Villa Arunalu Kandy vs Sky Gate Kandy
Both are in Kandy, 1.9 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★★★Ampitiya
Villa Arunalu Kandy
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 5.3
- Score by category
- 3 of 6
Hotel★★★★★Lewella
Sky Gate Kandy
- Guest rating
- 7.2 Good
- Location score
- 2.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
The short answer
Pick Villa Arunalu Kandy
It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 1.9 km apart.
Choose Villa Arunalu Kandy if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Sky Gate Kandy if you want
- to walk to the sights
- breakfast included
- a big hotel with more facilities
- a newer or recently renovated building
Why is Villa Arunalu Kandy better than Sky Gate Kandy?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 7.2)+1.5
- 2970 m closer to the beach (300 m vs 1.3 km)−970 m
- 3Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
- 4Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00)+2h
Why is Sky Gate Kandy better than Villa Arunalu Kandy?
- 11.7 km closer to the city centre−1.7 km
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3Includes free breakfast
- 4Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 10 vs 0)+10
- 6Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2013)+10y
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Villa Arunalu Kandy vs Sky Gate Kandy: which hotel is better? | Villa Arunalu Kandy | Sky Gate Kandy |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 +1.5 | 7.2 |
| Location | 5.3 +2.7 | 2.6 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 5.8 +0.8 |
| Families | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 1.5 +1.5 |
| Beach access | 9.3 +3.3 | 6.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +0.9 | 7.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 +1.5 | 7.2 |
| Number of reviews | 55 +14 | 41 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 31% +61% | top 92% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.3 +2.7 | 2.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 3.9 km | 2.2 km −1.7 km |
| To the beach | 300 m −970 m | 1.3 km |
| To the airport | 87 km | 86 km −1.2 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 2 | 23 |
| Floors | 3 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2013 | 2023 +10y |
| Listed amenities | 15 | 15 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 −1h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +2h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
1.9 km apart
Villa Arunalu Kandy or Sky Gate Kandy: common questions
Which is better, Villa Arunalu Kandy or Sky Gate Kandy?
Villa Arunalu Kandy leads in 3 of 6 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access. Sky Gate Kandy is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Villa Arunalu Kandy or Sky Gate Kandy?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Sky Gate Kandy is closer: 2.2 km from the centre, against 3.9 km for Villa Arunalu Kandy.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Villa Arunalu Kandy is 300 m from the nearest beach; Sky Gate Kandy is 1.3 km.
How far apart are Villa Arunalu Kandy and Sky Gate Kandy?
The two hotels are 1.9 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