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title: "Hotel Cassendra Kandy vs Serene Kandy: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Serene Kandy. It leads in 2 of 7 categories. Hotel Cassendra Kandy or Serene Kandy in Kandy? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and…"
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# Hotel Cassendra Kandy vs Serene Kandy

Both are in Kandy, 30 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:** 0 of 7

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

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

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.7

- **Score by category:** 2 of 7

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2076172/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Serene Kandy

It leads in 2 of 7 categories. 30 m apart.

### Choose Serene Kandy if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay

### Why is Hotel Cassendra Kandy better than Serene Kandy?

1.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)

### Why is Serene Kandy better than Hotel Cassendra Kandy?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 8.2) (+0.2)
2.  Offers an airport transfer

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Hotel Cassendra Kandy | Serene Kandy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| Location | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 4.2  (+0.9) |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 1.0  (+1.0) |
| Beach access | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| Public transport | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.2 | 8.4  (+0.2) |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.4  (+0.2) |
| Number of reviews | 148  (+70) | 78 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 66% | top 56%  (+10%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Distance to Deiyannewela centre | 1.3 km | 1.2 km |
| To the beach | 2.8 km | 2.8 km |
| To public transport | 1.1 km | 1.0 km |
| To the airport | 84 km | 84 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 12 | 12 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 | 6 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 1 |
| Listed amenities | 15 | 15 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | – | 7:00 |
| Amenities |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

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## Location

30 m apart

## Hotel Cassendra Kandy or Serene Kandy: common questions

### Which is better, Hotel Cassendra Kandy or Serene Kandy?

Serene Kandy leads in 2 of 7 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Hotel Cassendra Kandy or Serene Kandy?

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

### How far apart are Hotel Cassendra Kandy and Serene Kandy?

The two hotels are 30 m 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/hotel-cassendra-kandy-kandy-vs-serene-kandy-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/