Here are top scenic hotels in Kandy (Sri Lanka), selected for river/valley/hillside or heritage views and strong guest reviews — with a short note on what makes each scenic:

• Amaya Hills — Hilltop property with sweeping panoramic views of Kandy and the Hanthana mountains; great for sunset/mountain vistas and a hill‑country experience. (amayaresorts.com)

• The Kandy House — Intimate, restored 19th‑century manor set in lush grounds with an infinity pool overlooking paddy fields and countryside — a top boutique/heritage option for peaceful scenery. (manorhouseconcepts.com)

• Mahaweli Reach Hotel — Long‑established luxury hotel on the banks of the Mahaweli River; many rooms and public spaces have direct river views and easy access to riverside walks/boat experiences. (mahaweli.com)

• Jetwing Kandy Gallery — Stylish riverside property with contemporary design and landscaped grounds beside the Mahaweli; noted for tranquil waterside setting and curated local experiences. (jetwinghotels.com)

• Cinnamon Citadel Kandy — Riverside hotel perched above the Mahaweli with rooms and restaurants offering river + misty‑hill views — a reliable mid/upper‑range riverside choice. (cinnamonhotels.com)

• Randholee / Mount Randholee Resort & Spa — Elevated location near the Hanthana range with panoramic mountain views and an infinity pool; good for nature/valley outlooks. (mountrandholee.com)

• Earl’s Regency (Earl’s Regent) — Large resort set above Kandy with hillside/mountain vistas from many rooms and terraces; popular for a classic resort feel with scenic outlooks. (earlshotels.com)

• The Grand Kandyan — Central Kandy hotel that markets scenic atmosphere and easy access to city viewpoints (good if you want views plus being close to Temple of the Tooth). (grandkandyan.com)

Quick tips

• Ask at booking for a “river view”, “mountain view” or “balcony” room specifically — views can vary by room category.
• Best general base for sightseeing: choose riverside hotels (Mahaweli/Cinnamon/Jetwing) for calmer water views, or hilltop hotels (Amaya, Randholee, Earl’s) for broad mountain panoramas.
• Kandy is busiest November–April; book early in peak season and around festival dates (e.g., Esala Perahera).

If you’d like, I can: (a) narrow this to boutique vs. large hotels, (b) check current rates/availability for your travel dates, or (c) map these on a Kandy city map — tell me which and I’ll look them up.