Kings Pavilion vs Tourmaline Hotel
Both are in Kandy, 350 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 5
Hotel★★★★★Anniewatta
Tourmaline Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 4.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
The short answer
Pick Kings Pavilion
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 350 m apart.
Choose Kings Pavilion if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.9 / 8.1)
- free parking
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 9 / 25)
Choose Tourmaline Hotel if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 25 / 9)
Why is Kings Pavilion better than Tourmaline Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.9 vs 8.1)+1.8
- 2Has free parking
- 39 more listed amenities (26 vs 17)+9
- 4Has an on-site restaurant
Why is Tourmaline Hotel better than Kings Pavilion?
- 1340 m closer to public transport−340 m
- 2More guest reviews (162 vs 8), so the rating is more reliable×20
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 31 vs 6)+25
- 4Has a gym
- 5Earlier 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 Tourmaline Hotel: which hotel is better? | Kings Pavilion | Tourmaline Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.9 +1.8 | 8.1 |
| Location | 2.8 | 4.6 +1.8 |
| Facilities | 9.2 +1.7 | 7.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 8.0 +1.0 | 7.0 |
| Public transport | 5.1 | 6.9 +1.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 +0.6 | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 9.9 +1.8 | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 8 | 162 +154 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 13% +50% | bottom 37% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.8 | 4.6 +1.8 |
| Distance to Anniewatta centre | 190 m | 160 m |
| To public transport | 1.1 km | 720 m −340 m |
| To the airport | 83 km | 83 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 5 +5 |
| To the nearest food shop | 940 m | 640 m −300 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 9 | 25 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2009 |
| Listed amenities | 26 +9 | 17 |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| 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 | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
350 m apart
Kings Pavilion: city centre: 1.6 km, nearest station Kandy railway station: 1.1 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 83 km, 1 sights within 1 km.
Tourmaline Hotel: city centre: 1.2 km, nearest station Kandy railway station: 720 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 83 km, 5 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
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Kings Pavilion or Tourmaline Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Kings Pavilion or Tourmaline Hotel?
Kings Pavilion leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Tourmaline Hotel is stronger in location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Kings Pavilion or Tourmaline Hotel?
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How far apart are Kings Pavilion and Tourmaline Hotel?
The two hotels are 350 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