Name: Theva Residency
Address: 11 B5 10 1 6Th Lane Off Upper Tank Road Off Circul, Kandy, 00000, LK

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

Peter

very charming hotel! clean rooms and facilities, super friendly staff and service!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2026

Lucia

The view from the room was amazing, staff were excellent & the food was nice

6/10

Pleasant

21 Nov 2025

Marie Josée

This hotel offers a spectacular view. Rooms and bathrooms would need to be somewhat cleaner and updated. Pool area is nice but because of vegetation, the view is limited on that level. View from terrasse is spectacular. Comfortable beds and linen.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2025

Allen

Tranquil Luxury with Outstanding Service at Theva Residency

Our stay at Theva Residency was truly a memorable experience. From the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond to ensure every detail of our visit was taken care of — starting with helping us find a secure parking space, which was greatly appreciated.

The hospitality extended into every corner of the property. The team preparing our meals was attentive and clearly took pride in their work, creating an exceptional Sri Lankan breakfast that showcased local flavors beautifully. We also enjoyed the dinner option, which was well-prepared and satisfying. Every request we had was met with a smile and genuine willingness to help.

Our room was spacious, clean, and had breathtaking views overlooking Kandy — a perfect spot to unwind. The addition of a private hot tub was an unexpected luxury that added to the relaxing atmosphere.

The lush gardens surrounding the property made the entire place feel peaceful and inviting. It was the ideal setting to slow down and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

We would absolutely recommend Theva Residency to anyone visiting Kandy. It’s a wonderful blend of warm hospitality, modern comfort, and natural serenity.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2025

iain

Theva Residency is a nice hotel. Our room was good, comfortable and clean with a decent shower. We had a room with a terrace and lovely view of the hills around Kandy. Nice pool with good views. Breakfast was very good. The location is very scenic but nothing walkable that we found, although it's only a ten minute or so tuktuk ride down to the city which the hotel arranged. Definitely recommend a tuktuk tour of the temples and a visit to the Botanic Gardens is a must as they are huge, beautiful and very well maintained.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2024

Rohan

Peaceful, tranquil and good view. Friendly staff.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2024

Janine

Such a lovely property! A little out of town but no trouble to travel back and forth in a tuk tuk. It helps if you have a driver you can contact though. The view from our room was amazing, everything was so clean and the staff were really attentive and the pool area was really relaxing

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2024

Uppiliappan

extremely nice room, and food. impeccable service

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2024

dimuthu

Bath is leaking to the room and the phone line didn’t work all three days. But the All the workers and food place area is really good.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2024

Rodney

It was a beautiful room with a great view. I enjoyed my visit there

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2024

Novina

If you're hesitating: just book it and thank me later. This was our favorite stay in Sri Lanka so far. The view was great, the room was nice, staff were friendly and restaurants served the tastiest food in Sri Lanka. What can you ask for?

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2023

Kari

We loved our stay at this property. We were lucky enough to reserve a suite with jacuzzi tub which really made the stay a unique one -- being able to watch the evening thunderstorms from the large picture windows and enjoy wine in the tub was super special. The pool was very nice and the sauna was a great way to relax. The food was always delicious. I even asked for their homemade jam/marmalade to take home.

But I cannot say enough about the staff, who were over-the-top amazing. While we provided some individual staff tips, at the end of the stay we left a sizeable tip with the manager to share with the whole staff and hope that it was distributed as requested. We just adored our time there and felt truly cared for from breakfast to dinner and everything in between.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2023

hardeep

I stayed here I met owner of this property most lovely and humble lady I ever met . Manager to staff all beautiful people. Food was excellent I did not eat anywhere in Kandy because of excellency in food love it love it love it ..
I feel like I met family 🙏

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2023

Bakeeshan

Great people and great place

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2023

Roy

Russell and the team are exceptional; incredibly warm and helpful. Will be staying again.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2023

Fi

Excellent view

8/10

Excellent

16 Jan 2023

Guy

A good room with a great view

Good Hotel with excellent service with stunning views of Kandy, we look forward to staying there again in the future.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2023

Geetha

What sets this apart from the others is the outstanding staff and the amazing food.

The staff are really knowledgeable about the local area and made our two days in Kandy totally worth our while. They also went above and beyond during our stay whenever we needed anything, regardless of rhe request.

The chefs at this place are insane. The food that was presented was so creative and made the meals so inviting to eat. The taste of the food eclipses the presentation as well which really makes it a match made in heaven.

Throw in the pool, spa and sauna and you really have all you could ask for

Would highly recommend to anyone as it is well worth the money!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2022

Hari Darshan

Lovely property! Great service!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2022

SHAKIR

Food and customer service

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2022

Yael

Beautiful little hotel, amazing service, extrémely helpful staff, gorgeous infinity pool. The restaurant is delicious. Highly recommended!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2021

Verified traveler

We had such a wonderful time at Theva residency. I have stayed all over the world and the combination of beautiful surroundings, food, luxury, and service made this perhaps my favorite hotel I’ve ever stayed at. It is modern, has a breathtaking view, the rooms are unique, beautiful and luxurious. And the people are the best. Russell’s staff spent every minute of every day working to keep us delighted. I can’t imagine a better hotel in this country. Also, the best restaurant in the province and one of the best in the country is basically your private kitchen.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Mar 2020

NeeshaTaneja

The manager Abhay is a total diamond. Made us feel so welcome and nothing was too much trouble. Food was delicious and the views are insane! Room was cool too and overall a very pleasant stay. Good amenities and nice spot to explore Kandy as is 10 mins from temple

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Incredible restaurant patio and pool area. The manager was extremely helpful, went out of his way to arrange us last-second transport to the train station.
Location is both advantage and disadvantage depending what you’re looking for. Somewhat removed above the town.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Feb 2020

Rachel

Hideaway hotel

Boutique retreat away from hustle and bustle

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2019

andrea

Just a gorgeous place

Very serene with stunning views and a wonderful staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Excellent location. Very helpful and attentive staff. This is a hidden gem.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2019

Verified traveler

great views over the city of Kandy, nice pool to relax in, food at dinner was excellent, there is no driver accommodation but guest houses nearby.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

The property has a stunning location on a hilltop overlooking lush green hills. The infinity pool is breathtakingly situated. Staff are extremely helpful and willing to please.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Apr 2019

Rebecca

It was a great three day stay. Unfortunately, there was a mix up on the last day with transportation that the hotel had arranged. We ended up in a car with a driver who didn't know where they were going and didn't speak English. This left us with a sour experience with Theva. Plus, certain details weren't shared with us at check in, like that breakfast was included. Overall, good stay, great food, just need to follow through on things.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

26 Feb 2019

David

Great food and view, okay for a couple of days

The view from this property is fantastic and the food is surprisingly good - although Western not Sri Lankan. The staff are very friendly and do their best to make your stay as good as possible. The photos make this property probably look a little swankier than it actually is but for a couple of nights it’s perfectly fine.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2019

Krysta

Romantic getaway

Everything is perfect, they have candles for the bath, an incredible restaurant, amazing views and above and beyond service. We had breakfast included in the room rate and on our last day when we had to leave early the manager suggested that we ask the kitchen for a To go box breakfast the night before which was so sweet. They also are hanged a driver for us for the day to take us around the local sites, the rate they charged us was about the same as offers we had gotten in town from various drivers and much cheaper then online rates. Our drive/guide was amazing and helped suggest points of interest since we didn’t know the area very well. We hope to spend more time here, it’s a really special place.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Feb 2019

Mr Darren Hedley

Comfy stay in Kandy

Check in was hassle free and service was good throughout the stay. We found the rooms a little on the basic side but we did just pay for a standard room. The view from the room however was fantastic. We only stayed one night for which it was fine.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2019

Claire

Theva Residency

A great short stay at the Theva Residency Kandy, Sri Lanka. The staff at this hotel were super accommodating and made the stay stress free and pleasurable. The staff ensured that our every need was looked after.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2019

aisha

Superb

The rooms are spacious , immaculate and very comfortable, the service is impeccable. We were in the superior suite which had a jacuzzi overlooking the countryside commend all staff for their excellent service and contribution to our enjoyment. The breakfast was lovely and the infinity pool views were breathtaking. We would highly recommend this hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2018

Rich

The view from the balcony was amazing! The staff was extremely attentative and most helpful. I will be staying here again next time in Kandy.

Friends_and_family Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2018

NourCherif

This was one of the best stays I have ever had in a hotel. the Staff is extremely helpful and down to earth. They were always available to make us enjoy our stay. the hotel is located in a quiet area with stellar views. Thew restaurant is amazing and the food is extremely delicious. No wonder why the restaurant is among the best restaurants in Kandy. the hotel amenities are excellent and the pool has an amazing layout and it has great views over the mountain. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for a unique experience in Sri Lanka.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2018

Dave

Lovely hotel in the hills overlooking Kandy -away from the very busy city.Great food & ideal for a short stay

8/10

Excellent

30 Oct 2018

Phil

Good place in Kandy

Great food, friendly staff, fab view. Recommended.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Sep 2018

Jonathan

Top hotel

Really enjoyable stay.

8/10

Excellent

07 Sep 2018

Jonathan

Lovely place

Very friendly staff, beautiful view and top food. Shame I was there on business because it's a very romantic getaway.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2018

Paul

The view from this hotel, and from our room, was amazing. The staff are really courteous and friendly and were able to arrange for us to be taken down to Kandy and then arranged for us to be collected when we were ready. Superb Sri Lanka breakfast, you just need to order the night before.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2018

Andy

Great veiws

Service was good at this hotel but it is a long way from town

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Mar 2018

Deepak andVeena

Clean, Comfortable and Value for money hotel

We had a very pleasant stay at the Theva Kandy. On the day we reached Kandy, a curfew was imposed due to some issues and as such we were confined to the hotel. We got to meet the staff and use the hotel more than we would have if we could go out sightseeing. The hotel has many recreational facilities including a well maintained small pool with beautiful views. And for someone with a family, this could be the place to stay. The staff was very friendly and caring. We are vegetarians and even though the menu had only a few options, the chef was quite innovative and came up with more options for us. The place is clean, comfortable and a good value for money. We would definitely recommend it. Thank you Theva for your excellent hospitality. We would love to come back some day.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2018

Daniel

Amazing boutique option in hills above Kandy

A great spot in the hills above Kandy. Super staff, amazing views and the best Sri Lankan breakfasts!
Only criticism would be that some of the paintwork needs updating in the rooms.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Dec 2017

Nigel

Good choice

Probably the best hotel in kandy. Hotel restaurant is also probably one of the better ones in the area.

Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Nov 2017

Verified traveler

a lovely spot in the hills

A lovely small hotel with amazing views of the Kandy hills. The staff was extremely helpful and accommodating, the service excellent throughout. With a few small exceptions over a three day period, the food was excellent. The only small blemish was the lack of helpful logistical information - e.g., about train times, how to book tickets, about interesting things to do in the local area - one would expect a hotel to be able to provide. But otherwise, it is a charming place with a VERY welcoming staff, though the prices aren't cheap.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

Great location, food not so great

The hotel was in an amazing location! Right in the hantana mountain overlooking kandy. The room was great and we were upgraded to a room with a great balcony. The food was the only thing that let this hotel down. Poor choice of Sri Lankan local cuisine :(

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2017

isobel

Fantastic views

Lovely boutique hotel, fantastic views from the terraces. Staff very courteous and helpful. Breakfast was good but dinner was ok.

Partner

4/10

Poor

04 Jan 2025

Manuel