Ceyloni Lake Residency vs Dumbara Peak Residence
Both are in Kandy, 570 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★Deiyannewela
Ceyloni Lake Residency
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 6.5
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★Deiyannewela
Dumbara Peak Residence
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 7.9
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
The short answer
Pick Dumbara Peak Residence
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 570 m apart.
Choose Dumbara Peak Residence if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.4 / 7.7)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (59 / 20)
Why is Ceyloni Lake Residency better than Dumbara Peak Residence?
- 1Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★)+1★
- 2More guest reviews (616 vs 134), so the rating is more reliable×4.6
Why is Dumbara Peak Residence better than Ceyloni Lake Residency?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 7.7)+0.7
- 2300 m closer to the area centre−300 m
- 3420 m closer to public transport−420 m
- 439 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+39
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 75 vs 59)+16
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Ceyloni Lake Residency vs Dumbara Peak Residence: which hotel is better? | Ceyloni Lake Residency | Dumbara Peak Residence |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 8.4 +0.7 |
| Location | 6.5 | 7.9 +1.4 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Public transport | 6.3 | 8.5 +2.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.7 | 8.4 +0.7 |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 8.4 +0.7 |
| Number of reviews | 616 +482 | 134 |
| Rank in Kandy | bottom 11% | top 47% +42% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.5 | 7.9 +1.4 |
| Distance to Deiyannewela centre | 1.1 km | 790 m −300 m |
| To public transport | 840 m | 420 m −420 m |
| To the airport | 84 km | 84 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 20 | 59 +39 |
| To the nearest food shop | 480 m | 350 m −120 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 7 +5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 7 | 8 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ +1★ | ★ |
| Rooms | 11 | – |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2025 | – |
| Listed amenities | 16 +13 | 3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Ceyloni Lake ResidencyDumbara Peak Residence
- Ceyloni Lake Residency is cheaper in 8 of 8 months
- Ceyloni Lake Residency: €17 a night on average · Dumbara Peak Residence: €28 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Kandy by month
All months
| Month | Ceyloni Lake Residency | Dumbara Peak Residence |
|---|---|---|
| November | €21 | €23 |
| December | €21 | €26 |
| January | €24 | €26 |
| February | €25 | €26 |
| March | €25 | €26 |
| April | €6 | €26 |
| May | €6 | €36 |
| June | €6 | €36 |
| July | €6 | – |
| August | €6 | – |
| September | €6 | – |
| October | €6 | – |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
570 m apart
Ceyloni Lake Residency: city centre: 380 m, nearest station Kandy railway station: 840 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 84 km, 20 places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.
Dumbara Peak Residence: city centre: 450 m, nearest station Kandy railway station: 420 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 84 km, 59 places to eat within 500 m, 8 sights within 1 km.
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Ceyloni Lake Residency or Dumbara Peak Residence: common questions
Which is better, Ceyloni Lake Residency or Dumbara Peak Residence?
Dumbara Peak Residence leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Ceyloni Lake Residency or Dumbara Peak Residence?
Over the year Ceyloni Lake Residency costs about €17 a night on average against €28 at Dumbara Peak Residence, and it is cheaper in 8 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Dumbara Peak Residence is closer: 790 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for Ceyloni Lake Residency.
How far apart are Ceyloni Lake Residency and Dumbara Peak Residence?
The two hotels are 570 m 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