The Summit Kandy is a four-room boutique hotel set on the Hanthana hillside, with a wide view over Kandy city and the mountains around it. For couples, that view is the reason to come. All four rooms look out over the same sweep of the valley, so you wake to the city below and the hills beyond without leaving the bed.
The property is small on purpose. With only four rooms, a honeymoon here stays private and unhurried rather than shared with a crowd.
Why couples choose Kandy
Kandy sits in Sri Lanka's cool hill country, wrapped around a lake and ringed by green mountains. It is calmer than the coast and milder in climate, which makes it a comfortable base for a honeymoon at any time of year. The Temple of the Tooth, the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya, tea estates, and quiet viewpoints are all close by. For couples planning a longer trip, Kandy is also the starting point for the hill-country train south to Nuwara Eliya and Ella.
The setting and the view from the bed
The hotel stands above the city on Thapodaramaya Road in Hanthana. From the rooms and from the rooftop, the view runs across the valley to the Hanthana range, and after dark the city lights spread out below. The building is shaped like a heart, and the rooftop is where most couples spend their evenings, watching the light change over Kandy.
Your room
There are four rooms, each with a king bed, a private terrace or balcony, and curved windows that frame the same city and hill view. Rooms include air conditioning, a walk-in shower, organic bathroom amenities, tea and coffee, and Starlink internet across the property, which is fast enough for calls and streaming when you need it. Daily breakfast is included with every stay. You can see all four rooms and our rooms and rates before you book.
A romantic stay, arranged around you
We keep honeymoon arrangements simple and personal rather than fixed. As a complimentary touch, we welcome you as a couple with flowers in your room, a cake, and mocktails on arrival. In the evening, dinner can be served as a candlelit dinner on the rooftop, from our regular menu, with the city laid out below. There is no minimum number of nights, so a stay can be a single special evening or a longer escape. Tell us what you have in mind and we will arrange the details.
What couples enjoy as part of a romantic stay:
- Complimentary flower decoration, a cake, and mocktails to welcome you on arrival
- Daily breakfast, home-cooked, included with your stay
- A complimentary tuk-tuk to and from Kandy Railway Station
- The option of a candlelit dinner on the rooftop, with half-board and full-board plans available
- Arrangements tailored to you, with no minimum stay
Dining
Meals at The Summit are home-cooked by our chef, using organic vegetables from the garden where possible. Breakfast is included with every stay. Most honeymoon couples add a half-board or full-board plan, which includes dinner, and dinner can be served as a candlelit dinner on the rooftop from our regular menu. The rooftop bar runs on a bring-your-own basis, so you are welcome to bring a bottle to mark the occasion. You can read more about our food and dining.
Things to do near the hotel for couples
Within a short drive you can visit the Temple of the Tooth, walk the Royal Botanical Gardens, or take the free tuk-tuk down to Kandy Railway Station for the hill-country train. The complimentary tuk-tuk to and from the station takes the effort out of arrival and departure. City trips and day excursions can be arranged for a fee, and there is plenty in the way of things to do around Kandy for couples.
Planning your honeymoon stay
Check-in is from 2:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Breakfast is included, and half-board or full-board can be arranged if you would like dinner included. The hotel is about 5 km from Kandy Railway Station, roughly a fifteen-minute drive, and we will collect you from the station by tuk-tuk at no charge. Payment is accepted by major credit card, bank transfer, or cash in rupees or US dollars.
Honeymoon in Kandy: Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Summit Kandy suitable for a honeymoon?
Yes. It is a small four-room hotel with a private feel, a panoramic view of Kandy from every room, complimentary flower decoration, a cake and mocktails for couples, and a rooftop where you can have a candlelit dinner above the city.
Where is The Summit Kandy located?
On Thapodaramaya Road in Hanthana, above Kandy city, about 5 km from Kandy Railway Station.
Do all the rooms have the view?
Yes. All four rooms share the same view over Kandy city and the Hanthana hills, from the bed.
What is included for honeymoon couples?
Complimentary flower decoration, a cake, and mocktails on arrival, daily breakfast, and a complimentary tuk-tuk to and from the railway station. In the evening, dinner can be served as a candlelit dinner on the rooftop, and most couples add a half-board or full-board plan. There is no minimum stay.
Are meals included?
Breakfast is included with every stay. Many honeymoon couples add a half-board or full-board plan to include dinner, and dinner can be served as a candlelit dinner on the rooftop from our regular menu.
How do I book directly?
Book on our booking page at summit97.com/booking.php, message us on WhatsApp at +94 76 205 0909, or email booking@summit97.com. Booking direct gets you the best available rate with no online travel agent fees.
When is the best time for a honeymoon in Kandy?
Kandy's hill climate is mild year-round. The drier months from around January to April are clear and pleasant for sightseeing and rooftop dining, and the Esala Perahera in August is a striking time to visit if you would like a cultural highlight during your stay.
A Romantic Setting for Your Honeymoon
From sunset views over the Kandy hills to bright, airy rooms, every corner of The Summit Kandy is made for couples. Take a closer look at where your romantic escape unfolds.
