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title: "Sky Pavilion vs Villa Arunalu Kandy: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Sky Pavilion. It leads in 3 of 4 categories. Sky Pavilion or Villa Arunalu Kandy in Kandy? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices…"
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# Sky Pavilion vs Villa Arunalu Kandy

Both are in Kandy, 2.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Lewella
## [Sky Pavilion](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sky-pavilion-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.3

- **Score by category:** 3 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2106664/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Ampitiya
## [Villa Arunalu Kandy](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/villa-arunalu-kandy-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 1.7

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2279124/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Sky Pavilion

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 2.3 km apart.

### Choose Sky Pavilion if you want

-   to walk to the sights (2.1 km / 3.9 km)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 4 / 2)

### Choose Villa Arunalu Kandy if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 8.3)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 2 / 4)

### Why is Sky Pavilion better than Villa Arunalu Kandy?

1.  1.8 km closer to the city centre (−1.8 km)
2.  Has a swimming pool
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 10 vs 0) (+10)
4.  6 more listed amenities (21 vs 15) (+6)

### Why is Villa Arunalu Kandy better than Sky Pavilion?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.3) (+0.4)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Sky Pavilion | Villa Arunalu Kandy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.7  (+0.4) |
| Location | 2.3  (+0.6) | 1.7 |
| Facilities | 6.7  (+1.7) | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5  (+1.5) | 0.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.6  (+0.3) |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.7  (+0.4) |
| Number of reviews | 55 | 55 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 49% | top 26%  (+23%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.3  (+0.6) | 1.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.1 km  (−1.8 km) | 3.9 km |
| To the airport | 86 km  (−1.3 km) | 87 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.0 km | 1.4 km  (−600 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 4 | 2 |
| Floors | 3 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014  (+1y) | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | 21  (+6) | 15 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| 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 | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| 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

2.3 km apart

Sky Pavilion: city centre: 2.1 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 86 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m.

Villa Arunalu Kandy: city centre: 3.9 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 87 km.

## Weather in Kandy

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

## Sky Pavilion or Villa Arunalu Kandy: common questions

### Which is better, Sky Pavilion or Villa Arunalu Kandy?

Sky Pavilion leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness. Villa Arunalu Kandy is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Sky Pavilion 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 Pavilion is closer: 2.1 km from the centre, against 3.9 km for Villa Arunalu Kandy.

### How far apart are Sky Pavilion and Villa Arunalu Kandy?

The two hotels are 2.3 km apart in a straight line.

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## 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/sky-pavilion-kandy-vs-villa-arunalu-kandy-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/