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Earls Regency vs Ark Cabin Homestay Kandy

Both are in Kandy, 2.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel★★★★★Pandiwatte

Earls Regency

Guest rating
8.5 Very good
Location score
5.4
Score by category
2 of 3
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Hotel★★★★★Lewella

Ark Cabin Homestay Kandy

Guest rating
9.5 Exceptional
Location score
3.2
Score by category
1 of 3
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The short answer

Pick Earls Regency

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 2.3 km apart.

Choose Earls Regency if you want

  • to be closer to the beach
  • a big hotel with more facilities

Choose Ark Cabin Homestay Kandy if you want

  • to walk to the sights
  • a smaller, quieter hotel

Why is Earls Regency better than Ark Cabin Homestay Kandy?

  1. 11.3 km closer to the beach (500 m vs 1.8 km)−1.3 km
  2. 2More guest reviews (1,040 vs 8), so the rating is more reliable×130
  3. 3A larger hotel with more facilities (107 vs 1 rooms)×107.0

Why is Ark Cabin Homestay Kandy better than Earls Regency?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 8.5)+1.0
  2. 22.3 km closer to the city centre−2.3 km
  3. 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 27 vs 15)+12
  4. 4Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
  5. 5A smaller, more intimate hotel (1 vs 107 rooms)−106

All compared facts

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

Earls RegencyArk Cabin Homestay Kandy
Score by category
Guest rating 8.5 9.5 +1.0
Location 5.4 +2.2 3.2
Facilities 8.3 –
Families 2.0 –
Spa & wellness 6.0 –
Beach access 8.6 +4.6 4.0
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.5 8.6 +0.1
Guest rating 8.5 9.5 +1.0
Number of reviews 1,040 +1,032 8
Rank in Kandy top 44% top 25% +19%
Location
Location score 5.4 +2.2 3.2
Distance to the centre 3.8 km 1.5 km −2.3 km
To the beach 500 m −1.3 km 1.8 km
To the airport 87 km 85 km −2.2 km
Restaurants within 500 m 2 6 +4
Sights within 1 km 0 0
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★★ ★★★★★
Rooms 107 1
Floors – 2
Listed amenities 22 –
Policies
Check-in from 14:00 13:00 −1h
Check-out until 12:00 12:00
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ –
Free parking ✓ –
Concierge ✓ –
Laundry ✓ –
Luggage storage ✓ –
Breakfast ✓ –
Bar ✓ –
24-hour room service ✓ –
Swimming pool ✓ –
Spa ✓ –
Gym ✓ –
Terrace ✓ –
Air conditioning ✓ –
Kitchen ✓ –
Balcony ✓ –
Minibar ✓ –
In-room safe ✓ –
Coffee or tea maker ✓ –
Blackout curtains ✓ –
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ –
Couples ✓ –
Beach holidays ✓ –
Sightseeing on foot ✓ ✓
Business trips ✓ –
Spa & relaxation ✓ –

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      Location

      2.3 km apart

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      Earls Regency or Ark Cabin Homestay Kandy: common questions

      Which is better, Earls Regency or Ark Cabin Homestay Kandy?

      Earls Regency leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Ark Cabin Homestay Kandy is stronger in guest rating.

      Which is cheaper, Earls Regency or Ark Cabin Homestay Kandy?

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

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Ark Cabin Homestay Kandy is closer: 1.5 km from the centre, against 3.8 km for Earls Regency.

      Which hotel is closer to the beach?

      Earls Regency is 500 m from the nearest beach; Ark Cabin Homestay Kandy is 1.8 km.

      How far apart are Earls Regency and Ark Cabin Homestay Kandy?

      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