Hotel Sunray vs RIVORICH RESIDENCE KANDY
Both are in Kandy, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★★★Lewella
Hotel Sunray
- Guest rating
- 5.5 Below average
- Location score
- 4.6
- Score by category
- 5 of 6
Guesthouse★★★Lewella
RIVORICH RESIDENCE KANDY
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 1.8
- Score by category
- 1 of 6
The short answer
Pick Hotel Sunray
It leads in 5 of 6 categories. 1.1 km apart.
Choose Hotel Sunray if you want
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a spa and wellness
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose RIVORICH RESIDENCE KANDY if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Hotel Sunray better than RIVORICH RESIDENCE KANDY?
- 1450 m closer to the beach (2.4 km vs 2.9 km)−450 m
- 2Has a spa
- 3Has a swimming pool
- 4Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 510 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+10
- 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 45 vs 0)+45
- 7Newer or more recently renovated (2018 vs 2015)+3y
Why is RIVORICH RESIDENCE KANDY better than Hotel Sunray?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.0 vs 5.5)+2.5
- 2430 m closer to the area centre−430 m
- 3Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Sunray vs RIVORICH RESIDENCE KANDY: which hotel is better? | Hotel Sunray | RIVORICH RESIDENCE KANDY |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 5.5 | 8.0 +2.5 |
| Location | 4.6 +2.8 | 1.8 |
| Facilities | 8.3 +5.0 | 3.3 |
| Families | 1.0 +1.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 7.0 +7.0 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 2.0 +1.5 | 0.5 |
| Public transport | 1.0 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.0 | 8.2 +1.3 |
| Guest rating | 5.5 | 8.0 +2.5 |
| Number of reviews | 30 +9 | 21 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 99% | top 64% +35% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.6 +2.8 | 1.8 |
| Distance to Lewella centre | 1.1 km | 640 m −430 m |
| To the beach | 2.4 km −450 m | 2.9 km |
| To public transport | 1.8 km | – |
| To the airport | 85 km | 86 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 10 +10 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 +3 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 40 | 7 |
| Floors | 5 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 +3y | 2015 |
| Listed amenities | 25 +12 | 13 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.1 km apart
Hotel Sunray or RIVORICH RESIDENCE KANDY: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Sunray or RIVORICH RESIDENCE KANDY?
Hotel Sunray leads in 5 of 6 categories, including location, facilities, families. RIVORICH RESIDENCE KANDY is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Sunray or RIVORICH RESIDENCE KANDY?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
RIVORICH RESIDENCE KANDY is closer: 640 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for Hotel Sunray.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Hotel Sunray is 2.4 km from the nearest beach; RIVORICH RESIDENCE KANDY is 2.9 km.
How far apart are Hotel Sunray and RIVORICH RESIDENCE KANDY?
The two hotels are 1.1 km 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