Skyloft Kandy vs Theva Residency
Both are in Kandy, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Mulgampola
Skyloft Kandy
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 2.8
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
Hotel★★★★Hanthana Place
Theva Residency
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 2.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
The short answer
Pick Skyloft Kandy
It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 1.2 km apart.
Choose Skyloft Kandy if you want
- breakfast included
Choose Theva Residency if you want
- to walk to the sights (1.4 km / 2.0 km)
Why is Skyloft Kandy better than Theva Residency?
- 1Includes free breakfast
- 2680 m closer to public transport−680 m
- 3Has a gym
- 4Has an on-site restaurant
Why is Theva Residency better than Skyloft Kandy?
- 1540 m closer to the city centre−540 m
- 2Offers an airport transfer
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Skyloft Kandy vs Theva Residency: which hotel is better? | Skyloft Kandy | Theva Residency |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Location | 2.8 | 2.9 |
| Facilities | 10.0 +1.7 | 8.3 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | 6.0 +3.0 |
| Public transport | 5.6 +3.7 | 1.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.6 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.6 +0.1 |
| Number of reviews | 511 +208 | 303 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 37% | top 28% +9% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.8 | 2.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.0 km | 1.4 km −540 m |
| To public transport | 960 m −680 m | 1.6 km |
| To the airport | 82 km −1.2 km | 84 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.0 km | 1.9 km −170 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 26 | 15 |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 | – |
| Listed amenities | 26 +3 | 23 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.
Nightly price by month
Skyloft KandyTheva Residency
- Skyloft Kandy is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
- Skyloft Kandy: €38 a night on average · Theva Residency: €114 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Kandy by month
All months
| Month | Skyloft Kandy | Theva Residency |
|---|---|---|
| November | €34 | €58 |
| December | €34 | €75 |
| January | €37 | €58 |
| February | €51 | €80 |
| March | €42 | €58 |
| April | €39 | €52 |
| May | €37 | €165 |
| June | €37 | €165 |
| July | €37 | €165 |
| August | €37 | €165 |
| September | €37 | €165 |
| October | €37 | €165 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Skyloft Kandy prices by monthTheva Residency prices by month
Location
1.2 km apart
Skyloft Kandy: city centre: 2.0 km, nearest station Kandy Railway Station - මහනුවර දුම්රිය ස්ථානය - கண்டி ரயில் நிலையம்: 960 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 82 km, 1 sights within 1 km.
Theva Residency: city centre: 1.4 km, nearest station Kandy railway station: 1.6 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 84 km, 2 sights within 1 km.
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Skyloft Kandy or Theva Residency: common questions
Which is better, Skyloft Kandy or Theva Residency?
Skyloft Kandy leads in 2 of 5 categories, including facilities, public transport. Theva Residency is stronger in spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Skyloft Kandy or Theva Residency?
Over the year Skyloft Kandy costs about €38 a night on average against €114 at Theva Residency, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Theva Residency is closer: 1.4 km from the centre, against 2.0 km for Skyloft Kandy.
How far apart are Skyloft Kandy and Theva Residency?
The two hotels are 1.2 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