Location & How to get there

Located 160km from Sri Lanka’s economic capital of Colombo, and just a few minutes away from the ancient town of Dambulla, the Heritance Kandalama is an oasis of luxury and relaxation.Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the 2,000-year-old cave temple at Dambulla and the Sigiriya rock fortress are just minutes away from the Hotel.

Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, ancient cities that date back to before the beginning of the Common Era, as well as the Minneriya wildlife sanctuary are situated within driving distance. The Heritance Kandalama is an ideal base to explore Sri Lanka's ancient heritage and its rich natural environment.

Additional Information

Green Philosophy
Heritance Hotels represent a unique Green Philosophy that combines responsible tourism with environment friendliness. The Heritance Kandalama has won awards as one of the most eco-friendly hotels in the world. It is by far the most environment friendly hotel in Sri Lanka. Heritance hotels have pioneered eco tourism in Sri Lanka.

Geoffrey Bawa’s visionary architectural design has ensured that no lights are required anywhere in the hotel during daytime. All spaces are designed to receive an adequate amount of natural light. As a result of something as simple as the allowance for lighting, the hotel makes a substantial saving in the energy that is consumed. The hotel was built between two rock formations and none of the trees on the location were destroyed. The entire hotel is built on a raised platform allowing water to flow under the hotel. It also allows the free flow of animals under the hotel, creating a minimum impact on the eco system. Other state-of-the-art methods are utilized in every aspect of the hotel to ensure efficient use of energy and resources such as water.

The hotel has a comprehensive energy conservation policy with power cut-off switches, energy efficient lighting (CFL bulbs), photo active garden lights and solar power hot water systems. The hotel has a comprehensive water conservation policy where no surface water is utilized. Water is obtained from 150-200 foot deep tube wells and a maze of gutters that collect rainwater.

We adhere to a philosophy of sustainable development that encompasses the following areas:

Energy efficiency, conservation and management
Reduction of freshwater consumption
Waste water management
Minimization of waste, reuse and recycling
Air quality protection and noise control
Land use planning
Social and cultural development
Ecosystem conservation

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  PAMPER

  Six Senses Spa

  Its philosophy is based on balancing a pyramid of the five senses; We offer therapy packages to totally rejuvenate your mind, body and soul.

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  VISIT

  Aligala Caves

  There are hundreds of mammals, reptiles, birds and other types of species that you can see only on this small tropical island.

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  EXPLORE

  Lake Safari

  Experience a unique ride in an “Angula”, high floating raft. Visit the bird island in the centre of the lake where Egrets, Herons and Storks root at night.

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  TRY

  Horse Rides

  We offer a choice of thoroughbreds, crossbreds and even ponies. You can ride along the natural trails that surround the hotel.

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  DISCOVER

  Bird watching by Boat

  The Minneriya National Park, is a famous bird sanctuary. If you love bird watching, Heritance Kandalama is the ideal place to indulge yourself at.