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
Search
Browse verified stays, food, transport and experiences across Sri Lanka. Filter by price, area and quality.
Book
Choose dates and rooms, then add breakfast, meals, a driver or an experience to the same booking.
Pay
Pay securely in LKR by card, wallet, bank transfer or pay-at-hotel where offered. Get instant confirmation.
Stay
Arrive to a property that meets the Kandyam Verified standard, with support a WhatsApp message away.
Review
Share your experience. Reviews keep quality high and help the next traveller choose well.
For partners
Apply → Inspection → Go live → Get bookings → Payouts
Apply
Tell us about your property, restaurant or vehicle. We review fit for the Kandy–Kegalle area.
Inspection
Our team visits, scores quality and agrees a net rate and commission with you.
Go live
We handle photography, listing, pricing and distribution so your offer looks its best.
Get bookings
Confirmed bookings arrive with guest details. We handle customer support and coordination.
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.
