Piumara Residence vs Forest Villa Kandy
Both are in Kandy, 200 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★Talwatta
Piumara Residence
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 4.3
- Score by category
- 3 of 7
Guesthouse★Hanthana Place
Forest Villa Kandy
- Guest rating
- 7.0 Good
- Location score
- 3.6
- Score by category
- 3 of 7
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 3 categories. Your priorities decide. 200 m apart.
Choose Piumara Residence if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Forest Villa Kandy if you want
- a spa and wellness
- breakfast included
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Piumara Residence better than Forest Villa Kandy?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.8 vs 7.0)+0.8
- 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 42 vs 31)+11
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2014 vs 2011)+3y
Why is Forest Villa Kandy better than Piumara Residence?
- 1Has a spa
- 2Includes free breakfast
- 34 more listed amenities (21 vs 17)+4
- 4Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Piumara Residence vs Forest Villa Kandy: which hotel is better? | Piumara Residence | Forest Villa Kandy |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.8 +0.8 | 7.0 |
| Location | 4.3 +0.7 | 3.6 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | 7.5 +1.7 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 3.0 +3.0 |
| Beach access | 2.6 +0.3 | 2.3 |
| Public transport | 2.2 | 2.7 +0.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.2 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 7.8 +0.8 | 7.0 |
| Number of reviews | 34 +29 | 5 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 77% | top 68% +9% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.3 +0.7 | 3.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.1 km | 970 m |
| To the beach | 2.3 km −90 m | 2.3 km |
| To public transport | 1.6 km | 1.5 km −90 m |
| To the airport | 85 km | 85 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 13 +5 | 8 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★ | ★ |
| Rooms | 11 | 4 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 +3y | 2011 |
| Listed amenities | 17 | 21 +4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 11:30 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
200 m apart
Piumara Residence or Forest Villa Kandy: common questions
Which is better, Piumara Residence or Forest Villa Kandy?
They are evenly matched. Piumara Residence is stronger in guest rating, location, beach access; Forest Villa Kandy is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Piumara Residence or Forest Villa Kandy?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Piumara Residence is 2.3 km from the nearest beach; Forest Villa Kandy is 2.3 km.
How far apart are Piumara Residence and Forest Villa Kandy?
The two hotels are 200 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