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Kahanda Kanda vs The Frangipani Tree by Edwards Collection

The Frangipani Tree by Edwards Collection and Kahanda Kanda are both recommended by travel writers. On balance, Kahanda Kanda ranks marginally better than The Frangipani Tree by Edwards Collection. Kahanda Kanda scores 84 with approval from 5 reviewers including Mr & Mrs Smith, Jetsetter and Afar Magazine.

Kahanda Kanda
Kahanda Kanda
8 / 10
Angulugaha, Angulugaha 80000, Sri Lanka
From $420 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
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Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Join the monkeys, mongooses and bright-feathered birds at Kahanda Kanda, set in a lush green tea plantation on a quiet Galle hillside."
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Located in Koggala (Galle District), Kahanda Kanda is close to Handunugoda Tea Museum and Martin Wickramsinghe Folk Museum." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Nine freestanding pavilions blend into the lush jungle at this former private home set on a 12-acre working tea estate five miles inland from Galle Fort." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith Mr & Mrs Smith
"Kahanda Kanda in Galle is an eight-room residence on a lush green tea plantation, popular with peacocks, parakeets, mongoose and monkeys." Full review
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We set off early, heading south via the new toll road, avoiding Colombo; quick and convenient, yes, but we soon wearied of the lack of action and detoured to join everyone else on the bustling – and at times still perilous – Galle Road.
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"Sri Lanka's standout Kahanda Kanda hotel is an artistically-styled and couples-orientated boutique hotel in the Galle hills." Full review
The Frangipani Tree by Edwards Collection
The Frangipani Tree by Edwards Collection
7 / 10
812 Matara Road, Thalpe, Unawatuna, Sri Lanka
From $279 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
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Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The immaculate, open concept villas, outdoor infinity showers, and brilliant seafood restaurant push it into a whole other category altogether." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Frangipani Tree is a small beachside boutique with nine suites that have a rustic, yet up-to-date, casual-chic vibe." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"There are nine suites in three houses: all are named after turtle species and have soaring ceilings, private verandas and ocean views. There's a lovely infinity pool and palm-fringed beach." Full review