Chaaya Citadel Hotel
Bordering the Mahaweli River:
Ganga PRADEEPA
Chaaya Citadel Kandy was built in the former Dunuvila Walauwa where
one of the former Kandyan kings minister and his family resided.
Legend has it that the king on his frequent boat rides on the river
would break journey and enjoy a swim and the hospitality of his minister
at Dunuwila Walauwa.
Perfect destination
Chaaya Citadel is situated in the historic Colombo Kandy highway and
is 160 km from Colombo and located outside the bustling Kandy town. It
is a perfect destination for naturalists.
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View of the Mahaweli river from the hotel |
Sweeping green hills, the longest river in the country, misty
mornings and the fresh outdoors, are just a few things that naturally
come together here to make a perfect holiday. All 97 rooms overlooking
the river are elegantly furnished and provide all facilities associated
with 4 star class hotels.
A restaurant on the first floor of the main wing of the hotel offers
a view of the graceful Mahweli River. Vel Eliya offers a wide choice for
buffet style dining.
Comfortable restaurant
Kandyan-style designs with vibrant colours adorn the ceiling and the
pillars of the restaurant adding colour to the length and breadth of
this spacious and comfortable restaurant.
The Fine Dining Restaurant at Chaaya Citadel ‘The Mahaveli Eliya’
restaurant offers Kandyan cuisine in the hill capital. It serves up
tried tested and the most loved recipes from the days gone by. The
restaurant is famous for offering delightful choices from its ALa Carte
menu, a choice fit for royalty.
Very popular
“The hotel has a mini conference hall which can accommodate 20 paxes.
It is very good for small scale meetings and this hotel is popular among
English, German, French, Italian and Sri Lankans too. The spa offers
various kinds of treatment and the concept is strictly on male to male
and female to female” said General Manager, Arosha Pananwala.
At the entrance of Chaaya Citadel Hotel there is a person attired as
a Nilame and he gave a warm welcome to all guests with the greeting ‘Ayubowan’.
The welcome can be a unique experience for all visitors.
Mahaweli river runs on one side of the Hotel. Early in the morning or
the evening lovely wind and sounds of birds are could turn out to be a
memorable experience for nature lovers. |
