A comfortable hotel in Kandy with panoramic mountain views and convenient location near the city center. Features well-appointed rooms, pool, restaurant, and friendly service.
Leisure Mount View Holiday Inn occupies a hillside position in the Bahirawakanda district above Kandy, approximately 2 kilometres from Kandy city centre and the Sri Dalada Maligawa — the Temple of the Tooth Relic, the most important Buddhist pilgrimage site in Sri Lanka and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kandy railway station, connecting to Colombo (approximately 3 hours) and the scenic hill country line toward Ella and Badulla, is accessible within 10 minutes by tuk-tuk.
The hotel's elevated position on the Bahirawakanda ridge provides unobstructed views across the Kandy Valley, the lake, and the surrounding hills. The Bahirawakanda Buddha Statue — a 27-metre white granite figure visible from much of Kandy — is within walking distance, a 10-minute uphill path that also functions as a popular morning exercise route for guests.
Room categories include standard rooms, superior rooms, and suites. All have private bathrooms, air conditioning, broadband, and valley-facing windows. Superior rooms feature balconies; suites occupy corner positions with wrap-around views. Room service is available throughout the day and evening.
A swimming pool on the garden terrace takes advantage of the hillside position and provides a comfortable afternoon option. The on-site restaurant serves Sri Lankan rice-and-curry buffet lunches as well as à la carte dinners — kiribath (milk rice), Kandyan curries, and wattalapam are regular features. Western breakfast options are included in most room rates.
The front desk manages airport transfers from Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport (approximately 115 km), arranges tuk-tuk hire for city sightseeing, and coordinates tickets to the Kandy Cultural Show and the Esala Perahera festival procession held each August. The hotel is experienced with group bookings from touring itineraries that use Kandy as a gateway to the highland circuit.
Amenities
- pool
- restaurant
- mountain views
- free wifi
- free parking
- airport transfer
Location
23/10 Bahirawakanda, Kandy 20000
7.2939, 80.6356 View on map
Highlights
- Elevated hillside position in Bahirawakanda with panoramic views across the Kandy Valley and lake
- Walking distance (10 minutes uphill) to the Bahirawakanda Buddha Statue, a 27-metre granite landmark
- 2 kilometres from the Temple of the Tooth Relic, Sri Lanka's most revered Buddhist site
- Swimming pool on the garden terrace with valley views across the Kandy hills
- Experienced front desk team coordinating Esala Perahera tickets, Cultural Show visits, and airport transfers
Tips for visiting
- The Kandy Esala Perahera procession (late July to August) fills the city completely — advance booking of 3–6 months is required for festival-period stays
- Request a valley-facing room on the upper floors for the best views across Kandy Lake toward the Temple of the Tooth
- The Bahirawakanda walk is most pleasant in the early morning before the heat; a small tea house at the Buddha statue compound is open from around 7 AM
- Agree a tuk-tuk fare before departing — Kandy's tuk-tuk drivers rarely use meters on tourist routes and fares should be established upfront
- The Temple of the Tooth puja at 6:30 AM is the most atmospheric — the front desk can arrange early transport for guests wishing to attend