New Kandy Residence vs Oak Ray Regency Hotel
Both are in Kandy, 1.2 km 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
- 2 of 6
Hotel★★★★Dangolla
Oak Ray Regency Hotel
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 3.3
- Score by category
- 4 of 6
The short answer
Pick Oak Ray Regency Hotel
It leads in 4 of 6 categories. 1.2 km apart.
Choose New Kandy Residence if you want
- to walk to the sights
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Oak Ray Regency Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is New Kandy Residence better than Oak Ray Regency Hotel?
- 11.0 km closer to the city centre−1.0 km
- 2750 m closer to public transport−750 m
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2017 vs 2013)+4y
- 4Later check-out (13:00 vs 12:00)+1h
Why is Oak Ray Regency Hotel better than New Kandy Residence?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.8 vs 5.4)+2.4
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 4Offers an airport transfer
- 57 more listed amenities (26 vs 19)+7
- 6Has a gym
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| New Kandy Residence vs Oak Ray Regency Hotel: which hotel is better? | New Kandy Residence | Oak Ray Regency Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 5.4 | 7.8 +2.4 |
| Location | 4.2 +0.9 | 3.3 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | 10.0 +3.3 |
| Families | 0.0 | 1.0 +1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5 | 8.5 +3.0 |
| Public transport | 7.7 +4.0 | 3.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 6.5 | 8.0 +1.5 |
| Guest rating | 5.4 | 7.8 +2.4 |
| Number of reviews | 53 | 66 +13 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 100% | top 84% +16% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.2 +0.9 | 3.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.5 km −1.0 km | 3.5 km |
| To public transport | 570 m −750 m | 1.3 km |
| To the airport | 81 km | 81 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 9 | 8 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 11 | 50 |
| Floors | 2 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 +4y | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | 19 | 26 +7 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| 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 | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.2 km apart
New Kandy Residence or Oak Ray Regency Hotel: common questions
Which is better, New Kandy Residence or Oak Ray Regency Hotel?
Oak Ray Regency Hotel leads in 4 of 6 categories, including guest rating, facilities, families. New Kandy Residence is stronger in location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, New Kandy Residence or Oak Ray Regency Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
New Kandy Residence is closer: 2.5 km from the centre, against 3.5 km for Oak Ray Regency Hotel.
How far apart are New Kandy Residence and Oak Ray Regency Hotel?
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