Oak Ray City Hotel vs Topaz Hotel
Both are in Kandy, 460 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Anniewatta
Oak Ray City Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 6.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
Hotel★★★★Anniewatta
Topaz Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 5.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 460 m apart.
Choose Oak Ray City Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.3 / 8.1)
- to walk to the sights (830 m / 1.2 km)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 20 / 73)
Choose Topaz Hotel if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 73 / 20)
Why is Oak Ray City Hotel better than Topaz Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 8.1)+0.2
- 2360 m closer to public transport−360 m
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2015 vs 2012)+3y
- 4A smaller, more intimate hotel (20 vs 73 rooms)−53
Why is Topaz Hotel better than Oak Ray City Hotel?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2450 m closer to the area centre−450 m
- 3Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 4More guest reviews (174 vs 24), so the rating is more reliable×7.3
- 5Has a gym
- 6Earlier check-in (12:30 vs 14:00)−2h
- 7A larger hotel with more facilities (73 vs 20 rooms)×3.7
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Oak Ray City Hotel vs Topaz Hotel: which hotel is better? | Oak Ray City Hotel | Topaz Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Location | 6.3 +1.3 | 5.0 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | 7.5 +0.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 4.0 +4.0 |
| Public transport | 8.9 +1.9 | 7.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 +0.2 | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.3 +0.2 | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 24 | 174 +150 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 48% +17% | bottom 35% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.3 +1.3 | 5.0 |
| Distance to Anniewatta centre | 690 m | 240 m −450 m |
| To public transport | 350 m −360 m | 700 m |
| To the airport | 83 km | 83 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 16 +5 | 11 |
| To the nearest food shop | 460 m −200 m | 660 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 20 | 73 |
| Floors | 4 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 +3y | 2012 |
| Listed amenities | 19 | 21 +2 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:30 −2h |
| Check-out until | – | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.
Nightly price by month
Oak Ray City HotelTopaz Hotel
- Topaz Hotel is cheaper in 6 of 11 months
- Oak Ray City Hotel: €64 a night on average · Topaz Hotel: €57 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Kandy by month
All months
| Month | Oak Ray City Hotel | Topaz Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| November | €59 | €77 |
| December | €59 | €68 |
| January | €59 | €77 |
| February | €59 | €78 |
| March | €59 | – |
| April | €53 | €78 |
| May | €69 | €41 |
| June | €69 | €41 |
| July | €69 | €41 |
| August | €69 | €41 |
| September | €69 | €41 |
| October | €69 | €41 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 22 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
460 m apart
Oak Ray City Hotel: city centre: 830 m, nearest station Kandy railway station: 350 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 83 km, 16 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
Topaz Hotel: city centre: 1.2 km, nearest station Kandy railway station: 700 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 83 km, 11 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
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Oak Ray City Hotel or Topaz Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Oak Ray City Hotel or Topaz Hotel?
They are evenly matched. Oak Ray City Hotel is stronger in location, public transport; Topaz Hotel is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Oak Ray City Hotel or Topaz Hotel?
Over the year Topaz Hotel costs about €57 a night on average against €64 at Oak Ray City Hotel, and it is cheaper in 6 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Topaz Hotel is closer: 240 m from the centre, against 690 m for Oak Ray City Hotel.
How far apart are Oak Ray City Hotel and Topaz Hotel?
The two hotels are 460 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