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title: "256 Townhouse Rest vs Satyodaya Residence: which hotel is better?"
description: "256 Townhouse Rest or Satyodaya Residence in Kandy? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# 256 Townhouse Rest vs Satyodaya Residence

Both are in Kandy, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Mahaiyawa
## [256 Townhouse Rest](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/256-townhouse-rest-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.5 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 7.2

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1075036/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Bahirawakanda
## [Satyodaya Residence](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/satyodaya-residence-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.9

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2063569/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick 256 Townhouse Rest

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.1 km apart.

### Choose 256 Townhouse Rest if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep (42 / 8)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 4 / 16)

### Choose Satyodaya Residence if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.4 / 7.5)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 16 / 4)

### Why is 256 Townhouse Rest better than Satyodaya Residence?

1.  More guest reviews (165 vs 30), so the rating is more reliable (×5.5)
2.  34 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+34)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 68 vs 44) (+24)
4.  Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 12:00) (−1h)

### Why is Satyodaya Residence better than 256 Townhouse Rest?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 7.5) (+0.9)
2.  Has 24-hour room service

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | 256 Townhouse Rest | Satyodaya Residence |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.5 | 8.4  (+0.9) |
| Location | 7.2  (+1.3) | 5.9 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Public transport | 8.5  (+0.6) | 7.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.6 | 8.4  (+0.8) |
| Guest rating | 7.5 | 8.4  (+0.9) |
| Number of reviews | 165  (+135) | 30 |
| Rank in Kandy | bottom 7% | top 47%  (+46%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.2  (+1.3) | 5.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.3 km | 980 m  (−340 m) |
| To public transport | 430 m  (−110 m) | 540 m |
| To the airport | 84 km | 83 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 42  (+34) | 8 |
| To the nearest food shop | 220 m  (−110 m) | 330 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 5  (+3) | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6  (+2) | 4 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 4 | 16 |
| Floors | 2 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 12  (+2) | 10 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 11:00  (−1h) | 12:00 |
| Check-out until | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

1.1 km apart

256 Townhouse Rest: city centre: 1.3 km, nearest station Mahaiyawa Railway Station: 430 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 84 km, 42 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.

Satyodaya Residence: city centre: 980 m, nearest station Kandy railway station: 540 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 83 km, 8 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Kandy

[Kandy weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/sri-lanka/central-province/kandy/weather)

## 256 Townhouse Rest or Satyodaya Residence: common questions

### Which is better, 256 Townhouse Rest or Satyodaya Residence?

256 Townhouse Rest leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Satyodaya Residence is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, 256 Townhouse Rest or Satyodaya Residence?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Satyodaya Residence is closer: 980 m from the centre, against 1.3 km for 256 Townhouse Rest.

### How far apart are 256 Townhouse Rest and Satyodaya Residence?

The two hotels are 1.1 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/256-townhouse-rest-kandy-vs-satyodaya-residence-kandy/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/