Forest Villa Kandy vs Kandy View Hotel
Both are in Kandy, 360 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★Hanthana Place
Forest Villa Kandy
- Guest rating
- 7.0 Good
- Location score
- 3.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 7
Hotel★★Hanthana Place
Kandy View Hotel
- Guest rating
- 7.1 Good
- Location score
- 3.4
- Score by category
- 4 of 7
The short answer
Pick Kandy View Hotel
It leads in 4 of 7 categories. 360 m apart.
Choose Forest Villa Kandy if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- breakfast included
- a smaller, quieter hotel
- a newer or recently renovated building
Choose Kandy View Hotel if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Forest Villa Kandy better than Kandy View Hotel?
- 1Includes free breakfast
- 2330 m closer to public transport−330 m
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2011 vs 2004)+7y
Why is Kandy View Hotel better than Forest Villa Kandy?
- 1330 m closer to the beach (2.0 km vs 2.3 km)−330 m
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★)+1★
- 4More guest reviews (617 vs 5), so the rating is more reliable×123
- 5Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Forest Villa Kandy vs Kandy View Hotel: which hotel is better? | Forest Villa Kandy | Kandy View Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.0 | 7.1 |
| Location | 3.6 | 3.4 |
| Facilities | 7.5 | 9.2 +1.7 |
| Families | 0.0 | 1.0 +1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | 7.0 +4.0 |
| Beach access | 2.3 | 3.4 +1.1 |
| Public transport | 2.7 +1.7 | 1.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 +1.0 | 7.2 |
| Guest rating | 7.0 | 7.1 +0.1 |
| Number of reviews | 5 | 617 +612 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 68% +30% | top 98% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.6 +0.2 | 3.4 |
| Distance to Hanthana Place centre | 1.2 km −270 m | 1.5 km |
| To the beach | 2.3 km | 2.0 km −330 m |
| To public transport | 1.5 km −330 m | 1.8 km |
| To the airport | 85 km | 85 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 8 | 7 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★ | ★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 4 | 20 |
| Floors | 2 | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2011 +7y | 2004 |
| Listed amenities | 21 | 20 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 | 12:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
360 m apart
Forest Villa Kandy or Kandy View Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Forest Villa Kandy or Kandy View Hotel?
Kandy View Hotel leads in 4 of 7 categories, including facilities, families, spa & wellness. Forest Villa Kandy is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, Forest Villa Kandy or Kandy View Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Forest Villa Kandy is closer: 1.2 km from the centre, against 1.5 km for Kandy View Hotel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Kandy View Hotel is 2.0 km from the nearest beach; Forest Villa Kandy is 2.3 km.
How far apart are Forest Villa Kandy and Kandy View Hotel?
The two hotels are 360 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