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title: "Amaranthe Bay Resort & Spa vs Amila Guest House: which hotel is better?"
description: "Amaranthe Bay Resort & Spa or Amila Guest House in Trincomalee? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/amaranthe-bay-resort-spa-trincomalee-vs-amila-guest-house-trincomalee/
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retrieved: 2026-11-11
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# Amaranthe Bay Resort & Spa vs Amila Guest House

Both are in Trincomalee, 2.7 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★★★ · Alles Garden
## [Amaranthe Bay Resort & Spa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/amaranthe-bay-resort-spa-trincomalee/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 6.4

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1118794/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Abhayapura
## [Amila Guest House](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/amila-guest-house-trincomalee/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.9

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1122199/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Amaranthe Bay Resort & Spa

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 2.7 km apart.

### Choose Amaranthe Bay Resort & Spa if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 8.7)
-   to be closer to the beach (270 m / 1.1 km)
-   to walk to the sights (520 m / 2.1 km)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 25 / 1)

### Choose Amila Guest House if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 25)

### Why is Amaranthe Bay Resort & Spa better than Amila Guest House?

1.  840 m closer to the beach (270 m vs 1.1 km) (−840 m)
2.  1.6 km closer to the city centre (−1.6 km)
3.  More guest reviews (223 vs 18), so the rating is more reliable (×12)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 25 vs 0) (+25)
5.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00) (+2h)

### Why is Amila Guest House better than Amaranthe Bay Resort & Spa?

1.  Earlier check-in (6:00 vs 14:00) (−8h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Amaranthe Bay Resort & Spa | Amila Guest House |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Location | 6.4  (+3.5) | 2.9 |
| Facilities | 7.5 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 7.0 | – |
| Beach access | 9.4  (+2.9) | 6.5 |
| Public transport | – | 1.1 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7  (+0.5) | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.8  (+0.1) | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 223  (+205) | 18 |
| Rank in Trincomalee | top 5%  (+18%) | top 23% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.4  (+3.5) | 2.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 520 m  (−1.6 km) | 2.1 km |
| To the beach | 270 m  (−840 m) | 1.1 km |
| To public transport | – | 1.8 km |
| To the airport | 9.5 km | 7.1 km  (−2.5 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5  (+5) | 0 |
| To the nearest food shop | – | 1.1 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 25 | 1 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | – |
| Listed amenities | 26  (+22) | 4 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 6:00  (−8h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+2h) | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Amaranthe Bay Resort & Spa prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/amaranthe-bay-resort-spa-trincomalee/prices/)

## Location

2.7 km apart

Amaranthe Bay Resort & Spa: city centre: 520 m, China Bay Airport (TRR): 9.5 km, beach: 270 m, 5 places to eat within 500 m.

Amila Guest House: city centre: 2.1 km, nearest station Trincomalee Railway Station: 1.8 km, China Bay Airport (TRR): 7.1 km, beach: 1.1 km.

## Weather in Trincomalee

[Trincomalee weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/sri-lanka/eastern-province/trincomalee/weather)

## Amaranthe Bay Resort & Spa or Amila Guest House: common questions

### Which is better, Amaranthe Bay Resort & Spa or Amila Guest House?

Amaranthe Bay Resort & Spa leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Amaranthe Bay Resort & Spa or Amila Guest House?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Amaranthe Bay Resort & Spa is closer: 520 m from the centre, against 2.1 km for Amila Guest House.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Amaranthe Bay Resort & Spa is 270 m from the nearest beach; Amila Guest House is 1.1 km.

### How far apart are Amaranthe Bay Resort & Spa and Amila Guest House?

The two hotels are 2.7 km apart in a straight line.

## 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/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/amaranthe-bay-resort-spa-trincomalee-vs-amila-guest-house-trincomalee/. 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/