Earl's Regent Hotel Kandy vs Stellar Inn
Both are in Kandy, 2.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Warathenna
Earl's Regent Hotel Kandy
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 3.3
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Inn★★★★★Uda Eriyagama East
Stellar Inn
- Guest rating
- 9.5 Exceptional
- Location score
- 3.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Stellar Inn
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 2.3 km apart.
Choose Earl's Regent Hotel Kandy if you want
- to walk to the sights (3.4 km / 5.6 km)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 60 / 4)
Choose Stellar Inn if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.5 / 8.2)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 4 / 60)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2024 / 2013)
Why is Earl's Regent Hotel Kandy better than Stellar Inn?
- 12.2 km closer to the city centre−2.2 km
- 2More guest reviews (724 vs 10), so the rating is more reliable×72
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 36 vs 25)+11
- 4Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 5Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00)+2h
- 6A larger hotel with more facilities (60 vs 4 rooms)×15.0
Why is Stellar Inn better than Earl's Regent Hotel Kandy?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 8.2)+1.3
- 2590 m closer to public transport−590 m
- 3Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 4Newer or more recently renovated (2024 vs 2013)+11y
- 5A smaller, more intimate hotel (4 vs 60 rooms)−56
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Earl's Regent Hotel Kandy vs Stellar Inn: which hotel is better? | Earl's Regent Hotel Kandy | Stellar Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 9.5 +1.3 |
| Location | 3.3 | 3.0 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 | – |
| Public transport | 3.9 | 7.1 +3.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 | 8.7 +0.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 9.5 +1.3 |
| Number of reviews | 724 +714 | 10 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 67% | top 21% +46% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.3 +0.3 | 3.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 3.4 km −2.2 km | 5.6 km |
| To public transport | 1.3 km | 690 m −590 m |
| To the airport | 81 km | 79 km −1.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 8 +5 | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 60 | 4 |
| Floors | 4 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2013 | 2024 +11y |
| Listed amenities | 21 +17 | 4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +2h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
2.3 km apart
Earl's Regent Hotel Kandy: city centre: 3.4 km, nearest station Kandy Railway Station - මහනුවර දුම්රිය ස්ථානය - கண்டி ரயில் நிலையம்: 1.3 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 81 km, 8 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
Stellar Inn: city centre: 5.6 km, nearest station Peradeniya Railway Station: 690 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 79 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
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Earl's Regent Hotel Kandy or Stellar Inn: common questions
Which is better, Earl's Regent Hotel Kandy or Stellar Inn?
Stellar Inn leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Earl's Regent Hotel Kandy or Stellar Inn?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Earl's Regent Hotel Kandy is closer: 3.4 km from the centre, against 5.6 km for Stellar Inn.
How far apart are Earl's Regent Hotel Kandy and Stellar Inn?
The two hotels are 2.3 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