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title: "The Albatross, Kandy vs Victoria Golf Resort: which hotel is better?"
description: "The Albatross, Kandy or Victoria Golf Resort in Kandy? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# The Albatross, Kandy vs Victoria Golf Resort

Both are in Kandy, 450 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★★½ · Maberiyatenna
## [The Albatross, Kandy](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-albatross-kandy-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.6 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 1.6

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2188093/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★★ · Maberiyatenna
## [Victoria Golf Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/victoria-golf-resort-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 1.8

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2270336/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Albatross, Kandy

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 450 m apart.

### Choose The Albatross, Kandy if you want

-   free parking

### Choose Victoria Golf Resort if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 7.6)
-   to walk to the sights (15 km / 15 km)

### Why is The Albatross, Kandy better than Victoria Golf Resort?

1.  Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★) (+0.5★)
2.  Has free parking
3.  9 more listed amenities (26 vs 17) (+9)
4.  Has 24-hour room service
5.  Has an on-site restaurant

### Why is Victoria Golf Resort better than The Albatross, Kandy?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 7.6) (+1.3)
2.  330 m closer to the area centre (−330 m)
3.  More guest reviews (124 vs 31), so the rating is more reliable (×4.0)
4.  Newer or more recently renovated (2017 vs 2014) (+3y)
5.  Offers an airport transfer
6.  Has golf on site
7.  Later 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.

 

|  | The Albatross, Kandy | Victoria Golf Resort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 8.9  (+1.3) |
| Location | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| Facilities | 7.5  (+0.8) | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | 6.0  (+3.5) | 2.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.8  (+0.8) |
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 8.9  (+1.3) |
| Number of reviews | 31 | 124  (+93) |
| Rank in Kandy | bottom 19% | top 7%  (+74%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| Distance to Maberiyatenna centre | 1.1 km | 730 m  (−330 m) |
| To the airport | 99 km | 98 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★½  (+0.5★) | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 8 | 10 |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | 2017  (+3y) |
| Listed amenities | 26  (+9) | 17 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Golf | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[The Albatross, Kandy prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-albatross-kandy-kandy/prices/)

## Location

450 m apart

The Albatross, Kandy: city centre: 15 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 99 km.

Victoria Golf Resort: city centre: 15 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 98 km.

## Weather in Kandy

[Kandy weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/sri-lanka/central-province/kandy/weather)

## The Albatross, Kandy or Victoria Golf Resort: common questions

### Which is better, The Albatross, Kandy or Victoria Golf Resort?

The Albatross, Kandy leads in 2 of 4 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness. Victoria Golf Resort is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, The Albatross, Kandy or Victoria Golf Resort?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Victoria Golf Resort is closer: 730 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for The Albatross, Kandy.

### How far apart are The Albatross, Kandy and Victoria Golf Resort?

The two hotels are 450 m apart in a straight line.

## 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/the-albatross-kandy-kandy-vs-victoria-golf-resort-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/