Hotel Amanda Hills vs Serene Kandy
Both are in Kandy, 170 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Deiyannewela
Hotel Amanda Hills
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 5.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 7
Hotel★★★Deiyannewela
Serene Kandy
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 5.7
- Score by category
- 4 of 7
The short answer
Pick Serene Kandy
It leads in 4 of 7 categories. 170 m apart.
Choose Hotel Amanda Hills if you want
- free parking
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Serene Kandy if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- breakfast included
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Hotel Amanda Hills better than Serene Kandy?
- 1160 m closer to the beach (2.7 km vs 2.8 km)−160 m
- 2Has free parking
Why is Serene Kandy better than Hotel Amanda Hills?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 7.8)+0.6
- 2Includes free breakfast
- 3Higher star rating (3★ vs 2.5★)+0.5★
- 4Offers an airport transfer
- 5Earlier check-in (7:00 vs 13:00)−6h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Amanda Hills vs Serene Kandy: which hotel is better? | Hotel Amanda Hills | Serene Kandy |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.4 +0.6 |
| Location | 5.4 | 5.7 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 4.2 +0.9 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 1.0 +1.0 |
| Beach access | 1.2 +0.6 | 0.6 |
| Public transport | 4.5 | 5.3 +0.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.4 +0.5 |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.4 +0.6 |
| Number of reviews | 110 +32 | 78 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 86% | top 56% +30% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.4 | 5.7 +0.3 |
| Distance to Deiyannewela centre | 1.4 km | 1.2 km −130 m |
| To the beach | 2.7 km −160 m | 2.8 km |
| To public transport | 1.2 km | 1.0 km −150 m |
| To the airport | 85 km | 84 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 12 | 12 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 | 6 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ +0.5★ |
| Rooms | 11 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2011 | – |
| Listed amenities | 14 | 15 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 | 7:00 −6h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| 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
170 m apart
Hotel Amanda Hills or Serene Kandy: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Amanda Hills or Serene Kandy?
Serene Kandy leads in 4 of 7 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Hotel Amanda Hills is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Amanda Hills or Serene Kandy?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Serene Kandy is closer: 1.2 km from the centre, against 1.4 km for Hotel Amanda Hills.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Hotel Amanda Hills is 2.7 km from the nearest beach; Serene Kandy is 2.8 km.
How far apart are Hotel Amanda Hills and Serene Kandy?
The two hotels are 170 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