Kandy View Hotel vs Sobaya Kandy
Both are in Kandy, 370 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
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★★Hanthana Place
Sobaya Kandy
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 3.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Sobaya Kandy
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 370 m apart.
Choose Sobaya Kandy if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is Kandy View Hotel better than Sobaya Kandy?
- 1More guest reviews (617 vs 39), so the rating is more reliable×16
- 2Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
Why is Sobaya Kandy better than Kandy View Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.1 vs 7.1)+1.0
- 2360 m closer to the beach (1.6 km vs 2.0 km)−360 m
- 3Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 4Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Kandy View Hotel vs Sobaya Kandy: which hotel is better? | Kandy View Hotel | Sobaya Kandy |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.1 | 8.1 +1.0 |
| Location | 3.4 +0.4 | 3.0 |
| Facilities | 9.2 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 7.0 | – |
| Beach access | 3.4 | 4.7 +1.3 |
| Public transport | 1.0 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.2 | 8.2 +1.1 |
| Guest rating | 7.1 | 8.1 +1.0 |
| Number of reviews | 617 +578 | 39 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 98% | top 66% +32% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.4 +0.4 | 3.0 |
| Distance to Hanthana Place centre | 1.5 km −170 m | 1.7 km |
| To the beach | 2.0 km | 1.6 km −360 m |
| To public transport | 1.8 km | – |
| To the airport | 85 km | 85 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 7 +3 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 20 | 13 |
| Floors | 6 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2004 | – |
| Listed amenities | 20 +13 | 7 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −2h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +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 | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| 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
370 m apart
Kandy View Hotel or Sobaya Kandy: common questions
Which is better, Kandy View Hotel or Sobaya Kandy?
Sobaya Kandy leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, beach access. Kandy View Hotel is stronger in location.
Which is cheaper, Kandy View Hotel or Sobaya Kandy?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Kandy View Hotel is closer: 1.5 km from the centre, against 1.7 km for Sobaya Kandy.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Sobaya Kandy is 1.6 km from the nearest beach; Kandy View Hotel is 2.0 km.
How far apart are Kandy View Hotel and Sobaya Kandy?
The two hotels are 370 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