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title: "Hotel Ganthera Kandy vs Innovick Residence: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hotel Ganthera Kandy or Innovick Residence in Kandy? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-30
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# Hotel Ganthera Kandy vs Innovick Residence

Both are in Kandy, 2.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★ · Mawilmada
## [Hotel Ganthera Kandy](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-ganthera-kandy-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.6 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 2.9

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1582788/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★ · Pallegammedda
## [Innovick Residence](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/innovick-residence-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 1.6

- **Score by category:** 3 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1664783/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Innovick Residence

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 2.3 km apart.

### Choose Innovick Residence if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 7.6)
-   to walk to the sights (2.9 km / 3.6 km)
-   breakfast included
-   free parking

### Why is Hotel Ganthera Kandy better than Innovick Residence?

1.  Has a swimming pool
2.  Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★) (+1★)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 29 vs 0) (+29)
4.  Later check-out (13:00 vs 12:00) (+1h)

### Why is Innovick Residence better than Hotel Ganthera Kandy?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 7.6) (+0.9)
2.  Includes free breakfast
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 Ganthera Kandy | Innovick Residence |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 8.5  (+0.9) |
| Location | 2.9  (+1.3) | 1.6 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 5.0  (+0.8) |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5  (+1.5) | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 1.5 | 1.9  (+0.4) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.4  (+0.4) |
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 8.5  (+0.9) |
| Number of reviews | 32  (+21) | 11 |
| Rank in Kandy | bottom 19% | top 40%  (+41%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.9  (+1.3) | 1.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 3.6 km | 2.9 km  (−700 m) |
| To public transport | 1.7 km | 1.6 km |
| To the airport | 83 km  (−2.0 km) | 85 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 7  (+7) | 0 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.6 km | 1.8 km  (−750 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★  (+1★) | ★ |
| Rooms | 17 | – |
| Floors | 3 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2020 |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 14  (+2) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 13:00  (+1h) | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| 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.

## Nightly price by month

Hotel Ganthera KandyInnovick Residence

           

-   Innovick Residence is cheaper in 8 of 8 months
-   Hotel Ganthera Kandy: €23 a night on average · Innovick Residence: €16 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Kandy by month](https://stayversus.com/en/sri-lanka/kandy/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 22 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

## Location

2.3 km apart

Hotel Ganthera Kandy: city centre: 3.6 km, nearest station katugastota railway station: 1.7 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 83 km, 7 places to eat within 500 m.

Innovick Residence: city centre: 2.9 km, nearest station Mahaiyawa Railway Station: 1.6 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 85 km.

## Weather in Kandy

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

## Hotel Ganthera Kandy or Innovick Residence: common questions

### Which is better, Hotel Ganthera Kandy or Innovick Residence?

Innovick Residence leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities, public transport. Hotel Ganthera Kandy is stronger in location, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Hotel Ganthera Kandy or Innovick Residence?

Over the year Innovick Residence costs about €16 a night on average against €23 at Hotel Ganthera Kandy, and it is cheaper in 8 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Innovick Residence is closer: 2.9 km from the centre, against 3.6 km for Hotel Ganthera Kandy.

### How far apart are Hotel Ganthera Kandy and Innovick Residence?

The two hotels are 2.3 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/hotel-ganthera-kandy-kandy-vs-innovick-residence-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/