Sharon Inn vs Ru Boutique
Both are in Kandy, 320 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Sharon Inn
- Guest rating
- 6.0 Okay
- Location score
- 5.5
- Score by category
- 4 of 12
The short answer
Pick Ru Boutique
It comes out ahead on 6 of 12 compared facts. 320 m apart.
Choose Ru Boutique if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is Sharon Inn better than Ru Boutique?
- 1290 m closer to public transport−290 m
- 2More guest reviews (106 vs 13), so the rating is more reliable×8.2
Why is Ru Boutique better than Sharon Inn?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 6.0)+2.7
- 2230 m closer to the beach (2.5 km vs 2.7 km)−230 m
- 3Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Sharon Inn vs Ru Boutique: which hotel is better? | Sharon Inn | Ru Boutique |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 6.0 | – |
| Location | 5.5 | – |
| Beach access | 1.1 | – |
| Public transport | 4.4 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 6.5 | 8.5 +2.0 |
| Guest rating | 6.0 | 8.7 +2.7 |
| Number of reviews | 106 +93 | 13 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 100% | top 45% +55% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.5 +0.2 | 5.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 680 m −310 m | 990 m |
| To the beach | 2.7 km | 2.5 km −230 m |
| To public transport | 1.2 km −290 m | 1.5 km |
| To the airport | 85 km | 85 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 17 | 20 +3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 5 | 4 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 1 | – |
| Listed amenities | 5 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | – | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
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Location
320 m apart
Sharon Inn or Ru Boutique: common questions
Which is better, Sharon Inn or Ru Boutique?
Ru Boutique leads in 6 of 12 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Kandy. Sharon Inn is stronger in number of reviews, location score, distance to the centre.
Which is cheaper, Sharon Inn or Ru Boutique?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Sharon Inn is closer: 680 m from the centre, against 990 m for Ru Boutique.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Ru Boutique is 2.5 km from the nearest beach; Sharon Inn is 2.7 km.
How far apart are Sharon Inn and Ru Boutique?
The two hotels are 320 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