Kandy Lakeside Escape vs Similar Hotels

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Viyana Boutique Hotel

Kandy, LK

★ 4-star8.6/10848 reviews

0.43 km (0.26 mi) from original

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✓Why it stands out

Service

9.1

Staff were friendly, accommodating, and helpful throughout the stay.

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Better if you care more about Food & Breakfast.

Hotels (4 selected)

Original hotel

Kandy Lakeside Escape

Kandy, LK

★ 4-star9.1/1048 reviews

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Highest View

Kandy, LK

★ 4-star8.5/10801 reviews

0.75 km (0.46 mi) from original

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Our pick

Viyana Boutique Hotel

Kandy, LK

★ 4-star8.6/10848 reviews

0.43 km (0.26 mi) from original

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Lakewood Residence

Kandy, LK

★ 4-star7.9/101,993 reviews

1.3 km (0.80 mi) from original

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Trade-offs

What you may gain by choosing another hotel.

Kandy Lakeside Escape

May suit you better if you prioritize:

Rooms9.3

Cleanliness9.3

Location9.3

Amenities & Facilities9.1

Value9.3

Highest View

May suit you better if you prioritize:

Food & Breakfast8.7

Key differences

Rooms

Kandy Lakeside Escape9.3

Lakewood Residence7.9

Cleanliness

Kandy Lakeside Escape9.3

Lakewood Residence6.9

Location

Kandy Lakeside Escape9.3

Highest View8.7

Service

Kandy Lakeside Escape9.5

Lakewood Residence8.9

Food & Breakfast

Highest View8.7

Lakewood Residence6.9

Amenities & Facilities

Kandy Lakeside Escape9.1

Lakewood Residence7.4

Value

Kandy Lakeside Escape9.3

Lakewood Residence7.4

Viyana Boutique Hotel amenity advantages

24-hour front deskHot tub/JacuzziLuggage storageMeeting/banquet facilities

Lakewood Residence amenity advantages

Swimming poolLift / Elevator

Distance from original

The compared hotels differ by 0.85 km.

Viyana Boutique Hotel: 0.43 km (0.26 mi)

Lakewood Residence: 1.3 km (0.80 mi)

Detailed comparison

Category	Kandy Lakeside Escape	Highest View	Viyana Boutique Hotel	Lakewood Residence
Guest score	9.1/10	8.5/10	8.6/10	7.9/10
Rooms	9.3 Rooms are spacious, comfortable, and well-maintained.	8.2 Some guests were satisfied with the rooms, although there were reports of air conditioning issues.	8.6 Rooms spacious and comfortable with good natural light.	7.9 Opinions are mixed; some rooms have issues but some enjoyed the views.
Cleanliness	9.3 The hotel is described as extremely clean and super clean.	7.7 The cleanliness of the rooms was acceptable with some reviews mentioning clean bathrooms.	8.4 Generally clean with some mixed comments about dust and maintenance.	6.9 Some reviews mention unhygienic breakfast and mustiness in rooms.
Location	9.3 Excellent location, close to the center yet quiet.	8.7 The hotel is conveniently located close to the center of Kandy, but guests should be prepared for some uphill walking.	8.8 Great views and proximity to city attractions, but near busy roads.	8.9 Guests praised the hotel's great location near the city center.
Service	9.5 Helpful staff and friendly hosts were highlighted.	9.2 Guests noted the hotel manager's helpfulness and friendliness, enhancing the overall service experience.	9.1 Staff were friendly, accommodating, and helpful throughout the stay.	8.9 Multiple reviews highlight the friendly and helpful nature of the staff.
Sleep & Noise	—	—	—	—
Food & Breakfast	7.8 Breakfast was minimal and did not meet the standard.	8.7 Breakfast quality received positive remarks, contributing positively to the dining experience.	8.2 Breakfast has room for improvement, but good selection nearby.	6.9 Several comments about below-average breakfast experiences.
Amenities & Facilities	9.1 Amenities provided were satisfactory, considering the hotel standard.	8.2 The amenities offered, including a balcony and standard toiletries, were generally satisfactory.	8.6 Well-maintained amenities, but some areas for improvement like breakfast.	7.4 Amenities vary; some positive mentions but issues with the pool and breakfast.
Value	9.3 The price-performance ratio is top-notch.	8.7 The hotel provides good value, with several reviews highlighting affordability.	8.5 Good value considering location and room quality.	7.4 Some guests felt the rates were high for the service provided.
Distance from original	Original hotel	0.75 km (0.46 mi)	0.43 km (0.26 mi)	1.3 km (0.80 mi)
Landmarks	Kandy Raja Pihilla	Arthur’s Seat	Anagarika Dharmapala	Royal Palace Park
Best suited for	Sightseeing travelers	Sightseeing travelers	Sightseeing travelers	Sightseeing travelers

Guest score

Kandy Lakeside Escape

9.1/10

Highest View

8.5/10

Viyana Boutique Hotel

8.6/10

Lakewood Residence

7.9/10

Rooms

Kandy Lakeside Escape

9.3

Rooms are spacious, comfortable, and well-maintained.

Highest View

8.2

Some guests were satisfied with the rooms, although there were reports of air conditioning issues.

Viyana Boutique Hotel

8.6

Rooms spacious and comfortable with good natural light.

Lakewood Residence

7.9

Opinions are mixed; some rooms have issues but some enjoyed the views.

Cleanliness

Kandy Lakeside Escape

9.3

The hotel is described as extremely clean and super clean.

Highest View

7.7

The cleanliness of the rooms was acceptable with some reviews mentioning clean bathrooms.

Viyana Boutique Hotel

8.4

Generally clean with some mixed comments about dust and maintenance.

Lakewood Residence

6.9

Some reviews mention unhygienic breakfast and mustiness in rooms.

Location

Kandy Lakeside Escape

9.3

Excellent location, close to the center yet quiet.

Highest View

8.7

The hotel is conveniently located close to the center of Kandy, but guests should be prepared for some uphill walking.

Viyana Boutique Hotel

8.8

Great views and proximity to city attractions, but near busy roads.

Lakewood Residence

8.9

Guests praised the hotel's great location near the city center.

Service

Kandy Lakeside Escape

9.5

Helpful staff and friendly hosts were highlighted.

Highest View

9.2

Guests noted the hotel manager's helpfulness and friendliness, enhancing the overall service experience.

Viyana Boutique Hotel

9.1

Staff were friendly, accommodating, and helpful throughout the stay.

Lakewood Residence

8.9

Multiple reviews highlight the friendly and helpful nature of the staff.

Sleep & Noise

Kandy Lakeside Escape

—

Highest View

—

Viyana Boutique Hotel

—

Lakewood Residence

—

Food & Breakfast

Kandy Lakeside Escape

7.8

Breakfast was minimal and did not meet the standard.

Highest View

8.7

Breakfast quality received positive remarks, contributing positively to the dining experience.

Viyana Boutique Hotel

8.2

Breakfast has room for improvement, but good selection nearby.

Lakewood Residence

6.9

Several comments about below-average breakfast experiences.

Amenities & Facilities

Kandy Lakeside Escape

9.1

Amenities provided were satisfactory, considering the hotel standard.

Highest View

8.2

The amenities offered, including a balcony and standard toiletries, were generally satisfactory.

Viyana Boutique Hotel

8.6

Well-maintained amenities, but some areas for improvement like breakfast.

Lakewood Residence

7.4

Amenities vary; some positive mentions but issues with the pool and breakfast.

Value

Kandy Lakeside Escape

9.3

The price-performance ratio is top-notch.

Highest View

8.7

The hotel provides good value, with several reviews highlighting affordability.

Viyana Boutique Hotel

8.5

Good value considering location and room quality.

Lakewood Residence

7.4

Some guests felt the rates were high for the service provided.

Landmarks

Kandy Lakeside Escape

Kandy Raja Pihilla

Highest View

Arthur’s Seat

Viyana Boutique Hotel

Anagarika Dharmapala

Lakewood Residence

Royal Palace Park

Hotels (4 selected)

Original hotel

Kandy Lakeside Escape

Kandy, LK

★ 4-star9.1/1048 reviews

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Highest View

Kandy, LK

★ 4-star8.5/10801 reviews

0.75 km (0.46 mi) from original

View hotel

Our pick

Viyana Boutique Hotel

Kandy, LK

★ 4-star8.6/10848 reviews

0.43 km (0.26 mi) from original

View hotel

Lakewood Residence

Kandy, LK

★ 4-star7.9/101,993 reviews

1.3 km (0.80 mi) from original

View hotel

Detailed comparison

Category	Kandy Lakeside Escape	Highest View	Viyana Boutique Hotel	Lakewood Residence
Guest score	9.1/10	8.5/10	8.6/10	7.9/10
Rooms	9.3 Rooms are spacious, comfortable, and well-maintained.	8.2 Some guests were satisfied with the rooms, although there were reports of air conditioning issues.	8.6 Rooms spacious and comfortable with good natural light.	7.9 Opinions are mixed; some rooms have issues but some enjoyed the views.
Cleanliness	9.3 The hotel is described as extremely clean and super clean.	7.7 The cleanliness of the rooms was acceptable with some reviews mentioning clean bathrooms.	8.4 Generally clean with some mixed comments about dust and maintenance.	6.9 Some reviews mention unhygienic breakfast and mustiness in rooms.
Location	9.3 Excellent location, close to the center yet quiet.	8.7 The hotel is conveniently located close to the center of Kandy, but guests should be prepared for some uphill walking.	8.8 Great views and proximity to city attractions, but near busy roads.	8.9 Guests praised the hotel's great location near the city center.
Service	9.5 Helpful staff and friendly hosts were highlighted.	9.2 Guests noted the hotel manager's helpfulness and friendliness, enhancing the overall service experience.	9.1 Staff were friendly, accommodating, and helpful throughout the stay.	8.9 Multiple reviews highlight the friendly and helpful nature of the staff.
Sleep & Noise	—	—	—	—
Food & Breakfast	7.8 Breakfast was minimal and did not meet the standard.	8.7 Breakfast quality received positive remarks, contributing positively to the dining experience.	8.2 Breakfast has room for improvement, but good selection nearby.	6.9 Several comments about below-average breakfast experiences.
Amenities & Facilities	9.1 Amenities provided were satisfactory, considering the hotel standard.	8.2 The amenities offered, including a balcony and standard toiletries, were generally satisfactory.	8.6 Well-maintained amenities, but some areas for improvement like breakfast.	7.4 Amenities vary; some positive mentions but issues with the pool and breakfast.
Value	9.3 The price-performance ratio is top-notch.	8.7 The hotel provides good value, with several reviews highlighting affordability.	8.5 Good value considering location and room quality.	7.4 Some guests felt the rates were high for the service provided.
Distance from original	Original hotel	0.75 km (0.46 mi)	0.43 km (0.26 mi)	1.3 km (0.80 mi)
Landmarks	Kandy Raja Pihilla	Arthur’s Seat	Anagarika Dharmapala	Royal Palace Park
Best suited for	Sightseeing travelers	Sightseeing travelers	Sightseeing travelers	Sightseeing travelers

Guest score

Kandy Lakeside Escape

9.1/10

Highest View

8.5/10

Viyana Boutique Hotel

8.6/10

Lakewood Residence

7.9/10

Rooms

Kandy Lakeside Escape

9.3

Rooms are spacious, comfortable, and well-maintained.

Highest View

8.2

Some guests were satisfied with the rooms, although there were reports of air conditioning issues.

Viyana Boutique Hotel

8.6

Rooms spacious and comfortable with good natural light.

Lakewood Residence

7.9

Opinions are mixed; some rooms have issues but some enjoyed the views.

Cleanliness

Kandy Lakeside Escape

9.3

The hotel is described as extremely clean and super clean.

Highest View

7.7

The cleanliness of the rooms was acceptable with some reviews mentioning clean bathrooms.

Viyana Boutique Hotel

8.4

Generally clean with some mixed comments about dust and maintenance.

Lakewood Residence

6.9

Some reviews mention unhygienic breakfast and mustiness in rooms.

Location

Kandy Lakeside Escape

9.3

Excellent location, close to the center yet quiet.

Highest View

8.7

The hotel is conveniently located close to the center of Kandy, but guests should be prepared for some uphill walking.

Viyana Boutique Hotel

8.8

Great views and proximity to city attractions, but near busy roads.

Lakewood Residence

8.9

Guests praised the hotel's great location near the city center.

Service

Kandy Lakeside Escape

9.5

Helpful staff and friendly hosts were highlighted.

Highest View

9.2

Guests noted the hotel manager's helpfulness and friendliness, enhancing the overall service experience.

Viyana Boutique Hotel

9.1

Staff were friendly, accommodating, and helpful throughout the stay.

Lakewood Residence

8.9

Multiple reviews highlight the friendly and helpful nature of the staff.

Sleep & Noise

Kandy Lakeside Escape

—

Highest View

—

Viyana Boutique Hotel

—

Lakewood Residence

—

Food & Breakfast

Kandy Lakeside Escape

7.8

Breakfast was minimal and did not meet the standard.

Highest View

8.7

Breakfast quality received positive remarks, contributing positively to the dining experience.

Viyana Boutique Hotel

8.2

Breakfast has room for improvement, but good selection nearby.

Lakewood Residence

6.9

Several comments about below-average breakfast experiences.

Amenities & Facilities

Kandy Lakeside Escape

9.1

Amenities provided were satisfactory, considering the hotel standard.

Highest View

8.2

The amenities offered, including a balcony and standard toiletries, were generally satisfactory.

Viyana Boutique Hotel

8.6

Well-maintained amenities, but some areas for improvement like breakfast.

Lakewood Residence

7.4

Amenities vary; some positive mentions but issues with the pool and breakfast.

Value

Kandy Lakeside Escape

9.3

The price-performance ratio is top-notch.

Highest View

8.7

The hotel provides good value, with several reviews highlighting affordability.

Viyana Boutique Hotel

8.5

Good value considering location and room quality.

Lakewood Residence

7.4

Some guests felt the rates were high for the service provided.

Landmarks

Kandy Lakeside Escape

Kandy Raja Pihilla

Highest View

Arthur’s Seat

Viyana Boutique Hotel

Anagarika Dharmapala

Lakewood Residence

Royal Palace Park