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Kings Pavilion Kandy
Teak hillside estate
Teak hillside estate
Nine rooms sit across three teak pavilions on the hillside, looking straight out at the Knuckles mountains.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Nine rooms across three hillside pavilions, with teak interiors, antique furniture, and Jacuzzis in the suites; a batik wall hanging from Ena de Silva's workshop greets guests at the entrance.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Aniwatta's leafy hills remain quiet, with the Temple of the Sacred Tooth and Peradeniya Botanical Gardens ten minutes away.
The rooms
Teak bedrooms are finished with antique furniture, and suites add their own private Jacuzzis.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The hillside infinity pool extends along a timber deck, looking out across the valley toward the Hunnasgiriya mountains.
The spa
Licensed therapists perform Ayurvedic royal rituals and targeted massages, and the spa includes an on-site sauna.
Kings Pavilion Restaurant
The open-air veranda sits below the pool, serving Sri Lankan rice and curry against views of the distant hills.
At the table
Dining tables glow beneath the teak pavilion after dark, looking out over the lawn with wine and cocktails.
How it began
Before opening as a boutique hotel, the property served as a holiday bungalow for touring international cricket teams.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.