The Drop Inn vs Villa Shady Nook
Both are in Kandy, 220 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseLewella
The Drop Inn
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 4.9
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
GuesthouseTalwatta
Villa Shady Nook
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 5.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Villa Shady Nook
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 220 m apart.
Choose The Drop Inn if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 5 / 1)
Choose Villa Shady Nook if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.4 / 7.9)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 5)
Why is The Drop Inn better than Villa Shady Nook?
- 1More guest reviews (145 vs 11), so the rating is more reliable×13
Why is Villa Shady Nook better than The Drop Inn?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 7.9)+0.5
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Drop Inn vs Villa Shady Nook: which hotel is better? | The Drop Inn | Villa Shady Nook |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.4 +0.5 |
| Location | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5 | – |
| Public transport | 0.8 | 2.0 +1.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.4 +0.4 |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.4 +0.5 |
| Number of reviews | 145 +134 | 11 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 81% | top 47% +34% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.4 km | 1.2 km −210 m |
| To public transport | 1.9 km | 1.6 km −210 m |
| To the airport | 85 km | 85 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 16 | 21 +5 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.3 km | 1.0 km −210 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 5 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 1978 | – |
| Listed amenities | 15 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 10:30 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
220 m apart
The Drop Inn: city centre: 1.4 km, nearest station Kandy railway station: 1.9 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 85 km, 16 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
Villa Shady Nook: city centre: 1.2 km, nearest station Kandy railway station: 1.6 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 85 km, 21 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
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The Drop Inn or Villa Shady Nook: common questions
Which is better, The Drop Inn or Villa Shady Nook?
Villa Shady Nook leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, The Drop Inn or Villa Shady Nook?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Villa Shady Nook is closer: 1.2 km from the centre, against 1.4 km for The Drop Inn.
How far apart are The Drop Inn and Villa Shady Nook?
The two hotels are 220 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