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title: "Mahaweli Reach Hotel vs Stone House Kandy: which hotel is better?"
description: "Mahaweli Reach Hotel or Stone House Kandy in Kandy? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Mahaweli Reach Hotel vs Stone House Kandy

Both are in Kandy, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Katugastota
## [Mahaweli Reach Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mahaweli-reach-hotel-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.5

- **Score by category:** 3 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1812586/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★½ · Mawilmada
## [Stone House Kandy](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/stone-house-kandy-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.8 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 2.6

- **Score by category:** 1 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2143252/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Mahaweli Reach Hotel

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 1.2 km apart.

### Choose Mahaweli Reach Hotel if you want

-   a spa and wellness
-   free parking
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 112 / 5)

### Choose Stone House Kandy if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.8 / 8.1)
-   to walk to the sights (3.1 km / 4.2 km)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 5 / 112)

### Why is Mahaweli Reach Hotel better than Stone House Kandy?

1.  Has a spa
2.  510 m closer to public transport (−510 m)
3.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4.5★) (+0.5★)
4.  More guest reviews (337 vs 6), so the rating is more reliable (×56)
5.  Has free parking
6.  12 more listed amenities (26 vs 14) (+12)
7.  A larger hotel with more facilities (112 vs 5 rooms) (×22.4)

### Why is Stone House Kandy better than Mahaweli Reach Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.8 vs 8.1) (+1.7)
2.  1.1 km closer to the city centre (−1.1 km)
3.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00) (−1h)
4.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)
5.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (5 vs 112 rooms) (−107)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Mahaweli Reach Hotel | Stone House Kandy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 9.8  (+1.7) |
| Location | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Facilities | 7.5  (+3.3) | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | 9.0  (+7.5) | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 5.9  (+2.7) | 3.2 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.6  (+0.5) |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 9.8  (+1.7) |
| Number of reviews | 337  (+331) | 6 |
| Rank in Kandy | bottom 32% | top 22%  (+46%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 4.2 km | 3.1 km  (−1.1 km) |
| To public transport | 900 m  (−510 m) | 1.4 km |
| To the airport | 84 km | 84 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 4 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.9 km | 2.0 km  (−900 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★  (+0.5★) | ★★★★½ |
| Rooms | 112 | 5 |
| Listed amenities | 26  (+12) | 14 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| 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.

[Mahaweli Reach Hotel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mahaweli-reach-hotel-kandy/prices/)

## Location

1.2 km apart

Mahaweli Reach Hotel: city centre: 4.2 km, nearest station katugastota railway station: 900 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 84 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m.

Stone House Kandy: city centre: 3.1 km, nearest station Mahaiyawa Railway Station: 1.4 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 84 km, 4 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Kandy

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

## Mahaweli Reach Hotel or Stone House Kandy: common questions

### Which is better, Mahaweli Reach Hotel or Stone House Kandy?

Mahaweli Reach Hotel leads in 3 of 5 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness, public transport. Stone House Kandy is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Mahaweli Reach Hotel or Stone House Kandy?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Stone House Kandy is closer: 3.1 km from the centre, against 4.2 km for Mahaweli Reach Hotel.

### How far apart are Mahaweli Reach Hotel and Stone House Kandy?

The two hotels are 1.2 km apart in a straight line.

## 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/mahaweli-reach-hotel-kandy-vs-stone-house-kandy-kandy/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/