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Accommodation near Sembuwatte Lake

Cinnamon Citadel Kandy
Poolside views
Cinnamon Citadel Kandy
4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 295 reviews
"Great hotel in scenic location but a bit out of centre. The staff were outstanding and the service faultless. "
The price is AU$181
per night
18 June - 19 June
Cinnamon Citadel Kandy
Earl's Regency
3 bars/lounges, lobby lounge
Earl's Regency
5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, 298 reviews
"Excellent place to stay"
The price is AU$125
per night
10 June - 11 June
Earl's Regency
Grand Serendib Hotel
Bar (on property)
Grand Serendib Hotel
4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 32 reviews
"A comfortable room with a fabulous view."
The price is AU$264
per night
6 July - 7 July
Grand Serendib Hotel
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Radisson Hotel Kandy
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Radisson Hotel Kandy
4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 376 reviews
"A beautiful hotel overlooking the city and lake in Kandy. Has everything you need for a comfortable stay. A nice rooftop bar to relax before a peaceful quiet sleep. "
The price is AU$158
per night
22 June - 23 June
Radisson Hotel Kandy
The Grand Kandyan
Lobby
The Grand Kandyan
5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, 115 reviews
"I had a great stay here! Staff were just super friendly and easy going - made the whole 2 week vacation just stress free and enjoyable ! "
The Grand Kandyan
The Golden Crown Hotel
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
The Golden Crown Hotel
5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 102 reviews
"Amazing experience and exceptional staff who tended to my every need. Particularly Sivaraj who worked at the front/lobby who helped me organise my forwarding journey. Also experience the bliss package message in which Nina gave an amazing service to relax and recharge my body. Will definitely recommend and will visit again Thank you once again"
The Golden Crown Hotel
The Radh Hotel
Front of property
The Radh Hotel
4.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 107 reviews
"Conveniently close to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and the lake. A non-alcohol hotel, because I’m told of its proximity to the Temple. Very nice and obliging staff."
The price is AU$180
per night
10 June - 11 June
The Radh Hotel
Mahaweli Reach Hotel
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Mahaweli Reach Hotel
5.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, 99 reviews
"Does not live up to its 5* rating but staff very friendly. Buffet only average in terms of quality and choice."
The price is AU$254
per night
18 June - 19 June
Mahaweli Reach Hotel
Sevana City Hotel Kandy
Outdoor pool
Sevana City Hotel Kandy
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 424 reviews
"The Sevana doesn’t look like much from the outside, but inside is spacious with lots of public seating areas and great views from the rooftop. We stayed here on two separate occasions and both times it was very good. Rooms are comfortable, staff are helpful. There’s a filtered water fountain with reusable glass bottles you can take to your room. The hotel organised a car and driver for us; both the car and the driver were very good, which is not always the case in Sri Lanka. There’s not many...
Sevana City Hotel Kandy
Viyana Boutique Hotel
Property entrance
Viyana Boutique Hotel
3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 157 reviews
"The staff are super friendly and helpful, especially Ryan on the front desk. The room we had was simple and clean, aircon worked great. The viewing area on the 4th floor is really nice."
The price is AU$129
per night
11 June - 12 June
Viyana Boutique Hotel
FOX Resorts Kandy
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers
FOX Resorts Kandy
5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 23 reviews
"Very nice hotel, although can be very windy at the top of the hill. Excellent service, very friendly. Rooms cosy, not spacious. Breakfast good, buffet dinner not great"
FOX Resorts Kandy
Queen's Hotel
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Chinese cuisine
Queen's Hotel
3.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, 142 reviews
"Beautiful old hotel with great staff! Restaurant provided buffet meals at a reasonable price. "
Queen's Hotel
Theva Residency
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Theva Residency
3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 67 reviews
"If you're hesitating: just book it and thank me later. This was our favorite stay in Sri Lanka so far. The view was great, the room was nice, staff were friendly and restaurants served the tastiest food in Sri Lanka. What can you ask for? "
Theva Residency
Santani Wellness Kandy
Lobby sitting area
Santani Wellness Kandy
5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 43 reviews
"best food in the world, amazing spa, relax, cool, different"
The price is AU$779
per night
13 June - 14 June
Santani Wellness Kandy
Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge
Outdoor pool
Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge
5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 53 reviews
"It was absolutely fantastic. Loved it. "
Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge
Mount Blue Kandy
Exterior
Mount Blue Kandy
3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, 22 reviews
"Nice, clean, and affordable hotel in Kandy. Centrally located which was great when we wanted to see the main sights. Great mountain views from your room. The road to get there is a little difficult but if you have your taxi call the hotel, they can easily direct them."
Mount Blue Kandy
Thilanka Hotel
View from property
Thilanka Hotel
4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, 85 reviews
"The staff and the lobby manager provided excellent service and it almost felt like home to us.. Thank you and would definitely stay next time I visit Kandy"
Thilanka Hotel
Kandy City Stay
Restaurant
Kandy City Stay
2.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, 43 reviews
"So overall this hotel was an excellent option. My room had a great view, especially at night with the city lights against the mountainsides. The lock on the door, although it did lock, was a bit difficult and frustrating. However, Kandy City stay does get high marks for staff and their local tours. The hotel’s (mainly elephant park) was excellent and very economical. "
The price is AU$47
per night
6 July - 7 July
Kandy City Stay
The Elephant Stables
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
The Elephant Stables
3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 33 reviews
"The staff are wonderfully kind and generous "
The Elephant Stables
Randholee Resort & Spa
Outdoor pool
Randholee Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, 69 reviews
"Amazing food, staff and what a view from the infinity pool. "
The price is AU$114
per night
18 June - 19 June
Randholee Resort & Spa
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Sembuwatte Lake Travel Info

Number of reviews
2,576
Closest neighbourhood
Huluganga
Accommodation
542 hotels
Luxury hotels
Santani Wellness Kandy and Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge
Mid-Range hotels
Ashburnham Estate and Hunas Falls Hotel
Budget hotels
The Kandy Samadhi Centre, Riverston Holiday Home Stay and Ashburnham Estate
Location
Central Province, Sri Lanka
Lowest price
AU$47
Highest price
AU$779

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sembuwatte Lake?

Sembuwatte Lake is located in an area that travellers like for its temples. You'll find 18 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Sembuwatte Lake?

Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this resort offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Sembuwatte Lake. Other good choices within a few miles include Hatale Mini Worlds End Bungalow and Simpson's Forest Hotel.

How many hotels are there near Sembuwatte Lake?

Expedia has 18 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Sembuwatte Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sembuwatte Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Sembuwatte Lake.

Recent Reviews in Sembuwatte Lake
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Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge

Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge

5/5 Excellent
Even better in real life
"It was absolutely fantastic. Loved it. "
A verified traveller stayed at Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge
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Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge