Serene Kandy vs Sharon Inn
Both are in Kandy, 170 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Deiyannewela
Serene Kandy
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 5.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Hotel★★★★Deiyannewela
Sharon Inn
- Guest rating
- 6.0 Okay
- Location score
- 5.5
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick Serene Kandy
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 170 m apart.
Choose Serene Kandy if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is Serene Kandy better than Sharon Inn?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 6.0)+2.4
Why is Sharon Inn better than Serene Kandy?
- 1150 m closer to the beach (2.7 km vs 2.8 km)−150 m
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Serene Kandy vs Sharon Inn: which hotel is better? | Serene Kandy | Sharon Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.4 +2.4 | 6.0 |
| Location | 5.7 | 5.5 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | – |
| Beach access | 0.6 | 1.1 +0.5 |
| Public transport | 5.3 +0.9 | 4.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 +1.9 | 6.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.4 +2.4 | 6.0 |
| Number of reviews | 78 | 106 +28 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 56% +44% | top 100% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.7 +0.2 | 5.5 |
| Distance to Deiyannewela centre | 1.2 km −170 m | 1.4 km |
| To the beach | 2.8 km | 2.7 km −150 m |
| To public transport | 1.0 km −160 m | 1.2 km |
| To the airport | 84 km | 85 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 12 | 17 +5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 | 5 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 1 |
| Listed amenities | 15 +10 | 5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 7:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| 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
170 m apart
Serene Kandy or Sharon Inn: common questions
Which is better, Serene Kandy or Sharon Inn?
Serene Kandy leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, public transport. Sharon Inn is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, Serene Kandy or Sharon Inn?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Serene Kandy is closer: 1.2 km from the centre, against 1.4 km for Sharon Inn.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Sharon Inn is 2.7 km from the nearest beach; Serene Kandy is 2.8 km.
How far apart are Serene Kandy and Sharon Inn?
The two hotels are 170 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