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title: "Sri Kandyan vs W Residence Kandy: which hotel is better?"
description: "Too close to call. Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. Sri Kandyan or W Residence Kandy in Kandy? Compare guest ratings, location…"
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retrieved: 2026-10-13
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# Sri Kandyan vs W Residence Kandy

Both are in Kandy, 350 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · ★★ · Mulgampola
## [Sri Kandyan](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sri-kandyan-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.8 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 2.5

- **Score by category:** 2 of 7

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2126863/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · ★★★ · Mulgampola
## [W Residence Kandy](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/w-residence-kandy-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.9 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 3.0

- **Score by category:** 2 of 7

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2303394/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 350 m apart.

### Choose Sri Kandyan if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Choose W Residence Kandy if you want

-   free parking
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Why is Sri Kandyan better than W Residence Kandy?

1.  Has a swimming pool
2.  Earlier check-in (10:30 vs 13:00) (−3h)

### Why is W Residence Kandy better than Sri Kandyan?

1.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★)
2.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 10 vs 0) (+10)
3.  Has free parking
4.  Later check-out (12:30 vs 11:00) (+2h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Sri Kandyan | W Residence Kandy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Location | 2.5 | 3.0  (+0.5) |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 5.8  (+1.6) |
| Families | 1.0  (+1.0) | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5  (+1.5) | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 6.1 | 6.2 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 6.8 | 6.9  (+0.1) |
| Number of reviews | 9 | 11  (+2) |
| Rank in Kandy | top 81% | top 83% |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.5 | 3.0  (+0.5) |
| Distance to Mulgampola centre | 850 m | 860 m |
| To public transport | 880 m | 850 m |
| To the airport | 82 km | 83 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 5 | 13 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | – |
| Listed amenities | 15 | 18  (+3) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 10:30  (−3h) | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:30  (+2h) |
| 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 | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

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## Location

350 m apart

## Sri Kandyan or W Residence Kandy: common questions

### Which is better, Sri Kandyan or W Residence Kandy?

They are evenly matched. Sri Kandyan is stronger in families, spa & wellness; W Residence Kandy is stronger in location, facilities.

### Which is cheaper, Sri Kandyan or W Residence Kandy?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Sri Kandyan and W Residence Kandy?

The two hotels are 350 m 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/sri-kandyan-kandy-vs-w-residence-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/