Sri Kandyan vs The Hills Lodge
Both are in Kandy, 730 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseMulgampola
Sri Kandyan
- Guest rating
- 6.8 Okay
- Location score
- 2.5
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Inn★½Hanthana Place
The Hills Lodge
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 3.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick The Hills Lodge
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 730 m apart.
Choose The Hills Lodge if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.2 / 6.8)
- to walk to the sights (1.1 km / 1.8 km)
Why is Sri Kandyan better than The Hills Lodge?
- 1Newer or more recently renovated (2015 vs 2012)+3y
- 2Earlier check-in (10:30 vs 13:00)−3h
Why is The Hills Lodge better than Sri Kandyan?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.2 vs 6.8)+1.4
- 2710 m closer to the city centre−710 m
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 15 vs 0)+15
- 4Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Sri Kandyan vs The Hills Lodge: which hotel is better? | Sri Kandyan | The Hills Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 6.8 | 8.2 +1.4 |
| Location | 2.5 | 3.2 +0.7 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Public transport | 6.1 +1.3 | 4.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.3 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 6.8 | 8.2 +1.4 |
| Number of reviews | 9 | 26 +17 |
| Rank in Kandy | bottom 23% | bottom 49% +26% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.5 | 3.2 +0.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.8 km | 1.1 km −710 m |
| To public transport | 880 m −240 m | 1.1 km |
| To the airport | 82 km | 83 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.9 km | 1.3 km −570 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★½ |
| Rooms | 5 | 6 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 +3y | 2012 |
| Listed amenities | 15 +9 | 6 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 10:30 −3h | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
730 m apart
Sri Kandyan: city centre: 1.8 km, nearest station Kandy Railway Station - මහනුවර දුම්රිය ස්ථානය - கண்டி ரயில் நிலையம்: 880 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 82 km.
The Hills Lodge: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station Kandy railway station: 1.1 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 83 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
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Sri Kandyan or The Hills Lodge: common questions
Which is better, Sri Kandyan or The Hills Lodge?
The Hills Lodge leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location. Sri Kandyan is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, Sri Kandyan or The Hills Lodge?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Hills Lodge is closer: 1.1 km from the centre, against 1.8 km for Sri Kandyan.
How far apart are Sri Kandyan and The Hills Lodge?
The two hotels are 730 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