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title: "Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts vs The Kandyan Villa: which hotel is better?"
description: "Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts or The Kandyan Villa in Kandy? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts vs The Kandyan Villa

Both are in Kandy, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Mulgampola
## [Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/fox-kandy-by-fox-resorts-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 2.4

- **Score by category:** 3 of 5

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Hotel · ★★★ · Elagolla
## [The Kandyan Villa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-kandyan-villa-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 1.9

- **Score by category:** 1 of 5

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The short answer

## Pick Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 1.1 km apart.

### Choose Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 8.4)
-   to walk to the sights (1.7 km / 2.8 km)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2018 / 2013)

### Why is Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts better than The Kandyan Villa?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.4) (+0.4)
2.  1.1 km closer to the city centre (−1.1 km)
3.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
4.  500 m closer to public transport (−500 m)
5.  More guest reviews (183 vs 25), so the rating is more reliable (×7.3)
6.  Newer or more recently renovated (2018 vs 2013) (+5y)

### Why is The Kandyan Villa better than Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts?

1.  Offers an airport transfer
2.  Has 24-hour room service
3.  Earlier check-in (11:30 vs 14:00) (−3h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts | The Kandyan Villa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8  (+0.4) | 8.4 |
| Location | 2.4  (+0.5) | 1.9 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | 6.7  (+0.9) |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 5.6  (+2.7) | 2.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7  (+0.3) | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.8  (+0.4) | 8.4 |
| Number of reviews | 183  (+158) | 25 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 12%  (+35%) | top 47% |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.4  (+0.5) | 1.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.7 km  (−1.1 km) | 2.8 km |
| To public transport | 970 m  (−500 m) | 1.5 km |
| To the airport | 83 km | 82 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.8 km  (−1.1 km) | 2.9 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 26 | – |
| Floors | – | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018  (+5y) | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | 18 | 17 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 11:30  (−3h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

1.1 km apart

Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts: city centre: 1.7 km, nearest station Kandy Railway Station - මහනුවර දුම්රිය ස්ථානය - கண்டி ரயில் நிலையம்: 970 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 83 km.

The Kandyan Villa: city centre: 2.8 km, nearest station Kandy Railway Station - මහනුවර දුම්රිය ස්ථානය - கண்டி ரயில் நிலையம்: 1.5 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 82 km.

## Weather in Kandy

[Kandy weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/sri-lanka/central-province/kandy/weather)

## Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts or The Kandyan Villa: common questions

### Which is better, Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts or The Kandyan Villa?

Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport. The Kandyan Villa is stronger in facilities.

### Which is cheaper, Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts or The Kandyan Villa?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts is closer: 1.7 km from the centre, against 2.8 km for The Kandyan Villa.

### How far apart are Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts and The Kandyan Villa?

The two hotels are 1.1 km 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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