Dumbara Peak Residence vs The Hills Lodge
Both are in Kandy, 1.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★Deiyannewela
Dumbara Peak Residence
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 7.9
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
Inn★½Hanthana Place
The Hills Lodge
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 3.2
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick Dumbara Peak Residence
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.5 km apart.
Choose Dumbara Peak Residence if you want
- to walk to the sights (450 m / 1.1 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (59 / 1)
Why is Dumbara Peak Residence better than The Hills Lodge?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 8.2)+0.2
- 2690 m closer to the city centre−690 m
- 3700 m closer to public transport−700 m
- 4More guest reviews (134 vs 26), so the rating is more reliable×5.2
- 558 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+58
- 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 75 vs 15)+60
- 77 more sights within 1 km+7
Why is The Hills Lodge better than Dumbara Peak Residence?
- 1Higher star rating (1.5★ vs 1★)+0.5★
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Dumbara Peak Residence vs The Hills Lodge: which hotel is better? | Dumbara Peak Residence | The Hills Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Location | 7.9 +4.7 | 3.2 |
| Public transport | 8.5 +3.7 | 4.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 +0.1 | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.4 +0.2 | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 134 +108 | 26 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 47% +4% | bottom 49% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.9 +4.7 | 3.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 450 m −690 m | 1.1 km |
| To public transport | 420 m −700 m | 1.1 km |
| To the airport | 84 km | 83 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 59 +58 | 1 |
| To the nearest food shop | 350 m −990 m | 1.3 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 7 +7 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 8 +7 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★ | ★½ +0.5★ |
| Rooms | – | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2012 |
| Listed amenities | 3 | 6 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | – | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
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Location
1.5 km apart
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.
The Hills Lodge: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station Kandy railway station: 1.1 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 83 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
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Dumbara Peak Residence or The Hills Lodge: common questions
Which is better, Dumbara Peak Residence or The Hills Lodge?
Dumbara Peak Residence leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Dumbara Peak Residence or The Hills Lodge?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Dumbara Peak Residence is closer: 450 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for The Hills Lodge.
How far apart are Dumbara Peak Residence and The Hills Lodge?
The two hotels are 1.5 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