# The Summit Kandy

> The Summit Kandy is a 4-star boutique hotel at 97 Thapodaramaya Road, Hanthana, Kandy, Sri Lanka. It has 4 rooms with panoramic Hanthana/Knuckles mountain views, Starlink high-speed WiFi, an in-house restaurant (Paradise Park), a rooftop bar, and complimentary tuk-tuk service to Kandy Railway Station. It was ranked #1 Hotel in Kandy on Tripadvisor for 2026 (Travellers' Choice) and won a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award in 2025.

Key facts:
- Location: 97 Thapodaramaya Road, Hanthana, Kandy 20000, Sri Lanka
- Type: 4-star boutique hotel, 4 rooms
- Guest rating: 4.8/5 from 276 Google reviews; 4.8/5 on Tripadvisor
- Check-in 14:00, check-out 11:00
- Phone / WhatsApp: +94 76 205 0909
- Booking email: booking@summit97.com
- Website: https://summit97.com/
- Room rates: typically USD 95-150 per night including breakfast (4 suites; higher in Perahera/peak season)
- Highlights: Hanthana mountain views, Starlink WiFi, organic in-house cuisine, rooftop bar, complimentary tuk-tuk
- Awards: #1 Hotel in Kandy — Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice 2026; Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice 2025
- Kandy Esala Perahera 2026: 18–27 August (Kumbal nights 18–22, Randoli nights 23–27, Day Perahera 28 August) — the hotel is a short drive from the procession route

## Hotel & Stay

- [Home](https://summit97.com/): Overview of The Summit Kandy boutique hotel, amenities, and awards.
- [Hotels in Kandy](https://summit97.com/hotelsinkandy.php): Why stay at The Summit — boutique accommodation with Hanthana and Knuckles mountain views.
- [Best Hotels in Kandy 2026](https://summit97.com/besthotelsinkandy.php): Honest comparison of Kandy's 10 best hotels with guest ratings and prices.
- [Book Your Stay](https://summit97.com/booking.php): Reserve a room directly with The Summit Kandy.
- [Tariffs](https://summit97.com/tariff.php): Room rates (suites from ~USD 95/night incl. breakfast, USD 95-150 range) and city-to-city transport tariffs.
- [About Us](https://summit97.com/about.php): About The Summit Kandy.
- [Contact Us](https://summit97.com/contact.php): Address, phone, and enquiry form.
- [Photo Gallery](https://summit97.com/summit_gallery.php): Rooms, restaurant, terrace, and views.
- [Starlink High-Speed WiFi](https://summit97.com/summitkandy_starlink.php): Starlink internet available to guests.
- [Tuk Tuk Service](https://summit97.com/tuktuk.php): Complimentary tuk-tuk service for guests.
- [Latest News / Press](https://summit97.com/pressrelease.php): Awards and announcements.

## Dining

- [The Cuisine](https://summit97.com/cuisine.php): In-house restaurant serving Sri Lankan and international dishes.
- [Sri Lankan Cooking Classes](https://summit97.com/culinary.php): Guest cooking classes in authentic Sri Lankan cuisine.

## Celebrations & Events

- [Honeymoon in Kandy](https://summit97.com/honeymoon.php): Romantic honeymoon stays.
- [Wedding Anniversaries](https://summit97.com/weddinganniversary.php): Anniversary celebration packages.
- [Destination Weddings](https://summit97.com/destinationwedding.php): Destination wedding hosting in Kandy.
- [Birthday Celebrations](https://summit97.com/birthdaycelebration.php): Birthday celebration hosting.
- [Kandy Esala Perahera](https://summit97.com/kandyperahera.php): Guide to the famous Kandy Perahera festival.

## Things to Do & Attractions

- [Things to Do](https://summit97.com/thingstodo.php): Overview of activities from The Summit.
- [Things to Do in Kandy](https://summit97.com/thingstodoinkandy.php): Top attractions in and around Kandy.
- [Knuckles Mountain Range](https://summit97.com/knuckles.php): UNESCO-listed range near the hotel.
- [Kandy Bird Park](https://summit97.com/birdpark.php): Bird park attraction guide.
- [Ambuluwawa Tower](https://summit97.com/ambuluwawatower.php): Ambuluwawa Tower visitor guide.
- [Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage](https://summit97.com/pinnawala.php): Pinnawala visitor guide.
- [Cultural Triangle](https://summit97.com/culturaltriangle.php): Sri Lanka's ancient cities and sacred sites.

## Destinations

- [Ella](https://summit97.com/ella.php): Ella travel guide.
- [Exploring Nuwara Eliya](https://summit97.com/exploringnuwaraeliya.php): Nuwara Eliya travel guide.
- [Yala & Southern Beaches](https://summit97.com/yala.php): Yala, Udawalawe, Mirissa, and Hiriketiya.

## Travel Routes from Kandy

- [Kandy to Ella](https://summit97.com/kandytoella.php): Route guide, attractions, and tips.
- [Kandy to Nuwara Eliya](https://summit97.com/kandytonuwaraeliya.php): Route guide between Kandy and Nuwara Eliya.
- [Kandy to Ahangama](https://summit97.com/kandytoahangama.php): Route guide to Ahangama.
- [Kandy to Arugam Bay](https://summit97.com/kandytoarugambay.php): Route guide to Arugam Bay.
- [Kandy to Nilaveli](https://summit97.com/kandytonilaveli.php): Route guide to Nilaveli.
- [Colombo to Ella](https://summit97.com/colombotoella.php): Route guide from Colombo to Ella.
- [Nuwara Eliya to Ella](https://summit97.com/fromnuwaraeliyatoella.php): Route guide from Nuwara Eliya to Ella.