Kandy Riverside Villa vs Kandy Grand Hill
Both are in Kandy, 790 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Pandiwatte
Kandy Riverside Villa
- Guest rating
- 7.5 Good
- Location score
- 4.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
Guesthouse★★Lewella
Kandy Grand Hill
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 2.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick Kandy Riverside Villa
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 790 m apart.
Choose Kandy Riverside Villa if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Kandy Grand Hill if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to walk to the sights
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Kandy Riverside Villa better than Kandy Grand Hill?
- 1790 m closer to the beach (480 m vs 1.3 km)−790 m
- 2Higher star rating (2.5★ vs 2★)+0.5★
Why is Kandy Grand Hill better than Kandy Riverside Villa?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 7.5)+1.8
- 2530 m closer to the city centre−530 m
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 10 vs 0)+10
- 4Has a gym
- 5Earlier check-in (10:00 vs 11:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Kandy Riverside Villa vs Kandy Grand Hill: which hotel is better? | Kandy Riverside Villa | Kandy Grand Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.5 | 9.3 +1.8 |
| Location | 4.7 +2.0 | 2.7 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Families | 2.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | 8.7 +2.7 | 6.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.6 +0.6 |
| Guest rating | 7.5 | 9.3 +1.8 |
| Number of reviews | 31 +24 | 7 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 86% | top 33% +53% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.7 +2.0 | 2.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 3.0 km | 2.5 km −530 m |
| To the beach | 480 m −790 m | 1.3 km |
| To the airport | 87 km | 86 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +0.5★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 15 | 6 |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Listed amenities | 17 +8 | 9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 11:00 | 10:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Casino | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
790 m apart
Kandy Riverside Villa or Kandy Grand Hill: common questions
Which is better, Kandy Riverside Villa or Kandy Grand Hill?
Kandy Riverside Villa leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Kandy Grand Hill is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Kandy Riverside Villa or Kandy Grand Hill?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Kandy Grand Hill is closer: 2.5 km from the centre, against 3.0 km for Kandy Riverside Villa.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Kandy Riverside Villa is 480 m from the nearest beach; Kandy Grand Hill is 1.3 km.
How far apart are Kandy Riverside Villa and Kandy Grand Hill?
The two hotels are 790 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