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title: "Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts vs Theva Residency | StayVersus"
description: "Pick Theva Residency. It leads in 3 of 7 categories. Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts or Theva Residency in Kandy? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms…"
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# Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts vs Theva Residency

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:** 1 of 7

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1424332/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Hanthana Place
## [Theva Residency](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/theva-residency-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.9

- **Score by category:** 3 of 7

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2224445/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Theva Residency

It leads in 3 of 7 categories. 1.1 km apart.

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

-   the more consistently praised stay

### Why is Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts better than Theva Residency?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.6) (+0.2)
2.  680 m closer to public transport (−680 m)

### Why is Theva Residency better than Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts?

1.  1.1 km closer to the beach (3.2 km vs 4.3 km) (−1.1 km)
2.  Offers an airport transfer
3.  5 more listed amenities (23 vs 18) (+5)
4.  Has 24-hour room service

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts | Theva Residency |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Location | 2.4 | 2.9  (+0.5) |
| Facilities | 5.8 | 8.3  (+2.5) |
| Families | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 6.0  (+4.5) |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 5.6  (+3.7) | 1.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7  (+0.2) | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.8  (+0.2) | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 183 | 303  (+120) |
| Rank in Kandy | top 13%  (+19%) | top 32% |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.4 | 2.9  (+0.5) |
| Distance to the centre | 1.7 km | 1.4 km  (−300 m) |
| To public transport | 970 m  (−680 m) | 1.6 km |
| To the airport | 83 km  (−1.1 km) | 84 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 2  (+2) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 26 | 15 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 | – |
| Listed amenities | 18 | 23  (+5) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| 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 | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

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## Location

1.1 km apart

## Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts or Theva Residency: common questions

### Which is better, Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts or Theva Residency?

Theva Residency leads in 3 of 7 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness. Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts is stronger in public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts or Theva Residency?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Theva Residency is closer: 1.4 km from the centre, against 1.7 km for Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts.

### How far apart are Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts and Theva Residency?

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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