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Built atop a cliff overlooking the beautiful hill capital of Sri Lanka, Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts offers picturesque views of the verdant hills and mountains that blanket the horizon. Our cosy private retreat promises a blissful escape from the excitement of city life. Perfectly positioned, the resort is a convenient base from which to explore the region’s famed attractions, such as the Temple of the Toooth, the Peradeniya Gardens and the Spice Gardens.
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No 125 Richmond Hill Ceylon & International Tea Blenders, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts
4.7 reviews
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Car recommended
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Nestled atop a hill, Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts is celebrated for its pristine cleanliness and serene atmosphere that facilitates relaxation, with many guests admiring the well-kept facilities and stylish rooms. The tranquil location offers breathtaking views of Kandy, appreciated by travelers seeking respite from urban chaos.
While the services generally receive high marks for staff friendliness and attentiveness, some guests have encountered organizational hiccups. The hotel's amenities, including the infinity pool and modern rooms, are frequently lauded, though opinions on value and room noise vary among visitors.
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Picturesque
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Comfortable
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Well-appointed
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 30 Aug 2024
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your stay at Fox Kandy. We appreciate your comments regarding cleanliness and safety standards. These are top priorities for us, and we're delighted to hear that you were satisfied with our efforts in these areas. We're also committed to providing exceptional dining experiences. We're always working to improve our menu variety and the quality of our food. We're happy to hear that you found our dining options to your liking. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we'll continue to strive to provide the best possible experience for all of our guests. Sincerely, The Management of Fox Resorts
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We arrived at the stunning hotel and we were greeted with a wonderful decor on our hotel room bed. Therefore we would like to thank the very nice Gobie! He did a great job. The food was very delicious and we really enjoyed the restaurant. We directly enjoyed the beautiful pool and landscape. It is very good that they use glass instead of plastic water bottles. Everything was very clean and had a good quality. Nalinda was also very nice and courteous to us! We can highly recommend the hotel and the people who are working there!
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Responded 17 Sept 2024
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience at Fox Kandy. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found our hotel to be stunning, with a beautiful decor and a welcoming atmosphere. We're delighted to know that Gobie and Nalinda provided you with exceptional service. Their dedication to ensuring your comfort and satisfaction is a testament to our team's commitment to hospitality. We're also pleased to hear that you enjoyed our delicious food, beautiful pool, and landscaped grounds. Your appreciation for our efforts to reduce plastic waste by using glass water bottles is particularly meaningful. Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to Fox Kandy in the future. Sincerely, The Management of Fox Resorts
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Where to begin? We were welcomed like royalty with a delicious smoothie/lassi and guided to our recently renovated room that looked out over the Kandy hillside. The room was spotless, the bed was wonderful, and the bathroom was equipped with a state-of-the-art shower and rain showerhead, offering various bath products. The TV in the room had Amazon Prime, which was very handy when it rained, and the list goes on. However, the highlight of this hotel is yet to be mentioned: Kamal Perera, the chef. Every evening, he prepared the most delicious curries (my favorite: the pineapple curry, for which he gladly shared the recipe with me!) as well as various Western dishes. I highly recommend trying the buffet! I could go on, but I can’t say anything negative about this hotel. Perfect!
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Fox Resorts, General Manager at Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts
Responded 10 July 2024
Dear Guest, "Absolutely paradise!" - We couldn't have asked for a better start to your review! We're absolutely thrilled that your stay at our hotel was everything you dreamed of and more. It brings us great joy to know you felt welcomed like royalty from the moment you arrived. We strive to create a truly luxurious experience, and it sounds like the delicious welcome drink, recently renovated room with a breathtaking view, and state-of-the-art bathroom hit the mark. Sharing the spotlight with our stunning location is Chef Kamal Perera. We're so happy to hear his culinary creations, especially the pineapple curry (a recipe we're thrilled you'll be recreating at home!), exceeded your expectations. The buffet also sounds like a winner! We appreciate your kind words and especially the perfect rating. It's incredibly rewarding to know we couldn't find a single thing to improve upon. Thank you again for choosing Fox Kandy and for taking the time to share your experience. We hope to welcome you back to paradise soon! Warmly, The Management of Fox Resorts
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This is one of the best hotels overall that we have been to, in Kandy. Nicely landscaped boutique hotel built on top of a peak in the Hantana Mountain Range. Getting there is a bit of a drive up hill either from Kandy or Peradeniya, but it's worth because the hotels in the Kandy city has no view as such.
The Delux Rooms are made for a comfortable stay with all the amenities needed, but can only recommend for double occupancy as adding another bed to make it triple caused congession. They have one Suite Room which is of the size of two Delux Rooms for a large family.
Food was delicious and given special care to our special diatary requirements when requested. Portion sizes of grilled items could be bigger compared to other restaurants.
Staff is very friendly, attentive and serve you promptly when a request is made.
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Date of stay: December 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Suite room is recommended for Families with 2 or more kids
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Response from Fox Resorts, General Manager at Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts
Responded 22 Dec 2024
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Fox Kandy. We're thrilled you consider us one of the best you've visited in Kandy! We're especially pleased you enjoyed the location in the Hantana Mountain Range and found the drive worthwhile for the views. We appreciate your feedback regarding the Deluxe Rooms and the space when accommodating three guests. We're glad the Suite Room met your needs for a larger family. It's wonderful to hear you enjoyed the food and that we were able to cater to your dietary requirements. We're very proud of our friendly and attentive staff, and your kind words are a great encouragement to them. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to our hotel in the future. Sincerely, The Management of Fox Resorts
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The resort is located on top of a mountain with fantastic views of Kandy and the surrounding tea plantations. The journey is a bit adventurous, but definitely worth it! The garden is very nicely landscaped, there is also a small infinity pool. The room is very nice and offers a great view through a very large glass window again. The food also tasted very good, a good mix between Sri Lankan cuisine and what the Western European also does not want to miss. We particularly liked the non-alcoholic cocktails, which were also very delicious for small money. The dining room is fully glazed on three sides and again offers breathtaking views. Additionally, there is also the possibility to eat at some small tables on the terrace, provided it is not too windy.
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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A stunning boutique hotel with breathtaking views of the mountains! The rooms are thoughtfully designed with functional yet stylish touches—perfect shower fittings, spacious closets, and small balconies that offer serene views and a cozy spot to relax.
The patio dining at the restaurant lets you enjoy incredible mountain views, making every meal extra special. The staff were incredibly warm and welcoming—special shoutout to Mr. Dhambekar, who went above and beyond to make our stay unforgettable with his kindness, helpfulness, and ever-smiling presence.
They accommodated all our requests, gave excellent local recommendations, and the kitchen staff prepared amazing vegetarian options for us. From the small outdoor pool with a fabulous view to the deck for high tea and relaxation, everything about our stay was perfect. The food was exceptional too!
Pro Tip: The last 2-3 km to the hotel is a steep and narrow path, but there are plenty of signs to guide you.
We were truly sad to leave and would highly recommend this mountain retreat!
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Date of stay: January 2025
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Room Tip:The last few kilometres are tricky so make sure your driver knows the way, don’t trust the route...
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Response from Fox Resorts, General Manager at Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts
Responded 28 Jan 2025
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful review of our boutique hotel! We're absolutely thrilled you enjoyed your stay and that our mountain views, thoughtfully designed rooms, and dining experience contributed to a memorable trip. We're especially delighted to hear your kind words about our staff. We're also glad we could accommodate your dietary needs with our vegetarian options. It's fantastic that you were able to take advantage of our amenities, from the outdoor pool and high tea deck to the restaurant patio. We aim to create a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere for all our guests. Thank you for the helpful "Pro Tip" regarding the road leading to the hotel. We appreciate you sharing that with future guests. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again soon! Sincerely, The Management of Fox Resorts
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We spent a night at the hotel for our honeymoon and the experience was great. In addition one of the employees of the Gobie hotel, specially prepared the room with flowers and heart towels. He was a fantastic worker, very friendly and nice. The other employees also treated us very well, but we do not know their names to specify it. Highly recommended if you visit Kandy!
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Excellent location with breath taking view from room and glass panelled dinning area. Steep climb to the resort but worth the effort for a quiet vacation and family time. All rooms have good view but prefer the first floor rooms from a choice of ground and first floor. Good staff with reasonable choice of food. Better select breakfast plus dinner package as it would be inconvenient to go searching for food at night as location is about 30 drive from centre of city(lake) Room size a little compact but not too small. Cleanliness levels are good while menu could have a larger spread
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Fox Resorts, General Manager at Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts
Responded 12 Nov 2023
Dear Kartik, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Fox Kandy. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our resort's good location and the breathtaking views, especially from the first-floor rooms. We appreciate your acknowledgment of the super quiet ambiance – it's our aim to provide a serene environment for a peaceful vacation and family time. We understand that the steep climb to the resort might be challenging, but we're thrilled that you found it worth the effort for the tranquility offered. Your feedback on our staff, food options, and room sizes is valuable to us. We're glad to know that despite the compact size, the rooms met your expectations in terms of cleanliness. We appreciate your suggestion about the menu variety and will certainly consider it for improvement. Your recommendation to opt for the breakfast plus dinner package for convenience is noted, especially given the location's distance from the city center. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another quiet and enjoyable stay. If there's anything specific you'd like us to address or enhance for your next visit, please feel free to share your thoughts with us. Thank you again for choosing our resort, and we look forward to serving you in the future. The Management of Fox Resorts
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Our stay at the Hotel has been wonderful. We have received incredible treatment by the entire team, close and professional, caring to meet our needs. We travel with celiacs and have been concerned about giving us gluten-free options and cooking by taking the necessary measures. It is located in an exclusive and quiet location, outside the bustle of Kandy town, so you breathe tranquility. It is a beautiful hotel with spacious and beautiful rooms. The pool is beautiful and the massage service we loved. I would always recommend it
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Disfrutad de la tranquilidad y belleza del Hotel
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This was our second visit to Fox Kandy Hotel, but unfortunately, we had several disappointing experiences this time.
Firstly, they did not respond to our emails, which was quite frustrating. When I tried to book directly through their website as a Sri Lankan resident, they quoted Rs. 57,000 for a half-board stay for a couple. However, when I made the reservation through a travel agent using my non-resident husband's details, I was offered a much cheaper rate, which was quite disappointing and felt unfair.
Regarding the food, the options were very limited, and the taste did not meet our expectations. It lacked variety and flavor compared to our previous visit.
The room we were given initially looked good, but when we went to sleep, we realized that what appeared to be a king-size bed was actually two smaller beds joined together with separate mattresses. This made it quite uncomfortable and disrupted our sleep.
Another downside was the driver’s accommodation. Unlike our last visit, where it was included, we were now required to pay separately for both his food and stay, which was an unexpected inconvenience.
Overall, this visit fell short of our expectations, and unfortunately, we will not be returning to this hotel. Based on our experience, I cannot honestly recommend it to others.
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Date of stay: January 2025
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Response from Fox Resorts, General Manager at Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts
Responded 10 Feb 2025
Dear Shamila, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate your return visit and regret that this stay did not meet your expectations. Our goal is always to provide transparent pricing, quality dining, and a comfortable stay for all our guests. While rates may vary based on booking channels and promotions, we always strive to offer competitive pricing and excellent value. Regarding the dining experience and room setup, we take your concerns seriously and will review them with our team. We also aim to provide fair and reasonable arrangements for all accompanying staff, and our policies are in line with standard hospitality practices. We appreciate your insights and will continue working towards enhancing our guest experience. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope you will reconsider visiting us in the future. With best regards The Management
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There are more places to choose from in the Kandy area.
PRICE RANGE
AU$151 - AU$239 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
Sri LankaCentral ProvinceKandy DistrictKandy
NUMBER OF ROOMS
26
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