Kings Pavilion Luxury Hotel

A peaceful oasis sitting in the hills above Kandy. Beautiful views over the city. Lovely colonial property very tastefully renovated. We were upgraded to the stunning King’s Suite which were the best rooms we stayed in during our 3 week stay in Sri Lanka. Nice touches. Friendly and helpful staff.

This hotel is quite difficult to review because in most soft product aspects it is absolutely excellent but the hard product (room) and the pricing of alcoholic drinks really let it down and make it seem poor value for money when compared to other high end properties we stayed at. For example the Anantara Peace Haven, which many reviewers feel has high prices for food and drinks, charges about half as much for cocktails and other alcoholic drinks and we found the prices there very fair compared to Kings Pavilion. We arrived to a really lovely welcome with a cold towel and welcome drink. We were promptly shown to our room and enjoyed the welcome amenities including chocolates. When we wanted to go to Kandy the staff quickly organised a very good and inexpensive tuk tuk driver for us and reminded us of the requirement for covering up at the Temple of the Tooth which was very kind and welcome information. The turndown service was also excellent. We received more chocolates and beautiful towel art decorated our beds which was a lovely surprise. When we went to dinner, again staff were very engaging and kind. However, being on half board meant having a very limited menu to choose from. Drinks other than Fanta or Coke were outrageously priced for Sri Lanka. In nearly 3 weeks travelling through Sri Lanka staying at high end hotels all along, prices here were by far the highest. Needless to say we stuck to soft drinks. Although the food was good, I would advise against taking the half board option, as you are stuck with a limited choice and very high drinks prices. By leaving it open where you have dinner you could still choose to eat here and have the full menu to select from. Breakfast was very good and we were offered a second helping of any fruit or breakfast items that we particularly liked - this again was great service. Our room was a suite and located in a separate building behind the main structure. The bathroom was huge and very well appointed, but the room itself was a bit of a let down. While large in size, the pieces of furniture did not seem high quality and were mismatched. The room itself reminded me of a motel room somehow, the decor seemed poorly finished and the door seemed old and had a huge gap at the bottom which allowed a large caterpillar to gain access during the night. All in all the least impressive room we had during our trip and the only hotel were I felt that bugs could easily get into the room. The staircase that leads up to this annex was overgrown with plants. While I largely avoided getting bitten by mosquitos in Sri Lanka, I did get a few bites here. The patio area outside our room did not look inviting either, it wasn't paved but you walked out onto soil and a small amount of grass, there was no view to speak of. It is possible that other rooms offer a better standard as they seem to be of individual character and some seemed to be looking out over Kandy. However, the greedy drinks prices alone w

Stayed for one night. Was a lovely luxurious stay in the Junior suite. The staff organized a candle lit dinner for a special occasion. Spa experience was pretty good. Location was quieter and peaceful but still accessible to the city. Service was great.

Kings Pavilion is a piece of paradise set in the hills overlooking Kandy. Not only does it look like parade is sounds like it with beautiful birdsong from morning to night. Absolutely stunning. Service was impeccable. Staff friendly and genuinely helpful and lovely. Accomodation was impeccable.. Food exceptional. Highly recommend. After just one day felt very relaxed and very blessed

The stay was wonderful. Very nice service on an outstanding location. The rooms were impecable and the shower was very nice. A possible improvement may be for the service to go over their english just a touch, but their effort to make your stay the best is not worsened by this.

What a great two night stay we had. Spend the money, live like a king, and over eat the wonderful breakfast, which included an 11 fruit type, fruit platter! Staff were all at the top of their game and royally looked after us, starting with the super efficient Malsha.

Our stay at King’s Pavilion was truly a piece of paradise on earth. The staff went above and beyond, always kind and exceptionally helpful. They provided valuable advice, assisted in organizing activities, and effortlessly accommodated every request we had. The serene ambiance, coupled with the outstanding service, made our experience unforgettable. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a perfect getaway!