Hotel Yo vs Kandy View Hotel
Both are in Kandy, 250 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Talwatta
Hotel Yo
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 4.7
- Score by category
- 3 of 7
Hotel★★Hanthana Place
Kandy View Hotel
- Guest rating
- 7.1 Good
- Location score
- 3.4
- Score by category
- 4 of 7
The short answer
Pick Kandy View Hotel
It leads in 4 of 7 categories. 250 m apart.
Choose Hotel Yo if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a newer or recently renovated building
Choose Kandy View Hotel if you want
- a spa and wellness
Why is Hotel Yo better than Kandy View Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.1)+1.5
- 2Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 3240 m closer to public transport−240 m
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 46 vs 29)+17
- 5Newer or more recently renovated (2015 vs 2004)+11y
- 6Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Kandy View Hotel better than Hotel Yo?
- 1240 m closer to the beach (2.0 km vs 2.3 km)−240 m
- 2Has a spa
- 3Has a swimming pool
- 4More guest reviews (617 vs 76), so the rating is more reliable×8.1
- 5Offers an airport transfer
- 6Has 24-hour room service
- 7Earlier 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 Yo vs Kandy View Hotel: which hotel is better? | Hotel Yo | Kandy View Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 +1.5 | 7.1 |
| Location | 4.7 +1.3 | 3.4 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 9.2 +5.0 |
| Families | 0.0 | 1.0 +1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 7.0 +7.0 |
| Beach access | 2.6 | 3.4 +0.8 |
| Public transport | 2.2 +1.2 | 1.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 +1.4 | 7.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 +1.5 | 7.1 |
| Number of reviews | 76 | 617 +541 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 38% +60% | top 98% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.7 +1.3 | 3.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.1 km −240 m | 1.3 km |
| To the beach | 2.3 km | 2.0 km −240 m |
| To public transport | 1.6 km −240 m | 1.8 km |
| To the airport | 85 km | 85 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 13 +6 | 7 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 +2 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +1★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 12 | 20 |
| Floors | 3 | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 +11y | 2004 |
| Listed amenities | 19 | 20 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00 −2h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
250 m apart
Hotel Yo or Kandy View Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Yo or Kandy View Hotel?
Kandy View Hotel leads in 4 of 7 categories, including facilities, families, spa & wellness. Hotel Yo is stronger in guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Yo or Kandy View Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hotel Yo is closer: 1.1 km from the centre, against 1.3 km for Kandy View Hotel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Kandy View Hotel is 2.0 km from the nearest beach; Hotel Yo is 2.3 km.
How far apart are Hotel Yo and Kandy View Hotel?
The two hotels are 250 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