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title: "Hanthana House vs Sri Kandyan: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Sri Kandyan. It leads in 3 of 7 categories. Hanthana House or Sri Kandyan in Kandy? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by…"
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# Hanthana House vs Sri Kandyan

Both are in Kandy, 250 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · ★ · Hanthana
## [Hanthana House](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hanthana-house-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 2.7

- **Score by category:** 2 of 7

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1493337/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · ★★ · Mulgampola
## [Sri Kandyan](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sri-kandyan-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.8 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 2.5

- **Score by category:** 3 of 7

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2126863/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Sri Kandyan

It leads in 3 of 7 categories. 250 m apart.

### Choose Hanthana House if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   free parking

### Why is Hanthana House better than Sri Kandyan?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 6.8) (+2.0)
2.  250 m closer to the beach (4.1 km vs 4.4 km) (−250 m)
3.  More guest reviews (174 vs 9), so the rating is more reliable (×19)
4.  Has free parking
5.  Later check-out (12:30 vs 11:00) (+2h)

### Why is Sri Kandyan better than Hanthana House?

1.  Has a swimming pool
2.  Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★) (+1★)
3.  210 m closer to public transport (−210 m)
4.  Earlier check-in (10:30 vs 14:00) (−4h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Hanthana House | Sri Kandyan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8  (+2.0) | 6.8 |
| Location | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Facilities | 5.0  (+0.8) | 4.2 |
| Families | 0.0 | 1.0  (+1.0) |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 1.5  (+1.5) |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 4.9 | 6.1  (+1.2) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7  (+0.7) | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 8.8  (+2.0) | 6.8 |
| Number of reviews | 174  (+165) | 9 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 13%  (+68%) | top 81% |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.7  (+0.2) | 2.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.7 km  (−170 m) | 1.8 km |
| To public transport | 1.1 km | 880 m  (−210 m) |
| To the airport | 83 km | 82 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★ | ★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 4 | 5 |
| Floors | 3 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2013 | 2015  (+2y) |
| Listed amenities | 18  (+3) | 15 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 10:30  (−4h) |
| Check-out until | 12:30  (+2h) | 11:00 |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

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## Location

250 m apart

## Hanthana House or Sri Kandyan: common questions

### Which is better, Hanthana House or Sri Kandyan?

Sri Kandyan leads in 3 of 7 categories, including families, spa & wellness, public transport. Hanthana House is stronger in guest rating, facilities.

### Which is cheaper, Hanthana House or Sri Kandyan?

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 1.8 km for Sri Kandyan.

### How far apart are Hanthana House and Sri Kandyan?

The two hotels are 250 m apart in a straight line.

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## 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/hanthana-house-kandy-vs-sri-kandyan-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/