Bethel Rest vs Hanthana Villa
Both are in Kandy, 1.0 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
- 3 of 5
GuesthouseHanthana Place
Hanthana Villa
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 2.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
The short answer
Pick Bethel Rest
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 1.0 km apart.
Choose Bethel Rest if you want
- to walk to the sights (420 m / 1.4 km)
Choose Hanthana Villa if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 7.9)
Why is Bethel Rest better than Hanthana Villa?
- 11.0 km closer to public transport−1.0 km
- 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 32 vs 6)+26
- 3Offers an airport transfer
- 43 more sights within 1 km+3
- 5Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
- 6Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Hanthana Villa better than Bethel Rest?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 7.9)+1.0
- 2670 m closer to the area centre−670 m
- 3More guest reviews (89 vs 13), so the rating is more reliable×6.8
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Bethel Rest vs Hanthana Villa: which hotel is better? | Bethel Rest | Hanthana Villa |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.9 +1.0 |
| Location | 5.2 +2.6 | 2.6 |
| Facilities | 6.7 +3.4 | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Public transport | 6.8 +5.5 | 1.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.8 +0.5 |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.9 +1.0 |
| Number of reviews | 13 | 89 +76 |
| Rank in Kandy | bottom 44% | top 10% +46% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.2 +2.6 | 2.6 |
| Distance to Hanthana Place centre | 890 m | 220 m −670 m |
| To public transport | 750 m −1.0 km | 1.8 km |
| To the airport | 84 km | 84 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 +3 | 0 |
| To the nearest food shop | 950 m −1.0 km | 2.0 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 +3 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 3 | 5 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 +2y | 2012 |
| Listed amenities | 17 +3 | 14 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −2h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| 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 | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
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Location
1.0 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 Villa: city centre: 1.4 km, nearest station Kandy railway station: 1.8 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 84 km, 1 sights within 1 km.
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Bethel Rest or Hanthana Villa: common questions
Which is better, Bethel Rest or Hanthana Villa?
Bethel Rest leads in 3 of 5 categories, including location, facilities, public transport. Hanthana Villa is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Bethel Rest or Hanthana Villa?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hanthana Villa is closer: 220 m from the centre, against 890 m for Bethel Rest.
How far apart are Bethel Rest and Hanthana Villa?
The two hotels are 1.0 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