Hotel Yo vs The Dorwin Heights
Both are in Kandy, 90 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
- 2 of 4
Resort★★★Hanthana Place
The Dorwin Heights
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 4.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick Hotel Yo
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 90 m apart.
Choose The Dorwin Heights if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a newer or recently renovated building
Why is Hotel Yo better than The Dorwin Heights?
- 1More guest reviews (76 vs 18), so the rating is more reliable×4.2
- 2Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is The Dorwin Heights better than Hotel Yo?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.6)+0.8
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2015)+10y
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Yo vs The Dorwin Heights: which hotel is better? | Hotel Yo | The Dorwin Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.4 +0.8 |
| Location | 4.7 +0.4 | 4.3 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 2.6 | 2.9 |
| Public transport | 2.2 +0.4 | 1.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.8 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.4 +0.8 |
| Number of reviews | 76 +58 | 18 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 38% | top 10% +28% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.7 +0.4 | 4.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.1 km | 1.2 km |
| To the beach | 2.3 km | 2.2 km −80 m |
| To public transport | 1.6 km −80 m | 1.7 km |
| To the airport | 85 km | 85 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 13 | 12 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 12 | 15 |
| Floors | 3 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | 2025 +10y |
| Listed amenities | 19 | – |
| 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 | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
90 m apart
Hotel Yo or The Dorwin Heights: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Yo or The Dorwin Heights?
Hotel Yo leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, public transport. The Dorwin Heights is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Yo or The Dorwin Heights?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Dorwin Heights is 2.2 km from the nearest beach; Hotel Yo is 2.3 km.
How far apart are Hotel Yo and The Dorwin Heights?
The two hotels are 90 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