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
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 5.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
Hotel★★★Hanthana Place
Peradeniya Rest House
- Guest rating
- 6.0 Okay
- Location score
- 3.9
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.2 vs 6.0)+2.2
- 2Includes free breakfast
- 3Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 4More guest reviews (148 vs 27), so the rating is more reliable×5.5
- 59 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+9
- 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 52 vs 25)+27
- 75 more sights within 1 km+5
Why is Peradeniya Rest House better than Hotel Cassendra Kandy?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2Offers an airport transfer
- 3Has free parking
- 4Has 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 vs Peradeniya Rest House: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
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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.
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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?
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How far apart are Hotel Cassendra Kandy and Peradeniya Rest House?
The two hotels are 430 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