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title: "Hotel Yo vs Starry Boutique: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Hotel Yo. It leads in 1 of 4 categories. Hotel Yo or Starry Boutique in Kandy? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-yo-kandy-vs-starry-boutique-kandy/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-12
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# Hotel Yo vs Starry Boutique

Both are in Kandy, 10 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Talwatta
## [Hotel Yo](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-yo-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.7

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1637991/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Talwatta
## [Starry Boutique](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/starry-boutique-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.9 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 4.7

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2130608/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Hotel Yo

It leads in 1 of 4 categories. 10 m apart.

### Choose Hotel Yo if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose Starry Boutique if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is Hotel Yo better than Starry Boutique?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.9) (+0.7)
2.  More guest reviews (76 vs 9), so the rating is more reliable (×8.4)
3.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is Starry Boutique better than Hotel Yo?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Hotel Yo | Starry Boutique |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+0.7) | 7.9 |
| Location | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Public transport | 2.2 | 2.3 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5  (+0.3) | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+0.7) | 7.9 |
| Number of reviews | 76  (+67) | 9 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 38%  (+24%) | top 62% |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Distance to Talwatta centre | 1.2 km | 1.2 km |
| To the beach | 2.3 km | 2.3 km |
| To public transport | 1.6 km | 1.6 km |
| To the airport | 85 km | 85 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 13 | 13 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 12 | 1 |
| Floors | 3 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | – |
| Listed amenities | 19  (+12) | 7 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |

[Swap sides](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/starry-boutique-kandy-vs-hotel-yo-kandy/)

## Location

10 m apart

## Hotel Yo or Starry Boutique: common questions

### Which is better, Hotel Yo or Starry Boutique?

Hotel Yo leads in 1 of 4 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Hotel Yo or Starry Boutique?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Hotel Yo and Starry Boutique?

The two hotels are 10 m apart in a straight line.

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-   [Hotel Yo vs The Dorwin Heights](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-yo-kandy-vs-the-dorwin-heights-kandy/)
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-   [Starry Boutique vs Grand Serendib Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/grand-serendib-hotel-kandy-vs-starry-boutique-kandy/)
-   [Starry Boutique vs Kandy Hills Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/kandy-hills-resort-kandy-vs-starry-boutique-kandy/)

## 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-yo-kandy-vs-starry-boutique-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/