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title: "Blue pillars vs Hotel Ganthera Kandy: which hotel is better?"
description: "Blue pillars or Hotel Ganthera Kandy in Kandy? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Blue pillars vs Hotel Ganthera Kandy

Both are in Kandy, 2.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Bahirawakanda
## [Blue pillars](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/blue-pillars-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.5 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 5.6

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1215206/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★ · Mawilmada
## [Hotel Ganthera Kandy](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-ganthera-kandy-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.6 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 2.9

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1582788/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Blue pillars

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 2.2 km apart.

### Choose Blue pillars if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.5 / 7.6)
-   to walk to the sights (1.4 km / 3.6 km)

### Why is Blue pillars better than Hotel Ganthera Kandy?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 7.6) (+1.9)
2.  2.2 km closer to the city centre (−2.2 km)
3.  1.2 km closer to public transport (−1.2 km)
4.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 42 vs 29) (+13)
6.  3 more sights within 1 km (+3)

### Why is Hotel Ganthera Kandy better than Blue pillars?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Blue pillars | Hotel Ganthera Kandy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.5  (+1.9) | 7.6 |
| Location | 5.6  (+2.7) | 2.9 |
| Facilities | – | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 7.9  (+6.4) | 1.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7  (+0.7) | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 9.5  (+1.9) | 7.6 |
| Number of reviews | 10 | 32  (+22) |
| Rank in Kandy | top 19%  (+62%) | bottom 19% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.6  (+2.7) | 2.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.4 km  (−2.2 km) | 3.6 km |
| To public transport | 550 m  (−1.2 km) | 1.7 km |
| To the airport | 84 km | 83 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 8 | 7 |
| To the nearest food shop | 720 m  (−1.9 km) | 2.6 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3  (+3) | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★  (+1★) | ★★ |
| Rooms | – | 17 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Listed amenities | – | 12 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | – | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 13:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| 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

2.2 km apart

Blue pillars: city centre: 1.4 km, nearest station Mahaiyawa Railway Station: 550 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 84 km, 8 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

Hotel Ganthera Kandy: city centre: 3.6 km, nearest station katugastota railway station: 1.7 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 83 km, 7 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Kandy

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

## Blue pillars or Hotel Ganthera Kandy: common questions

### Which is better, Blue pillars or Hotel Ganthera Kandy?

Blue pillars leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Blue pillars or Hotel Ganthera Kandy?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Blue pillars is closer: 1.4 km from the centre, against 3.6 km for Hotel Ganthera Kandy.

### How far apart are Blue pillars and Hotel Ganthera Kandy?

The two hotels are 2.2 km apart in a straight line.

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## 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/blue-pillars-kandy-vs-hotel-ganthera-kandy-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/