Cinnamon Citadel Kandy

The views are unbeatable: The lobby and pool face the Mahaweli River directly. Sitting by the river in the evening with a drink, watching the sunset, was absolutely the highlight of my entire Kandy trip. The pool is a definite plus: That infinity-edge pool stretching out to the river is incredibly photogenic, and the water is very clean, making for a wonderfully comfortable swim. Great dining: Both the breakfast and dinner buffets offered a wide variety of dishes, including local specialties and Western options. The freshly made omelets and Sri Lankan curries prepared by the chef were delicious. I even tried a local Sri Lankan delicacy, a fried egg 🍳, which was quite tasty.

The room was clean and tidy. The facilities were good and complete. The hygiene was clean and neat. The environment was beautiful! It was great to have breakfast while enjoying the sunrise. The service was okay! The buffet was good! The breakfast environment was nice! Overall, I recommend it!

It looked like a high-end resort from a big brand, but it's actually quite old. The rooms are pretty average, and the included buffet (breakfast and dinner) food is just okay. It mainly features Sri Lankan and Indian dishes, with very few Western options. For this price, it's considered very expensive in Sri Lanka. Overall, I felt the value for money was quite poor.