Range Kandy vs Villa Arunalu Kandy
Both are in Kandy, 2.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseLewella
Range Kandy
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 2.3
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
GuesthouseAmpitiya
Villa Arunalu Kandy
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 1.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick Range Kandy
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 2.3 km apart.
Choose Range Kandy if you want
- to walk to the sights (2.2 km / 3.9 km)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 5 / 2)
Choose Villa Arunalu Kandy if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 8.3)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 2 / 5)
Why is Range Kandy better than Villa Arunalu Kandy?
- 11.7 km closer to the city centre−1.7 km
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 10 vs 0)+10
- 4Offers an airport transfer
Why is Villa Arunalu Kandy better than Range Kandy?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.3)+0.4
- 2More guest reviews (55 vs 24), so the rating is more reliable×2.3
- 3Earlier 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 vs Villa Arunalu Kandy: which hotel is better? | Range Kandy | Villa Arunalu Kandy |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.7 +0.4 |
| Location | 2.3 +0.6 | 1.7 |
| Facilities | 6.7 +1.7 | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 +1.5 | 0.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 8.6 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.7 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 24 | 55 +31 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 48% | top 26% +22% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.3 +0.6 | 1.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.2 km −1.7 km | 3.9 km |
| To the airport | 86 km −1.3 km | 87 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.0 km | 1.4 km −640 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 5 | 2 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | 16 | 15 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:30 +1h | 12:00 |
| 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 | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
2.3 km apart
Range Kandy: city centre: 2.2 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 86 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m.
Villa Arunalu Kandy: city centre: 3.9 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 87 km.
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Range Kandy or Villa Arunalu Kandy: common questions
Which is better, Range Kandy or Villa Arunalu Kandy?
Range Kandy leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness. Villa Arunalu Kandy is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Range Kandy or Villa Arunalu Kandy?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Range Kandy is closer: 2.2 km from the centre, against 3.9 km for Villa Arunalu Kandy.
How far apart are Range Kandy and Villa Arunalu Kandy?
The two hotels are 2.3 km 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