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A Magical stillness, Quiet and Peaceful surrounds The Citadel, nestled in the midst of the hills of Kandy. Set in the land of the Kings, surrounded by shady foot paths and the gently lapping waters of the longest river in Sri Lanka, the Mahaweli River…. The Citadel consists of 5 suites, 25 superior rooms with TV and mini bar and 97 standard rooms. The superior rooms boast fine upholstery of the hand-woven hangings and doors painted in traditional Kandyan style.

Services include Foreign Currency Exchange, Safety Lockers, Left Luggage, Shopping arcade including Jewellery, Batiks and Handicrafts. The crisp cool waters of the swimming pool are an exhilarating way to indulge you while kids can have fun in the kiddies pool with slide. Sunbathing on the wide sun terrace, trying your skill at Billiards and Snooker, Table Tennis or just enjoying the quite romantic and calm atmosphere while you listen to the live band serenading you – The Citadel is a beautiful destination to enjoy a quite holiday.

Boat rides on the Mahaweli River are an interesting way to spend quiet afternoons and the twilight hours, while watching the glorious sunset reflected across the beautiful expanse of the river and the sound of birds chirping all around is definitely, a romantic experience you will remember long after.

The spacious main restaurant serves international buffet style breakfast, lunch and dinner offering you a spectacular and scenic view of the Mahaweli River. The Fine Dining Restaurant offers a la carte menus in refined surroundings. Savour the flavour of the hills while you relax amidst a regal atmosphere or lift your spirits at The Keells Bar as you sip a chilled beer or cocktail and enjoy the selection of wines and liquors on offer.

The Citadel situated in close proximity to historical sites and landmarks of Sri Lanka, makes an ideal location from which to visit the Royal Botanical Gardens, The Dalada Maligawa, the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and for golf lovers the Victoria Golf Course. The Citadel is the perfect destination for relaxing vacations, business conference and honeymoons.

The deep wooded sounds will transport you into a world of magic and beauty as the lights go on at dusk around the hotel, you will sense the feeling that you can put life on hold long enough to take a deep, deep breath.