---
title: "19 St Stephen's vs Villa Capers: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Villa Capers. It comes out ahead on 5 of 14 compared facts. 19 St Stephen's or Villa Capers in Colombo? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities…"
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/19-st-stephen-s-colombo-vs-villa-capers-colombo/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-14
---

# 19 St Stephen's vs Villa Capers

Both are in Colombo, 1.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Maadinnagoda
## [19 St Stephen's](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/19-st-stephen-s-colombo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.3

- **Score by category:** 3 of 14

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1070507/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · ★★★★ · Gothamipura
## [Villa Capers](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/villa-capers-colombo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.5

- **Score by category:** 5 of 14

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2280703/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Villa Capers

It comes out ahead on 5 of 14 compared facts. 1.5 km apart.

### Choose Villa Capers if you want

-   to walk to the sights

### Why is 19 St Stephen's better than Villa Capers?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 8.1) (+0.4)

### Why is Villa Capers better than 19 St Stephen's?

1.  1.3 km closer to the city centre (−1.3 km)
2.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 36 vs 15) (+21)
3.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | 19 St Stephen's | Villa Capers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5  (+0.4) | 8.1 |
| Location | 2.3 | 3.5  (+1.2) |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | – | 0.0 |
| Public transport | – | 3.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.2  (+0.1) | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.5  (+0.4) | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 16 | 30  (+14) |
| Rank in Colombo | top 44%  (+12%) | top 56% |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.3 | 3.5  (+1.2) |
| Distance to the centre | 4.3 km | 3.0 km  (−1.3 km) |
| To public transport | – | 1.4 km |
| To the airport | 11 km | 10 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 2 | 8  (+6) |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 4 | 7 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | – | 14 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

[Swap sides](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/villa-capers-colombo-vs-19-st-stephen-s-colombo/)

## Location

1.5 km apart

## 19 St Stephen's or Villa Capers: common questions

### Which is better, 19 St Stephen's or Villa Capers?

Villa Capers leads in 5 of 14 categories, including number of reviews, location score, distance to the centre. 19 St Stephen's is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Colombo.

### Which is cheaper, 19 St Stephen's or Villa Capers?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Villa Capers is closer: 3.0 km from the centre, against 4.3 km for 19 St Stephen's.

### How far apart are 19 St Stephen's and Villa Capers?

The two hotels are 1.5 km apart in a straight line.

## More match-ups

-   [19 St Stephen's vs Diyawanna Leisure](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/19-st-stephen-s-colombo-vs-diyawanna-leisure-colombo/)
-   [19 St Stephen's vs SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/19-st-stephen-s-colombo-vs-sesaya-poshtel-bistro-colombo-s-newest-and-finest-poshtel-dorms-and-rooms-colombo/)
-   [19 St Stephen's vs Jays Guest, Rajagiriya, Colombo](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/19-st-stephen-s-colombo-vs-jays-guest-rajagiriya-colombo-colombo/)
-   [Villa Capers vs Rockwell Colombo Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/rockwell-colombo-hotel-colombo-vs-villa-capers-colombo/)
-   [Villa Capers vs Maniumpathy](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/maniumpathy-colombo-vs-villa-capers-colombo/)
-   [Villa Capers vs Jays Guest, Rajagiriya, Colombo](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/jays-guest-rajagiriya-colombo-colombo-vs-villa-capers-colombo/)
-   [Villa Capers vs Zylan Colombo](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/villa-capers-colombo-vs-zylan-colombo-colombo/)

## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

---
Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/19-st-stephen-s-colombo-vs-villa-capers-colombo/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/