Sri Kandyan vs The Kandyan Villa
Both are in Kandy, 1.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseMulgampola
Sri Kandyan
- Guest rating
- 6.8 Okay
- Location score
- 2.5
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
Hotel★★★Elagolla
The Kandyan Villa
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 1.9
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.0 km apart.
Choose Sri Kandyan if you want
- to walk to the sights (1.8 km / 2.8 km)
Choose The Kandyan Villa if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.4 / 6.8)
- free parking
Why is Sri Kandyan better than The Kandyan Villa?
- 1960 m closer to the city centre−960 m
- 2580 m closer to public transport−580 m
- 3Earlier check-in (10:30 vs 11:30)−1h
Why is The Kandyan Villa better than Sri Kandyan?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 6.8)+1.6
- 2Offers an airport transfer
- 3Has free parking
- 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 Kandyan Villa: which hotel is better? | Sri Kandyan | The Kandyan Villa |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 6.8 | 8.4 +1.6 |
| Location | 2.5 +0.6 | 1.9 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 6.7 +2.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 6.1 +3.2 | 2.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.4 +0.4 |
| Guest rating | 6.8 | 8.4 +1.6 |
| Number of reviews | 9 | 25 +16 |
| Rank in Kandy | bottom 23% | top 47% +30% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.5 +0.6 | 1.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.8 km −960 m | 2.8 km |
| To public transport | 880 m −580 m | 1.5 km |
| To the airport | 82 km | 82 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.9 km −1.0 km | 2.9 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 5 | – |
| Floors | 3 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 +2y | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | 15 | 17 +2 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 10:30 −1h | 11:30 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
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Location
1.0 km 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 Kandyan Villa: city centre: 2.8 km, nearest station Kandy Railway Station - මහනුවර දුම්රිය ස්ථානය - கண்டி ரயில் நிலையம்: 1.5 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 82 km.
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Sri Kandyan or The Kandyan Villa: common questions
Which is better, Sri Kandyan or The Kandyan Villa?
They are evenly matched. Sri Kandyan is stronger in location, public transport; The Kandyan Villa is stronger in guest rating, facilities.
Which is cheaper, Sri Kandyan or The Kandyan Villa?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Sri Kandyan is closer: 1.8 km from the centre, against 2.8 km for The Kandyan Villa.
How far apart are Sri Kandyan and The Kandyan Villa?
The two hotels are 1.0 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