Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts vs W Residence Kandy
Both are in Kandy, 280 m 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 7
Guesthouse★★★Mulgampola
W Residence Kandy
- Guest rating
- 6.9 Okay
- Location score
- 3.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 7
The short answer
Pick Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts
It leads in 3 of 7 categories. 280 m apart.
Choose Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose W Residence Kandy if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts better than W Residence Kandy?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 6.9)+1.9
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 4More guest reviews (183 vs 11), so the rating is more reliable×17
Why is W Residence Kandy better than Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts?
- 1More walkable surroundings (walk grade 10 vs 0)+10
- 2Has 24-hour room service
- 3Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts vs W Residence Kandy: which hotel is better? | Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts | W Residence Kandy |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.8 +1.9 | 6.9 |
| Location | 2.4 | 3.0 +0.6 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Families | 1.0 +1.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 +1.5 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 5.6 | 6.2 +0.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 +0.7 | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 +1.9 | 6.9 |
| Number of reviews | 183 +172 | 11 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 13% +70% | top 83% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.4 | 3.0 +0.6 |
| Distance to Mulgampola centre | 940 m | 860 m |
| To public transport | 970 m | 850 m −110 m |
| To the airport | 83 km | 83 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 26 | 13 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 | – |
| Listed amenities | 18 | 18 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:30 +1h |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
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Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts or W Residence Kandy: common questions
Which is better, Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts or W Residence Kandy?
Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts leads in 3 of 7 categories, including guest rating, families, spa & wellness. W Residence Kandy is stronger in location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts or W Residence Kandy?
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How far apart are Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts and W Residence Kandy?
The two hotels are 280 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