Mahaweli Reach Hotel is nestled snugly on the banks of the Mahaweli Reach River nearer the city centre of the ancient Sri Lankan capital of Kandy surrounded by mountains of the Kandyan highlands. Mahaweli Reach Hotel in Kandy is 3 hours drive from Colombo International Airport. In accordance with our "Visit and stay at before recommending policy" Mahaweli Reach Hotel was visited by us in March 2003. We were delighted by this owner managed hotel reflecting all the traditions of Kandyan hospitality, Mr Panaboke, the owner embodies. Mahaweli Reach Hotel in its accommodation, both rooms and suites to us is the finest five star hotel in Kandy. The settings of the rooms and suites is very English, understated grandeur. The swimming pool at sunset reflects beauty. Only on the cuisine have we been less than fully satisfied.

Enchantment begins as the visitor enters the Mahaweli Reach hotel and experiences the scenic natural resort beauty of a five star hotel in Kandy sited between a river, mountains and secluded tropical gardens. Complementing the natural beauty of its resort setting, each of the luxurious 115 rooms opens out into the Mahaweli River or the lush tropical garden adorned by a free form swimming pool. Rooms on the upper floors have balconies with stunning views. We were accommodated in a junior suite.