Overview

Popularly known as Citadel in Kandy, came back to all its ancient glory just a couple of years ago. Situated in the midst of the misty hills of Kandy, the view from Chaaya Citadel is made even more breathtaking by the Mahaweli River, offering just the right amount of tranquillity in the otherwise bustling hill capital.
 
Kandy is one of the country's best tourist destinations, offering just the right mix of tranquility and activity, ranging from sacred temples to peaceful boat rides. Chaaya Citadel Kandy aptly captures this all through their specially designed 'experience packages', the highlight of the Chaaya Hotels and Resorts.
 
With refurbishment, Chaaya Citadel's already luxurious interior has been made even better, and the change is sure to be well received. Chaaya Citadel has 24 deluxe rooms and Suites, and 97 Superior Rooms with thematic interiors as well as TV, Telephone, Mini-bar and other facilities.
 
Chaaya means reflection. Chaaya Citadel, Kandy is a tribute to the true natural Citadel that was the ancient Kingdom of Kandy. The collection of antiques, the names of the key outlets, the mural-like paintings in the rooms and public areas, as well as staff attire, all reflect the rich heritage of Kandy.
 
Dining
The ‘Vel Eliya’ Main Restaurant serves international cuisine buffet style for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can expand their culinary horizons by tasting traditional Kandyan flavours, served to perfection at the ‘Uda Rata Bojun’ Fine Dining restaurant, amongst many other a la carte preparations.
 
Special
The bar lounge is relaxation personified, with comfy chairs set out for guests to sink into. The hotels' other services and facilities include an Ayurveda centre, shopping arcade, foreign currency exchange, and left luggage service. For recreation there is the Swimming pool, Billiards, Snooker and Table Tennis.
 
Kandy is a city that can offer its visitor just about anything, from vibrant parades and awe inspiring temples, to quiet walks and serene boat rides. The Dalida Maligawe, housing the sacred tooth relic of Buddha, the beautiful Peradeniya Botanical Gardens exhibiting one of the loveliest shows of local fauna and flora, and the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage are only some of the items on the itinerary of anyone who visits Kandy. The Kandy Esala Perahara too is a sight to behold, held every July/August with much pomp and pageantry.
 
Nestled amidst sweeping green hills, the longest river in the country, misty mornings and the fresh outdoors, are just a few things that naturally come together here to make the perfect holiday. Just 2 1/2 hours from the Sri Lanka’s Capital City Colombo, Chaaya Citadel Kandy has reinvented itself taking into account the needs of holidaymakers around the world. Replete with a sense of history, serenity and majesty, the hotel offers guests the opportunity to experience the amazing Kandyan history, the culture and the arts that play a big role in the lives of the Sri Lankans. Five Experience Packages are designed to shower guests with a wealth of experience. They are Named ‘The Kandyan Bride’, ‘Ancient Trails', ‘The Scenic Trek’, ‘Golfers Day in the Sun’, and ‘Culturally Yours’, they are each unique and are customized to suit varying interests. A paradisiacal retreat in the guise of a hotel.