Bethel Rest vs Pearl House
Both are in Kandy, 1.1 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
- 0 of 3
GuesthouseAnniewatta
Pearl House
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 6.2
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
The short answer
Pick Pearl House
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 1.1 km apart.
Choose Bethel Rest if you want
- to walk to the sights (420 m / 940 m)
Choose Pearl House if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 7.9)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (17 / 3)
Why is Bethel Rest better than Pearl House?
- 1520 m closer to the city centre−520 m
- 2Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
Why is Pearl House better than Bethel Rest?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.9)+0.7
- 2330 m closer to public transport−330 m
- 3More guest reviews (68 vs 13), so the rating is more reliable×5.2
- 414 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+14
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 49 vs 32)+17
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Bethel Rest vs Pearl House: which hotel is better? | Bethel Rest | Pearl House |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.6 +0.7 |
| Location | 5.2 | 6.2 +1.0 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | – |
| Public transport | 6.8 | 8.5 +1.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.5 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.6 +0.7 |
| Number of reviews | 13 | 68 +55 |
| Rank in Kandy | bottom 44% | top 33% +23% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.2 | 6.2 +1.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 420 m −520 m | 940 m |
| To public transport | 750 m | 420 m −330 m |
| To the airport | 84 km | 83 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 17 +14 |
| To the nearest food shop | 950 m | 430 m −520 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 +2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 3 | 4 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 17 +7 | 10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −2h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| 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 | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
1.1 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.
Pearl House: city centre: 940 m, nearest station Kandy railway station: 420 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 83 km, 17 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
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Bethel Rest or Pearl House: common questions
Which is better, Bethel Rest or Pearl House?
Pearl House leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Bethel Rest or Pearl 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 940 m for Pearl House.
How far apart are Bethel Rest and Pearl House?
The two hotels are 1.1 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