Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel vs Hilton Colombo
Both are in Colombo, 580 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Slave Island
Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 7.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
Hotel★★★★★L B Gate
Hilton Colombo
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 7.7
- Score by category
- 3 of 6
The short answer
Pick Hilton Colombo
It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 580 m apart.
Choose Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 8.4)
- to walk to the sights (4.6 km / 5.2 km)
- a spa and wellness
- free parking
Choose Hilton Colombo if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep (98 / 41)
Why is Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel better than Hilton Colombo?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.4)+0.3
- 2Has a spa
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2010 vs 1987)+23y
- 4Has free parking
- 511 more listed amenities (29 vs 18)+11
- 6Has an on-site restaurant
- 7Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Hilton Colombo better than Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel?
- 1230 m closer to public transport−230 m
- 257 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+57
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 77 vs 63)+14
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel vs Hilton Colombo: which hotel is better? | Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel | Hilton Colombo |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.4 |
| Location | 7.0 | 7.7 +0.7 |
| Facilities | 9.2 +4.2 | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 10.0 +6.0 | 4.0 |
| Beach access | 8.1 | 8.5 +0.4 |
| Public transport | 8.7 | 9.9 +1.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 +0.3 | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 +0.3 | 8.4 |
| Number of reviews | 1,087 +470 | 617 |
| Rank in Colombo | top 17% +14% | top 31% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.0 | 7.7 +0.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 4.6 km −530 m | 5.2 km |
| To the beach | 660 m | 530 m −130 m |
| To public transport | 400 m | 170 m −230 m |
| To the airport | 13 km | 13 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 41 | 98 +57 |
| To the nearest food shop | 450 m | 440 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 10 | 9 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 4 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 340 | – |
| Floors | 7 | 19 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2010 +23y | 1987 |
| Listed amenities | 29 +11 | 18 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Cinnamon Lakeside HotelHilton Colombo
- Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel is cheaper in 10 of 12 months
- Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel: €78 a night on average · Hilton Colombo: €89 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Colombo by month
All months
| Month | Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel | Hilton Colombo |
|---|---|---|
| December | €83 | €95 |
| January | €97 | €87 |
| February | €77 | €93 |
| March | €71 | €92 |
| April | €71 | €87 |
| May | €71 | €92 |
| June | €71 | €89 |
| July | €71 | €89 |
| August | €77 | €89 |
| September | €77 | €89 |
| October | €77 | €90 |
| November | €90 | €81 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel prices by monthHilton Colombo prices by month
Location
580 m apart
Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel: city centre: 4.6 km, nearest station Kotuva Railway Station: 400 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 13 km, beach: 660 m, 41 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
Hilton Colombo: city centre: 5.2 km, nearest station Secretariat Railway: 170 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 13 km, beach: 530 m, 98 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
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Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel or Hilton Colombo: common questions
Which is better, Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel or Hilton Colombo?
Hilton Colombo leads in 3 of 6 categories, including location, beach access, public transport. Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel or Hilton Colombo?
Over the year Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel costs about €78 a night on average against €89 at Hilton Colombo, and it is cheaper in 10 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel is closer: 4.6 km from the centre, against 5.2 km for Hilton Colombo.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Hilton Colombo is 530 m from the nearest beach; Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel is 660 m.
How far apart are Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel and Hilton Colombo?
The two hotels are 580 m 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