Crystal Lake Resort vs Villa Shady Nook
Both are in Kandy, 350 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★Talwatta
Crystal Lake Resort
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 5.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
GuesthouseTalwatta
Villa Shady Nook
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 5.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 350 m apart.
Choose Villa Shady Nook if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.4 / 7.8)
Why is Crystal Lake Resort better than Villa Shady Nook?
- 1More guest reviews (50 vs 11), so the rating is more reliable×4.5
Why is Villa Shady Nook better than Crystal Lake Resort?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 7.8)+0.6
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Crystal Lake Resort vs Villa Shady Nook: which hotel is better? | Crystal Lake Resort | Villa Shady Nook |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.4 +0.6 |
| Location | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 | – |
| Public transport | 3.2 +1.2 | 2.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.4 +0.4 |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.4 +0.6 |
| Number of reviews | 50 +39 | 11 |
| Rank in Kandy | bottom 23% | top 47% +30% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Distance to Talwatta centre | 1.3 km | 980 m −290 m |
| To public transport | 1.4 km −240 m | 1.6 km |
| To the airport | 85 km | 85 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 15 | 21 +6 |
| To the nearest food shop | 950 m | 1.0 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | – | 1 |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | – |
| Listed amenities | 17 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 10:30 | – |
| Check-out until | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
350 m apart
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.
Villa Shady Nook: city centre: 1.2 km, nearest station Kandy railway station: 1.6 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 85 km, 21 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
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Crystal Lake Resort or Villa Shady Nook: common questions
Which is better, Crystal Lake Resort or Villa Shady Nook?
They are evenly matched. Crystal Lake Resort is stronger in public transport; Villa Shady Nook is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Crystal Lake Resort or Villa Shady Nook?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Villa Shady Nook is closer: 980 m from the centre, against 1.3 km for Crystal Lake Resort.
How far apart are Crystal Lake Resort and Villa Shady Nook?
The two hotels are 350 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