Blue Haven Guest House vs Innovick Residence
Both are in Kandy, 1.9 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★Bahirawakanda
Blue Haven Guest House
- Guest rating
- 7.1 Good
- Location score
- 4.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
Hotel★Pallegammedda
Innovick Residence
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 1.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick Blue Haven Guest House
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.9 km apart.
Choose Blue Haven Guest House if you want
- to walk to the sights (2.0 km / 2.9 km)
Choose Innovick Residence if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 7.1)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2020 / 2012)
Why is Blue Haven Guest House better than Innovick Residence?
- 1860 m closer to the city centre−860 m
- 21.2 km closer to public transport−1.2 km
- 3Has a swimming pool
- 4Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★)+1★
- 5More guest reviews (163 vs 11), so the rating is more reliable×15
- 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 22 vs 0)+22
- 7Earlier check-in (12:01 vs 14:00)−2h
Why is Innovick Residence better than Blue Haven Guest House?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 7.1)+1.4
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2020 vs 2012)+8y
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Blue Haven Guest House vs Innovick Residence: which hotel is better? | Blue Haven Guest House | Innovick Residence |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.1 | 8.5 +1.4 |
| Location | 4.1 +2.5 | 1.6 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 8.2 +6.3 | 1.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.3 | 8.4 +1.1 |
| Guest rating | 7.1 | 8.5 +1.4 |
| Number of reviews | 163 +152 | 11 |
| Rank in Kandy | bottom 4% | top 40% +56% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.1 +2.5 | 1.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.0 km −860 m | 2.9 km |
| To public transport | 490 m −1.2 km | 1.6 km |
| To the airport | 84 km −1.8 km | 85 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 4 +4 | 0 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.1 km −750 m | 1.8 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ +1★ | ★ |
| Rooms | 10 | – |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2012 | 2020 +8y |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 14 +4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:01 −2h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:30 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
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Location
1.9 km apart
Blue Haven Guest House: city centre: 2.0 km, nearest station Mahaiyawa Railway Station: 490 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 84 km, 4 places to eat within 500 m.
Innovick Residence: city centre: 2.9 km, nearest station Mahaiyawa Railway Station: 1.6 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 85 km.
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Blue Haven Guest House or Innovick Residence: common questions
Which is better, Blue Haven Guest House or Innovick Residence?
Blue Haven Guest House leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Innovick Residence is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Blue Haven Guest House or Innovick Residence?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Blue Haven Guest House is closer: 2.0 km from the centre, against 2.9 km for Innovick Residence.
How far apart are Blue Haven Guest House and Innovick Residence?
The two hotels are 1.9 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