Aurora Holiday House vs Frangipani
Both are in Colombo, 1.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
ApartmentDehiwala
Aurora Holiday House
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 7.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
ApartmentDehiwala
Frangipani
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 7.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.0 km apart.
Choose Aurora Holiday House if you want
- to be closer to the beach (230 m / 550 m)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 7 / 3)
Choose Frangipani if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 8.5)
- to walk to the sights (4.6 km / 5.6 km)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 3 / 7)
Why is Aurora Holiday House better than Frangipani?
- 1330 m closer to the beach (230 m vs 550 m)−330 m
- 210 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+10
- 3Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00)−1h
Why is Frangipani better than Aurora Holiday House?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.5)+0.9
- 2940 m closer to the area centre−940 m
- 3520 m closer to public transport−520 m
- 4More guest reviews (108 vs 5), so the rating is more reliable×22
- 54 more sights within 1 km+4
- 6Later 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.
| Aurora Holiday House vs Frangipani: which hotel is better? | Aurora Holiday House | Frangipani |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.4 +0.9 |
| Location | 7.2 | 7.4 |
| Facilities | 5.0 +0.8 | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 9.6 +1.2 | 8.4 |
| Public transport | 5.2 | 8.0 +2.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 | 9.1 +1.0 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.4 +0.9 |
| Number of reviews | 5 | 108 +103 |
| Rank in Colombo | top 49% | top 2% +47% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.2 | 7.4 +0.2 |
| Distance to Dehiwala centre | 1.1 km | 110 m −940 m |
| To the beach | 230 m −330 m | 550 m |
| To public transport | 1.0 km | 530 m −520 m |
| To the airport | 3.2 km | 3.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 34 +10 | 24 |
| To the nearest food shop | 660 m −230 m | 890 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 4 +4 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 7 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2011 |
| Listed amenities | 16 | 15 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −1h | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.0 km apart
Aurora Holiday House: city centre: 5.6 km, nearest station Dehiwala Railway Station: 1.0 km, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 3.2 km, beach: 230 m, 34 places to eat within 500 m.
Frangipani: city centre: 4.6 km, nearest station Dehiwala Railway Station: 530 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 3.9 km, beach: 550 m, 24 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
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Aurora Holiday House or Frangipani: common questions
Which is better, Aurora Holiday House or Frangipani?
They are evenly matched. Aurora Holiday House is stronger in facilities, beach access; Frangipani is stronger in guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Aurora Holiday House or Frangipani?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Frangipani is closer: 110 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for Aurora Holiday House.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Aurora Holiday House is 230 m from the nearest beach; Frangipani is 550 m.
How far apart are Aurora Holiday House and Frangipani?
The two hotels are 1.0 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