Chaaya Citadel Location

Minutes before the lively town of Kandy that has a proud legacy and also home to the Sacred Tooth Relic, Chaaya Citadel Kandy is approximately 160 km away from Colombo. This is a perfect destination that offers culture, nature and romance in a bundle. Transport options are available in the city of Kandy that includes a central train and bus station for the convenience of tourists as well as the locals.

Chaaya Citadel Kandy offers guests 97 air-conditioned Superior Rooms that overlook the Mahaweli River which are all very elegantly furnished and complete with modern luxury settings. All superior rooms include a well stocked mini-bar, cable television, hair dryers and complimentary toiletries, glass shower cubicles, a balcony as well as complimentary tea/coffee making facilities.

Chaaya Citadel Kandy also offers 24 spacious Deluxe Rooms which are all air-conditioned and again overlooking the river while featuring elements and themes that are inspired by the rich cultural heritage of the ancient city of Kandy. Comfortable queen size beds and a sitting area with a built-in couch and coffee table are additional luxuries that are on offer. Other facilities include a well-stocked mini-bar, cable television, DVD player, a large bath and glass shower cubicle, bathrobes and bathroom slippers, complimentary toiletries, complimentary tea/coffee making facilities and a balcony with outdoor style seating.

Chaaya Citadel Facilities

Wide arrays of facilities are provided for the guests at Chaaya Citadel Kandy that includes a spacious restaurant on the first floor of the main wing of the hotel. This Vil Eliya Restaurant as it is named, offers a wide choice of buffet style dining choices at all mealtimes. For a more fine dining experience, the Mahaweli Eliya restaurant offers an authentic Kandyan cuisine that includes a delightful choice of A la Carte menus. This restaurant also includes a bar. The Giri Sikara Lounge and Bar is an open lounge bar where guests have the opportunity to enjoy cocktails, mock tails at any time of the day as well as local and imported spirits which are available on request. Giri Sikara also features live entertainment in the night. The Pool bar is a fabulous place to sip a drink and enjoy the view that surrounds the hotel. Recreation facilities at the hotel includes a swimming pool with a kiddies area, a wide terrace to sun bathe and indoor games such as billiards, snooker and table tennis.

Chaaya Citadel Excursions

Excursions can be organized to numerous rock temples and shrines that bear evidence to the rich legacy of the by-gone eras of Kandyan royalty. Tea plucking demonstration and competition is also included in this excursion package while a visit to the brass work district of Kandy can be organized. For the more adventurous traveler, a scenic trek package is available. A two hour scenic drive is all it takes for travelers to reach the knuckles mountain range which includes panoramic views of the surrounding hills, plains, rain forests, grasslands and waterfalls. Guests can also walk about the city exploring the wonders that Kandy has to offer that includes the temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, the Kandy Lake, the botanical gardens and many more.