Lodge in 611 vs The Drop Inn
Both are in Kandy, 300 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelLewella
Lodge in 611
- Guest rating
- 6.7 Okay
- Location score
- 4.6
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
GuesthouseLewella
The Drop Inn
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 4.9
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick The Drop Inn
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 300 m apart.
Choose Lodge in 611 if you want
- free parking
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose The Drop Inn if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Lodge in 611 better than The Drop Inn?
- 1Has free parking
- 2Later check-out (14:00 vs 10:30)+4h
Why is The Drop Inn better than Lodge in 611?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.9 vs 6.7)+1.2
- 2More guest reviews (145 vs 56), so the rating is more reliable×2.6
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Lodge in 611 vs The Drop Inn: which hotel is better? | Lodge in 611 | The Drop Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 6.7 | 7.9 +1.2 |
| Location | 4.6 | 4.9 +0.3 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 2.5 |
| Beach access | 2.7 | 2.8 |
| Public transport | – | 0.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.3 | 8.0 +0.7 |
| Guest rating | 6.7 | 7.9 +1.2 |
| Number of reviews | 56 | 145 +89 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 97% | top 84% +13% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.6 | 4.9 +0.3 |
| Distance to Lewella centre | 1.0 km −290 m | 1.3 km |
| To public transport | – | 1.9 km |
| To the airport | 85 km | 85 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 10 | 16 +6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 1 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 1978 |
| Listed amenities | 5 | 15 +10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | – | 12:00 |
| Check-out until | 14:00 +4h | 10:30 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
300 m apart
Lodge in 611: city centre: 1.6 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 85 km, 10 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
The Drop Inn: city centre: 1.4 km, nearest station Kandy railway station: 1.9 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 85 km, 16 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
Lodge in 611 or The Drop Inn: common questions
Which is better, Lodge in 611 or The Drop Inn?
The Drop Inn leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location.
Which is cheaper, Lodge in 611 or The Drop Inn?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Lodge in 611 is closer: 1.0 km from the centre, against 1.3 km for The Drop Inn.
How far apart are Lodge in 611 and The Drop Inn?
The two hotels are 300 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