Amaara Sky Hotel vs Kings Pavilion
Both are in Kandy, 740 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★★½Bahirawakanda
Amaara Sky Hotel
- Guest rating
- 7.4 Good
- Location score
- 5.5
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
Hotel★★★★★Anniewatta
Kings Pavilion
- Guest rating
- 9.9 Exceptional
- Location score
- 2.8
- Score by category
- 4 of 6
The short answer
Pick Kings Pavilion
It leads in 4 of 6 categories. 740 m apart.
Choose Amaara Sky Hotel if you want
- to walk to the sights (1.0 km / 1.6 km)
Choose Kings Pavilion if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.9 / 7.4)
- a spa and wellness
Why is Amaara Sky Hotel better than Kings Pavilion?
- 1520 m closer to the city centre−520 m
- 2400 m closer to public transport−400 m
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 40 vs 6)+34
- 43 more sights within 1 km+3
Why is Kings Pavilion better than Amaara Sky Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.9 vs 7.4)+2.5
- 2Has a spa
- 3Has a swimming pool
- 4Higher star rating (5★ vs 4.5★)+0.5★
- 5Offers an airport transfer
- 68 more listed amenities (24 vs 16)+8
- 7Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Amaara Sky Hotel vs Kings Pavilion: which hotel is better? | Amaara Sky Hotel | Kings Pavilion |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 9.9 +2.5 |
| Location | 5.5 +2.7 | 2.8 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 8.3 +3.3 |
| Families | 0.0 | 1.0 +1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | 8.0 +7.0 |
| Public transport | 7.2 +2.1 | 5.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.7 +0.8 |
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 9.9 +2.5 |
| Number of reviews | 28 +20 | 8 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 86% | top 15% +71% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.5 +2.7 | 2.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.0 km −520 m | 1.6 km |
| To public transport | 660 m −400 m | 1.1 km |
| To the airport | 83 km | 83 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 6 +6 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 +3 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★½ | ★★★★★ +0.5★ |
| Rooms | 12 | 9 |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | – |
| Listed amenities | 16 | 24 +8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
740 m apart
Amaara Sky Hotel: city centre: 1.0 km, nearest station Kandy railway station: 660 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 83 km, 6 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
Kings Pavilion: city centre: 1.6 km, nearest station Kandy railway station: 1.1 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 83 km, 1 sights within 1 km.
Amaara Sky Hotel or Kings Pavilion: common questions
Which is better, Amaara Sky Hotel or Kings Pavilion?
Kings Pavilion leads in 4 of 6 categories, including guest rating, facilities, families. Amaara Sky Hotel is stronger in location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Amaara Sky Hotel or Kings Pavilion?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Amaara Sky Hotel is closer: 1.0 km from the centre, against 1.6 km for Kings Pavilion.
How far apart are Amaara Sky Hotel and Kings Pavilion?
The two hotels are 740 m 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