--- title: "Topaz Hotel vs Tourmaline Hotel: which hotel is better?" description: "Topaz Hotel or Tourmaline Hotel in Kandy? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/topaz-hotel-kandy-vs-tourmaline-hotel-kandy/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-24 --- # Topaz Hotel vs Tourmaline Hotel Both are in Kandy, 130 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★★ · Anniewatta ## [Topaz Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/topaz-hotel-kandy/) - **Guest rating:** 8.1 · Very good - **Location score:** 5.0 - **Score by category:** 1 of 5 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2236499/agoda/?lang=en) Hotel · ★★★★★ · Anniewatta ## [Tourmaline Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/tourmaline-hotel-kandy/) - **Guest rating:** 8.1 · Very good - **Location score:** 4.6 - **Score by category:** 1 of 5 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2237528/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 130 m apart. ### Choose Topaz Hotel if you want - more restaurants on the doorstep (11 / 5) - free parking - a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 73 / 25) ### Choose Tourmaline Hotel if you want - a spa and wellness - a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 25 / 73) ### Why is Topaz Hotel better than Tourmaline Hotel? 1. Newer or more recently renovated (2012 vs 2009) (+3y) 2. Has free parking 3. 4 more listed amenities (21 vs 17) (+4) ### Why is Tourmaline Hotel better than Topaz Hotel? 1. Has a spa 2. Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Topaz Hotel | Tourmaline Hotel | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.1 | | Location | 5.0 (+0.4) | 4.6 | | Facilities | 7.5 | 7.5 | | Spa & wellness | 4.0 | 7.0 (+3.0) | | Public transport | 7.0 | 6.9 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.2 | | Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.1 | | Number of reviews | 174 (+12) | 162 | | Rank in Kandy | bottom 35% | bottom 37% | | Location | | Location score | 5.0 (+0.4) | 4.6 | | Distance to Anniewatta centre | 240 m | 160 m | | To public transport | 700 m | 720 m | | To the airport | 83 km | 83 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 11 (+6) | 5 | | To the nearest food shop | 660 m | 640 m | | Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 | | Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ (+1★) | | Rooms | 73 | 25 | | Floors | 4 | 3 | | Newest building or renovation | 2012 (+3y) | 2009 | | Listed amenities | 21 (+4) | 17 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 12:30 | 12:30 | | Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | | Free parking | ✓ | – | | Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ | | Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ | | Car hire | ✓ | – | | Concierge | ✓ | ✓ | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Breakfast | ✓ | – | | Bar | ✓ | ✓ | | 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ | | Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ | | Hot tub | ✓ | – | | Gym | ✓ | ✓ | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Minibar | ✓ | – | | In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – | | Spa | – | ✓ | | Massage | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | – | ✓ | | Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – | | Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. [Topaz Hotel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/topaz-hotel-kandy/prices/) ## Location 130 m apart Topaz Hotel: city centre: 1.2 km, nearest station Kandy railway station: 700 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 83 km, 11 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km. Tourmaline Hotel: city centre: 1.2 km, nearest station Kandy railway station: 720 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 83 km, 5 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km. ## Weather in Kandy [Kandy weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/sri-lanka/central-province/kandy/weather) ## Topaz Hotel or Tourmaline Hotel: common questions ### Which is better, Topaz Hotel or Tourmaline Hotel? They are evenly matched. Topaz Hotel is stronger in location; Tourmaline Hotel is stronger in spa & wellness. ### Which is cheaper, Topaz Hotel or Tourmaline Hotel? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### How far apart are Topaz Hotel and Tourmaline Hotel? 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