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The Theva Residency is a boutique hotel, set on a hill just above the town of Kandy in Sri Lanka’s Hill Country. The building and its interior are chic and stylish in architecture, built with stone, brick and glass walls offering wide vistas of the surrounding valley. Situated away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre, this family-owned, contemporary retreat is a relaxing place, from which to explore the prominent sites of Kandy, the Cultural Triangle and the Hill Country.
Nestled on the slopes of the Hantana range, high above the city of Kandy, Theva Residency offers just 15 rooms and suites. Deluxe rooms are on the ground floor, while the recommended superior rooms, suites and the Penthouse apartment with a balcony, glass walls and a jacuzzi, are located on the upper floors. A fusion of traditional Sri Lankan and contemporary style International meals are served in the glass-walled dining room or on its veranda, overlooking the surrounding valley.
Guests at the Theva Residency are well placed to visit the town of Kandy and nearby cultural sites. The town is known for its beautiful Temple of the Tooth, presumably home to the Lord Buddha's left canine tooth; the Royal Botanical Garden which is renowned for its wide collection of orchids and the vast Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, known its collection of flora and fauna. Kandy is also the gateway to the tea plantations, and an excellent spot to visit a tea factory.
Amenities
24hr Room ServiceBar/PubConciergeCribs/Infant Beds AvailableFamily RoomFitness CentreGardenLibraryMultilingual StaffOutdoor PoolRestaurantSafety Deposit BoxesSpa/SaunaWi-Fi AvailableStay The Theva Residency offers just 15 luxurious rooms. These are grouped in four categories and spread across three floors, all with glass-walls for scenic mountain views. Rooms have a modern décor with tiled floors, king or queen-sized beds draped in fine linen and accentuated with silk soft furnishings. The Penthouse Apartment occupying the spacious top floor has wraparound glass walls and an ensuite bathroom has a Jacuzzi. Amenities include air-conditioning, LCD TV and mini-bar.
ChildCare Families with children are welcome to stay at the Theva Residency but there are no specific facilities available for children. Superior Rooms and the Penthouse are the only rooms which can accommodate an extra bed.
Dine The in-house restaurant at the Theva Residency serves an interesting range of Sri Lankan, Middle Eastern, and Western dishes. Meals are served in the main restaurant overlooking the hills or in the open-air seating are outside the dining hall which is a perfect spot for a sundowner. The restaurant has an a la carte menu but the resident chef can design a menu specially for you with 24-hour room service.
Relax There is a beautiful infinity pool with a couple of sun loungers and a sauna, overlooking the lush forest and the mountains in the distance. Inside the Theva Residency is a library with a small selection of books with comfortable seating and a snooker table. Golf fanatics can try their hand at the Victoria Golf and Country Resort. The well-manicured course affords amazing views of Kandy’s lush vegetations, coupled with the cool climate.
Experience The historic town of Kandy, provides many attractive excursion opportunities. Guests at the Theva Residency are well placed to explore Kandy and visit the sacred temple of the tooth relic known as the Dalada Maligawa or take a short walk to the Hantane Tea Estate Museum. Nature lovers can take a stroll in the Hatana rainforest that offers a refreshing change with the beautiful flora and fauna. Further afield are Minneriya National Park, known for large elephant herds.
Location Theva Residency is located on a hill just above the town of Kandy in the Hill Country.
Getting there Fly to Colombo, followed by a 4-hour car journey to Kandy.
When to go Sri Lanka is a year-round destination with consistently warm temperatures and lots of sunshine. However, it barely gets unbearably hot in the Hill Country. The months of December to April are probably the best time to visit, when days are warm (around 28C) with cool nights. During the monsoon season from October to December you can expect heavy downpours. June to September are the driest months here when there’s almost no rain at all.
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Central, Sri Lanka
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