Gangula Villa vs Kandyan Bluestar Villa
Both are in Kandy, 1.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★½Halloluwa
Gangula Villa
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 2.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Resort★★★★Anniewatta
Kandyan Bluestar Villa
- Guest rating
- 6.9 Okay
- Location score
- 4.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 6.9)+2.1
- 2Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Kandyan Bluestar Villa better than Gangula Villa?
- 11.0 km closer to the city centre−1.0 km
- 2Includes free breakfast
- 3Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★)+0.5★
- 415 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+15
- 5More 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 vs Kandyan Bluestar Villa: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
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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.
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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.
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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