Kandyam

How Kandyam works

From search to stay — and from listing to payouts

One platform for travellers and partners across Sri Lanka, built on quality and fair commission.

For travellers

Search → Book → Pay → Stay → Review

1

Search

Browse verified stays, food, transport and experiences across Sri Lanka. Filter by price, area and quality.

2

Book

Choose dates and rooms, then add breakfast, meals, a driver or an experience to the same booking.

3

Pay

Pay securely in LKR by card, wallet, bank transfer or pay-at-hotel where offered. Get instant confirmation.

4

Stay

Arrive to a property that meets the Kandyam Verified standard, with support a WhatsApp message away.

5

Review

Share your experience. Reviews keep quality high and help the next traveller choose well.

For partners

Apply → Inspection → Go live → Get bookings → Payouts

1

Apply

Tell us about your property, restaurant or vehicle. We review fit for the Kandy–Kegalle area.

2

Inspection

Our team visits, scores quality and agrees a net rate and commission with you.

3

Go live

We handle photography, listing, pricing and distribution so your offer looks its best.

4

Get bookings

Confirmed bookings arrive with guest details. We handle customer support and coordination.

5

Payouts

You receive payouts on an agreed schedule, with commission deducted only on bookings we generate.

Commission

You only pay when we perform

Commission is charged only when Kandyam generates a booking. Rates depend on how much support you want:

Starter partners

10–15%

Listing, distribution and booking support

Fully managed

Up to 20%

Adds photography, pricing, marketing and operations

No listing fees, no monthly charge. Commission rates are agreed in writing before you go live.

Kandyam Verified checklist

Every stay is inspected against the same bar before it carries the badge.

  • Room
  • Bathroom
  • Cleanliness
  • Water
  • Electricity
  • Safety
  • Wi-Fi
  • Accurate photos
  • Booking reliability
  • Customer service

Properties that pass receive a quality score out of 100 and are re-checked over time. If quality slips, the badge can be removed.

Ready to get started?

Travellers can plan a trip in minutes. Partners can apply today and start earning from rooms they already have.