Radisson Hotel Kandy vs Hotel See Kandy
Both are in Kandy, 180 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
- 3 of 7
Hotel★★★★Deiyannewela
Hotel See Kandy
- Guest rating
- 7.2 Good
- Location score
- 5.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 7
The short answer
Pick Radisson Hotel Kandy
It leads in 3 of 7 categories. 180 m apart.
Choose Radisson Hotel Kandy if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Hotel See Kandy if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Radisson Hotel Kandy better than Hotel See Kandy?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 7.2)+1.3
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★)+0.5★
- 3More guest reviews (1,239 vs 73), so the rating is more reliable×17
- 4Has a gym
- 5Later check-out (12:30 vs 11:00)+2h
- 6A larger hotel with more facilities (122 vs 6 rooms)×20.3
Why is Hotel See Kandy better than Radisson Hotel Kandy?
- 1Offers an airport transfer
- 2Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
- 3A smaller, more intimate hotel (6 vs 122 rooms)−116
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Radisson Hotel Kandy vs Hotel See Kandy: which hotel is better? | Radisson Hotel Kandy | Hotel See Kandy |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 +1.3 | 7.2 |
| Location | 5.5 | 5.7 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | 7.5 +0.8 |
| Families | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 +1.5 | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 1.3 +0.5 | 0.8 |
| Public transport | 4.0 | 4.9 +0.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 +1.0 | 7.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 +1.3 | 7.2 |
| Number of reviews | 1,239 +1,166 | 73 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 44% +51% | top 95% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.5 | 5.7 +0.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 760 m | 580 m −180 m |
| To the beach | 2.6 km −130 m | 2.8 km |
| To public transport | 1.3 km | 1.1 km −170 m |
| To the airport | 85 km | 84 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 19 +5 | 14 |
| Sights within 1 km | 5 | 6 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +0.5★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 122 | 6 |
| Floors | 5 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 +2y | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | 16 | 18 +2 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:30 +2h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| 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
180 m apart
Radisson Hotel Kandy or Hotel See Kandy: common questions
Which is better, Radisson Hotel Kandy or Hotel See Kandy?
Radisson Hotel Kandy leads in 3 of 7 categories, including guest rating, spa & wellness, beach access. Hotel See Kandy is stronger in facilities, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Radisson Hotel Kandy or Hotel See 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 See Kandy is closer: 580 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 See Kandy is 2.8 km.
How far apart are Radisson Hotel Kandy and Hotel See Kandy?
The two hotels are 180 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