New Kandy Residence vs Gangula Villa
Both are in Kandy, 580 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Mulgampola
New Kandy Residence
- Guest rating
- 5.4 Below average
- Location score
- 4.2
- Score by category
- 3 of 6
Hotel★★★★Halloluwa
Gangula Villa
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 2.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
The short answer
Pick New Kandy Residence
It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 580 m apart.
Choose New Kandy Residence if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Gangula Villa if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is New Kandy Residence better than Gangula Villa?
- 1520 m closer to public transport−520 m
- 2More guest reviews (53 vs 20), so the rating is more reliable×2.7
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 32 vs 15)+17
- 4Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
- 5Later check-out (13:00 vs 12:00)+1h
Why is Gangula Villa better than New Kandy Residence?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 5.4)+3.6
- 2Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 3★)+0.5★
- 3Has an on-site restaurant
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| New Kandy Residence vs Gangula Villa: which hotel is better? | New Kandy Residence | Gangula Villa |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 5.4 | 9.0 +3.6 |
| Location | 4.2 +1.6 | 2.6 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | 7.5 +0.8 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5 +2.5 | 3.0 |
| Public transport | 7.7 +2.8 | 4.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 6.5 | 8.6 +2.2 |
| Guest rating | 5.4 | 9.0 +3.6 |
| Number of reviews | 53 +33 | 20 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 100% | top 23% +77% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.2 +1.6 | 2.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.5 km | 2.6 km |
| To public transport | 570 m −520 m | 1.1 km |
| To the airport | 81 km | 81 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 9 +7 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +0.5★ |
| Rooms | 11 | 5 |
| Floors | 2 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 +2y | 2015 |
| Listed amenities | 19 | 22 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −2h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 13:00 +1h | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
580 m apart
New Kandy Residence or Gangula Villa: common questions
Which is better, New Kandy Residence or Gangula Villa?
New Kandy Residence leads in 3 of 6 categories, including location, spa & wellness, public transport. Gangula Villa is stronger in guest rating, facilities.
Which is cheaper, New Kandy Residence or Gangula Villa?
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How far apart are New Kandy Residence and Gangula Villa?
The two hotels are 580 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