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
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 2.5
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
Hotel★★★★½Mawilmada
Stone House Kandy
- Guest rating
- 9.8 Exceptional
- Location score
- 2.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
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?
- 1Has a spa
- 2510 m closer to public transport−510 m
- 3Higher star rating (5★ vs 4.5★)+0.5★
- 4More guest reviews (337 vs 6), so the rating is more reliable×56
- 5Has free parking
- 612 more listed amenities (26 vs 14)+12
- 7A larger hotel with more facilities (112 vs 5 rooms)×22.4
Why is Stone House Kandy better than Mahaweli Reach Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.8 vs 8.1)+1.7
- 21.1 km closer to the city centre−1.1 km
- 3Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
- 4Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
- 5A 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 vs Stone House Kandy: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
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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.
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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.
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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