Hanthana House vs Kandy Tree Tops
Both are in Kandy, 750 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★Hanthana
Hanthana House
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 2.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
Guesthouse★★Mulgampola
Kandy Tree Tops
- Guest rating
- 9.5 Exceptional
- Location score
- 5.0
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
The short answer
Pick Kandy Tree Tops
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 750 m apart.
Choose Hanthana House if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Kandy Tree Tops if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Hanthana House better than Kandy Tree Tops?
- 1660 m closer to the beach (4.1 km vs 4.8 km)−660 m
- 2More guest reviews (174 vs 6), so the rating is more reliable×29
Why is Kandy Tree Tops better than Hanthana House?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 8.8)+0.7
- 2740 m closer to public transport−740 m
- 3Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★)+1★
- 414 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+14
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 38 vs 6)+32
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hanthana House vs Kandy Tree Tops: which hotel is better? | Hanthana House | Kandy Tree Tops |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.5 +0.7 |
| Location | 2.7 | 5.0 +2.3 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 4.9 | 8.9 +4.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 +0.2 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.5 +0.7 |
| Number of reviews | 174 +168 | 6 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 13% +19% | top 32% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.7 | 5.0 +2.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.7 km −270 m | 1.9 km |
| To public transport | 1.1 km | 350 m −740 m |
| To the airport | 83 km | 82 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 14 +14 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★ | ★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 4 | 1 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2013 | – |
| Listed amenities | 18 +15 | 3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:30 +1h | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
750 m apart
Hanthana House or Kandy Tree Tops: common questions
Which is better, Hanthana House or Kandy Tree Tops?
Kandy Tree Tops leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Hanthana House or Kandy Tree Tops?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hanthana House is closer: 1.7 km from the centre, against 1.9 km for Kandy Tree Tops.
How far apart are Hanthana House and Kandy Tree Tops?
The two hotels are 750 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