New Kandy Residence vs Royal Kandyan
Both are in Kandy, 530 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
- 0 of 6
Hotel★★★★Mulgampola
Royal Kandyan
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 5.6
- Score by category
- 6 of 6
The short answer
Pick Royal Kandyan
It leads in 6 of 6 categories. 530 m apart.
Choose New Kandy Residence if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Royal Kandyan if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is New Kandy Residence better than Royal Kandyan?
- 1More guest reviews (53 vs 22), so the rating is more reliable×2.4
- 2Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
- 3Later check-out (13:00 vs 12:00)+1h
Why is Royal Kandyan better than New Kandy Residence?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.7 vs 5.4)+2.3
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3400 m closer to the area centre−400 m
- 4Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 5310 m closer to public transport−310 m
- 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 44 vs 32)+12
- 7Offers an airport transfer
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| New Kandy Residence vs Royal Kandyan: which hotel is better? | New Kandy Residence | Royal Kandyan |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 5.4 | 7.7 +2.3 |
| Location | 4.2 | 5.6 +1.4 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | 9.2 +2.5 |
| Families | 0.0 | 1.0 +1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5 | 7.0 +1.5 |
| Public transport | 7.7 | 9.4 +1.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 6.5 | 8.1 +1.6 |
| Guest rating | 5.4 | 7.7 +2.3 |
| Number of reviews | 53 +31 | 22 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 100% | top 75% +25% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.2 | 5.6 +1.4 |
| Distance to Mulgampola centre | 620 m | 220 m −400 m |
| To public transport | 570 m | 260 m −310 m |
| To the airport | 81 km | 82 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 9 | 15 +6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 11 | 55 |
| Floors | 2 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 +2y | 2015 |
| Listed amenities | 19 | 25 +6 |
| 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 | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
530 m apart
New Kandy Residence or Royal Kandyan: common questions
Which is better, New Kandy Residence or Royal Kandyan?
Royal Kandyan leads in 6 of 6 categories, including guest rating, location, facilities.
Which is cheaper, New Kandy Residence or Royal Kandyan?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Royal Kandyan is closer: 220 m from the centre, against 620 m for New Kandy Residence.
How far apart are New Kandy Residence and Royal Kandyan?
The two hotels are 530 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