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title: "settle inn tourist lodge vs The Dorwin Heights: which hotel is better?"
description: "settle inn tourist lodge or The Dorwin Heights in Kandy? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# settle inn tourist lodge vs The Dorwin Heights

Both are in Kandy, 300 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Inn · ★★½ · Talwatta
## [settle inn tourist lodge](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/settle-inn-tourist-lodge-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.0 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.6

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2077855/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★ · Hanthana Place
## [The Dorwin Heights](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-dorwin-heights-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 4.3

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2195918/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Dorwin Heights

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 300 m apart.

### Choose settle inn tourist lodge if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 8 / 15)

### Choose The Dorwin Heights if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 8.0)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 15 / 8)

### Why is settle inn tourist lodge better than The Dorwin Heights?

1.  More guest reviews (185 vs 18), so the rating is more reliable (×10)
2.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)
3.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is The Dorwin Heights better than settle inn tourist lodge?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.0) (+1.4)
2.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2.5★) (+0.5★)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | settle inn tourist lodge | The Dorwin Heights |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 9.4  (+1.4) |
| Location | 4.6 | 4.3 |
| Facilities | 8.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5 | – |
| Public transport | 1.0 | 1.8  (+0.8) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.8  (+0.7) |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 9.4  (+1.4) |
| Number of reviews | 185  (+167) | 18 |
| Rank in Kandy | bottom 26% | top 9%  (+65%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.6  (+0.3) | 4.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.3 km | 1.2 km  (−150 m) |
| To public transport | 1.8 km | 1.7 km  (−140 m) |
| To the airport | 85 km | 85 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 13 | 12 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.3 km | 1.3 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★½ | ★★★  (+0.5★) |
| Rooms | 8 | 15 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2025 |
| Listed amenities | 24 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−2h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

300 m apart

settle inn tourist lodge: city centre: 1.3 km, nearest station Kandy railway station: 1.8 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 85 km, 13 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

The Dorwin Heights: city centre: 1.2 km, nearest station Kandy railway station: 1.7 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 85 km, 12 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Kandy

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

## settle inn tourist lodge or The Dorwin Heights: common questions

### Which is better, settle inn tourist lodge or The Dorwin Heights?

The Dorwin Heights leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, settle inn tourist lodge or The Dorwin Heights?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Dorwin Heights is closer: 1.2 km from the centre, against 1.3 km for settle inn tourist lodge.

### How far apart are settle inn tourist lodge and The Dorwin Heights?

The two hotels are 300 m apart in a straight line.

## 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/settle-inn-tourist-lodge-kandy-vs-the-dorwin-heights-kandy/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/