Mount Heaven Kandaghat vs Rainbow Resorts
Both are in Shimla, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelKandaghat
Mount Heaven Kandaghat
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 2.5
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
Resort★★★★Kandaghat
Rainbow Resorts
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 2.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick Mount Heaven Kandaghat
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 1.3 km apart.
Choose Mount Heaven Kandaghat if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.2)
Choose Rainbow Resorts if you want
- to walk to the sights (15 km / 16 km)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2024 / 2018)
Why is Mount Heaven Kandaghat better than Rainbow Resorts?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.2)+0.8
- 2690 m closer to the area centre−690 m
- 3720 m closer to public transport−720 m
- 4Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Rainbow Resorts better than Mount Heaven Kandaghat?
- 1Newer or more recently renovated (2024 vs 2018)+6y
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Mount Heaven Kandaghat vs Rainbow Resorts: which hotel is better? | Mount Heaven Kandaghat | Rainbow Resorts |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.8 | 8.2 |
| Location | 2.5 +0.5 | 2.0 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Public transport | 8.5 +3.9 | 4.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 +0.3 | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.8 | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 16 +6 | 10 |
| Rank in Shimla | top 26% +22% | top 48% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.5 +0.5 | 2.0 |
| Distance to Kandaghat centre | 450 m −690 m | 1.1 km |
| To public transport | 430 m −720 m | 1.1 km |
| To the airport | 45 km | 45 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 1 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 3 | – |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 | 2024 +6y |
| Listed amenities | 13 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
1.3 km apart
Mount Heaven Kandaghat: city centre: 16 km, nearest station Kandhaghat Railway Station, Distt Solan: 430 m, Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC): 45 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m.
Rainbow Resorts: city centre: 15 km, nearest station Kandhaghat Railway Station, Distt Solan: 1.1 km, Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC): 45 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m.
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Mount Heaven Kandaghat or Rainbow Resorts: common questions
Which is better, Mount Heaven Kandaghat or Rainbow Resorts?
Mount Heaven Kandaghat leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Mount Heaven Kandaghat or Rainbow Resorts?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Mount Heaven Kandaghat is closer: 450 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for Rainbow Resorts.
How far apart are Mount Heaven Kandaghat and Rainbow Resorts?
The two hotels are 1.3 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