Gangula Villa vs Oak Ray Regency Hotel
Both are in Kandy, 1.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Halloluwa
Gangula Villa
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 2.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
Hotel★★★★Dangolla
Oak Ray Regency Hotel
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 3.3
- Score by category
- 4 of 6
The short answer
Pick Oak Ray Regency Hotel
It leads in 4 of 6 categories. 1.5 km apart.
Choose Gangula Villa if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to walk to the sights
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Oak Ray Regency Hotel if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Gangula Villa better than Oak Ray Regency Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 7.8)+1.2
- 2940 m closer to the city centre−940 m
- 3230 m closer to public transport−230 m
- 4Has an on-site restaurant
Why is Oak Ray Regency Hotel better than Gangula Villa?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★)+0.5★
- 3More guest reviews (66 vs 20), so the rating is more reliable×3.3
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 36 vs 15)+21
- 5Offers an airport transfer
- 64 more listed amenities (26 vs 22)+4
- 7Has a gym
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Gangula Villa vs Oak Ray Regency Hotel: which hotel is better? | Gangula Villa | Oak Ray Regency Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 +1.2 | 7.8 |
| Location | 2.6 | 3.3 +0.7 |
| Facilities | 7.5 | 10.0 +2.5 |
| Families | 0.0 | 1.0 +1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | 8.5 +5.5 |
| Public transport | 4.9 +1.2 | 3.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +0.7 | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 +1.2 | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 20 | 66 +46 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 23% +61% | top 84% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.6 | 3.3 +0.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.6 km −940 m | 3.5 km |
| To public transport | 1.1 km −230 m | 1.3 km |
| To the airport | 81 km | 81 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 2 | 8 +6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ +0.5★ |
| Rooms | 5 | 50 |
| Floors | 3 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 +2y | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | 22 | 26 +4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00 −2h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.5 km apart
Gangula Villa or Oak Ray Regency Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Gangula Villa or Oak Ray Regency Hotel?
Oak Ray Regency Hotel leads in 4 of 6 categories, including location, facilities, families. Gangula Villa is stronger in guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Gangula Villa or Oak Ray Regency Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Gangula Villa is closer: 2.6 km from the centre, against 3.5 km for Oak Ray Regency Hotel.
How far apart are Gangula Villa and Oak Ray Regency Hotel?
The two hotels are 1.5 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