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title: "Amethyst Resort Passikudah vs Sun Ray Rest House: which hotel is better?"
description: "Amethyst Resort Passikudah or Sun Ray Rest House in Pasikuda? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/amethyst-resort-passikudah-pasikuda-vs-sun-ray-rest-house-pasikuda/
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retrieved: 2026-11-06
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# Amethyst Resort Passikudah vs Sun Ray Rest House

Both are in Pasikuda, 500 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★ · Pasikudah
## [Amethyst Resort Passikudah](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/amethyst-resort-passikudah-pasikuda/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.4

- **Score by category:** 4 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1122000/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Pasikudah
## [Sun Ray Rest House](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sun-ray-rest-house-pasikuda/)

- **Guest rating:** – ·

- **Score by category:** 0 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2156653/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Amethyst Resort Passikudah

It comes out ahead on 4 of 5 compared facts. 500 m apart.

### Choose Amethyst Resort Passikudah if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 6.5)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 38 / 396)

### Choose Sun Ray Rest House if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 396 / 38)

### Why is Amethyst Resort Passikudah better than Sun Ray Rest House?

1.  330 m closer to the area centre (−330 m)
2.  More guest reviews (253 vs 3), so the rating is more reliable (×84)
3.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (38 vs 396 rooms) (−358)

### Why is Sun Ray Rest House better than Amethyst Resort Passikudah?

1.  A larger hotel with more facilities (396 vs 38 rooms) (×10.4)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Amethyst Resort Passikudah | Sun Ray Rest House |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | – |
| Location | 6.4 | – |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | 9.7 | – |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5  (+0.4) | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | – |
| Number of reviews | 253  (+250) | 3 |
| Rank in Pasikuda | top 47%  (+6%) | bottom 47% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.4 | – |
| Distance to Pasikudah centre | 150 m  (−330 m) | 470 m |
| To the beach | 180 m | – |
| To the airport | 27 km | – |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 2 | – |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | – |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | – |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 38 | 396 |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | – |
| Listed amenities | 15 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | – |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

500 m apart

Amethyst Resort Passikudah: city centre: 380 m, Batticaloa International Airport (BTC): 27 km, beach: 180 m, 2 places to eat within 500 m.

## Amethyst Resort Passikudah or Sun Ray Rest House: common questions

### Which is better, Amethyst Resort Passikudah or Sun Ray Rest House?

Amethyst Resort Passikudah leads in 4 of 5 categories, including StayVersus score, number of reviews, rank in Pasikuda.

### Which is cheaper, Amethyst Resort Passikudah or Sun Ray Rest House?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Amethyst Resort Passikudah is closer: 150 m from the centre, against 470 m for Sun Ray Rest House.

### How far apart are Amethyst Resort Passikudah and Sun Ray Rest House?

The two hotels are 500 m 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/amethyst-resort-passikudah-pasikuda-vs-sun-ray-rest-house-pasikuda/. 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/