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title: "Hotel Cassendra Kandy vs Peradeniya Rest House: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hotel Cassendra Kandy or Peradeniya Rest House in Kandy? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Hotel Cassendra Kandy vs Peradeniya Rest House

Both are in Kandy, 430 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Deiyannewela
## [Hotel Cassendra Kandy](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-cassendra-kandy-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.2 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.7

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1571513/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Hanthana Place
## [Peradeniya Rest House](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/peradeniya-rest-house-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.0 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 3.9

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1952805/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 430 m apart.

### Choose Hotel Cassendra Kandy if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.2 / 6.0)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (12 / 3)
-   breakfast included

### Choose Peradeniya Rest House if you want

-   free parking

### Why is Hotel Cassendra Kandy better than Peradeniya Rest House?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.2 vs 6.0) (+2.2)
2.  Includes free breakfast
3.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
4.  More guest reviews (148 vs 27), so the rating is more reliable (×5.5)
5.  9 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+9)
6.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 52 vs 25) (+27)
7.  5 more sights within 1 km (+5)

### Why is Peradeniya Rest House better than Hotel Cassendra Kandy?

1.  Has a swimming pool
2.  Offers an airport transfer
3.  Has free parking
4.  Has 24-hour room service

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Hotel Cassendra Kandy | Peradeniya Rest House |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.2  (+2.2) | 6.0 |
| Location | 5.7  (+1.8) | 3.9 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 6.7  (+3.4) |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 1.5  (+1.5) |
| Public transport | 5.1 | 4.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.2  (+1.0) | 7.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.2  (+2.2) | 6.0 |
| Number of reviews | 148  (+121) | 27 |
| Rank in Kandy | bottom 42%  (+39%) | bottom 3% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.7  (+1.8) | 3.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 550 m | 600 m |
| To public transport | 1.1 km | 1.1 km |
| To the airport | 84 km | 84 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 12  (+9) | 3 |
| To the nearest food shop | 710 m  (−330 m) | 1.0 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6  (+5) | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 35 |
| Floors | – | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | 15 | 16 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | – | 10:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

430 m apart

Hotel Cassendra Kandy: city centre: 550 m, nearest station Kandy railway station: 1.1 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 84 km, 12 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.

Peradeniya Rest House: city centre: 600 m, nearest station Kandy railway station: 1.1 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 84 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Kandy

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

## Hotel Cassendra Kandy or Peradeniya Rest House: common questions

### Which is better, Hotel Cassendra Kandy or Peradeniya Rest House?

They are evenly matched. Hotel Cassendra Kandy is stronger in guest rating, location; Peradeniya Rest House is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Hotel Cassendra Kandy or Peradeniya Rest House?

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

### How far apart are Hotel Cassendra Kandy and Peradeniya Rest House?

The two hotels are 430 m apart in a straight line.

## 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/hotel-cassendra-kandy-kandy-vs-peradeniya-rest-house-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/