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title: "Amaya Hills Kandy vs Skyloft Kandy: which hotel is better?"
description: "Too close to call. Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. Amaya Hills Kandy or Skyloft Kandy in Kandy? Compare guest ratings, location…"
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# Amaya Hills Kandy vs Skyloft Kandy

Both are in Kandy, 1.7 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★★★ · Heeressagala
## [Amaya Hills Kandy](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/amaya-hills-kandy-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.0

- **Score by category:** 1 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1119144/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Mulgampola
## [Skyloft Kandy](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/skyloft-kandy-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.8

- **Score by category:** 1 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2107844/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.7 km apart.

### Choose Amaya Hills Kandy if you want

-   a spa and wellness
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose Skyloft Kandy if you want

-   to walk to the sights
-   breakfast included
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is Amaya Hills Kandy better than Skyloft Kandy?

1.  Has a spa
2.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)
3.  More guest reviews (1,239 vs 511), so the rating is more reliable (×2.4)
4.  Has a gym
5.  A larger hotel with more facilities (106 vs 26 rooms) (×4.1)

### Why is Skyloft Kandy better than Amaya Hills Kandy?

1.  1.7 km closer to the city centre (−1.7 km)
2.  Includes free breakfast
3.  Has 24-hour room service
4.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (26 vs 106 rooms) (−80)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Amaya Hills Kandy | Skyloft Kandy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Location | 2.0 | 2.8  (+0.8) |
| Facilities | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Families | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 8.5  (+7.0) | 1.5 |
| Beach access | – | 0.0 |
| Public transport | – | 5.6 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 8.5  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.5  (+0.1) |
| Number of reviews | 1,239  (+728) | 511 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 56% | top 45%  (+11%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.0 | 2.8  (+0.8) |
| Distance to the centre | 3.7 km | 2.0 km  (−1.7 km) |
| To public transport | – | 960 m |
| To the airport | 82 km | 82 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 106 | 26 |
| Floors | 3 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | 2016  (+1y) |
| Listed amenities | 25  (+3) | 22 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

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## Location

1.7 km apart

## Amaya Hills Kandy or Skyloft Kandy: common questions

### Which is better, Amaya Hills Kandy or Skyloft Kandy?

They are evenly matched. Amaya Hills Kandy is stronger in spa & wellness; Skyloft Kandy is stronger in location.

### Which is cheaper, Amaya Hills Kandy or Skyloft Kandy?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Skyloft Kandy is closer: 2.0 km from the centre, against 3.7 km for Amaya Hills Kandy.

### How far apart are Amaya Hills Kandy and Skyloft Kandy?

The two hotels are 1.7 km apart in a straight line.

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## 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/amaya-hills-kandy-kandy-vs-skyloft-kandy-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/