Piumara Residence vs Renuka Inn
Both are in Kandy, 560 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
- 1 of 3
Inn★Lewella
Renuka Inn
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 3.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Renuka Inn
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 560 m apart.
Choose Piumara Residence if you want
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Renuka Inn if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Piumara Residence better than Renuka Inn?
- 1560 m closer to the city centre−560 m
- 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 42 vs 27)+15
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2014 vs 2010)+4y
Why is Renuka Inn better than Piumara Residence?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 7.8)+0.6
- 2540 m closer to the beach (1.7 km vs 2.3 km)−540 m
- 3More guest reviews (154 vs 34), so the rating is more reliable×4.5
- 4Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Piumara Residence vs Renuka Inn: which hotel is better? | Piumara Residence | Renuka Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.4 +0.6 |
| Location | 4.3 +1.1 | 3.2 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 2.6 | 4.4 +1.8 |
| Public transport | 2.2 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.4 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.4 +0.6 |
| Number of reviews | 34 | 154 +120 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 77% | top 56% +21% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.3 +1.1 | 3.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.1 km −560 m | 1.6 km |
| To the beach | 2.3 km | 1.7 km −540 m |
| To public transport | 1.6 km | – |
| To the airport | 85 km | 85 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 13 +7 | 6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★ | ★ |
| Rooms | 11 | 2 |
| Floors | 2 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 +4y | 2010 |
| Listed amenities | 18 +9 | 9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00 −2h |
| Check-out until | 11:30 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| 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
560 m apart
Piumara Residence or Renuka Inn: common questions
Which is better, Piumara Residence or Renuka Inn?
Renuka Inn leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, beach access. Piumara Residence is stronger in location.
Which is cheaper, Piumara Residence or Renuka Inn?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Piumara Residence is closer: 1.1 km from the centre, against 1.6 km for Renuka Inn.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Renuka Inn is 1.7 km from the nearest beach; Piumara Residence is 2.3 km.
How far apart are Piumara Residence and Renuka Inn?
The two hotels are 560 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