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title: "Lady Gordons Homestay vs View 360: which hotel is better?"
description: "Lady Gordons Homestay or View 360 in Kandy? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Lady Gordons Homestay vs View 360

Both are in Kandy, 780 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Mahaiyawa
## [Lady Gordons Homestay](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/lady-gordons-homestay-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 6.8

- **Score by category:** 3 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1748954/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Mawilmada
## [View 360](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/view-360-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.3

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2275912/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Lady Gordons Homestay

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 780 m apart.

### Choose Lady Gordons Homestay if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.3)
-   to walk to the sights (1.6 km / 2.3 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (22 / 3)

### Why is Lady Gordons Homestay better than View 360?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.3) (+0.6)
2.  720 m closer to the city centre (−720 m)
3.  580 m closer to public transport (−580 m)
4.  19 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+19)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 57 vs 19) (+38)
6.  4 more sights within 1 km (+4)
7.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00) (−1h)

### Why is View 360 better than Lady Gordons Homestay?

1.  More guest reviews (364 vs 21), so the rating is more reliable (×17)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Lady Gordons Homestay | View 360 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+0.6) | 8.3 |
| Location | 6.8  (+3.5) | 3.3 |
| Facilities | – | 7.5 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 7.0 |
| Public transport | 9.4  (+3.1) | 6.3 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.3) | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+0.6) | 8.3 |
| Number of reviews | 21 | 364  (+343) |
| Rank in Kandy | top 25%  (+26%) | bottom 49% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.8  (+3.5) | 3.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.6 km  (−720 m) | 2.3 km |
| To public transport | 260 m  (−580 m) | 840 m |
| To the airport | 84 km | 85 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 22  (+19) | 3 |
| To the nearest food shop | 460 m  (−710 m) | 1.2 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4  (+4) | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 6 | 7 |
| Floors | – | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2016 |
| Listed amenities | 9 | 26  (+17) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:00  (−1h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[View 360 prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/view-360-kandy/prices/)

## Location

780 m apart

Lady Gordons Homestay: city centre: 1.6 km, nearest station Mahaiyawa Railway Station: 260 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 84 km, 22 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

View 360: city centre: 2.3 km, nearest station Mahaiyawa Railway Station: 840 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 85 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Kandy

[Kandy weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/sri-lanka/central-province/kandy/weather)

## Lady Gordons Homestay or View 360: common questions

### Which is better, Lady Gordons Homestay or View 360?

Lady Gordons Homestay leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Lady Gordons Homestay or View 360?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Lady Gordons Homestay is closer: 1.6 km from the centre, against 2.3 km for View 360.

### How far apart are Lady Gordons Homestay and View 360?

The two hotels are 780 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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