Sky Gate Kandy vs Villa Arunalu Kandy
Both are in Kandy, 1.9 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Lewella
Sky Gate Kandy
- Guest rating
- 7.2 Good
- Location score
- 2.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
Guesthouse★★★★Ampitiya
Villa Arunalu Kandy
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 5.3
- Score by category
- 3 of 6
The short answer
Pick Villa Arunalu Kandy
It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 1.9 km apart.
Choose Sky Gate Kandy if you want
- to walk to the sights
- breakfast included
- a big hotel with more facilities
- a newer or recently renovated building
Choose Villa Arunalu Kandy if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Sky Gate Kandy better than Villa Arunalu Kandy?
- 11.7 km closer to the city centre−1.7 km
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3Includes free breakfast
- 4Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 10 vs 0)+10
- 6Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2013)+10y
Why is Villa Arunalu Kandy better than Sky Gate Kandy?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 7.2)+1.5
- 2970 m closer to the beach (300 m vs 1.3 km)−970 m
- 3Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
- 4Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00)+2h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Sky Gate Kandy vs Villa Arunalu Kandy: which hotel is better? | Sky Gate Kandy | Villa Arunalu Kandy |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.2 | 8.7 +1.5 |
| Location | 2.6 | 5.3 +2.7 |
| Facilities | 5.8 +0.8 | 5.0 |
| Families | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 +1.5 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 6.0 | 9.3 +3.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.7 | 8.6 +0.9 |
| Guest rating | 7.2 | 8.7 +1.5 |
| Number of reviews | 41 | 55 +14 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 92% | top 31% +61% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.6 | 5.3 +2.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.2 km −1.7 km | 3.9 km |
| To the beach | 1.3 km | 300 m −970 m |
| To the airport | 86 km −1.2 km | 87 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +1★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 23 | 2 |
| Floors | 3 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 +10y | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | 15 | 15 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 12:00 +2h |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
1.9 km apart
Sky Gate Kandy or Villa Arunalu Kandy: common questions
Which is better, Sky Gate Kandy or Villa Arunalu Kandy?
Villa Arunalu Kandy leads in 3 of 6 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access. Sky Gate Kandy is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Sky Gate Kandy or Villa Arunalu Kandy?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Sky Gate Kandy is closer: 2.2 km from the centre, against 3.9 km for Villa Arunalu Kandy.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Villa Arunalu Kandy is 300 m from the nearest beach; Sky Gate Kandy is 1.3 km.
How far apart are Sky Gate Kandy and Villa Arunalu Kandy?
The two hotels are 1.9 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