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The Summit Kandy vs Theva Residency

Both are in Kandy, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel★★★★Mulgampola

The Summit Kandy

Guest rating
8.8 Excellent
Location score
2.9
Score by category
1 of 7
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Hotel★★★★Hanthana Place

Theva Residency

Guest rating
8.6 Very good
Location score
2.9
Score by category
3 of 7
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The short answer

Pick Theva Residency

It leads in 3 of 7 categories. 1.1 km apart.

Choose The Summit Kandy if you want

  • breakfast included
  • a smaller, quieter hotel

Choose Theva Residency if you want

  • a big hotel with more facilities

Why is The Summit Kandy better than Theva Residency?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.6)+0.2
  2. 2Includes free breakfast
  3. 3640 m closer to public transport−640 m

Why is Theva Residency better than The Summit Kandy?

  1. 1930 m closer to the beach (3.2 km vs 4.1 km)−930 m
  2. 2Has a swimming pool
  3. 3More guest reviews (303 vs 20), so the rating is more reliable×15
  4. 46 more listed amenities (23 vs 17)+6
  5. 5Has 24-hour room service
  6. 6Later 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 Summit KandyTheva Residency
Score by category
Guest rating 8.8 8.6
Location 2.9 2.9
Facilities 5.8 8.3 +2.5
Families 0.0 1.0 +1.0
Spa & wellness 0.0 6.0 +6.0
Beach access 0.0 0.0
Public transport 5.4 +3.5 1.9
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.6 8.6
Guest rating 8.8 +0.2 8.6
Number of reviews 20 303 +283
Rank in Kandy top 35% top 32% +3%
Location
Location score 2.9 2.9
Distance to the centre 1.3 km 1.4 km
To public transport 1.0 km −640 m 1.6 km
To the airport 83 km 84 km
Restaurants within 500 m 0 0
Sights within 1 km 1 2
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★ ★★★★
Rooms 4 15
Floors 4 –
Newest building or renovation 2020 –
Listed amenities 17 23 +6
Policies
Check-in from 14:00 14:00
Check-out until 11:00 12:00 +1h
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ ✓
Free parking ✓ ✓
Airport transfer ✓ ✓
Car hire ✓ ✓
Laundry ✓ ✓
Luggage storage ✓ –
Free breakfast ✓ –
Bar ✓ ✓
Terrace ✓ ✓
Air conditioning ✓ ✓
Balcony ✓ ✓
In-room safe ✓ ✓
Coffee or tea maker ✓ ✓
Concierge – ✓
24-hour room service – ✓
Swimming pool – ✓
Sauna – ✓
Steam room – ✓
Hot tub – ✓
Massage – ✓
Minibar – ✓
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 Summit Kandy or Theva Residency: common questions

      Which is better, The Summit Kandy or Theva Residency?

      Theva Residency leads in 3 of 7 categories, including facilities, families, spa & wellness. The Summit Kandy is stronger in public transport.

      Which is cheaper, The Summit Kandy or Theva Residency?

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      How far apart are The Summit Kandy and Theva Residency?

      The two hotels are 1.1 km 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