Esala Perahera season — book early
Rooms fill quickly during the Perahera. We are taking bookings now, and we can arrange a driver to take you into the city and back.
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A quiet stay on Riverview Road, Tennekumbura — minutes from the Temple of the Tooth, Kandy Lake and the Hantana hills.
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24/7 front desk
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Welcome
A small resort,
run properly
Salido Resort sits on Riverview Road in Tennekumbura — close enough to Kandy to do everything, far enough out to sleep well. Rooms are simple, clean and comfortable, air-conditioned or not, as you prefer.
Most of our guests come to see Kandy: the Temple of the Tooth, the lake, the Hantana hills. We're the quiet part of that trip — a place to come back to at the end of the day.
Your comfort
is our prioritySince day one
is our prioritySince day one
Our facilities
Everything the stay needs, nothing it doesn't
No resort fees, no upsells. The things that actually make a room comfortable, and all of them included.
AC & non-AC rooms
Pick what suits you. The hill air does most of the work at night.
Attached bathrooms
Every room, private, with hot water on tap.
Free Wi-Fi
Throughout the property, no vouchers or codes.
Hot water
Ready at any hour, for early starts and late returns.
Safe parking
Off-road, on the property, at no extra charge.
Natural view
Green hills on one side, the river road on the other. This is why people book here.
Guest favouriteBBQ facility
Tell us in advance and we'll set it up in the garden.
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A glimpse of Salido Resort
Relax by the river, enjoy peaceful rooms and experience the beauty of Kandy from our comfortable stay.
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Nearby
Kandy, right on the doorstep
Stay in the quiet of Tennekumbura and let the city come to you.
Hantana
Hantana Bird Park
3.7 km away
Aviaries and a recreation centre in the hills above the city — an easy half-day with children.
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Sri Dalada Maligawa
Temple of the Tooth
2.8 km away
Sri Lanka's most revered temple. Go for the evening puja, when the drums start.
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Bogambara
Kandy Lake
2.7 km away
A slow loop around the water, with the temple and the old town on one side.
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Bahirawakanda
Bahirawakanda Vihara
4.0 km away
Climb the steps to the white Buddha statue for the best view over the whole city.
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City centre
Kandy town
2.8 km away
Colonial facades, the market, and somewhere to eat before the drive back.
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Walks
The lakeside walk
2.7 km away
Shaded all the way round. Best early, before the heat and the traffic arrive.
View detailsScroll for moreDistances are in a straight line — the drive is a little longer.
Plan your trip
Getting to Kandy
We're about 3 hours from Colombo. Most guests come by train — the scenic way — or by bus. Here's how, plus what the weather's doing right now.
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Colombo Fort → Kandy
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By train: Colombo Fort → Kandy
Scheduled services for your selected travel date. Journey times and operations can change.
- 05:55 Podi Menike scheduled service
- 07:00 Intercity Express scheduled service
- 08:30 Udarata Menike scheduled service
- 15:35 Intercity scheduled service
- 17:45 Evening train scheduled service
The timetable shown here is travel guidance, not RDMNS live data. Use RDMNS for current delays, cancellations and train tracking.
By bus from Colombo
Intercity buses leave Colombo (Pettah / Bastian Mawatha stand) for Kandy very frequently — roughly every 15–30 minutes, no booking needed. The trip takes about 3–4 hours depending on traffic.
- 05:00–09:00 Frequent morning services
- 09:00–16:00 Approx. every 15–30 minutes
- 16:00–20:00 Evening services · traffic varies
Bus departures are frequency guidance because no reliable public live bus feed is available. Confirm at Bastian Mawatha before travelling.
Contact & reservations
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⌖Address10/10, Riverview Road, Tennekumbura, Kandy
☎Call071 159 6390
◉WhatsApp074 269 8328
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