settle inn tourist lodge vs The Dorwin Heights
Both are in Kandy, 300 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Inn★★½Talwatta
settle inn tourist lodge
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 4.6
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Resort★★★Hanthana Place
The Dorwin Heights
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 4.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
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?
- 1More guest reviews (185 vs 18), so the rating is more reliable×10
- 2Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is The Dorwin Heights better than settle inn tourist lodge?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.0)+1.4
- 2Higher 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 vs The Dorwin Heights: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
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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.
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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.
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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