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title: "Earls Regency vs Villa Arunalu Kandy: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Earls Regency. It leads in 3 of 6 categories. Earls Regency or Villa Arunalu Kandy in Kandy? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and…"
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# Earls Regency vs Villa Arunalu Kandy

Both are in Kandy, 780 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Pandiwatte
## [Earls Regency](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/earls-regency-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.4

- **Score by category:** 3 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1372520/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · ★★★★ · Ampitiya
## [Villa Arunalu Kandy](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/villa-arunalu-kandy-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.3

- **Score by category:** 1 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2279124/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Earls Regency

It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 780 m apart.

### Choose Earls Regency if you want

-   a spa and wellness
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose Villa Arunalu Kandy if you want

-   to be closer to the beach
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is Earls Regency better than Villa Arunalu Kandy?

1.  Has a spa
2.  Has a swimming pool
3.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)
4.  More guest reviews (1,040 vs 55), so the rating is more reliable (×19)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 15 vs 0) (+15)
6.  7 more listed amenities (22 vs 15) (+7)
7.  Has a gym

### Why is Villa Arunalu Kandy better than Earls Regency?

1.  200 m closer to the beach (300 m vs 500 m) (−200 m)
2.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00) (−1h)
3.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (2 vs 107 rooms) (−105)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Earls Regency | Villa Arunalu Kandy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.7 |
| Location | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Facilities | 8.3  (+3.3) | 5.0 |
| Families | 2.0  (+1.0) | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 6.0  (+6.0) | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 8.6 | 9.3  (+0.7) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.6  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.7  (+0.2) |
| Number of reviews | 1,040  (+985) | 55 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 44% | top 31%  (+13%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 3.8 km | 3.9 km |
| To the beach | 500 m | 300 m  (−200 m) |
| To the airport | 87 km | 87 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 2 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 107 | 2 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | 22  (+7) | 15 |
| 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 | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

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## Location

780 m apart

## Earls Regency or Villa Arunalu Kandy: common questions

### Which is better, Earls Regency or Villa Arunalu Kandy?

Earls Regency leads in 3 of 6 categories, including facilities, families, spa & wellness. Villa Arunalu Kandy is stronger in beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Earls Regency or Villa Arunalu Kandy?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Villa Arunalu Kandy is 300 m from the nearest beach; Earls Regency is 500 m.

### How far apart are Earls Regency and Villa Arunalu Kandy?

The two hotels are 780 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/earls-regency-kandy-vs-villa-arunalu-kandy-kandy/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/