Royal Kandyan vs Oak Ray Regency Hotel
Both are in Kandy, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Mulgampola
Royal Kandyan
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 5.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
Hotel★★★★Dangolla
Oak Ray Regency Hotel
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 3.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.1 km apart.
Choose Royal Kandyan if you want
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is Royal Kandyan better than Oak Ray Regency Hotel?
- 11.1 km closer to the city centre−1.1 km
- 21.1 km closer to public transport−1.1 km
Why is Oak Ray Regency Hotel better than Royal Kandyan?
- 1More guest reviews (66 vs 22), so the rating is more reliable×3.0
- 2Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Royal Kandyan vs Oak Ray Regency Hotel: which hotel is better? | Royal Kandyan | Oak Ray Regency Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 7.8 |
| Location | 5.6 +2.3 | 3.3 |
| Facilities | 9.2 | 10.0 +0.8 |
| Families | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 7.0 | 8.5 +1.5 |
| Public transport | 9.4 +5.7 | 3.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.1 +0.1 | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 7.8 +0.1 |
| Number of reviews | 22 | 66 +44 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 75% +9% | top 84% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.6 +2.3 | 3.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.5 km −1.1 km | 3.5 km |
| To public transport | 260 m −1.1 km | 1.3 km |
| To the airport | 82 km | 81 km −1.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 15 +7 | 8 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 55 | 50 |
| Floors | 5 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 +2y | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | 25 | 26 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00 −2h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.1 km apart
Royal Kandyan or Oak Ray Regency Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Royal Kandyan or Oak Ray Regency Hotel?
They are evenly matched. Royal Kandyan is stronger in location, public transport; Oak Ray Regency Hotel is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Royal Kandyan or Oak Ray Regency Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Royal Kandyan is closer: 2.5 km from the centre, against 3.5 km for Oak Ray Regency Hotel.
How far apart are Royal Kandyan and Oak Ray Regency Hotel?
The two hotels are 1.1 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