The Summit Kandy vs W Residence Kandy
Both are in Kandy, 210 m 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
Guesthouse★★★Mulgampola
W Residence Kandy
- Guest rating
- 6.9 Okay
- Location score
- 3.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 7
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 210 m apart.
Choose The Summit Kandy if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- breakfast included
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose W Residence Kandy if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is The Summit Kandy better than W Residence Kandy?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 6.9)+1.9
- 2160 m closer to the beach (4.1 km vs 4.3 km)−160 m
- 3Includes free breakfast
- 4Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 5Offers an airport transfer
Why is W Residence Kandy better than The Summit Kandy?
- 1Has 24-hour room service
- 2Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
- 3Later check-out (12:30 vs 11:00)+2h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Summit Kandy vs W Residence Kandy: which hotel is better? | The Summit Kandy | W Residence Kandy |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.8 +1.9 | 6.9 |
| Location | 2.9 | 3.0 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 5.4 | 6.2 +0.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +0.6 | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 +1.9 | 6.9 |
| Number of reviews | 20 +9 | 11 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 35% +48% | top 83% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.9 | 3.0 |
| Distance to Mulgampola centre | 1.0 km | 860 m −170 m |
| To public transport | 1.0 km | 850 m −160 m |
| To the airport | 83 km | 83 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 4 | 13 |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2020 | – |
| Listed amenities | 17 | 18 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:30 +2h |
| 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 | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
210 m apart
The Summit Kandy or W Residence Kandy: common questions
Which is better, The Summit Kandy or W Residence Kandy?
They are evenly matched. The Summit Kandy is stronger in guest rating; W Residence Kandy is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, The Summit Kandy or W Residence Kandy?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
W Residence Kandy is closer: 860 m from the centre, against 1.0 km for The Summit Kandy.
How far apart are The Summit Kandy and W Residence Kandy?
The two hotels are 210 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