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title: "Rivorich Residence Kandy vs Sky Pavilion: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Sky Pavilion. It leads in 5 of 5 categories. Rivorich Residence Kandy or Sky Pavilion in Kandy? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and…"
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# Rivorich Residence Kandy vs Sky Pavilion

Both are in Kandy, 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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 5

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

Guesthouse · ★★★½ · Lewella
## [Sky Pavilion](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sky-pavilion-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.3

- **Score by category:** 5 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2106664/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Sky Pavilion

It leads in 5 of 5 categories. 1.4 km apart.

### Choose Sky Pavilion if you want

-   to walk to the sights (2.1 km / 2.6 km)

### Why is Rivorich Residence Kandy better than Sky Pavilion?

No clear advantages in our data.

### Why is Sky Pavilion better than Rivorich Residence Kandy?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 8.0) (+0.3)
2.  Has a swimming pool
3.  Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 3★) (+0.5★)
4.  More guest reviews (55 vs 21), so the rating is more reliable (×2.6)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 10 vs 0) (+10)
6.  8 more listed amenities (21 vs 13) (+8)
7.  Has 24-hour room service

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Rivorich Residence Kandy | Sky Pavilion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.3  (+0.3) |
| Location | 1.8 | 2.3  (+0.5) |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 6.7  (+3.4) |
| Families | 0.0 | 1.0  (+1.0) |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 1.5  (+1.5) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.2 | 8.3  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.3  (+0.3) |
| Number of reviews | 21 | 55  (+34) |
| Rank in Kandy | top 64% | top 58%  (+6%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 1.8 | 2.3  (+0.5) |
| Distance to Lewella centre | 640 m  (−280 m) | 930 m |
| To the airport | 86 km | 86 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★½  (+0.5★) |
| Rooms | 7 | 4 |
| Floors | 3 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015  (+1y) | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 21  (+8) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Location

1.4 km apart

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

Sky Pavilion: city centre: 2.1 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 86 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Kandy

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

## Rivorich Residence Kandy or Sky Pavilion: common questions

### Which is better, Rivorich Residence Kandy or Sky Pavilion?

Sky Pavilion leads in 5 of 5 categories, including guest rating, location, facilities.

### Which is cheaper, Rivorich Residence Kandy or Sky Pavilion?

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 930 m for Sky Pavilion.

### How far apart are Rivorich Residence Kandy and Sky Pavilion?

The two hotels are 1.4 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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