Sky Pavilion vs The Drop Inn
Both are in Kandy, 720 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseLewella
Sky Pavilion
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 2.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
GuesthouseLewella
The Drop Inn
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 4.9
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 720 m apart.
Choose Sky Pavilion if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.3 / 7.9)
- free parking
- a newer or recently renovated building (2014 / 1978)
Choose The Drop Inn if you want
- to walk to the sights (1.4 km / 2.1 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (16 / 1)
Why is Sky Pavilion better than The Drop Inn?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 7.9)+0.4
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3410 m closer to the area centre−410 m
- 4Newer or more recently renovated (2014 vs 1978)+36y
- 5Has free parking
- 66 more listed amenities (21 vs 15)+6
- 7Has 24-hour room service
Why is The Drop Inn better than Sky Pavilion?
- 1More guest reviews (145 vs 55), so the rating is more reliable×2.6
- 215 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+15
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 51 vs 10)+41
- 4Offers an airport transfer
- 53 more sights within 1 km+3
- 6Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Sky Pavilion vs The Drop Inn: which hotel is better? | Sky Pavilion | The Drop Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.3 +0.4 | 7.9 |
| Location | 2.3 | 4.9 +2.6 |
| Facilities | 6.7 +1.7 | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 2.5 +1.0 |
| Public transport | – | 0.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 +0.3 | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 8.3 +0.4 | 7.9 |
| Number of reviews | 55 | 145 +90 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 49% +32% | top 81% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.3 | 4.9 +2.6 |
| Distance to Lewella centre | 930 m −410 m | 1.3 km |
| To public transport | – | 1.9 km |
| To the airport | 86 km | 85 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 16 +15 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.0 km | 1.3 km −700 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 3 +3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 4 | 5 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 +36y | 1978 |
| Listed amenities | 21 +6 | 15 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 | 12:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +2h | 10:30 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
720 m apart
Sky Pavilion: city centre: 2.1 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 86 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m.
The Drop Inn: city centre: 1.4 km, nearest station Kandy railway station: 1.9 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 85 km, 16 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
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Sky Pavilion or The Drop Inn: common questions
Which is better, Sky Pavilion or The Drop Inn?
They are evenly matched. Sky Pavilion is stronger in guest rating, facilities; The Drop Inn is stronger in location, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Sky Pavilion or The Drop Inn?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Sky Pavilion is closer: 930 m from the centre, against 1.3 km for The Drop Inn.
How far apart are Sky Pavilion and The Drop Inn?
The two hotels are 720 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