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Whoever dreamt up the term ‘boutique hotel’ must have had Kahanda Kanda in mind. KK, as it is affectionately known by the cognoscenti, is a masterpiece of design. Located in the village of Kahanda, a short drive from Sri Lanka’s south coast beaches and Galle Fort, Kahanda Kanda hotel occupies a hillside tea plantation of 12 acres where your car will wind along the circular road to steps up to the entrance with its stunning views over an inlet of Koggala lake and the jungle beyond.
Each of the ten Kahanda Kanda resort hotel suites, some of which have private plunge pools, is different, all individually designed and furnished by owner and interior designer George Cooper. It’s a striking blend of antiques, contemporary fashion and custom-designed fabrics. Add in some elegant ornaments, and you’ll find yourself in a room you never want to leave.
Choose one of the sunbeds on the grass in front of the Kahanda Kanda hotel main pool for the best views of Koggala Lake.
Jump in a tuk-tuk and head for Koggala beach, the longest stretch of uninterrupted beach in the Galle region and a fantastic place for an early morning or late afternoon walk.
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