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title: "Bethel Rest vs Ceyloni Lake Residency: which hotel is better?"
description: "Bethel Rest or Ceyloni Lake Residency in Kandy? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-08
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# Bethel Rest vs Ceyloni Lake Residency

Both are in Kandy, 680 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Hanthana Place
## [Bethel Rest](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bethel-rest-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.9 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 5.2

- **Score by category:** 3 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1207176/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★ · Deiyannewela
## [Ceyloni Lake Residency](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ceyloni-lake-residency-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.7 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 6.5

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1262626/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Bethel Rest

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 680 m apart.

### Choose Bethel Rest if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (7.9 / 7.7)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 3 / 11)

### Choose Ceyloni Lake Residency if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep (20 / 3)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 11 / 3)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2025 / 2014)

### Why is Bethel Rest better than Ceyloni Lake Residency?

1.  Higher guest rating (7.9 vs 7.7) (+0.2)
2.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00) (−1h)
3.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00) (+2h)

### Why is Ceyloni Lake Residency better than Bethel Rest?

1.  More guest reviews (616 vs 13), so the rating is more reliable (×47)
2.  17 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+17)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 59 vs 32) (+27)
4.  Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2014) (+11y)
5.  3 more sights within 1 km (+3)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Bethel Rest | Ceyloni Lake Residency |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 7.7 |
| Location | 5.2 | 6.5  (+1.3) |
| Facilities | 6.7  (+1.7) | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0  (+1.0) | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 6.8  (+0.5) | 6.3 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.3  (+0.5) | 7.7 |
| Guest rating | 7.9  (+0.2) | 7.7 |
| Number of reviews | 13 | 616  (+603) |
| Rank in Kandy | bottom 44%  (+33%) | bottom 11% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.2 | 6.5  (+1.3) |
| Distance to the centre | 420 m | 380 m |
| To public transport | 750 m  (−90 m) | 840 m |
| To the airport | 84 km | 84 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 20  (+17) |
| To the nearest food shop | 950 m | 480 m  (−480 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 7  (+3) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★ |
| Rooms | 3 | 11 |
| Floors | 2 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | 2025  (+11y) |
| Listed amenities | 17 | 16 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−1h) | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+2h) | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Ceyloni Lake Residency prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ceyloni-lake-residency-kandy/prices/)

## Location

680 m apart

Bethel Rest: city centre: 420 m, nearest station Kandy railway station: 750 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 84 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

Ceyloni Lake Residency: city centre: 380 m, nearest station Kandy railway station: 840 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 84 km, 20 places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Kandy

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

## Bethel Rest or Ceyloni Lake Residency: common questions

### Which is better, Bethel Rest or Ceyloni Lake Residency?

Bethel Rest leads in 3 of 5 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness, public transport. Ceyloni Lake Residency is stronger in location.

### Which is cheaper, Bethel Rest or Ceyloni Lake Residency?

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

### How far apart are Bethel Rest and Ceyloni Lake Residency?

The two hotels are 680 m apart in a straight line.

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-   [Ceyloni Lake Residency vs Kandy Supreme Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/ceyloni-lake-residency-kandy-vs-kandy-supreme-hotel-kandy/)

## 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/bethel-rest-kandy-vs-ceyloni-lake-residency-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/