Kandy Myst by Cinnamon opens its doors to guests

Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Indra Traders Pvt Ltd, is expanding its footprint in Sri Lanka?s hill capital with the launch of Kandy Myst by Cinnamon.

Opening its doors on February 12, 2025, this vibrant new addition to the brand?s portfolio is set to transform urban hospitality in one of the country?s most culturally rich destinations. This strategic collaboration reflects Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts? commitment to elevating Sri Lanka?s tourism landscape, introducing a fresh, modern experience to Kandy.

With an investment of USD 40 million, Kandy Myst by Cinnamon is designed to meet the needs of both leisure and business travellers, offering 215 contemporary rooms?the largest inventory in Kandy. Located on Kandy Katugastota Road, the hotel provides unmatched convenience to the city?s key attractions and transport routes. Guests can expect a seamless blend of modern comfort and the region?s rich cultural heritage, redefining the stay experience in this historic city.

At the heart of the hotel?s experience is its diverse and dynamic culinary offering, setting a new benchmark for dining in Kandy. Grains Dining, the largest buffet restaurant in the city, features up to 500 seats and an extensive selection of local and international cuisine. For those looking to unwind in an elegant setting, the Kosmos Skybar is a standout venue with its stunning infinity pool, signature cocktails, and panoramic rooftop views, creating the perfect backdrop for social gatherings and memorable evenings. Adding a vibrant social hub to the city, Terra Lounge is designed as a walk-in coffee shop, welcoming both in-house guests and visitors from across Kandy. Whether for casual catch-ups, business meetings, or social gatherings, with comfortable seating and a warm, inviting ambiance, it is poised to become a go-to spot for professionals, friends, and families looking for a dynamic yet laid-back space to connect.

With its modern design, vibrant social spaces, and exceptional dining experiences, Kandy Myst by Cinnamon is set to redefine hospitality in Sri Lanka?s hill capital, offering a fresh and elevated urban stay in the heart of Kandy.

About Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts:

Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts is a diverse chain of hotels spanning Sri Lanka and the Maldives and a member of John Keells Holdings PLC, one of the largest listed conglomerates in Sri Lanka, with diverse interests in sectors ranging from Leisure, Transportation, Property, Consumer Food & Retail, Financial Services, Information Technology, Business Process Operations to Plantations.

This pioneering hotel chain was launched at The World Travel Market in London on 14 November 2005. Since its launch, it has come to represent a uniquely Cinnamon experience and has steadily risen to become the leading choice for travellers in Sri Lanka. The Cinnamon brand boasts a portfolio of vibrant and modern hotels, colourful and inspiring, unswervingly hospitable and committed to satisfying our patrons? varied and discerning needs.

Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts is the pinnacle of Sri Lankan hospitality through comfort, creativity, discovery, and inspired living. Each property is designed to showcase and complement the local environment, character, culture, and traditions of the area it serves. From Jungle cabanas to city luxury, water villas in the Maldives to beach chalets in Sri Lanka, each resort is designed to take you on a memorable journey into discovery. With three City properties in Colombo, eight Resort properties around Sri Lanka and four Resorts in the Maldives, and a host of new and exciting projects on the horizon, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts is your partner and faithful guide to ?The Jewel of the Indian Ocean? and its timeless and fascinating ?Emerald Isle?.

About Indra Group of Companies:

As a pioneer in Sri Lanka?s automotive industry, INDRA group has continuously evolved over the past five decades, extending its influence across multiple sectors, including Automotive Trade, motor spare parts, vehicle care and property development. Under the visionary leadership of Chairman Indra Silva, the group has taken a bold step into leisure and tourism sector with its latest investment Kandy Myst by Cinnamon.

Kandy Myst by Cinnamon, located in the heart of scenic Kandy region is owned by Indra group and managed in partnership with John Keels Holdings Plc. This unique project is set to redefine local hospitality, offering an innovative experience that combines world-class comfort with a deep respect for the cultural essence of Kandy. This strategic expansion aligns with Indra Group?s long-standing commitment to supporting Sri Lanka?s economic growth and aims to foster the tourism industry nationwide.

Kandy Myst by Cinnamon is a milestone for Indra group more than an investment and is seen as an opportunity to elevate Sri Lanka?s tourism landscape and contribute meaningfully to the country?s growth.

With a heritage of trust and quality service, Indra Group continues to be a trusted partner for Sri Lankans across the country across automotive and real estate sector, embodying a forward-thinking vision as it enters new markets and sectors.