Title: The Colonial Crest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Colonial Crest Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre ## Photo gallery for The Colonial Crest ![View from property - The Colonial Crest (Nillambe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118460000/118458000/118457929/f66f857d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Colonial Crest (Nillambe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118460000/118458000/118457929/7eae410b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Mountain view - The Colonial Crest (Nillambe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118460000/118458000/118457929/78376c73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool - The Colonial Crest (Nillambe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118460000/118458000/118457929/0e86c929.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - The Colonial Crest (Nillambe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118460000/118458000/118457929/f26d7d9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located close to Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre and Royal Botanical Garden, The Colonial Crest provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a firepit. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. ## Popular amenities - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Laundry room £74 includes taxes & fees 3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026 ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 18 - Dec 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-18&endDate=2025-12-19&selected=118457929&PinnedHotelID=118457929&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-18&endDate=2025-12-19&selected=118457929&PinnedHotelID=118457929&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 19 - Dec 20](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-20&selected=118457929&PinnedHotelID=118457929&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-20&selected=118457929&PinnedHotelID=118457929&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 19 - Dec 21](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=118457929&PinnedHotelID=118457929&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=118457929&PinnedHotelID=118457929&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 26 - Dec 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=118457929&PinnedHotelID=118457929&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=118457929&PinnedHotelID=118457929&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ### View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room ![Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118460000/118458000/118457929/1f9d9ba4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Triple Room ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Premium bedding Ceiling fan Memory foam bed Bathrobes Hairdryer Private bathroom - 325 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Premium Triple Room ![Premium Triple Room | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118460000/118458000/118457929/cb0e5206.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premium Triple Room ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Free cots/infant beds Ceiling fan Memory foam bed Premium bedding Bathrobes Hairdryer - 385 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room ![Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118460000/118458000/118457929/19f022ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Triple Room ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Free cots/infant beds Ceiling fan Memory foam bed Premium bedding Bathrobes Hairdryer - 325 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room ![Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118460000/118458000/118457929/0e7f7c69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Triple Room ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Free cots/infant beds Ceiling fan Memory foam bed Premium bedding Bathrobes Hairdryer - 325 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Superior Double Room ![Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118460000/118458000/118457929/cdb13ba7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double Room ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Free cots/infant beds Ceiling fan Memory foam bed Premium bedding Bathrobes Hairdryer - 325 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe Villa ![Deluxe Villa | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118460000/118458000/118457929/c5d08f9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Villa ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Private pool Free cots/infant beds Ceiling fan Memory foam bed Premium bedding 6 bedrooms - 325 sq ft - 6 bedrooms - Mountain view - Sleeps 21 - 5 King Beds and 6 Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FNillambe-Hotels-The-Colonial-Crest.h118457929.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FNillambe-Hotels-The-Colonial-Crest.h118457929.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C7.19944%2C80.63995&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=scUEoavHD6GYiVxe6TJUqXAJLxA=) 322 Nirosa Estate, Galaha Road, Nillambe, Central Province, 20418 #### What's nearby - University of Peradeniya \- 14 min drive \- 6.4 miles - Royal Botanical Garden \- 21 min drive \- 8.9 miles - National Hospital Kandy \- 24 min drive \- 10.9 miles - Kandy Lake \- 25 min drive \- 11.8 miles - Temple of the Tooth \- 26 min drive \- 12.0 miles #### Getting around - Kandy Railway Station - 56 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Royal Mall Coffee Shop - ‬27 min drive - ‪Hela Bojun Sales Center - ‬23 min drive - ‪Oak Ray Regency - ‬26 min drive - ‪Royal Rest House - ‬24 min drive - ‪Brix - ‬34 min drive ## About this property ### The Colonial Crest Upscale bed & breakfast Located close to Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre and Royal Botanical Garden, The Colonial Crest provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a firepit. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - An outdoor pool - Free self-parking - Luggage storage, concierge services and tour/ticket information - Coffee/tea in reception and outdoor furniture Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities such as free WiFi. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free secured, uncovered self parking on site ### Food and drink - Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM - A restaurant - Coffee and tea in common areas ### Things to do - Outdoor pool ### Family friendly - Outdoor pool ### Conveniences - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 3 steps to reach entrance - No lift - Smooth flooring in room - Well-lit path to entrance ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Memory foam mattress - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Chef service ### More - Ceiling fan - Electrical adapters - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board on request ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Colonial Crest have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Colonial Crest? ### Is The Colonial Crest pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Colonial Crest? ### What time is check-in at The Colonial Crest? ### What time is check-out at The Colonial Crest? ### Where is The Colonial Crest located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ---