Oak Ray Heritage Hotel vs The Trees Hotel
Both are in Kandy, 690 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Deiyannewela
Oak Ray Heritage Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 7.5
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★★★Deiyannewela
The Trees Hotel
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 7.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 690 m apart.
Choose The Trees Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 8.4)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (45 / 21)
Why is Oak Ray Heritage Hotel better than The Trees Hotel?
- 1570 m closer to the area centre−570 m
- 2670 m closer to public transport−670 m
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is The Trees Hotel better than Oak Ray Heritage Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.4)+0.9
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 3More guest reviews (193 vs 57), so the rating is more reliable×3.4
- 424 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+24
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 71 vs 58)+13
- 63 more sights within 1 km+3
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Oak Ray Heritage Hotel vs The Trees Hotel: which hotel is better? | Oak Ray Heritage Hotel | The Trees Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 9.3 +0.9 |
| Location | 7.5 | 7.2 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | – |
| Public transport | 10.0 +3.4 | 6.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 9.2 +0.8 |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 9.3 +0.9 |
| Number of reviews | 57 | 193 +136 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 47% | top 1% +47% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.5 +0.3 | 7.2 |
| Distance to Deiyannewela centre | 480 m −570 m | 1.1 km |
| To public transport | 110 m −670 m | 780 m |
| To the airport | 83 km | 84 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 21 | 45 +24 |
| To the nearest food shop | 210 m −200 m | 400 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 5 | 8 +3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 21 | – |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 | – |
| Listed amenities | 21 +15 | 6 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| 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 Heritage HotelThe Trees Hotel
- Oak Ray Heritage Hotel is cheaper in 8 of 8 months
- Oak Ray Heritage Hotel: €82 a night on average · The Trees Hotel: €129 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Kandy by month
All months
| Month | Oak Ray Heritage Hotel | The Trees Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| November | €76 | €134 |
| December | €76 | €122 |
| January | €77 | €136 |
| February | €92 | €150 |
| March | €77 | €123 |
| April | €86 | €123 |
| May | €86 | €122 |
| June | €86 | €122 |
| July | – | €122 |
| August | – | €122 |
| September | – | €122 |
| October | – | €122 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
690 m apart
Oak Ray Heritage Hotel: city centre: 460 m, nearest station Kandy railway station: 110 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 83 km, 21 places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.
The Trees Hotel: city centre: 350 m, nearest station Kandy railway station: 780 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 84 km, 45 places to eat within 500 m, 8 sights within 1 km.
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Oak Ray Heritage Hotel or The Trees Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Oak Ray Heritage Hotel or The Trees Hotel?
They are evenly matched. Oak Ray Heritage Hotel is stronger in public transport; The Trees Hotel is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Oak Ray Heritage Hotel or The Trees Hotel?
Over the year Oak Ray Heritage Hotel costs about €82 a night on average against €129 at The Trees Hotel, and it is cheaper in 8 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Oak Ray Heritage Hotel is closer: 480 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for The Trees Hotel.
How far apart are Oak Ray Heritage Hotel and The Trees Hotel?
The two hotels are 690 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