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Radisson Hotel Kandy vs Hotel Cassendra Kandy

Both are in Kandy, 220 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel★★★★Buwelikada

Radisson Hotel Kandy

Guest rating
8.5 Very good
Location score
5.5
Score by category
5 of 7
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Hotel★★★★Deiyannewela

Hotel Cassendra Kandy

Guest rating
8.2 Very good
Location score
5.7
Score by category
1 of 7
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The short answer

Pick Radisson Hotel Kandy

It leads in 5 of 7 categories. 220 m apart.

Choose Radisson Hotel Kandy if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • free parking
  • a big hotel with more facilities

Choose Hotel Cassendra Kandy if you want

  • breakfast included
  • a smaller, quieter hotel

Why is Radisson Hotel Kandy better than Hotel Cassendra Kandy?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 8.2)+0.3
  2. 2170 m closer to the beach (2.6 km vs 2.8 km)−170 m
  3. 3Has a swimming pool
  4. 4More guest reviews (1,239 vs 148), so the rating is more reliable×8.4
  5. 5Has free parking
  6. 6Has a gym
  7. 7Has 24-hour room service

Why is Hotel Cassendra Kandy better than Radisson Hotel Kandy?

  1. 1Includes free breakfast
  2. 2200 m closer to public transport−200 m
  3. 3A smaller, more intimate hotel (1 vs 122 rooms)−121

All compared facts

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

Radisson Hotel KandyHotel Cassendra Kandy
Score by category
Guest rating 8.5 +0.3 8.2
Location 5.5 5.7
Facilities 6.7 +3.4 3.3
Families 1.0 +1.0 0.0
Spa & wellness 3.0 +3.0 0.0
Beach access 1.3 +0.6 0.7
Public transport 4.0 5.1 +1.1
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.5 +0.3 8.2
Guest rating 8.5 +0.3 8.2
Number of reviews 1,239 +1,091 148
Rank in Kandy top 44% +22% top 66%
Location
Location score 5.5 5.7 +0.2
Distance to the centre 760 m 550 m −210 m
To the beach 2.6 km −170 m 2.8 km
To public transport 1.3 km 1.1 km −200 m
To the airport 85 km 84 km
Restaurants within 500 m 19 +7 12
Sights within 1 km 5 6
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★ ★★★★
Rooms 122 1
Floors 5 –
Newest building or renovation 2015 –
Listed amenities 16 15
Policies
Check-in from 14:00 –
Check-out until 12:30 –
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ –
Free parking ✓ –
Laundry ✓ ✓
Luggage storage ✓ ✓
Bar ✓ –
24-hour room service ✓ –
Swimming pool ✓ –
Gym ✓ –
Terrace ✓ ✓
Balcony ✓ ✓
Minibar ✓ –
Blackout curtains ✓ –
Shuttle – ✓
Car hire – ✓
Concierge – ✓
Free breakfast – ✓
Air conditioning – ✓
In-room safe – ✓
Coffee or tea maker – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ –
Couples ✓ –
Beach holidays ✓ –
Sightseeing on foot ✓ ✓
Business trips ✓ –
Spa & relaxation ✓ –

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      Location

      220 m apart

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      Radisson Hotel Kandy or Hotel Cassendra Kandy: common questions

      Which is better, Radisson Hotel Kandy or Hotel Cassendra Kandy?

      Radisson Hotel Kandy leads in 5 of 7 categories, including guest rating, facilities, families. Hotel Cassendra Kandy is stronger in public transport.

      Which is cheaper, Radisson Hotel Kandy or Hotel Cassendra Kandy?

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

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Hotel Cassendra Kandy is closer: 550 m from the centre, against 760 m for Radisson Hotel Kandy.

      Which hotel is closer to the beach?

      Radisson Hotel Kandy is 2.6 km from the nearest beach; Hotel Cassendra Kandy is 2.8 km.

      How far apart are Radisson Hotel Kandy and Hotel Cassendra Kandy?

      The two hotels are 220 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