Photo needed: the Temple of the Tooth, Kandy, at the evening ceremony
Mahaweli Reach
Photo needed: Mahaweli Reach, Kandy — the hotel from the river
Photo needed: a room at Mahaweli Reach
Photo needed: the pool at Mahaweli Reach
Photo needed: the public areas at Mahaweli Reach
Photo needed: the view from Mahaweli Reach
Why we recommend it
Mahaweli Reach is on the river on the Colombo side of Kandy, which puts the Temple of the Tooth within a short drive and the botanical gardens closer still.
It is the Kandy base on the hills and south coast route, chosen because that trip starts in Kandy and a short first transfer matters more than a view.
Mahaweli Reach is an official partner hotel of Genuine Sri Lankans, the company that plans and invoices your trip. The rate we quote comes officially from the hotel, so it is our own partner rate.
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Getting around from here
[Time]Temple of the Tooth
[Time]Peradeniya gardens
[Time]Nuwara Eliya
3 hrsThe airport
Map: Mahaweli Reach with the nearby sights marked
Every one of these drives is included when you travel with us. How the private driver works.
Is it right for you?
Good for
Families, and first nights when you want a short drive from the airport.
Not ideal for
Hill views. It sits on the river, not above the valley.
Worth knowing
Kandy traffic around the lake is slow in the late afternoon. Your driver will pick the hour to go in.
Good to know
BoardFull board on our packages
Pair it with
Photo needed: the palm avenue at Peradeniya botanical garden
Routes that include Mahaweli Reach
Other hotels near Kandy
Different styles and budgets, all within a short drive.
Kandy Star rating [to confirm]
Earl's Regency
A big hotel in the hills just outside Kandy, with the town close enough for the temple but far enough to be quiet.
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