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title: "C1 Colombo Fort vs Fairway Colombo: which hotel is better?"
description: "C1 Colombo Fort or Fairway Colombo in Colombo? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# C1 Colombo Fort vs Fairway Colombo

Both are in Colombo, 160 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · L B Gate
## [C1 Colombo Fort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/c1-colombo-fort-colombo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.0

- **Score by category:** 0 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1236335/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · L B Gate
## [Fairway Colombo](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/fairway-colombo-colombo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.4

- **Score by category:** 4 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1402110/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Fairway Colombo

It leads in 4 of 6 categories. 160 m apart.

### Choose C1 Colombo Fort if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 8.6)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 18 / 180)

### Choose Fairway Colombo if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (660 m / 810 m)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 180 / 18)

### Why is C1 Colombo Fort better than Fairway Colombo?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.6) (+0.2)
2.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00) (−1h)
3.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (18 vs 180 rooms) (−162)

### Why is Fairway Colombo better than C1 Colombo Fort?

1.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
2.  Has 24-hour room service
3.  Has an on-site restaurant
4.  A larger hotel with more facilities (180 vs 18 rooms) (×10.0)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | C1 Colombo Fort | Fairway Colombo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Location | 7.0 | 7.4  (+0.4) |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 5.8  (+1.6) |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 7.6 | 8.1  (+0.5) |
| Public transport | 8.5 | 8.9  (+0.4) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8  (+0.2) | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.8  (+0.2) | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 1,727  (+235) | 1,492 |
| Rank in Colombo | top 12%  (+10%) | top 22% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.0 | 7.4  (+0.4) |
| Distance to L B Gate centre | 320 m  (−150 m) | 460 m |
| To the beach | 810 m | 660 m  (−150 m) |
| To public transport | 430 m | 350 m  (−80 m) |
| To the airport | 13 km | 13 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 84 | 89  (+5) |
| To the nearest food shop | 280 m  (−110 m) | 400 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 9 | 9 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 4 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 18 | 180 |
| Floors | 4 | 8 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018  (+2y) | 2016 |
| Listed amenities | 15 | 18  (+3) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:00  (−1h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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

[Fairway Colombo prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/fairway-colombo-colombo/prices/)

## Location

160 m apart

C1 Colombo Fort: city centre: 5.5 km, nearest station Secretariat Railway: 430 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 13 km, beach: 810 m, 84 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

Fairway Colombo: city centre: 5.4 km, nearest station Secretariat Railway: 350 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 13 km, beach: 660 m, 89 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Colombo

[Colombo weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/sri-lanka/western-province/colombo/weather)

## C1 Colombo Fort or Fairway Colombo: common questions

### Which is better, C1 Colombo Fort or Fairway Colombo?

Fairway Colombo leads in 4 of 6 categories, including location, facilities, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, C1 Colombo Fort or Fairway Colombo?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

C1 Colombo Fort is closer: 320 m from the centre, against 460 m for Fairway Colombo.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Fairway Colombo is 660 m from the nearest beach; C1 Colombo Fort is 810 m.

### How far apart are C1 Colombo Fort and Fairway Colombo?

The two hotels are 160 m apart in a straight line.

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## 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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