Why stay here
It suits travellers who want to walk to the sights and shops of central Kandy, with good food on site. Its central position makes it easy to explore on foot, and the Japanese restaurant is worth a visit even if you stay elsewhere.
Planning your stay
Kandy is about three hours by road from Colombo, or a scenic train ride. The city sits around a lake, and the Temple of the Tooth is busiest at the evening puja. During the Esala Perahera, usually in July or August, rooms book up early. Dress modestly for the Temple of the Tooth, covering shoulders and knees, and leave shoes at the entrance. Evenings in Kandy are cooler than on the coast.
Things to do nearby
Visit the Temple of the Tooth, walk around Kandy Lake, see the Royal Palace and the Bahirawakanda Buddha, or spend a morning at the Peradeniya botanical gardens.
For more ideas, see things to do in Kandy, or compare all hotels in Kandy.
- Check-in1400 hrs
- Check-out1200 hrs
Accommodation
Room types are Deluxe Queen, Executive King and Premier King rooms, the Radh Family Suite, the Garden Suite, the Radh Premier Suite and the Radh Royal Suite. Rooms have large en-suite bathrooms with Spa Ceylon toiletries and views over the city.
Deluxe Queen
A 20 sqm room with a king size bed and mountain views. It has a minibar, a safe, satellite TV, tea and coffee making facilities, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
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Executive King
This 25 sqm room has a king size bed and views of Kandy town. It comes with a minibar, a safe, satellite TV, tea and coffee making facilities, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
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Premier King
A 25 sqm room with a king size bed and views of the mountain range. It is equipped with a minibar, a safe, satellite TV, tea and coffee facilities, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
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Radh Family Suite
This 40 sqm family suite has a king size bed and a sofa bed, with views of the forest. It has a minibar, a safe, satellite TV, tea and coffee making facilities, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
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Garden Suite
A 30 sqm suite with a king size bed and views of the garden and Kandy town. It comes with a minibar, a safe, satellite TV, tea and coffee making facilities, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
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Radh Premier Suite
The 45 sqm Premier Suite has a king size bed and a sofa bed, with views over Kandy. It has a minibar, a safe, satellite TV, tea and coffee making facilities, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
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Radh Royal Suite
The 70 sqm Royal Suite has three rooms with an extra-large double bed, a large double bed and a sofa bed, and looks out over Kandy. It has a Jacuzzi, a minibar, a safe, satellite TV, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
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Facilities
- Modern gym.
- Spa.
- In-room dining.
- City location
- Excursion desk
- Wi-Fi
- Spa
- Free parking
- Garden
- Scenic inland setting
- Steam room
- Gym and fitness centre
Food and drink
Cafe Nihonbashi, founded by the chef and restaurateur Dharshan Munidasa, serves Japanese food. The in-house restaurant and Street Cafe serve meals, snacks and coffee, and the Radh breakfast is a highlight.
- A la carte dining
- Room service, 24 hours
- Sri Lankan
- Continental
- Japanese cuisine
- Tea lounge or cafe
- Local and international cuisine
How to Get There
The Radh sits in the centre of Kandy. The airport at Katunayake is around 110 km away, about 3 hours 15 minutes by car, travelling on the Central Expressway and then the Kandy road through Kegalle.
From central Colombo the journey is about 120 km and takes about 3 hours 15 minutes.
As of October 2026, trains from Colombo run again as far as Peradeniya and Gampola but not into Kandy station itself, so most visitors come by road.
To keep arrival simple, ask us for a private transfer with a chauffeur who meets you outside arrivals. You can keep the car for touring afterwards. Times are approximate and depend on traffic, especially around Colombo.