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!

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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.

This was an exceptional KK experience. The setting is idyllic, within a tropical forest on a hill with refreshing breezes, rustling palm leaves and the cries of peacocks, parrots and other harmonious birds. Villas are large and separate, adorned with interesting collectors items, the decorating style is tasteful and comfortable, the regal fourposter netted bed was firm and topped with a soft fleece and luxurious sheets. We enjoyed the large reflecting swimming pool (at a perfectly inviting temperature) but also visited the attractively designed smaller personal plunge pools with some of the villas. The colour schemes were vibrant and tasteful. The staff were charming, personal and attentive and the food delicious. OK it was expensive but an experience that is worth saving for! It was a pleasure to meet the owner /creator of this spectacular KK brand. The COVID pandemic has made it very difficult for the tourism sector and we hope that a flood of visitors will sustain this very special place.

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.

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.

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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!

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.

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.

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.

Absolutely everything was fantastic about this properly. We felt like the only guests and were looked after so well. The resort is incredibly private, we booked the Hibiscus Villa- highly recommended with a fantastic uninterrupted view of the tea plantation. We did the cooking class which was gorgeous and then we ate our dinner on our terrace with candles. It was honestly magical. Devastated we had to leave!

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