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title: "Blinkbonnie Kandy vs Crystal Lake Resort: which hotel is better?"
description: "Blinkbonnie Kandy or Crystal Lake Resort in Kandy? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Blinkbonnie Kandy vs Crystal Lake Resort

Both are in Kandy, 170 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Talwatta
## [Blinkbonnie Kandy](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/blinkbonnie-kandy-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 5.2

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1212699/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★ · Talwatta
## [Crystal Lake Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/crystal-lake-resort-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 5.2

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1329834/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 170 m apart.

### Why is Blinkbonnie Kandy better than Crystal Lake Resort?

No clear advantages in our data.

### Why is Crystal Lake Resort better than Blinkbonnie Kandy?

1.  More guest reviews (50 vs 25), so the rating is more reliable (×2.0)
2.  Earlier check-in (10:30 vs 13:30) (−3h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Blinkbonnie Kandy | Crystal Lake Resort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Location | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 4.0 |
| Public transport | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.1  (+0.1) | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 25 | 50  (+25) |
| Rank in Kandy | bottom 34%  (+11%) | bottom 23% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Distance to Talwatta centre | 1.4 km | 1.3 km  (−120 m) |
| To public transport | 1.3 km | 1.4 km |
| To the airport | 85 km | 85 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 14 | 15 |
| To the nearest food shop | 990 m | 950 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 4 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Floors | – | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2015 |
| Listed amenities | – | 17 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:30 | 10:30  (−3h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| 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.

## Location

170 m apart

Blinkbonnie Kandy: city centre: 830 m, nearest station Kandy railway station: 1.3 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 85 km, 14 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

Crystal Lake Resort: city centre: 900 m, nearest station Kandy railway station: 1.4 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 85 km, 15 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Kandy

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

## Blinkbonnie Kandy or Crystal Lake Resort: common questions

### Which is cheaper, Blinkbonnie Kandy or Crystal Lake Resort?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Crystal Lake Resort is closer: 1.3 km from the centre, against 1.4 km for Blinkbonnie Kandy.

### How far apart are Blinkbonnie Kandy and Crystal Lake Resort?

The two hotels are 170 m apart in a straight line.

## 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/blinkbonnie-kandy-kandy-vs-crystal-lake-resort-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/