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Kings Pavilion vs Cinnamon Citadel Kandy

Both are in Kandy, 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel★★★★★Anniewatta

Kings Pavilion

Guest rating
9.9 Exceptional
Location score
2.8
Score by category
5 of 6
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Hotel★★★★Bahirawakanda

Cinnamon Citadel Kandy

Guest rating
8.5 Very good
Location score
1.7
Score by category
0 of 6
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The short answer

Pick Kings Pavilion

It leads in 5 of 6 categories. 1.4 km apart.

Choose Kings Pavilion if you want

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

Choose Cinnamon Citadel Kandy if you want

  • a big hotel with more facilities

Why is Kings Pavilion better than Cinnamon Citadel Kandy?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (9.9 vs 8.5)+1.4
  2. 2870 m closer to the city centre−870 m
  3. 3Has a spa
  4. 4Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
  5. 5230 m closer to public transport−230 m
  6. 6Offers an airport transfer
  7. 76 more listed amenities (24 vs 18)+6

Why is Cinnamon Citadel Kandy better than Kings Pavilion?

  1. 1More guest reviews (970 vs 8), so the rating is more reliable×121
  2. 2A larger hotel with more facilities (119 vs 9 rooms)×13.2

All compared facts

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

Kings PavilionCinnamon Citadel Kandy
Score by category
Guest rating 9.9 +1.4 8.5
Location 2.8 +1.1 1.7
Facilities 8.3 +3.3 5.0
Families 1.0 1.0
Spa & wellness 8.0 +6.5 1.5
Beach access 0.0 –
Public transport 5.1 +1.2 3.9
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.7 +0.2 8.5
Guest rating 9.9 +1.4 8.5
Number of reviews 8 970 +962
Rank in Kandy top 15% +29% top 44%
Location
Location score 2.8 +1.1 1.7
Distance to the centre 1.6 km −870 m 2.4 km
To public transport 1.1 km −230 m 1.3 km
To the airport 83 km 83 km
Restaurants within 500 m 0 0
Sights within 1 km 1 0
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★★ +1★ ★★★★
Rooms 9 119
Floors – 2
Newest building or renovation – 2012
Listed amenities 24 +6 18
Policies
Check-in from 14:00 14:00
Check-out until 12:00 12:00
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ –
Free parking ✓ ✓
Airport transfer ✓ –
Shuttle ✓ –
Car hire ✓ ✓
Laundry ✓ ✓
Luggage storage ✓ ✓
Bar ✓ ✓
24-hour room service ✓ –
Swimming pool ✓ ✓
Spa ✓ –
Sauna ✓ –
Steam room ✓ –
Massage ✓ –
Terrace ✓ ✓
Air conditioning ✓ ✓
Balcony ✓ ✓
Minibar ✓ ✓
In-room safe ✓ ✓
Coffee or tea maker ✓ ✓
Blackout curtains ✓ ✓
Concierge – ✓
Breakfast – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ ✓
Couples ✓ –
Sightseeing on foot ✓ –
Business trips ✓ –
Spa & relaxation ✓ –

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      Location

      1.4 km apart

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      Kings Pavilion or Cinnamon Citadel Kandy: common questions

      Which is better, Kings Pavilion or Cinnamon Citadel Kandy?

      Kings Pavilion leads in 5 of 6 categories, including guest rating, location, facilities.

      Which is cheaper, Kings Pavilion or Cinnamon Citadel Kandy?

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

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Kings Pavilion is closer: 1.6 km from the centre, against 2.4 km for Cinnamon Citadel Kandy.

      How far apart are Kings Pavilion and Cinnamon Citadel Kandy?

      The two hotels are 1.4 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