Kandy Tree Tops vs The Hills Lodge
Both are in Kandy, 1.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★Mulgampola
Kandy Tree Tops
- Guest rating
- 9.5 Exceptional
- Location score
- 5.0
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
Inn★★Hanthana Place
The Hills Lodge
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 3.2
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Pick Kandy Tree Tops
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 1.0 km apart.
Choose Kandy Tree Tops if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose The Hills Lodge if you want
- to walk to the sights
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Kandy Tree Tops better than The Hills Lodge?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 8.2)+1.3
- 2770 m closer to public transport−770 m
- 3Higher star rating (2★ vs 1.5★)+0.5★
- 413 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+13
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 38 vs 15)+23
Why is The Hills Lodge better than Kandy Tree Tops?
- 11.0 km closer to the beach (3.8 km vs 4.8 km)−1.0 km
- 2800 m closer to the city centre−800 m
- 3Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Kandy Tree Tops vs The Hills Lodge: which hotel is better? | Kandy Tree Tops | The Hills Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.5 +1.3 | 8.2 |
| Location | 5.0 +1.8 | 3.2 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 8.9 +4.1 | 4.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +0.3 | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 9.5 +1.3 | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 6 | 26 +20 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 32% +28% | top 60% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.0 +1.8 | 3.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.9 km | 1.1 km −800 m |
| To public transport | 350 m −770 m | 1.1 km |
| To the airport | 82 km −1.0 km | 83 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 14 +13 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ +0.5★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2012 |
| Listed amenities | 3 | 6 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
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Kandy Tree Tops or The Hills Lodge: common questions
Which is better, Kandy Tree Tops or The Hills Lodge?
Kandy Tree Tops leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Kandy Tree Tops or The Hills Lodge?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Hills Lodge is closer: 1.1 km from the centre, against 1.9 km for Kandy Tree Tops.
How far apart are Kandy Tree Tops and The Hills Lodge?
The two hotels are 1.0 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