Mahaweli Reach Hotel

5.0 star property

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One-Bedroom River Suite | View from room
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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35, P.B.A.Weerakoon Mawatha, Kandy, 0094
  • Place, Udawatta Kele Sanctuary
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Kandy Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Temple of the Tooth
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 391 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

One-Bedroom River Suite

  • River view
  • 880 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room River View

  • River view
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Premium Room River View

  • River view
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Two Bedroom Mahaweli Suite

  • Garden view
  • 1950 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Kandy

Located within 2 miles (3 km) of Udawatta Kele Sanctuary, Mahaweli Reach Hotel places you within a few miles (5 km) of Kanday Monasteries. This 112-room, 5-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Udawatta Kele Sanctuary - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Temple of the Tooth - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Kandy Lake - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Royal Palace of Kandy - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Royal Botanical Garden - 14 min drive - 6.8 miles

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
  • ‪Burger Hut - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kandy Myst by Cinnamon - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cinnamon Citadel Panorama Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Mahaweli Reach Hotel

Mahaweli Reach Hotel features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. Free valet and self parking are available, or if you're not driving, take the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for LKR 15000 per vehicle one way. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with securing valuables, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a gym, a steam room, and free WiFi in public areas.
32-inch LCD TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer free toiletries and toothbrushes and toothpaste, and beds sport pillow menus. Balconies, minibars, and coffee makers are other standard amenities.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a steam room and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.

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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

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for LKR 4500.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

The charges below are included in your overall room price:

  • New Year's Eve gala dinner fee
  • Christmas Day gala dinner fee

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • A charge for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner on December 25 is included in the total price shown.
  • A charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner on December 31 is included in the total price shown.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Hotel Mahaweli Reach
Mahaweli
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Mahaweli Reach Hotel Kandy
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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Mahaweli Reach Hotel?

Mahaweli Reach Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Jun 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mahaweli Reach Hotel on Jun 11, 2026 start from $90, 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.

What can I see near Mahaweli Reach Hotel?

This hotel is located in Kandy, close to Udawatta Kele Sanctuary, Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha, and Royal Palace of Kandy. You'll also find Kandy Lake and Kandy Clock Tower within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Mahaweli Reach Hotel?

Yes, valet and self parking are offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa available at Mahaweli Reach Hotel?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include Ayurvedic treatments and massages.

Are there luxury amenities available at Mahaweli Reach Hotel?

Yes, guests can indulge in luxuries such as an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a poolside bar at this hotel.

Does Mahaweli Reach Hotel feature a casino?

No, Mahaweli Reach Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Mahaweli Reach Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Mahaweli Reach Hotel?

This riverfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar.

Does Mahaweli Reach Hotel have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a steam room at this hotel.

Does Mahaweli Reach Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Mahaweli Reach Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Mahaweli Reach Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Mahaweli Reach Hotel.

Does Mahaweli Reach Hotel have connecting rooms available?

Yes, you can book connecting rooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Mahaweli Reach Hotel?

Yes, every guestroom at Mahaweli Reach Hotel comes with a balcony and some offer river and garden views.

Does Mahaweli Reach Hotel have a wedding venue?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Mahaweli Reach Hotel.

Mahaweli Reach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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.
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pot

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pratap

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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.