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Tourmaline Hotel: Traveller Reviews

over looking the breathtaking Hantana | near the Topaz, Kandy, Sri Lanka
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Tourmaline Hotel
Ranked #12 of 34 hotels in Kandy
4.0 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
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Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“modern, nice setting”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

this hotel is set on the hills overlooking kandy lake (although your room won't neccesarily).
we had dinner and breakfast here. dinner was a traditional meal which was good, although there wasn't a wide selection of local dishes, most selections being 'western'. i thought, for a smaller hotel, the breakfast was v good, managing to include most of the usual selections in a more modest dining space.
the location is a short drive from the lake and the temple of the tooth, 5 mins.
my parents had a negative experience in that twice when drinks were requested on room service they failed to arrive.
other than that this is a good value hotel with clean, modern rooms.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“fantastic view, nice room & service”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2011
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We stayed here for 1 night and we felt very welcome when we arrived. The service is excellent. The restaurant is also great with really good food. We stayed in the new hotel and the room was very nice with a fantastic over so many mountains! The swimming pool needs some new paint and furniture. This was the only hotel during our stay where we had to pay for the wifi, and it didn't work that well. In the hotel lobby the wifi is free. The way up to the hotel is a challenge, but with a driver it is fine.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Bangalore, India
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
“Decent stay”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2011

The hotel is good and the rooms were very clean and spacious. Service was good. Staff was hospitable. Location is good. But the place is over priced. Food served was good. There is a very nice swimming pool and the view from the room is good. Overall pleasant stay but over priced.

  • Stayed December 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Great service”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2011

I stayed in Holiday in during my visit to Sri Lanka. I think the hospitality of the staff and the quality of food deserves a special mention. Specially the Indian Restaurant was nice. The Prices were quite reasonable too and would definitely recommend this to any one who would want a nice comfortable stay

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Nice but overpriced”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2011
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The hotel is on the hill and the road to there is hole after hole.
Friendly staff but prices are out of proportion. To borrow lap top and internet access for 1h hotel price was 10.00USD. Internet cafe in the city cost 1.00 per hour.
rooms are large and clean with fantastic view. One of the best hotel in Sri Lanka

  • Stayed August 2011
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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over looking the breathtaking Hantana | near the Topaz, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Price range (per night):* 119 AUD - 185 AUD

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