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Kandy Riverside Villa vs Range Kandy

Both are in Kandy, 1.2 km 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
3 of 6
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Guesthouse★★★★Lewella

Range Kandy

Guest rating
8.3 Very good
Location score
2.3
Score by category
2 of 6
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The short answer

Pick Kandy Riverside Villa

It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 1.2 km apart.

Choose Kandy Riverside Villa if you want

  • to be closer to the beach
  • a big hotel with more facilities

Choose Range Kandy if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • to walk to the sights
  • a smaller, quieter hotel

Why is Kandy Riverside Villa better than Range Kandy?

  1. 11.2 km closer to the beach (480 m vs 1.7 km)−1.2 km
  2. 2Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 14:00)−3h

Why is Range Kandy better than Kandy Riverside Villa?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 7.5)+0.8
  2. 2840 m closer to the city centre−840 m
  3. 3Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 2.5★)+1★
  4. 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 10 vs 0)+10
  5. 5Offers an airport transfer

All compared facts

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

Kandy Riverside VillaRange Kandy
Score by category
Guest rating 7.5 8.3 +0.8
Location 4.7 +2.4 2.3
Facilities 5.0 6.7 +1.7
Families 2.0 +1.0 1.0
Spa & wellness 1.5 1.5
Beach access 8.7 +4.2 4.5
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 7.9 8.4 +0.4
Guest rating 7.5 8.3 +0.8
Number of reviews 31 +7 24
Rank in Kandy top 86% top 57% +29%
Location
Location score 4.7 +2.4 2.3
Distance to the centre 3.0 km 2.2 km −840 m
To the beach 480 m −1.2 km 1.7 km
To the airport 87 km 86 km
Restaurants within 500 m 0 1
Sights within 1 km 0 0
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★ ★★★★ +1★
Rooms 15 5
Floors 1 –
Listed amenities 17 16
Policies
Check-in from 11:00 −3h 14:00
Check-out until 12:00 12:30 +1h
Amenities
Free parking ✓ ✓
Shuttle ✓ ✓
Car hire ✓ ✓
Laundry ✓ –
Breakfast ✓ ✓
Bar ✓ ✓
24-hour room service ✓ ✓
Swimming pool ✓ ✓
Terrace ✓ ✓
Air conditioning ✓ –
Kitchen ✓ –
Balcony ✓ ✓
Minibar ✓ –
Coffee or tea maker ✓ –
Free Wi-Fi – ✓
Airport transfer – ✓
Concierge – ✓
Luggage storage – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ –
Couples ✓ ✓
Beach holidays ✓ –
Sightseeing on foot ✓ ✓
Business trips – ✓
Spa & relaxation ✓ ✓

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      Location

      1.2 km apart

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      Kandy Riverside Villa or Range Kandy: common questions

      Which is better, Kandy Riverside Villa or Range Kandy?

      Kandy Riverside Villa leads in 3 of 6 categories, including location, families, beach access. Range Kandy is stronger in guest rating, facilities.

      Which is cheaper, Kandy Riverside Villa or Range Kandy?

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

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Range Kandy is closer: 2.2 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; Range Kandy is 1.7 km.

      How far apart are Kandy Riverside Villa and Range Kandy?

      The two hotels are 1.2 km 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