The Kandyan Villa vs Skyloft Kandy
Both are in Kandy, 890 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Elagolla
The Kandyan Villa
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 1.9
- Score by category
- 0 of 7
Hotel★★★★Mulgampola
Skyloft Kandy
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 2.8
- Score by category
- 3 of 7
The short answer
Pick Skyloft Kandy
It leads in 3 of 7 categories. 890 m apart.
Choose The Kandyan Villa if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Skyloft Kandy if you want
- to walk to the sights
- breakfast included
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is The Kandyan Villa better than Skyloft Kandy?
- 1Offers an airport transfer
- 2Earlier check-in (11:30 vs 14:00)−3h
Why is Skyloft Kandy better than The Kandyan Villa?
- 1480 m closer to the beach (4.4 km vs 4.9 km)−480 m
- 2850 m closer to the city centre−850 m
- 3Includes free breakfast
- 4500 m closer to public transport−500 m
- 5Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 6More guest reviews (511 vs 25), so the rating is more reliable×20
- 7Newer or more recently renovated (2016 vs 2013)+3y
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Kandyan Villa vs Skyloft Kandy: which hotel is better? | The Kandyan Villa | Skyloft Kandy |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Location | 1.9 | 2.8 +0.9 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | 7.5 +0.8 |
| Families | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 2.9 | 5.6 +2.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 8.5 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.5 +0.1 |
| Number of reviews | 25 | 511 +486 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 56% | top 45% +11% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 1.9 | 2.8 +0.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.8 km | 2.0 km −850 m |
| To public transport | 1.5 km | 960 m −500 m |
| To the airport | 82 km | 82 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 3 | 26 |
| Floors | 1 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2013 | 2016 +3y |
| Listed amenities | 17 | 22 +5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 11:30 −3h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
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The Kandyan Villa or Skyloft Kandy: common questions
Which is better, The Kandyan Villa or Skyloft Kandy?
Skyloft Kandy leads in 3 of 7 categories, including location, facilities, public transport.
Which is cheaper, The Kandyan Villa or Skyloft Kandy?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Skyloft Kandy is closer: 2.0 km from the centre, against 2.8 km for The Kandyan Villa.
How far apart are The Kandyan Villa and Skyloft Kandy?
The two hotels are 890 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