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Peradeniya Rest House vs Theva Residency

Both are in Kandy, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel★★★Hanthana Place

Peradeniya Rest House

Guest rating
6.0 Okay
Location score
3.9
Score by category
2 of 5
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Hotel★★★★Hanthana Place

Theva Residency

Guest rating
8.6 Very good
Location score
2.9
Score by category
3 of 5
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The short answer

Pick Theva Residency

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 1.1 km apart.

Choose Peradeniya Rest House if you want

  • to walk to the sights (600 m / 1.4 km)
  • a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 35 / 15)

Choose Theva Residency if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 6.0)
  • a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 15 / 35)

Why is Peradeniya Rest House better than Theva Residency?

  1. 1550 m closer to public transport−550 m
  2. 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 25 vs 9)+16
  3. 3Earlier check-in (10:00 vs 14:00)−4h

Why is Theva Residency better than Peradeniya Rest House?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 6.0)+2.6
  2. 2770 m closer to the area centre−770 m
  3. 3Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
  4. 4More guest reviews (303 vs 27), so the rating is more reliable×11
  5. 57 more listed amenities (23 vs 16)+7

All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

Peradeniya Rest HouseTheva Residency
Score by category
Guest rating 6.0 8.6 +2.6
Location 3.9 +1.0 2.9
Facilities 6.7 8.3 +1.6
Spa & wellness 1.5 6.0 +4.5
Public transport 4.9 +3.0 1.9
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 7.3 8.6 +1.3
Guest rating 6.0 8.6 +2.6
Number of reviews 27 303 +276
Rank in Kandy bottom 3% top 28% +69%
Location
Location score 3.9 +1.0 2.9
Distance to Hanthana Place centre 950 m 180 m −770 m
To public transport 1.1 km −550 m 1.6 km
To the airport 84 km 84 km
Restaurants within 500 m 3 +3 0
To the nearest food shop 1.0 km −830 m 1.9 km
Shops within 500 m 0 0
Sights within 1 km 1 2
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★ ★★★★ +1★
Rooms 35 15
Floors 4 –
Newest building or renovation 2013 –
Listed amenities 16 23 +7
Policies
Check-in from 10:00 −4h 14:00
Check-out until 12:00 12:00
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ ✓
Free parking ✓ ✓
Airport transfer ✓ ✓
Shuttle ✓ –
Car hire ✓ ✓
Concierge ✓ ✓
Laundry ✓ ✓
Luggage storage ✓ –
Breakfast ✓ ✓
Bar ✓ ✓
24-hour room service ✓ ✓
Swimming pool ✓ ✓
In-room safe ✓ ✓
Sauna – ✓
Steam room – ✓
Hot tub – ✓
Massage – ✓
Terrace – ✓
Air conditioning – ✓
Balcony – ✓
Minibar – ✓
Coffee or tea maker – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Couples – ✓
Sightseeing on foot ✓ –
Spa & relaxation – ✓

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      Location

      1.1 km apart

      Peradeniya Rest House: city centre: 600 m, nearest station Kandy railway station: 1.1 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 84 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

      Theva Residency: city centre: 1.4 km, nearest station Kandy railway station: 1.6 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 84 km, 2 sights within 1 km.

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      Peradeniya Rest House or Theva Residency: common questions

      Which is better, Peradeniya Rest House or Theva Residency?

      Theva Residency leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Peradeniya Rest House is stronger in location, public transport.

      Which is cheaper, Peradeniya Rest House or Theva Residency?

      Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Theva Residency is closer: 180 m from the centre, against 950 m for Peradeniya Rest House.

      How far apart are Peradeniya Rest House and Theva Residency?

      The two hotels are 1.1 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