Hotel Sunray vs Hotel Travellers Nest
Both are in Kandy, 180 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseLewella
Hotel Sunray
- Guest rating
- 5.5 Below average
- Location score
- 4.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
Hotel★★★Lewella
Hotel Travellers Nest
- Guest rating
- 7.6 Good
- Location score
- 4.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 180 m apart.
Choose Hotel Sunray if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 40 / 20)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2018 / 2013)
Choose Hotel Travellers Nest if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (7.6 / 5.5)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 20 / 40)
Why is Hotel Sunray better than Hotel Travellers Nest?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2018 vs 2013)+5y
- 3Offers an airport transfer
- 46 more listed amenities (25 vs 19)+6
- 5Has a gym
Why is Hotel Travellers Nest better than Hotel Sunray?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.6 vs 5.5)+2.1
- 2More guest reviews (181 vs 30), so the rating is more reliable×6.0
- 3Has 24-hour room service
- 4Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Sunray vs Hotel Travellers Nest: which hotel is better? | Hotel Sunray | Hotel Travellers Nest |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 5.5 | 7.6 +2.1 |
| Location | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Facilities | 8.3 +3.3 | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 7.0 +3.0 | 4.0 |
| Public transport | 1.0 | 1.9 +0.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.0 | 7.7 +0.8 |
| Guest rating | 5.5 | 7.6 +2.1 |
| Number of reviews | 30 | 181 +151 |
| Rank in Kandy | bottom 1% | bottom 9% +8% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Distance to Lewella centre | 1.1 km −140 m | 1.2 km |
| To public transport | 1.8 km | 1.7 km −160 m |
| To the airport | 85 km | 85 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 10 | 10 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.2 km | 1.1 km −170 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 40 | 20 |
| Floors | 5 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 +5y | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | 25 +6 | 19 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00 −2h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
180 m apart
Hotel Sunray: city centre: 1.5 km, nearest station Mahaiyawa Railway Station: 1.8 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 85 km, 10 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
Hotel Travellers Nest: city centre: 1.4 km, nearest station Mahaiyawa Railway Station: 1.7 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 85 km, 10 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
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Hotel Sunray or Hotel Travellers Nest: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Sunray or Hotel Travellers Nest?
They are evenly matched. Hotel Sunray is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness; Hotel Travellers Nest is stronger in guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Sunray or Hotel Travellers Nest?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hotel Sunray is closer: 1.1 km from the centre, against 1.2 km for Hotel Travellers Nest.
How far apart are Hotel Sunray and Hotel Travellers Nest?
The two hotels are 180 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