it was raining hard when i left sigiriya and had to take two separate buses going back to kandy.  i took another bus from dambulla which was jampacked and i was standing almost half of the time during the ride.  it wasn’t a new experience anyway, have done it numerous times when i was in college in manila.

i booked for a night stay online at a riverside hotel resort in kandy, cinnamon citadel.

it was a few minutes ride by tuktuk from the temple of the tooth to reach the citadel.

i was welcomed with a smile from the resort staff and was offered a seat and a cold drink at the lobby to fill up some information.  the lady who was assisting me asked on how many days have i been staying in sri lanka – i told her a few days and somehow it has been an enjoyable visit and my overnight stay at their hotel is sort of a reward for myself.

there is a pool bar and this area became very busy at night with guests.

i wanted to bring this home, i think it’s a candle holder.

looks like an artifact.

stairs going up to their buffet-style restaurant, panorama.

the door to my room.

i have actually requested a single queen bed but was unavailable.  but still, i loved the interiors.

plush beddings.

modern furnishings.

simple but sophisticated.

wi-fi is available and free of charge.

the toilet and bath.

these lights made me feel like i was inside a studio.

bathroom toiletries.

another view of the room, the interiors a mix of red hues and mustard.

i noticed that i haven’t had lunch ant it was past 2 in the afternoon.  called room service and ordered a tuna sandwich.

the rain stopped and i was able to go outside, my room is the one in the middle which offers a river view.

the mahaweli river.

i walked to check on the surroundings of the property.

manicured garden.

well maintained facilities.

took a short nap and by night time went out to have dinner at one of their restaurants, café c.

restaurant offers the view of the outdoor pool.

the place looked empty, i even thought it was closed, hehe.

a waiter appeared and offered me the menu.

i ordered the kandyan style – regional glee.

the dish did not gave me a good first impression but it was delicious so . . i ate everything!

the outdoor pool illuminated with lights.

there were a lot of guests in the bar.

the reception.

a part of their lobby.  talk about space!  those are woven fabric on the wall.

the main entrance.

cinnamon citadel kandy was awarded a certificate of excellence by tripadvisor.