256 Townhouse Rest vs Satyodaya Residence
Both are in Kandy, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseMahaiyawa
256 Townhouse Rest
- Guest rating
- 7.5 Good
- Location score
- 7.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
GuesthouseBahirawakanda
Satyodaya Residence
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 5.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
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?
- 1More guest reviews (165 vs 30), so the rating is more reliable×5.5
- 234 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+34
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 68 vs 44)+24
- 4Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 12:00)−1h
Why is Satyodaya Residence better than 256 Townhouse Rest?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 7.5)+0.9
- 2Has 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 vs Satyodaya Residence: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
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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.
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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.
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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