Hotel Sunray vs Sky Gate 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
- 3 of 6
Hotel★★★★★Lewella
Sky Gate Kandy
- Guest rating
- 7.2 Good
- Location score
- 2.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
The short answer
Pick Hotel Sunray
It leads in 3 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
Choose Sky Gate Kandy if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
- breakfast included
- a newer or recently renovated building
Why is Hotel Sunray better than Sky Gate Kandy?
- 1Has a spa
- 29 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+9
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 45 vs 10)+35
- 4Offers an airport transfer
- 53 more sights within 1 km+3
- 610 more listed amenities (25 vs 15)+10
- 7Has a gym
Why is Sky Gate Kandy better than Hotel Sunray?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.2 vs 5.5)+1.7
- 21.1 km closer to the beach (1.3 km vs 2.4 km)−1.1 km
- 3Includes free breakfast
- 4Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 5Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2018)+5y
- 6Has 24-hour room service
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Sunray vs Sky Gate Kandy: which hotel is better? | Hotel Sunray | Sky Gate Kandy |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 5.5 | 7.2 +1.7 |
| Location | 4.6 +2.0 | 2.6 |
| Facilities | 8.3 +2.5 | 5.8 |
| Families | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 7.0 +5.5 | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 2.0 | 6.0 +4.0 |
| Public transport | 1.0 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.0 | 7.7 +0.8 |
| Guest rating | 5.5 | 7.2 +1.7 |
| Number of reviews | 30 | 41 +11 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 99% | top 92% +7% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.6 +2.0 | 2.6 |
| Distance to Lewella centre | 1.1 km −200 m | 1.3 km |
| To the beach | 2.4 km | 1.3 km −1.1 km |
| To public transport | 1.8 km | – |
| To the airport | 85 km | 86 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 10 +9 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 +3 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 40 | 23 |
| Floors | 5 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 | 2023 +5y |
| Listed amenities | 25 +10 | 15 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| 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 Sky Gate Kandy: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Sunray or Sky Gate Kandy?
Hotel Sunray leads in 3 of 6 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness. Sky Gate Kandy is stronger in guest rating, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Sunray or Sky Gate Kandy?
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 1.3 km for Sky Gate Kandy.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Sky Gate Kandy is 1.3 km from the nearest beach; Hotel Sunray is 2.4 km.
How far apart are Hotel Sunray and Sky Gate 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