Kings Pavilion vs Topaz Hotel
Both are in Kandy, 430 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Anniewatta
Kings Pavilion
- Guest rating
- 9.9 Exceptional
- Location score
- 2.8
- Score by category
- 3 of 7
Hotel★★★★Anniewatta
Topaz Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 5.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 7
The short answer
Pick Kings Pavilion
It leads in 3 of 7 categories. 430 m apart.
Choose Kings Pavilion if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a spa and wellness
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Topaz Hotel if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Kings Pavilion better than Topaz Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.9 vs 8.1)+1.8
- 2Has a spa
- 3Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 4A smaller, more intimate hotel (9 vs 73 rooms)−64
Why is Topaz Hotel better than Kings Pavilion?
- 1330 m closer to the beach (4.5 km vs 4.9 km)−330 m
- 2350 m closer to public transport−350 m
- 3More guest reviews (174 vs 8), so the rating is more reliable×22
- 411 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+11
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 40 vs 6)+34
- 6Has a gym
- 7Earlier check-in (12:30 vs 14:00)−2h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Kings Pavilion vs Topaz Hotel: which hotel is better? | Kings Pavilion | Topaz Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.9 +1.8 | 8.1 |
| Location | 2.8 | 5.0 +2.2 |
| Facilities | 8.3 +0.8 | 7.5 |
| Families | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 8.0 +4.0 | 4.0 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 5.1 | 7.0 +1.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 +0.6 | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 9.9 +1.8 | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 8 | 174 +166 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 15% +56% | top 71% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.8 | 5.0 +2.2 |
| Distance to Anniewatta centre | 190 m | 240 m |
| To public transport | 1.1 km | 700 m −350 m |
| To the airport | 83 km | 83 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 11 +11 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +1★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 9 | 73 |
| Floors | – | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2012 |
| Listed amenities | 24 +3 | 21 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:30 −2h |
| 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 | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
430 m apart
Kings Pavilion or Topaz Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Kings Pavilion or Topaz Hotel?
Kings Pavilion leads in 3 of 7 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Topaz Hotel is stronger in location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Kings Pavilion or Topaz Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
How far apart are Kings Pavilion and Topaz Hotel?
The two hotels are 430 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