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
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 2.4
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
Hotel★★★Elagolla
The Kandyan Villa
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 1.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.4)+0.4
- 21.1 km closer to the city centre−1.1 km
- 3Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 4500 m closer to public transport−500 m
- 5More guest reviews (183 vs 25), so the rating is more reliable×7.3
- 6Newer or more recently renovated (2018 vs 2013)+5y
Why is The Kandyan Villa better than Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts?
- 1Offers an airport transfer
- 2Has 24-hour room service
- 3Earlier 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 vs The Kandyan Villa: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
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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.
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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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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