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
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
GuesthouseAbhayapura
Amila Guest House
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 2.9
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
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?
- 1840 m closer to the beach (270 m vs 1.1 km)−840 m
- 21.6 km closer to the city centre−1.6 km
- 3More guest reviews (223 vs 18), so the rating is more reliable×12
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 25 vs 0)+25
- 5Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00)+2h
Why is Amila Guest House better than Amaranthe Bay Resort & Spa?
- 1Earlier 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 vs Amila Guest House: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
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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.
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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.
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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