Hoteles de 5 estrellas en Provincia central, Sri Lanka

Nice location. Beautiful view. Great service as well. Staff is nice. Breakfast spread is good - although many items were very salty. Same for dinner buffet. One issue - no lift. So people who cant take stairs are unable to go to bar above or spa below.

Amba Yaalu — A Second Home for Soulful Rejuvenation My first stay at Amba Yaalu by Thema Collection was pure discovery. I came out of curiosity—wanting to experience, for the first time, the novelty and energy of a women-led resort. I left enchanted. But this second visit felt different—more intentional, more existential. I rebooked to continue my solo quest for soulful rejuvenation, tranquility, and serenity—the kind of restorative pause that leaves you resettled for the life you love, yet must return to: a job and day-to-day that asks a great deal. From the moment I arrived, I was beautifully cared for. The à la carte dining—with both Western and Sri Lankan options—did more than simply nourish my body. It re-ignited my appetite in the most genuine way. I ate with joy and intention, and somehow it even made me feel lighter and steadier within myself. I also took a private cookery lesson with the chef, and it was unforgettable. I didn’t just leave with a chef’s hat and a printed recipe book—I left with real skills, spice knowledge, and techniques I can bring home. I can already see myself sharing this with my colleagues, my friends, and of course my beloved family. And yes—I even had to tease the chef, because I loved her food so much that this post-menopausal woman ate so well that my cholesterol and blood pressure readings came down…and I genuinely started to develop a “food baby”. 😂😂😂 Finally, to the management and leadership: as an educator in ancient history, I know great women when I meet them—Helen of Troy, Cleopatra… and beyond. At Amba Yaalu, the leadership feels like that same kind of powerful grace. It isn’t only about running a beautiful resort—it’s about building something that matters. To Amba Yaalu and everyone who made this stay feel like a true haven: thank you for giving me a serenity I could feel in my bones—and a renewed strength for what comes next.

Красивый отель, с впечатляющим лобби. Два бассейна, правда непонятно зачем нужен который поменьше, ну да ладно. Второй Инфинити пул с видом на джунгли классный, но вода была прохладной, долго купаться было неприятно. Всего 1 ресторан :( На ужин в буфете был очень вкусный куриный суп, на удивление. Так как обычно в буфете супы не вкусные. Номер хороший, но так как плохие двери на балкон, всю ночь не мог уснуть из-да лая собак за окном. Кровать очень удобная.

The hotel is nice, spacious beautiful room at check in we were treated to a refreshing juice. There is a big pool on the grounds and a big jacuzzi with hot water in the room.  Minuses of the hotel: Far from the attractions. Taxi from the center only go there for the price of pick me x2. Hotel taxi are 3 times more expensive. There are no stores and restaurants near the hotel, so inside the hotel prices for food x3, Also after 6pm it is dangerous to be outside because elephants are walking around. Now let's talk about the premium status and the five races. In 7 years of traveling, this is the first hotel that did not have a bathrobe, slippers and toothbrush and toothpaste in the room. The plumbing in the shower leaks, and the doors creak so much that you could call the spirits at night. Regarding the attention to the customer. I mentioned my upcoming birthday in conversation with the manager, but this fact was not used in any way to show any form of attention from the hotel. This is a huge miscalculation on the part of the staff at a premium hotel. We also had a late departure and our request to delay in the hotel for a couple of hours was refused. This was not due to the arrival of new customers, as the manager offered to extend our stay for a fee. For future customers this fact may be decisive in their choice. In general, the hotel is not bad, but the service and flexibility of the staff, as well as individual approach to customers, does not correspond to the premium level and requires improvement.

La habitación es grande y espaciosa pero la nuestra parecía que hacía tiempo que no se usaba: la tele no encendía, había un ruido bastante molesto en el cuadro de la luz que tuvieron que arreglar un par de veces y aún así el problema no se solucionó. La habitación estaba fría y aún poniendo la calefacción, no llegó a calentar. Los trabajadores  muy atentos y serviciales y el desayuno bastante bien también.

Thank you for the upgrade to the room with a balcony, and I absolutely love the huge bathroom. Thank you for the friendly service staff who answered my every query. Waking up to the quiet of Kandy Lake before the rest of the city wakes was a really peaceful feeling and I really enjoyed just standing on tje balcony soaking in the sights. Loving the wide breakfast spread too, ranging from local fare to continental selection. I was spoilt for choice and my tummy really loved the chicken curry & daal. Thank you.

Este hotel está en medio de la jungla y tiene un diseño espectacular, realmente hermoso. Sin embargo, no lo recomendaría para viajeros solos; está más enfocado en parejas y familias. Por ejemplo, me hubiese encantado cenar en un restaurante tranquilo, acorde al entorno natural y relajado, pero la realidad fue muy distinta: el restaurante era un buffet lleno de gente, con música muy fuerte y mucho ruido ambiente, nada de calma. Durante el día todo era muy sereno, pero en la noche el ambiente cambiaba completamente. Había una terraza que estaba muy linda, pero el menú era muy limitado y el personal no hablaba bien inglés. Tampoco tenían un menú con fotos, así que me costó pedir comida. En cuanto a la habitación, la vista era espectacular, el baño y el servicio, realmente extraordinarios. Todo muy cuidado y estéticamente precioso. Lo único que criticaría es el servicio en el restaurante y la falta de un espacio tranquilo para cenar o relajarse por la noche. No tomé desayuno ni cené en ninguno de los dos días justamente por eso.

La habitación parecía limpia y espaciosa, pero tenía un olor fuerte. ¡El aire acondicionado era muy potente! El bufé, que se paga aparte, estaba buenísimo, no era caro y la comida estaba mejor que en China.

El hotel es muy agradable, no muy lejos del centro de Kandy. En realidad, caminamos en la ciudad un día a lo largo de la carretera de 2 pistas. La piscina es muy agradable, hay una sala de peso para trabajar y un spa si quieres un masaje. El hotel está muy bien situado, con una vista tranquila y un bar muy agradable con algunos cocktails de calidad. Yo publicaría más fotos, pero el sitio limita el tamaño y su gran esfuerzo para reducir una foto justo publicar aquí.

hotel has a history that makes staying here worth the price and experience, walking into the lobby, one is transported back in time to a space of 1800s as they have preserved the hotel in it's origin condition. the high ceilings with hanging lights, wide red carpeted stairs and antique birdcage elevators adds bring out the beauty and charm of old. we booked a city view room and was upgraded to a pool view room, where it's less quite and the rooms more exquisite. hotel breakfast restaurant overlooks Kandy lake, giving the morning meal another layer of admiration as we dine in wood furnitured environment. location is superb, Kandy Lake and Buddha Tooth Temple just across the street and the Big Buddha Temple less than 25mins stroll away. lots of good food places around for one to explore and eat. rooms are old but charming that way, the wooden floors creak and is uneven but that's the fun of staying in a hotel with almost 200years of history. staff are charming and friendly, always ready to help. a prestigious hotel in Kandy, highly recommended for anyone who visits this beautiful city on a mountain top.