The Drop Inn vs Villa Shady Nook
Both are in Kandy, 220 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseLewella
The Drop Inn
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 4.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Guesthouse★★Talwatta
Villa Shady Nook
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 5.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Pick Villa Shady Nook
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 220 m apart.
Choose The Drop Inn if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Villa Shady Nook if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is The Drop Inn better than Villa Shady Nook?
- 1200 m closer to the beach (2.2 km vs 2.4 km)−200 m
- 2More guest reviews (145 vs 11), so the rating is more reliable×13
Why is Villa Shady Nook better than The Drop Inn?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 7.9)+0.5
- 2210 m closer to public transport−210 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Drop Inn vs Villa Shady Nook: which hotel is better? | The Drop Inn | Villa Shady Nook |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.4 +0.5 |
| Location | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5 | – |
| Beach access | 2.8 +0.7 | 2.1 |
| Public transport | 0.8 | 2.0 +1.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.4 +0.4 |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.4 +0.5 |
| Number of reviews | 145 +134 | 11 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 84% | top 56% +28% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.4 km | 1.2 km −210 m |
| To the beach | 2.2 km −200 m | 2.4 km |
| To public transport | 1.9 km | 1.6 km −210 m |
| To the airport | 85 km | 85 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 16 | 21 +5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★ |
| Rooms | 5 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 1978 | – |
| Listed amenities | 15 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 10:30 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| 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
220 m apart
The Drop Inn or Villa Shady Nook: common questions
Which is better, The Drop Inn or Villa Shady Nook?
Villa Shady Nook leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, public transport. The Drop Inn is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, The Drop Inn or Villa Shady Nook?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Villa Shady Nook is closer: 1.2 km from the centre, against 1.4 km for The Drop Inn.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Drop Inn is 2.2 km from the nearest beach; Villa Shady Nook is 2.4 km.
How far apart are The Drop Inn and Villa Shady Nook?
The two hotels are 220 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