Sky Pavilion vs Villa Arunalu Kandy
Both are in Kandy, 2.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★★½Lewella
Sky Pavilion
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 2.3
- Score by category
- 4 of 5
Guesthouse★★★★Ampitiya
Villa Arunalu Kandy
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 1.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
The short answer
Pick Sky Pavilion
It leads in 4 of 5 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?
- 11.8 km closer to the city centre−1.8 km
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 10 vs 0)+10
- 46 more listed amenities (21 vs 15)+6
Why is Villa Arunalu Kandy better than Sky Pavilion?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.3)+0.4
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★)+0.5★
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Sky Pavilion vs Villa Arunalu Kandy: which hotel is better? | 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 |
| Families | 1.0 +1.0 | 0.0 |
| 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 58% | top 31% +27% |
| 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 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★½ | ★★★★ +0.5★ |
| 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 | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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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.
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Sky Pavilion or Villa Arunalu Kandy: common questions
Which is better, Sky Pavilion or Villa Arunalu Kandy?
Sky Pavilion leads in 4 of 5 categories, including location, facilities, families. 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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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