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title: "Gangula Villa vs Kandyan Bluestar Villa: which hotel is better?"
description: "Gangula Villa or Kandyan Bluestar Villa in Kandy? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-06
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# Gangula Villa vs Kandyan Bluestar Villa

Both are in Kandy, 1.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★½ · Halloluwa
## [Gangula Villa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/gangula-villa-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 2.6

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1435578/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★★ · Anniewatta
## [Kandyan Bluestar Villa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kandyan-bluestar-villa-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.9 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 4.6

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1717714/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 1.0 km apart.

### Choose Gangula Villa if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 6.9)

### Choose Kandyan Bluestar Villa if you want

-   to walk to the sights (1.6 km / 2.6 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (17 / 2)
-   breakfast included

### Why is Gangula Villa better than Kandyan Bluestar Villa?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 6.9) (+2.1)
2.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is Kandyan Bluestar Villa better than Gangula Villa?

1.  1.0 km closer to the city centre (−1.0 km)
2.  Includes free breakfast
3.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★) (+0.5★)
4.  15 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+15)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 46 vs 15) (+31)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Gangula Villa | Kandyan Bluestar Villa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+2.1) | 6.9 |
| Location | 2.6 | 4.6  (+2.0) |
| Facilities | 7.5 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Public transport | 4.9 | 5.2 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.6) | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+2.1) | 6.9 |
| Number of reviews | 20  (+10) | 10 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 20%  (+57%) | bottom 23% |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.6 | 4.6  (+2.0) |
| Distance to the centre | 2.6 km | 1.6 km  (−1.0 km) |
| To public transport | 1.1 km | 1.0 km |
| To the airport | 81 km  (−1.0 km) | 82 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 2 | 17  (+15) |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.1 km | 1.1 km  (−980 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★½ | ★★★★  (+0.5★) |
| Rooms | 5 | 6 |
| Floors | 3 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | 2016  (+1y) |
| Listed amenities | 22  (+13) | 9 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

1.0 km apart

Gangula Villa: city centre: 2.6 km, nearest station Kandy Railway Station - මහනුවර දුම්රිය ස්ථානය - கண்டி ரயில் நிலையம்: 1.1 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 81 km, 2 places to eat within 500 m.

Kandyan Bluestar Villa: city centre: 1.6 km, nearest station Kandy Railway Station - මහනුවර දුම්රිය ස්ථානය - கண்டி ரயில் நிலையம்: 1.0 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 82 km, 17 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Kandy

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

## Gangula Villa or Kandyan Bluestar Villa: common questions

### Which is better, Gangula Villa or Kandyan Bluestar Villa?

They are evenly matched. Gangula Villa is stronger in guest rating; Kandyan Bluestar Villa is stronger in location.

### Which is cheaper, Gangula Villa or Kandyan Bluestar Villa?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Kandyan Bluestar Villa is closer: 1.6 km from the centre, against 2.6 km for Gangula Villa.

### How far apart are Gangula Villa and Kandyan Bluestar Villa?

The two hotels are 1.0 km apart in a straight line.

## 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/gangula-villa-kandy-vs-kandyan-bluestar-villa-kandy/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/