Vista House vs Kandy Tree Tops
Both are in Kandy, 1.7 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★Elagolla
Vista House
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 1.9
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Guesthouse★★Mulgampola
Kandy Tree Tops
- Guest rating
- 9.5 Exceptional
- Location score
- 5.0
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
The short answer
Pick Kandy Tree Tops
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 1.7 km apart.
Choose Vista House if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Kandy Tree Tops if you want
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Vista House better than Kandy Tree Tops?
- 1Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
Why is Kandy Tree Tops better than Vista House?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 8.6)+0.9
- 21.4 km closer to the city centre−1.4 km
- 31.4 km closer to public transport−1.4 km
- 4Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★)+1★
- 514 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+14
- 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 38 vs 0)+38
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Vista House vs Kandy Tree Tops: which hotel is better? | Vista House | Kandy Tree Tops |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.5 +0.9 |
| Location | 1.9 | 5.0 +3.1 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | – | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 1.5 | 8.9 +7.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.6 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.5 +0.9 |
| Number of reviews | 16 +10 | 6 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 46% | top 32% +14% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 1.9 | 5.0 +3.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 3.3 km | 1.9 km −1.4 km |
| To public transport | 1.7 km | 350 m −1.4 km |
| To the airport | 82 km | 82 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 14 +14 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★ | ★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 3 | 1 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | – |
| Listed amenities | 14 +11 | 3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 −1h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
1.7 km apart
Vista House or Kandy Tree Tops: common questions
Which is better, Vista House or Kandy Tree Tops?
Kandy Tree Tops leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Vista House or Kandy Tree Tops?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Kandy Tree Tops is closer: 1.9 km from the centre, against 3.3 km for Vista House.
How far apart are Vista House and Kandy Tree Tops?
The two hotels are 1.7 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