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title: "Hill Paradise Hanthana vs Theva Residency: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hill Paradise Hanthana or Theva Residency in Kandy? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Hill Paradise Hanthana vs Theva Residency

Both are in Kandy, 1.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Mulgampola
## [Hill Paradise Hanthana](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hill-paradise-hanthana-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 2.9

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1519016/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Hanthana Place
## [Theva Residency](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/theva-residency-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.9

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2224445/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 1.0 km apart.

### Choose Hill Paradise Hanthana if you want

-   a spa and wellness

### Why is Hill Paradise Hanthana better than Theva Residency?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.6) (+0.2)
2.  Has a spa
3.  590 m closer to public transport (−590 m)
4.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)

### Why is Theva Residency better than Hill Paradise Hanthana?

1.  More guest reviews (303 vs 22), so the rating is more reliable (×14)
2.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Hill Paradise Hanthana | Theva Residency |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Location | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| Facilities | – | 8.3 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 6.0 |
| Public transport | 5.1  (+3.2) | 1.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.8  (+0.2) | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 22 | 303  (+281) |
| Rank in Kandy | top 29% | top 28% |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.3 km | 1.4 km |
| To public transport | 1.1 km  (−590 m) | 1.6 km |
| To the airport | 83 km | 84 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.4 km  (−510 m) | 1.9 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 15 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024 | – |
| Listed amenities | 6 | 23  (+17) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Theva Residency prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/theva-residency-kandy/prices/)

## Location

1.0 km apart

Hill Paradise Hanthana: city centre: 1.3 km, nearest station Kandy Railway Station - මහනුවර දුම්රිය ස්ථානය - கண்டி ரயில் நிலையம்: 1.1 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 83 km, 1 sights within 1 km.

Theva Residency: city centre: 1.4 km, nearest station Kandy railway station: 1.6 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 84 km, 2 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Kandy

[Kandy weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/sri-lanka/central-province/kandy/weather)

## Hill Paradise Hanthana or Theva Residency: common questions

### Which is better, Hill Paradise Hanthana or Theva Residency?

Hill Paradise Hanthana leads in 1 of 3 categories, including public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Hill Paradise Hanthana or Theva Residency?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Hill Paradise Hanthana and Theva Residency?

The two hotels are 1.0 km 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/hill-paradise-hanthana-kandy-vs-theva-residency-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/