Lakewood Residence vs Serene Kandy
Both are in Kandy, 240 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Deiyannewela
Lakewood Residence
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 6.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
Hotel★★★Deiyannewela
Serene Kandy
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 5.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick Lakewood Residence
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 240 m apart.
Choose Lakewood Residence if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep (22 / 12)
Choose Serene Kandy if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.4 / 8.0)
Why is Lakewood Residence better than Serene Kandy?
- 1Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 210 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+10
Why is Serene Kandy better than Lakewood Residence?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 8.0)+0.4
- 2Earlier check-in (7:00 vs 12:30)−6h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Lakewood Residence vs Serene Kandy: which hotel is better? | Lakewood Residence | Serene Kandy |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.4 +0.4 |
| Location | 6.6 +0.9 | 5.7 |
| Facilities | – | 8.3 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 5.5 |
| Public transport | 6.4 +1.1 | 5.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.4 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.4 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 55 | 78 +23 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 65% | top 47% +18% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.6 +0.9 | 5.7 |
| Distance to Deiyannewela centre | 1.1 km −150 m | 1.2 km |
| To public transport | 820 m −200 m | 1.0 km |
| To the airport | 84 km | 84 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 22 +10 | 12 |
| To the nearest food shop | 470 m −230 m | 690 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 7 | 6 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 1972 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 21 +14 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:30 | 7:00 −6h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
240 m apart
Lakewood Residence: city centre: 360 m, nearest station Kandy railway station: 820 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 84 km, 22 places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.
Serene Kandy: city centre: 510 m, nearest station Kandy railway station: 1.0 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 84 km, 12 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.
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Lakewood Residence or Serene Kandy: common questions
Which is better, Lakewood Residence or Serene Kandy?
Lakewood Residence leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Serene Kandy is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Lakewood Residence or Serene Kandy?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Lakewood Residence is closer: 1.1 km from the centre, against 1.2 km for Serene Kandy.
How far apart are Lakewood Residence and Serene Kandy?
The two hotels are 240 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