Hill House Kandy vs Oak Ray City Hotel
Both are in Kandy, 590 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Anniewatta
Hill House Kandy
- Guest rating
- 7.0 Good
- Location score
- 4.5
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
Hotel★★★Anniewatta
Oak Ray City Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 6.3
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
The short answer
Pick Oak Ray City Hotel
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 590 m apart.
Choose Oak Ray City Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.3 / 7.0)
- to walk to the sights (830 m / 1.3 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (16 / 5)
Why is Hill House Kandy better than Oak Ray City Hotel?
- 1560 m closer to the area centre−560 m
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3Has a gym
- 4Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
Why is Oak Ray City Hotel better than Hill House Kandy?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 7.0)+1.3
- 2410 m closer to public transport−410 m
- 311 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+11
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 48 vs 31)+17
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hill House Kandy vs Oak Ray City Hotel: which hotel is better? | Hill House Kandy | Oak Ray City Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.0 | 8.3 +1.3 |
| Location | 4.5 | 6.3 +1.8 |
| Facilities | 7.5 +0.8 | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 +4.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 6.7 | 8.9 +2.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.7 | 8.4 +0.7 |
| Guest rating | 7.0 | 8.3 +1.3 |
| Number of reviews | 30 +6 | 24 |
| Rank in Kandy | bottom 9% | top 48% +43% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.5 | 6.3 +1.8 |
| Distance to Anniewatta centre | 130 m −560 m | 690 m |
| To public transport | 760 m | 350 m −410 m |
| To the airport | 83 km | 83 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5 | 16 +11 |
| To the nearest food shop | 660 m | 460 m −200 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 12 | 20 |
| Floors | 3 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2013 | 2015 +2y |
| Listed amenities | 19 | 19 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −2h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 13:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
590 m apart
Hill House Kandy: city centre: 1.3 km, nearest station Kandy railway station: 760 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 83 km, 5 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
Oak Ray City Hotel: city centre: 830 m, nearest station Kandy railway station: 350 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 83 km, 16 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
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Hill House Kandy or Oak Ray City Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Hill House Kandy or Oak Ray City Hotel?
Oak Ray City Hotel leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport. Hill House Kandy is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Hill House Kandy or Oak Ray City Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hill House Kandy is closer: 130 m from the centre, against 690 m for Oak Ray City Hotel.
How far apart are Hill House Kandy and Oak Ray City Hotel?
The two hotels are 590 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