Kahanda Kanda

We had a delicious break at Kahanda Kanda. The hotel is set in a lush, tranquil landscape and its every detail is carefully thought through. Our gorgeously designed villa, Mango, was huge and airy and cool; the balcony overlooking trees with peacocks and monkeys was a perfect spot for our morning cup of tea. Staff are delightful and efficient—special thanks to the ever-smiling Ushadi, friendly and helpful Kolhara, and barman Amith (who knew his wines and made a delicious dirty martini!). Owner George Cooper has fascinating tales to tell as well as a great eye for detail and beautiful design. The pool is lovely, the food excellent, the vibe relaxed but chic. We spent a day down at the Miami South Beach-style KK Beach partner hotel , a fun 15-min tuk tuk ride away (offered by hotel), and had a good lunch there too. About 45 mins from Galle and I’d rather stay at Kahanda Kanda.

Beautiful setting with wildlife all around. Design and decor make the hotel more of a home. Privacy and peacefulness guaranteed. Staff are exceptional and food menus offer variety and interesting options. No need to go anywhere as all you need is on site.

A beautiful tea plantation with kind and attentive staff. We loved our villa (Hibiscus), the view (trees and peacocks) and breakfast banana bread. The Ayurvedic massage is highly recommended. Be careful and check booked trip information. KK promote and book trips for guests, but will not help to address any problems if an experience does not meet your group's expectations.

This is an amazing hotel. Staff are super attentive, villas are exceptional. This really is a unique hotel, we stayed in Kumbuk which is a huge villa with private pool and gardens. Every little detail has been considered, we wanted for nothing.

Nothing, its paradise.

It was a flawless stay! The location is fabulous, quiet, nestled in nature with timeless views across tea plantations. The accommodation villas are spread out across 12 acres so wonderfully private. The villas are of course beautifully appointed and big! At the heart of Kahanda Kanda are the communal spaces to relax in linked by the most incredible gardens. The food - wow - was some of the best we had on the whole of the island. The service was exceptional. This stay was a real highlight of our month long holiday.

We stayed in the Dubu and it was absolutely stunning. So unique and romantic, with beautiful bath tubs and well thought out spaces. The staff were so thoughtful and accommodating too, such beautiful grounds and always immaculate. A very special place to stay.

Amazing place to relax in the nature. We loved everything about our stay. The staff was truly amazing and professional. Rooms were cleaned and very well equipped. Food was also amazing

The property is large and spread out. Rooms have lots of privacy and are huge on the outside. Food was incredible and the people were warm and friendly.Wifi connection was fantastic. Lots of books to keep you occupied. Great outdoor shower experience.

Food took some time to be served, but if you order in advance, it comes quickly.The spa was smaller than expected, with only 1 male masseuse. However, when we asked for it, they arranged a female therapist the next day.

Villas are fabulous, cocooned in peaceful environment

Extremely limited food choices and even more sorry was the Spa!!!

Breakfast was superb.Chef Prasad prepared our Sri Lankan breakfast with variation each day. Quality and amount exceeded our expectations

Nothing to mention

Difficult to describe the unforgettable stay.The staff are more than 5 stars. The food is amazing; we've never missed the set menu dinner because the chef is super, and he also accommodated our special requests.

Although the towels were washed and clean, the look of spots on the white towels wasn't pleasant. 6 nights passed very quickly.

The location is perfect - you get the quiet of the jungle but it’s super close to Galle and Ahangama. Service is perfect. Room and private pool - perfect. Food incredible. Sumudu the tuktuk driver is the best. Amazing.

A beautiful, secluded hotel with huge room and a private pool looking over the tea plantation and jungle. This is a very tranquil location and you very much feel at one with nature and your surroundings. Monkeys jumping around in the trees, peacocks walking around and endless bird songs. We did not use the main pool as our private villa pool was huge and the views were just as great, the rooms are also extremely private. The restaurant food was very good too and again with amazing views. Staff were friendly and attentive.

Ultimate peaceful location with gorgeous accommodation designed with an eye for detail. All the staff were highly professional , engaging and friendly .Delicious food with wide range of dishes .Bedrooms were luxurious and it felt you were staying in a well appointed home rather than an impersonal hotel.

It was a privilege to stay here. We wanted to relax in a tranquil location with access to the sea and Galle. The KK family has given us so much more.Kahanda Kanda is beautifully designed, curated and maintained. Its environment is idyllic. Our Kadju villa was perfect. Its private infinity pool overlooks a jungle ‘amphitheatre’ of constantly appearing wildlife. Every single facility has been considered and is provided to a level of pure luxury.The food, overseen by Prasad, Bawantha and their teams, is superb: the best Sri Lankan and western breakfasts to order, accompanied by really exotic fruit. Dinners were delicious.We enjoyed very much our beach day at KK Beach, accessible by the hotel’s own tuk tuk; returned there for dinner; and throughout were made welcome at KK Beach by duty managers Pathum and Manaka, super enthusiastic factotum Kasun and waiter Supun.The Koggola Lake boat trip, including crocodiles, a serene temple and artisan cinnamon production, was well led by Dinesh - informative, atmospheric and very worthwhile. KK organised for us sunset in Galle Fort (and we recommend for souvenirs going straight to the KK Boutique there) and a transfer to Colombo airport with safe, reliable drivers Sumudu and Sam respectively.Above all, the KK Collection is made by the extremely friendly, professional and proud level of service provided by its people. George Cooper, the owner, is highly visible and provides real community leadership, if we may say so. We thank all his staff, seen and unseen, front of house and backroom support but, as well as the aforementioned, we commend the following who gave us notable service at Kahanda Kanda: duty managers Sujeewa, another Dinesh and Dushan for their warmth, attention to detail and seamless handovers to each other; barman Konara, waiter Sudeep and trainee waiter Meeru - all with bright futures.Simply, thank you all!

Nothing but praise.

Very good chef. Brilliant tuna not over cooked. Plunge pool. Seclusion. Views from the restaurnt

Slow service from junior staff who were still learning

Kanda Kahanda is an exceptionally special and extraordinary hotel. Spread across 12 acres, it features 12 individual villas, the majority equipped with pools. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the beach scene near Galle, this hotel offers a serene sanctuary where you can unwind and indulge in the extraordinary surroundings.The setting is breathtaking—lotus-laden water pools lead to two covered structures open to the air. One area allows you to relax and enjoy drinks and conversation with the soothing sounds of jazz drifting through the air, while another provides a picturesque spot for breakfast or dinner amidst lush trees. A gorgeous pool is also nearby. The villa was spacious and well-appointed, boasting attractive furnishings, along with an expansive deck area and a delightful pool overlooking a jungle of trees where peacocks roam freely. Additional perks included complimentary morning yoga classes and access to a spa area for massages and other treatments.The staff was attentive, and I must commend manager Dinesh for taking the time to guide us on a 1 km walk of some of the premises, showcasing an organic garden and a variety of fruit trees.This extraordinary place merits the highest 5-star recommendation. It appears some guests choose to stay for weeks or even months—you might find yourself never wanting to leave.

The 2-3 km road to the hotel is somewhat dodgy and full of potholes, but don't let this deter you.

We received a free upgrade to the room with a private swimming pool which looked out over the jungle which was spectacular, so much so that I proposed to my girlfriend there!

Dining expensive but great

Stunning Villa Kadju, well maintained with amazing private pool and view to treetops. Pool has sun from 9 am to 3 pm. Huge cozy Villa in fresh light blue appearance. Good silent aircon. About 30 minutes by car to reach the nearest beach. Recommendation: Kabalana Beach is most wonderful for swimming and not crowded, hidden away from roadside. Amazing waves.

Reception area, yellow wall and Restaurant need fresh up. Staff is kind but things run a bit slow and unorganized in management.

If I could give more stars I would. Kahanda Kanda exceeded our expectations, it was absolutely wonderful! It's a perfect hotel for couples and honeymooners: private, amazing service, very friendly and capable staff, absolutely delicious food and drinks, fun activities and beautifully decorated rooms and exterior. You can see there is a real eye for detail at this hotel. They really care about making an exceptional experience for you. All of the staff were extremely professional and well trained. Staff that comes to mind in particular are Rohan and Dushan, but everyone working during our stay was wonderful! We particularly loved the pool at our private villa Kumbuk, the cooking class, the cinnamon experience (we got to harvest cinnamon with a lovely couple who own a cinnamon farm) and all of the delicious dinners and drinks. We will recommend this hotel to friends and we really want to come back soon. Thank you for a wonderful honeymoon, it couldn't have been any better!

Only improvement could have been the wifi in our villa, it worked mainly outside on the deck but didn't work very well inside. The wifi worked fine at the reception and dinner area though. It wasn't a big issue for us, as we came to relax anyway!