Theva Residency is a very modern boutique hotel with astonishing views over Kandy from its hilltop location, and is a drive of about 15mins from the city centre. All the rooms are individual and are simply but luxuriously decorated with splashes of red, yellow and blue – colours often seen at the Kandy Perahera. All the rooms have huge windows to make the best of the views over Kandy. In addition, the Superior Rooms have their own balcony and a private outdoor bathtub! The Suites have more privacy and even better views of the valley from their outdoor Jacuzzi. Meals can be served either in the restaurant, outdoor terrace (from where there are fabulous views of the hills), or in your own room. The infinity pool also enjoys the same views – there are no gardens as such.