Grand Serendib Hotel vs Hotel Yo
Both are in Kandy, 110 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Hanthana Place
Grand Serendib Hotel
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 4.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Hotel★★★Talwatta
Hotel Yo
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 4.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick Grand Serendib Hotel
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 110 m apart.
Choose Grand Serendib Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a big hotel with more facilities
- a newer or recently renovated building
Choose Hotel Yo if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Grand Serendib Hotel better than Hotel Yo?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.6)+0.4
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 4More guest reviews (269 vs 76), so the rating is more reliable×3.5
- 5Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2015)+8y
- 6Has an on-site restaurant
Why is Hotel Yo better than Grand Serendib Hotel?
No clear advantages in our data.
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Grand Serendib Hotel vs Hotel Yo: which hotel is better? | Grand Serendib Hotel | Hotel Yo |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.4 | 8.6 |
| Location | 4.6 | 4.7 |
| Facilities | – | 4.2 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 2.3 | 2.6 +0.3 |
| Public transport | 2.7 +0.5 | 2.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 +0.4 | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.4 | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 269 +193 | 76 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 4% +34% | top 38% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.6 | 4.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 970 m | 1.1 km |
| To the beach | 2.3 km | 2.3 km −90 m |
| To public transport | 1.5 km −90 m | 1.6 km |
| To the airport | 85 km | 85 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 11 | 13 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 24 | 12 |
| Floors | 4 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 +8y | 2015 |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 19 +9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
110 m apart
Grand Serendib Hotel or Hotel Yo: common questions
Which is better, Grand Serendib Hotel or Hotel Yo?
Grand Serendib Hotel leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, public transport. Hotel Yo is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, Grand Serendib Hotel or Hotel Yo?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Hotel Yo is 2.3 km from the nearest beach; Grand Serendib Hotel is 2.3 km.
How far apart are Grand Serendib Hotel and Hotel Yo?
The two hotels are 110 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