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title: "Kandy Myst by Cinnamon vs The Elephant Stables Hotel"
description: "Kandy Myst by Cinnamon or The Elephant Stables Hotel in Kandy? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Kandy Myst by Cinnamon vs The Elephant Stables Hotel

Both are in Kandy, 350 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Mawilmada
## [Kandy Myst by Cinnamon](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kandy-myst-by-cinnamon-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 2.5

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1717692/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★★★ · Mawilmada
## [The Elephant Stables Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-elephant-stables-hotel-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 2.5

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2196534/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 350 m apart.

### Why is Kandy Myst by Cinnamon better than The Elephant Stables Hotel?

No clear advantages in our data.

### Why is The Elephant Stables Hotel better than Kandy Myst by Cinnamon?

1.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Kandy Myst by Cinnamon | The Elephant Stables Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Location | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Facilities | – | 7.5 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 4.5  (+0.5) | 4.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9  (+0.1) | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+0.1) | 8.9 |
| Number of reviews | 99  (+7) | 92 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 5%  (+4%) | top 9% |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Distance to Mawilmada centre | 670 m  (−140 m) | 810 m |
| To public transport | 1.2 km  (−100 m) | 1.3 km |
| To the airport | 84 km | 84 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 3 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.8 km | 1.8 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | – | 6 |
| Listed amenities | 6 | 21  (+15) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Kandy Myst by Cinnamon prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kandy-myst-by-cinnamon-kandy/prices/)

## Location

350 m apart

Kandy Myst by Cinnamon: city centre: 2.8 km, nearest station Mahaiyawa Railway Station: 1.2 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 84 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m.

The Elephant Stables Hotel: city centre: 2.9 km, nearest station Mahaiyawa Railway Station: 1.3 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 84 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Kandy

[Kandy weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/sri-lanka/central-province/kandy/weather)

## Kandy Myst by Cinnamon or The Elephant Stables Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, Kandy Myst by Cinnamon or The Elephant Stables Hotel?

Kandy Myst by Cinnamon leads in 1 of 3 categories, including public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Kandy Myst by Cinnamon or The Elephant Stables Hotel?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Kandy Myst by Cinnamon is closer: 670 m from the centre, against 810 m for The Elephant Stables Hotel.

### How far apart are Kandy Myst by Cinnamon and The Elephant Stables Hotel?

The two hotels are 350 m apart in a straight line.

## 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/kandy-myst-by-cinnamon-kandy-vs-the-elephant-stables-hotel-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/