries, a variety of fruits, and a selection of hot and cold dishes to kickstart your day. You can read my review of the Uyana Restaurant here – Where I Loved To Eat in Sri Lanka.
I had a drink at the Tamarind Bar too. Sprawled on an armchair, I sipped on a Mango Martini made expertly by the smiling bartender. Enjoy your cocktails while partying with friends.
And that brings me to the staff attitude. I absolutely LOVED the staff at the Mahaweli Reach Hotel. All of them were always attentive, ever efficient and tremendously cordial. Every single one of them!
I was made to feel like a cherished guest and also made comfortable as I was a solo woman traveler.
I did not use many services at the Mahaweli Reach Hotel as I was mostly out and about sightseeing, but I did avail the boat cruise offering. You can read about my boat ride here – A Morning On A Boat.
To summarize, Mahaweli Reach Hotel in Kandy is indeed a good hotel, known for its exceptional service and luxurious amenities. It stands out as a premier establishment.
The breathtaking view of River Mahaweli Ganga creates a stunning backdrop as you unwind and socialize in this vibrant setting. As Mahaweli Reach Hotel is located a little away from the attractions of Kandy, it serves as an ideal resting place.
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