Kahanda Kanda
Sri Lanka
Kahanda Kanda
Angulugaha, Galle, 80000, Sri Lanka
www.kkcollection.com/en/santorini-abu-dhabi
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
KK Collection
Shareholders
Privately owned
Date of Creation
2006
Hotel General Manager
Dinesh Kumarathunga. Dinesh joined the company in 2017 as Assistant F&B Manager, having worked at Cape Weligama previously, and before that in FnB department in the Maldives for 6 years. He was promoted to Hotel Manager in October 2021
Hotel Positioning
5 star Boutique, Luxury
Development Strategy
The hotel is the original property in KK Collection and as such is our flagship hotel. We have two other hotels in the group – KK Beach and The Villa Bentota – and there are no plans to expand further
Kahanda Kanda
History and Story
George Cooper purchased the land (9 acres) in 1999, ob a visit to Sri Lanka to see where is great grand-father and grand-father had spent much of their lives as rubber planters. The initial plan was a holiday home, but in February 2006 move to Sri Lanka full time and opened Kahanda Kanda as a hotel with 5 rooms in November that year. After the civil war finished in 2009, we slowly started expanding, and so today we have 12 rooms, 8 with private plunge pools and a great reputation, along with a wealth of repeat guests.
Date Renovation
The entire hotel is repainted annually. This year we are installing indoor showers in the two Plantation Suites in addition to the outdoor showers, resurfacing the two drive ways.
Main Strengths, Special Touch
The friendliness of the staff along with the personalised service we provide. The rooms are each totally unique in style and décor. We strive hard on providing total privacy from one villa to the next as well as a peaceful and relaxing environment.
Location
Kahanda Kanda is located 5km inland from Habaraduwa in a rural setting, overlooking its tea estate and surrounding jungle. We are 30 minutes by car from Galle Fort – a World Heritage Site.
Key sites/activities in the area
Escorted Bike Rides. Boat Trip on Koggala Lake. Temple visits. Galle Fort. Whale Watching. Cookery Class. Spa Treatments. Visit to a nearby Tea Estate. Day outing to a National Park to see wildlife including leopards and elephants. Visit to KK Beach to enjoy the Indian Ocean for the day.
Fun Facts
No small children!!!
Children Corner
No children under 12 years of age are accepted at the hotel.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• Number of suites: 12
• NUMBER OF LUXURY ROOMS (+ SIZE, VIEWS, ROOM AMENITIES): Luxury Rooms 8 nos. Between 80 to 100sqm. King size double bed, views over the tea estate or private garden, air conditioning, private outdoor sunbathing area, private pool, en-suite bathrooms with separate rain showers (and bathtubs in some), Wi-Fi, coffee and tea making facilities, bathrobes and slippers, hair dryer, laundry service, mini bar fridge, in room safe, Bluetooth speaker.
NUMBER OF SUITES (+ SIZE, VIEWS, ROOM AMENITIES): Suites. 4 Nos. between 70 and 80sqm. King size double bed and one suite has twin four poster beds, views over the tea estate or garden, air conditioning, private outdoor sunbathing area, en-suite bathrooms with separate rain showers, Wi-Fi, coffee and tea making facilities, bathrobes and slippers, hair dryer, laundry service, mini bar fridge, in room safe, Bluetooth speaker.
Restaurants & Bars
RESTAURANTS (# TABLES, CUISINE, GOURMET OR STARRED): Dining pavilion and terrace with 14 tables, Sri Lankan, western and Thai cuisine, fine dining.
Our Exec Chef, Prasad Danushka has been with us for 12 years, having started as a kitchen helper. He is genuinely passionate about food, and enjoys experimenting with Iternational cuisine.
BARS, LOUNGES: Living Pavilion with seating and a fully licensed bar.
Wellness
• We have a small dedicated spa offering massages, manicures and pedicures
• We have a yoga Shala, offering group and individual classes
WE have a gym which is fully equipped with a tredmill, seated bik, Smith machine, and free weights.
Corporate & Celebration Events
• We handle weddings and corporate events up to a maximum of 100 guests.
• Garden setting with a marquee for dinner if more than 60 pax
Extra Notable Features
• We have multiple activities available for guests:-
• Whale watching, escorted bike ride, cookery classes, cinnamon experience, boat trip on Koggala Lake, visits to National Park for wildlife, Rain forest visit, tour of Galle Fort, restaurants in the nearby vicinity as well as in Galle
Hotel and Restaurant Awards
2021:
•Trip Advisor – Certificate of Excellence, 2021
2019-2020:
•Trip Advisor – Travellers Choice Winner, 2019
Number of employees
55