Renuka Inn vs Kandy View Hotel
Both are in Kandy, 350 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Inn★Lewella
Renuka Inn
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 3.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
Hotel★★Hanthana Place
Kandy View Hotel
- Guest rating
- 7.1 Good
- Location score
- 3.4
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick Renuka Inn
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 350 m apart.
Choose Renuka Inn if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
- a newer or recently renovated building
Choose Kandy View Hotel if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Renuka Inn better than Kandy View Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 7.1)+1.3
- 2300 m closer to the beach (1.7 km vs 2.0 km)−300 m
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2010 vs 2004)+6y
- 4Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Kandy View Hotel better than Renuka Inn?
- 1Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★)+1★
- 2More guest reviews (617 vs 154), so the rating is more reliable×4.0
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Renuka Inn vs Kandy View Hotel: which hotel is better? | Renuka Inn | Kandy View Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.4 +1.3 | 7.1 |
| Location | 3.2 | 3.4 |
| Facilities | – | 9.2 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 7.0 |
| Beach access | 4.4 +1.0 | 3.4 |
| Public transport | – | 1.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 +1.2 | 7.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.4 +1.3 | 7.1 |
| Number of reviews | 154 | 617 +463 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 56% +42% | top 98% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.2 | 3.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.6 km | 1.3 km −330 m |
| To the beach | 1.7 km −300 m | 2.0 km |
| To public transport | – | 1.8 km |
| To the airport | 85 km | 85 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 6 | 7 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★ | ★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 2 | 20 |
| Floors | 5 | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2010 +6y | 2004 |
| Listed amenities | 9 | 20 +11 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| 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
350 m apart
Renuka Inn or Kandy View Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Renuka Inn or Kandy View Hotel?
Renuka Inn leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Renuka Inn or Kandy View Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Kandy View Hotel is closer: 1.3 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; Kandy View Hotel is 2.0 km.
How far apart are Renuka Inn and Kandy View Hotel?
The two hotels are 350 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