Bethel Rest vs Hanthana House
Both are in Kandy, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseHanthana Place
Bethel Rest
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 5.2
- Score by category
- 4 of 5
GuesthouseHanthana
Hanthana House
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 2.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
The short answer
Pick Bethel Rest
It leads in 4 of 5 categories. 1.3 km apart.
Choose Bethel Rest if you want
- to walk to the sights (420 m / 1.7 km)
Choose Hanthana House if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 7.9)
Why is Bethel Rest better than Hanthana House?
- 11.3 km closer to the city centre−1.3 km
- 2340 m closer to public transport−340 m
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 32 vs 6)+26
- 4Offers an airport transfer
- 53 more sights within 1 km+3
- 6Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
Why is Hanthana House better than Bethel Rest?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 7.9)+0.9
- 2More guest reviews (174 vs 13), so the rating is more reliable×13
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Bethel Rest vs Hanthana House: which hotel is better? | Bethel Rest | Hanthana House |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.8 +0.9 |
| Location | 5.2 +2.5 | 2.7 |
| Facilities | 6.7 +1.7 | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 +1.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 6.8 +1.9 | 4.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.7 +0.5 |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.8 +0.9 |
| Number of reviews | 13 | 174 +161 |
| Rank in Kandy | bottom 44% | top 12% +44% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.2 +2.5 | 2.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 420 m −1.3 km | 1.7 km |
| To public transport | 750 m −340 m | 1.1 km |
| To the airport | 84 km | 83 km −1.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 +3 | 0 |
| To the nearest food shop | 950 m −860 m | 1.8 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 +3 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 3 | 4 |
| Floors | 2 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 +1y | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | 17 | 18 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −2h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:30 +1h |
| 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 | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
1.3 km 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.
Hanthana House: city centre: 1.7 km, nearest station Kandy Railway Station - මහනුවර දුම්රිය ස්ථානය - கண்டி ரயில் நிலையம்: 1.1 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 83 km, 1 sights within 1 km.
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Bethel Rest or Hanthana House: common questions
Which is better, Bethel Rest or Hanthana House?
Bethel Rest leads in 4 of 5 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness. Hanthana House is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Bethel Rest or Hanthana House?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Bethel Rest is closer: 420 m from the centre, against 1.7 km for Hanthana House.
How far apart are Bethel Rest and Hanthana House?
The two hotels are 1.3 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