Kings Grove
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Kings Grove is an easy yes for budget travellers who want a pool, helpful staff and a quiet setting at around a third of the city median price. Expect to use transport for the main sights, and check the bathroom set-up if insects bother you.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Few budget hotels score 9.0 out of 10, and this 3-star property does it from 235 reviews. Couples, families and drivers get a pool, a garden, free parking and family rooms on the list.
Travellers with dietary needs have options too: the breakfast list includes vegetarian, halal and gluten-free choices, plus breakfast to go for early starts.
Skip it if you want to walk out of the door to the Temple of the Tooth. It is more than 30 minutes away on foot. Skip it also if outdoor bathtubs and the odd insect are a deal-breaker.
Location and getting around Kandy
The address is 496 Piachaud Garden 496/19. Guests describe a quiet setting within walking distance of the town centre and shops, and the location score is 8.9 out of 10.
The main sights take longer. The Temple of the Tooth and the National Museum of Kandy are each about 2.5 km away, roughly 31 minutes on foot. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya, are about 3.1 km, around 39 minutes. These are straight-line estimates, so real walks will be longer. For all three, plan on public transport or a taxi.
What guests say
Staff get the warmest words: friendly, polite and helpful, with a professional approach. Guests also like the quiet location and being able to walk to shops.
The bathroom gets mixed comments. There are bathtubs and good water pressure, but the outdoor tubs attract insects and hot water is not always consistent. On review score, the hotel shared 3rd place out of 13 eligible properties, which is strong for the cheapest option.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
We saw €37.04 per night for a 2-night stay on 10 to 12 November 2026, 2 adults, one room. The sample median was €111.17, so this was about 67% below it. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, not live quotes. Check today's price for your dates.
Elegant Hotel, Kandy, our Best Value pick, scored 9.4 with 4 stars at €47.72 a night, about €11 more. The Golden Crown Hotel, our Luxury pick, scored 9.3 with 5 stars at €121.37. If an extra €11 a night is easy for you, the Best Value pick rates slightly higher; if not, Kings Grove gives up very little.
Listed facilities are a pool, a restaurant, free parking, family rooms, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a garden and a terrace. Breakfast choices are listed, but inclusion in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 13 eligible hotels in Kandy. Kings Grove had the lowest eligible reference price after the upscale choice was set aside, which made it our Budget pick.
Its 9.0 score, joint 3rd in the sample, means the low price does not come with a big drop in guest satisfaction.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed. If the bathroom matters, check whether your room has an outdoor tub.
Confirm whether breakfast is included, when the pool is open and whether any facility carries a fee. Ask the hotel about hot water reliability and about a taxi to the temple. Our data hints at pets but does not set out a policy, so confirm it if you travel with one.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Does Kings Grove in Kandy have a pool?
Yes, a pool is listed by the property. Check opening hours for your dates.
How far is Kings Grove from the Temple of the Tooth?
About 2.5 km, roughly 31 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. Most guests will want a taxi or public transport.
How much does Kings Grove cost per night?
We saw €37.04 per night as a reference price for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Check today's price for your own dates.
What breakfast options does Kings Grove offer?
Listed options include continental, vegetarian, halal, gluten-free and American, plus breakfast to go. Inclusion in your rate is not confirmed.
Are there any downsides at Kings Grove?
Guests mention that outdoor bathtubs attract insects and hot water varies. Ask about your room's bathroom before you book.