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title: "Pine Hill Residence vs Sri Kandyan: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Pine Hill Residence. It leads in 2 of 5 categories. Pine Hill Residence or Sri Kandyan in Kandy? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and…"
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# Pine Hill Residence vs Sri Kandyan

Both are in Kandy, 2.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Heeressagala
## [Pine Hill Residence](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/pine-hill-residence-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 1.9

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1960044/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · ★★ · Mulgampola
## [Sri Kandyan](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sri-kandyan-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.8 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 2.5

- **Score by category:** 1 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2126863/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Pine Hill Residence

It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 2.2 km apart.

### Choose Pine Hill Residence if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   free parking

### Choose Sri Kandyan if you want

-   to walk to the sights

### Why is Pine Hill Residence better than Sri Kandyan?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 6.8) (+2.1)
2.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★)
3.  Offers an airport transfer
4.  Has free parking

### Why is Sri Kandyan better than Pine Hill Residence?

1.  2.2 km closer to the city centre (−2.2 km)
2.  Has 24-hour room service
3.  Earlier check-in (10:30 vs 12:00) (−2h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Pine Hill Residence | Sri Kandyan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+2.1) | 6.8 |
| Location | 1.9 | 2.5  (+0.6) |
| Facilities | 6.7  (+2.5) | 4.2 |
| Families | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Beach access | – | 0.0 |
| Public transport | – | 6.1 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.5) | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+2.1) | 6.8 |
| Number of reviews | 13  (+4) | 9 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 37%  (+44%) | top 81% |
| Location |
| Location score | 1.9 | 2.5  (+0.6) |
| Distance to the centre | 4.0 km | 1.8 km  (−2.2 km) |
| To public transport | – | 880 m |
| To the airport | 81 km  (−1.1 km) | 82 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★  (+1★) | ★★ |
| Rooms | 7 | 5 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2015 |
| Listed amenities | 17  (+2) | 15 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00 | 10:30  (−2h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

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## Location

2.2 km apart

## Pine Hill Residence or Sri Kandyan: common questions

### Which is better, Pine Hill Residence or Sri Kandyan?

Pine Hill Residence leads in 2 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities. Sri Kandyan is stronger in location.

### Which is cheaper, Pine Hill Residence or Sri Kandyan?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Sri Kandyan is closer: 1.8 km from the centre, against 4.0 km for Pine Hill Residence.

### How far apart are Pine Hill Residence and Sri Kandyan?

The two hotels are 2.2 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/pine-hill-residence-kandy-vs-sri-kandyan-kandy/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/