Here are highly recommended Kandy hotels known for great breakfasts, grouped by style with a short note on why each stands out. I’ve included recent guest/review sources so you can check menus, hours and rates before booking.

Luxury / riverfront buffets and big breakfast spreads

• Cinnamon Citadel Kandy — Reliable full breakfast buffet with good variety and river views; a popular 4★ option for travellers who want a classic hotel breakfast. (tripadvisor.com)
• Mahaweli Reach Hotel — Longstanding Kandy hotel praised by many guests for excellent breakfast choices (local and international). (tripadvisor.in)
• Earl’s Regency — Large hotel with extensive breakfast buffet and strong Sri Lankan + continental options; popular with families. (tripadvisor.com)

Boutique / hilltop properties with memorable, made-to-order breakfasts

• The Theva Residency (Hanthana) — Boutique hilltop hotel whose multi-course, made-to-order breakfasts (and Sri Lankan breakfast on request) are frequently singled out by guests. (tripadvisor.com)
• The Kandy House — Small restored manor noted for attentive service and a varied breakfast selection (fresh fruit, hoppers, porridge, smoothies) in a peaceful garden setting. (blog.i-escape.com)
• Helga’s Folly — Eccentric/arts-filled boutique where guests often highlight the local-style breakfasts (egg curry, coconut rotis, strong local coffee) as a unique part of the stay. (tripadvisor.com)

Contemporary / design-forward hotels

• Jetwing Kandy Gallery — Modern property with à‑la‑carte breakfasts (baskets of pastries, Sri Lankan and Western options) and strong food sourcing; some guests praise pastries and river views while a few report mixed experiences. (Good for design + guided breakfast service.) (telegraph.co.uk)
• Amaya Hills — Hilltop resort with wide breakfast buffet offerings and panoramic views; guest reports are mixed but many praise the extensive breakfast selection. (booking.com)

Quick tips when choosing/booking

• Check whether “breakfast included” is part of your rate — many Kandy hotels offer buffet or cooked-to-order breakfasts but sometimes it’s an extra. Confirm at booking. (expedia.com)
• If you need an early breakfast for the Temple of the Tooth or a morning train, ask the hotel in advance — several boutique properties will prepare an earlier plated breakfast if you request it. (tripadvisor.com)
• For a local experience, request a Sri Lankan breakfast (hoppers/string hoppers, coconut sambol, curry) — Theva and Kandy House are known for doing this well. (thislifeintrips.com)

If you’d like, I can:

• Narrow these to a top 3 based on where you’ll be in Kandy (city centre vs hilltop), or
• Check current room rates/availability for your travel dates and show which include breakfast.