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title: "Range Kandy vs Rivorich Residence Kandy: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Range Kandy. It leads in 4 of 4 categories. Range Kandy or Rivorich Residence Kandy in Kandy? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and…"
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# Range Kandy vs Rivorich Residence Kandy

Both are in Kandy, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Lewella
## [Range Kandy](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/range-kandy-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.3

- **Score by category:** 4 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2008023/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Lewella
## [Rivorich Residence Kandy](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/rivorich-residence-kandy-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.0 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 1.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2032016/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Range Kandy

It leads in 4 of 4 categories. 1.3 km apart.

### Why is Range Kandy better than Rivorich Residence Kandy?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 8.0) (+0.3)
2.  Has a swimming pool
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 10 vs 0) (+10)
4.  Offers an airport transfer
5.  Has 24-hour room service
6.  Later check-out (12:30 vs 11:00) (+2h)

### Why is Rivorich Residence Kandy better than Range Kandy?

1.  Earlier 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.

 

|  | Range Kandy | Rivorich Residence Kandy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.3  (+0.3) | 8.0 |
| Location | 2.3  (+0.5) | 1.8 |
| Facilities | 6.7  (+3.4) | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5  (+1.5) | 0.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4  (+0.1) | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.3  (+0.3) | 8.0 |
| Number of reviews | 24  (+3) | 21 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 48%  (+9%) | top 57% |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.3  (+0.5) | 1.8 |
| Distance to Lewella centre | 800 m | 640 m  (−160 m) |
| To the airport | 86 km | 86 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.0 km | 1.9 km  (−130 m) |
| To the nearest park | 1.9 km | 1.7 km  (−210 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 5 | 7 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2015 |
| Listed amenities | 16  (+3) | 13 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:30  (+2h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Location

1.3 km apart

Range Kandy: city centre: 2.2 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 86 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m.

Rivorich Residence Kandy: city centre: 2.6 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 86 km.

## Weather in Kandy

[Kandy weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/sri-lanka/central-province/kandy/weather)

## Range Kandy or Rivorich Residence Kandy: common questions

### Which is better, Range Kandy or Rivorich Residence Kandy?

Range Kandy leads in 4 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, facilities.

### Which is cheaper, Range Kandy or Rivorich Residence Kandy?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Rivorich Residence Kandy is closer: 640 m from the centre, against 800 m for Range Kandy.

### How far apart are Range Kandy and Rivorich Residence Kandy?

The two hotels are 1.3 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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