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The Grand Kandyan is a hotel destination wedding venue in Kandy, Sri Lanka, hosting 1,000 at dinner.

The Grand Kandyan

KandyCentral Province, Sri Lanka

The Grand Kandyan is a 100-room hotel in Kandy, Sri Lanka, with mountain views and indoor banquet space built for large celebrations.

Guests
1,000 at dinner
Rooms
100 rooms
Getting there
CMB

About the venue

The Grand Kandyan is a 100-room hotel in Kandy, Sri Lanka, with mountain views and indoor banquet space built for large celebrations.

The meeting and banquet facilities seat up to 1,000 guests for a seated dinner, with in-house catering, an on-site bar, a pool and on-site parking.

Accommodation ranges from Standard Double or Twin Rooms through Junior Suites, Honeymoon Suites and a Presidential Suite that sleeps up to 8, so wedding parties and travelling guests can stay where they celebrate.

The nearest airport is Colombo (CMB), making it reachable for guests flying in from abroad.

  • Seated dining capacity for up to 1,000 guests
  • 100 rooms on site, including a Presidential Suite for up to 8 people
  • Indoor reception space in the meeting and banquet venue
  • In-house catering and an on-site bar

Short answers

How many guests does The Grand Kandyan hold?
The Grand Kandyan holds 1,000 at dinner.
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Can guests stay at The Grand Kandyan?
Yes. 100 rooms.
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How do guests get to The Grand Kandyan?
Fly into CMB.
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Capacity

Seated dinner
1,000 guests

Staying over

Rooms
100 rooms
Room types
8 listed

The place

Swimming pool
Yes
Mountain view
Yes

Getting there

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Nearest airport
CMB
Parking
Yes

Questions about the venue

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How many guests can The Grand Kandyan seat for a wedding dinner?
The venue can seat up to 1,000 guests for a banquet-style dinner in its meeting and banquet space.
Can guests stay at the venue?
Yes. The hotel has 100 rooms, including Standard Double or Twin Rooms, Deluxe Rooms with Balcony, Super Deluxe Double Rooms, Junior Suites, Honeymoon Suites and a Presidential Suite that accommodates up to 8 guests.
Is catering provided in-house?
Yes, catering is handled in-house, and there is a bar on site.
What does the Honeymoon Suite package include?
The Honeymoon Suite package includes early check-in and late check-out subject to availability, a 15% discount on lunch and dinner, a 10% discount on the spa, and a daily happy hour.
Which airport should our guests fly into, and how do we get in touch?
The nearest airport is CMB in Colombo. You can reach the venue at +94 812 030 400 or weddings@grandkandyan.com.

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Sources for individual venue facts

  • Seated dinner: 1,000 guests

    “Our dedicated team will seamlessly organize your special event offering a personalized service with a minimum seating capacity of 350 to a maximum of 1000.”
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  • Rooms: 100 rooms

    “Guest Rooms - 100 Meeting Rooms - 4”
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  • Room types: 8 listed

    “Presidential Suite”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Savor sumptuous international buffets or simply indulge in nutritious dishes from our a la carte menu prepared with freshest ingredients by our award winning culinary team.”
    Read the source for in-house catering

  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Take your taste buds on an adventure at this stunning roof top pool bar while sipping your favorite cocktails, where you can immerse with the breathtaking surrounded beauty.”
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  • Nearest airport: CMB

    “CMB”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Guests staying at The Grand Kandyan can utilize the meeting facilities and free parking spaces.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Royal Peacock ball room opens the door to a majestic room with sparkling crystal chandeliers with adjustable lighting system offering you an unforgettable ambiance.”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “A paradise awaits at the Grand Kandyan with over 100 spacious well–appointed rooms , roof-top pool & sky lounge which capture dynamic surroundings, locally and internationally inspired cuisines, renowned spa, fitness center along with bespoke services offering a simply relax and rejuvenate Kandyan hospitality.”
    Read the source for swimming pool

  • Mountain view: Yes

    “Located in the heart of the historical city of Kandy with 360 degree view of spectacular mountain ranges, the hotel is just minutes away from The UNESCO world heritage center " The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic" and the premier shopping area.”
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