Forest Villa Kandy vs Piumara Residence
Both are in Kandy, 200 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
- 3 of 7
Hotel★Talwatta
Piumara Residence
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 4.3
- Score by category
- 3 of 7
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 3 categories. Your priorities decide. 200 m apart.
Choose Forest Villa Kandy if you want
- a spa and wellness
- breakfast included
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Piumara Residence if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Forest Villa Kandy better than Piumara Residence?
- 1Has a spa
- 2Includes free breakfast
- 34 more listed amenities (21 vs 17)+4
- 4Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
Why is Piumara Residence better than Forest Villa Kandy?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.8 vs 7.0)+0.8
- 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 42 vs 31)+11
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2014 vs 2011)+3y
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Forest Villa Kandy vs Piumara Residence: which hotel is better? | Forest Villa Kandy | Piumara Residence |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.0 | 7.8 +0.8 |
| Location | 3.6 | 4.3 +0.7 |
| Facilities | 7.5 +1.7 | 5.8 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 +3.0 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 2.3 | 2.6 +0.3 |
| Public transport | 2.7 +0.5 | 2.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 +0.1 | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 7.0 | 7.8 +0.8 |
| Number of reviews | 5 | 34 +29 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 68% +9% | top 77% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.6 | 4.3 +0.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 970 m | 1.1 km |
| To the beach | 2.3 km | 2.3 km −90 m |
| To public transport | 1.5 km −90 m | 1.6 km |
| To the airport | 85 km | 85 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 8 | 13 +5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★ | ★ |
| Rooms | 4 | 11 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2011 | 2014 +3y |
| Listed amenities | 21 +4 | 17 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 −1h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:30 +1h |
| 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 | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
200 m apart
Forest Villa Kandy or Piumara Residence: common questions
Which is better, Forest Villa Kandy or Piumara Residence?
They are evenly matched. Forest Villa Kandy is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness, public transport; Piumara Residence is stronger in guest rating, location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Forest Villa Kandy or Piumara Residence?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Piumara Residence is 2.3 km from the nearest beach; Forest Villa Kandy is 2.3 km.
How far apart are Forest Villa Kandy and Piumara Residence?
The two hotels are 200 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