We stayed at the Mansion in January 2012 for one night. Although the swimming pool was closed we can really recommend this quiet venue outside of Kandy. The tuk tuk ride into Kandy is a matter of 10 min and doesn't cost a thing. We were travelling with my 2 year old son and the staff was very attentive and... More

Our stay did not get off to the best start but they turned it around and I would recommend this hotel to anyone wishing to stay in a Colonial style villa located in a quiet area close to Kandy. We were picked up by a driver at the airport arranged via the hotel. We paid cash for this service. On... More

Arrived Colombo at past midnight and traveled 3hrs to Kandy. Upon arrival in the wee hours of the morning, we were greeted by the friendly staff. As we waited for our rooms to be ready, the kitchen staff prepared a simple breakfast with a hot pot of coffee. There was also a choice of Sri Lankan breakfast. I tried it... More

I loved the grandeur, especially the enormous first floor public room and its large out-door balcony area with the sweeping view over the lush rural valley just below. It was easy to imagine the gracious living of the time the Mansion was built and the main dining room looked magnificent with its tables, walls and doorways covered in flowers in... More

Although called The Mansion Kandy, the hotel isn't in Kandy, but about 10km outside, then it's up a small track past a stone quarry (women do the heavy labour). When you finally arrive it's well worth it, a large colonial building built as aprivate house but now a somewhat run down hotel. The room we had, ground floor was very... More

We spend a couple of days at the Mansion in January 2012. The charming old hotel is situated in the wonderful countryside with excellent views over the ricepaddies. Located about 10 km from Kandy you will need a tuk-tuk (25 minutes) to get there. But it is worth it for the peace and quiet this hotel offers. The hotel can... More

The Mansion is a wonderful, old grand house full of character and charm. The staff are extremely friendly and very helpful, they can organise all your transport needs with lovely , local tuk tuk drivers which you will need due to the distance away from Kandy and surrounding temples... but well worth it! We stayed for 3 nights and visited... More

I know that it will become a $500 a night renovated hotel before too long, so enjoy its Fawlty Towers meets Aman Hotel experience, while you still can....The Sri Lankan wedding we saw here reminded me of a typical Friday night in Essex! More

This is an amazing old colonial house with beautiful marble floors, massive rooms and lots of character. Don't expect a luxury hotel, this place has very few rooms and it feels like it hasn't had a brush of paint for 50 years. But it has a lot of charm. The surrounding nature is stunning. The room we had was massive... More