This hotel features 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Additionally, a business center, a children's pool, and concierge services are onsite.
Queen's Hotel offers 91 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Cable television is provided.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. This Kandy hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.
Queen's Hotel features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.
Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a business center and 3 meeting rooms. This Colonial hotel also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Complimentary valet parking is available on site.
Queen's Hotel has designated areas for smoking.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
Queen's Hotel has 2 restaurants serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Onsite venue #2 - This restaurant specializes in Chinese cuisine.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free valet parking on site
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 for adults and USD 4 for children
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
Things to do
Children's pool
Outdoor pool
Shopping
Family friendly
Children's pool
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Separate bedroom
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
3 meeting rooms
Business center
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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Banquet hall
Built in 1841
Colonial architecture
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Minibar
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 8 for adults and USD 4 for children
Airport shuttle fee: USD 75 per room (one-way)
Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 75
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Queen's Hotel Kandy
Queen's Kandy
Queens Hotel Kandy
Queen's Hotel Hotel
Queen's Hotel Kandy
Queen's Hotel Hotel Kandy
Queen's Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 181 reviews
10 - Excellent
47
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 181 reviews
8 - Good
72
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 181 reviews
6 - Okay
32
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 181 reviews
4 - Poor
16
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 181 reviews
2 - Terrible
14
7.4/10
Cleanliness
7.6/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
6.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Moira
Traveled with group
Feb 18, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely welcoming staff at reception! Super quiet room except for wonderful birdsong in the morning. Beautiful old furniture, artefacts , brass lift, wooden flooring ….
Nice swimming pool too!
It was a pleasant stay at The Queens Hotel. We received a warm welcome on arrival. The position is perfect for visiting the Temple, overlooking the lake in Kandy but the traffic noise is incredible. Yes you are right in the heart of the city so not unexpected but trying to sleep is not easy. Room was clean and adequate and probably once was quite something but now old fashioned and very basic. There are no frills, no luxury and although our bathroom had a bath it was impossible to use it as took too long to fill it! Buffet breakfast was ok, basic and our least favourite in Sri Lanka - perhaps we have been spoilt everywhere else. In summary one night was enough for us.
Victoria
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
gerard
Jan 21, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes it was very good.
gerard
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
fraser, lanarkshire
Traveled with group
Jan 17, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Really nice stay at the queens hotel. Great location. Staff amazing. Slightly dated. But that was part of its charm.
They upgraded us to a suite facing the lake, allowed us early checkin. Comfortable, good hotel. Easy acceas ro the temple and Cultural dance center and restaurants.
Cool historical hotel in central location. Recommend the courtyard/ non city view rooms because it is centrally located and the road is busy. We stayed for one night and it was perfect to see what we wanted to see in kandy.
Our stay was wonderful, we were lucky enough to have one of the newly renovated rooms at the hotel. The hotel staff were very polite and accommodating and the hotel is very centrally located - easy walk to the Temple of the Tooth Relic, eateries and shops.
You must read-up on what to expect at the queen’s hotel. It may or may not be for you. It feels like stepping back in time. The place is a little shabby in places but if you want to have that feeling of living a bit of history it delivers. It’s an excellent location and the staff are all friendly and helpful. The pool offers a break from the noise of town and just generally- bring your ear plugs! We really enjoyed our stay.
martin
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Peter Speed
Jul 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Victorian Experience
A truely Victorian experience. The hotel has kept all its original charm while adding modern luxuries where needed.
They went above and beyond to assist me with all my needs. If you’re traveling in the area, I cannot recommend this hotel enough! The staff is incredibly warm and accommodating, making your stay truly enjoyable. Everything about my experience was exceptional.
The staff were amazing and on hand for everything and anything from reception and security to waiters and chefs. The pool attendant and gardener were also excellent
Lovely historic hotel, yet sadly long overdue for a major renovation. Upgraded to a suite (thank-you), yet broken air conditioner that staff tried to fix with a broomstick/leaking ceilings in various rooms (dangerous on floorboards)/light bulbs broken & not replaced/dangerous electrical PowerPoints/shower mechanism broken & fell
Off & hot water tap itself overheats & liable to burn. In a positive, bed & pillows comfortable, pool fantastic & staff very helpful. Particularly the Manager/CEO Mr Kumar.
never had such a bad experience checking in, the girl (with glasses) at the reception was so rude it was laughable, I really got no idea how she got the job.
the hotel is really nice and close to everything, but the rooms facing the main street get really noisy at night, the it gets quiet from 11 pm until 4am when the traffic (trucks, buses ect..) start again.
ok for the location , the beauty of the hotel, the swimming pool, the bar , but avoid if you want some sleep . remember, be aware of the ignorant unprofessional lady at the reception! be ready to wait for a long time !
a long queue of people complaining when I left!
dominique
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
6/10 Okay
Michael
Traveled with partner
Feb 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Keep your sense of humour and you'll get through the half to one hour check in process and you'll start to enjoy this quirky, totally inefficient hotel in the perfect location opposite the Temple of the Tooth.
It's unapologetically rundown - but if you love heritage hotels you'll love this place.
It has a nice restaurant with really lovely staff.
It's the reception staff that desperately need training in how to deal with customers. We had zero explanation of why we were kept waiting for over half an hour. Very poor communication and generally inept.
But again, get through the check in process and you'll be in heritage bliss - well, maybe not 'bliss' but you'll probably love the place anyway.
The hotel is desperately in need of a complete overhaul - my room was riddled with damp and mould with ineffective air conditioning. The staff are lovely and are the hotel's only saving grace.
Ian
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
David
Traveled with partner
Dec 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful old hotel with great staff! Restaurant provided buffet meals at a reasonable price.
If you like historic hotels this is for you. In a perfect location by the lake and opposite the Temple of the Tooth.
The interior takes you right back to the 19th Century with its wooden floors and antique bar. The dinning room is old fashioned with a good mix of western and Sri Lankan food. Staff are very helpful and friendly. Everything about this hotel is the opposite of a modern bland corporate hotel. Staying here is an experience.