Kandy View Hotel vs Piumara Residence
Both are in Kandy, 240 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★Hanthana Place
Kandy View Hotel
- Guest rating
- 7.1 Good
- Location score
- 3.4
- Score by category
- 4 of 7
Hotel★Talwatta
Piumara Residence
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 4.3
- Score by category
- 3 of 7
The short answer
Pick Kandy View Hotel
It leads in 4 of 7 categories. 240 m apart.
Choose Kandy View Hotel if you want
- a spa and wellness
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Piumara Residence if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a smaller, quieter hotel
- a newer or recently renovated building
Why is Kandy View Hotel better than Piumara Residence?
- 1240 m closer to the beach (2.0 km vs 2.3 km)−240 m
- 2Has a spa
- 3Has a swimming pool
- 4Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★)+1★
- 5More guest reviews (617 vs 34), so the rating is more reliable×18
- 6Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
Why is Piumara Residence better than Kandy View Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.8 vs 7.1)+0.7
- 2240 m closer to public transport−240 m
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 42 vs 29)+13
- 4Newer or more recently renovated (2014 vs 2004)+10y
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Kandy View Hotel vs Piumara Residence: which hotel is better? | Kandy View Hotel | Piumara Residence |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.1 | 7.8 +0.7 |
| Location | 3.4 | 4.3 +0.9 |
| Facilities | 9.2 +3.4 | 5.8 |
| Families | 1.0 +1.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 7.0 +7.0 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 3.4 +0.8 | 2.6 |
| Public transport | 1.0 | 2.2 +1.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.2 | 8.1 +0.9 |
| Guest rating | 7.1 | 7.8 +0.7 |
| Number of reviews | 617 +583 | 34 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 98% | top 77% +21% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.4 | 4.3 +0.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.3 km | 1.1 km −240 m |
| To the beach | 2.0 km −240 m | 2.3 km |
| To public transport | 1.8 km | 1.6 km −240 m |
| To the airport | 85 km | 85 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 7 | 13 +6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ +1★ | ★ |
| Rooms | 20 | 11 |
| Floors | 6 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2004 | 2014 +10y |
| Listed amenities | 20 +3 | 17 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −2h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:30 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
240 m apart
Kandy View Hotel or Piumara Residence: common questions
Which is better, Kandy View Hotel or Piumara Residence?
Kandy View Hotel leads in 4 of 7 categories, including facilities, families, spa & wellness. Piumara Residence is stronger in guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Kandy View Hotel or Piumara Residence?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Piumara Residence is closer: 1.1 km from the centre, against 1.3 km for Kandy View Hotel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Kandy View Hotel is 2.0 km from the nearest beach; Piumara Residence is 2.3 km.
How far apart are Kandy View Hotel and Piumara Residence?
The two hotels are 240 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