Nestled close to Kandy General Hospital, The Richmond House Grand offers a tranquil retreat with garden views and local cuisine at its two on-site restaurants. Savor breakfast and dinner surrounded by lush greenery, unwind in the library or explore nearby attractions like Ceylon Tea Museum. With free WiFi, bike rentals are available for guests.
195/56 Richmond Hill Lane, Heerassagala, Kandy, Central
What's nearby
National Hospital Kandy - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
Kandy Clock Tower - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
Kandy Lake - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
Wales Park - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
Temple of the Tooth - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
Getting around
Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 168 min drive
Kandy Railway Station - 12 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Sala Thai - 4 min drive
KFC - 4 min drive
Soul Food - 7 min drive
Burger King - 6 min drive
Kandyan Muslim Hotel - 6 min drive
About this property
The Richmond House Grand
Located near a train station, The Richmond House Grand is a great choice for a stay in Kandy. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the 2 restaurants are nice spots to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights at this Colonial hotel include a terrace and a garden.
Languages
English, Japanese, Russian
At a glance
Hotel size
20 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 12:30 PM
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Bike hire
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Library
Reception hall
Colonial architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LED TV
Cable TV channels
Films for purchase
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
What to enjoy
Balcony
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
On-site venue – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 05 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per vehicle (one way)
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay
Also known as
RICHMOND HOUSE KANDY Hotel
RICHMOND HOUSE KANDY
The Richmond House Kandy Hotel Kandy
Richmond Kandy
Richmond House Grand Hotel Kandy
The Richmond House Kandy Hotel
Richmond House Grand Kandy
Richmond House Grand
The Richmond House Grand Hotel
The Richmond House Grand Kandy
The Richmond House Grand Hotel Kandy
Frequently asked questions
Does The Richmond House Grand offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Richmond House Grand does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Richmond House Grand?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Richmond House Grand?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by The Richmond House Grand?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 75.00 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Richmond House Grand?
You can check in starting at 12:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Richmond House Grand and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. The Richmond House Grand also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Richmond House Grand?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring local and international cuisine and garden views.
Does The Richmond House Grand have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
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The Richmond House Grand Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
10 March 2020
Wonderful Hotel!
I was there for the first ten days in March, 2020 and really enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere and warm hospitality by the staff and owners. Would definitely return!
Ramdial
Ramdial, 9-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 January 2020
Very nice colonial style hotel. Stunning view behind on the top of the hill. Very calm which is nice since Kandy is noisy. Room are decorated with style. Bed is confortable. Very warm welcome and service with a lots of support to organize my day.
Breakfast a bit light and not diversified and the hotel is obviously far from city center.
Vincent
Vincent, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 January 2020
Great Choice in Kandy
Wonderful rooms and hospitality overlooking the city. Would highly recommend. The hotel manager was fantastic and very accommodating. Meals were good.
We were a large party and had much of the hotel to ourselves in the main building (there is another across the street).
All rooms had balconies with a pleasant view. We saw lots of monkeys frolicking on the roofs of adjacent buildings. Not much in the way of grounds or other facilities but the lobby was comfortable.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 April 2019
A beautiful house with stunning views over Kandy. We were welcomed by the lovely staff and served a fabulous meal.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 April 2019
High above town, amazing view,
Private,
Great chef, best tomato soup ever.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 March 2019
The Richmond House was one of the best venues we stayed at during our visit to Sri Lanka. The staff was wonderful and made sure we saw what we wanted to see during our stay. We were able to book the car and driver while we stayed and he went above and beyond in getting us to our next destination. Very beautiful and worth every penny we spent- and very reasonable in prices. Fabulous experience and recommend the establishment to anyone wishing to stay in Kandy.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 February 2019
Lage etwas ausserhalb des Zentrums (15 Min mit Tuktuk) auf einem Hang, dafür mit sehr gutem Blick auf Kandy und absolute Ruhe. Personal sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, Internet sehr gut und schnell. Frühstück sehr gut und mit großer Auswahl. Haben 2 Nächte dort verbracht und warten sehr zufrieden.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 February 2019
Great place but little out of the way
Lovely room with great views of Kandy. Excellent food with friendly staff. Only problem is steep narrow road to hotel and bit out of the way. We had a driver with car so was OK
michael
michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 February 2019
A grand old building indeed!
Great view of Kandy and the surrounding mountains from the balcony. A little tired looking overall but still a nice and interesting building. Very comfy beds. We enjoyed the buffet breakfast and also had a nice dinner there one evening. A bit of a mission getting up and down the hill but we were in a car so it wasn’t a problem for us. Staff were very attentive and friendly.
Simon
Simon, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 February 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 February 2019
Trevligt och vänlig service
Mysigt hotell uppe på Richmond hill, inte state of the art men trevlig personal och fina rum.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 February 2019
Great option is staying in Kandy
Large spacious rooms and very friendly staff. We got a free upgrade to a suite which was huge and had spectacular views over the valley in Kandy.
The room had everything needed and was very comfortable.
Good selection at breakfast with staff always on hand to assist.
Very close to Kandy so handy for trips around the area.
Mark
Mark, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 January 2019
Jes Vissing
Jes Vissing, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 January 2019
Verified traveller
3-night trip
6/10 Good
21 December 2018
mauro
mauro, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
15 November 2018
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 October 2018
Wunderbare Lage mit Blick auf die Stadt, selbst beim Duschen kann man über die Stadt blicken!
Sehr freundliches Personal. Zimmer war groß und sauber mit einem kleinen Balkon. Ein sehr gutes Preis Leistungs Verhältnis!
Das Hotel muss mit einem TukTuk oder Taxi angefahren werden (ca. 500 Rupien pro Weg), aber es lohnt sich!
Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und würden es wieder buchen!
Bibi
Bibi, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
5 October 2018
Schönes Hotel für den Kurzaufenthalt in Kandy. Liegt etwas außerhalb auf dem Berg. Schwierig erreichbar, aber online Navigation ermöglicht Anfahrt. Tuk Tuk ins Tal kein Problem innerhalb von 15min.
Torsten
Torsten, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 August 2018
Needs a little bit more tlc, the rooms
It was a great location and staff are friendly and helpful. There are things to be refined in the rooms, needs a little bit of maintenance. Overall good 😊
Kesavan
Kesavan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 August 2018
Very charming hotel with wonderful staff
Breakfast was expansive and good quality
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 August 2018
Beautiful view over the valley. A great hotel.
This is a beautiful property. Well maintained and tastefully decorated.
Service was excellent and friendly. Noting too much trouble.
Dining room was well staffed and food was average.
chris
chris, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 August 2018
Nice hotel up in the hills
We enjoyed our stay in this hotel which has a lovely view over Kandy. It’s a bit hard to get to, but OK by tuk tuk or car. It would be a long walk into town and an extreme climb back. The staff were very friendly and always trying to please.