--- title: "Cinnamon Red Colombo vs Courtyard by Marriott Colombo" description: "Cinnamon Red Colombo or Courtyard by Marriott Colombo in Colombo? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/cinnamon-red-colombo-colombo-vs-courtyard-by-marriott-colombo-colombo/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-06 --- # Cinnamon Red Colombo vs Courtyard by Marriott Colombo Both are in Colombo, 700 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★★ · Slave Island ## [Cinnamon Red Colombo](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/cinnamon-red-colombo-colombo/) - **Guest rating:** 8.7 · Very good - **Location score:** 6.4 - **Score by category:** 2 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1285763/agoda/?lang=en) Hotel · ★★★★½ · Slave Island ## [Courtyard by Marriott Colombo](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/courtyard-by-marriott-colombo-colombo/) - **Guest rating:** 8.9 · Excellent - **Location score:** 5.6 - **Score by category:** 1 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1316619/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Pick Cinnamon Red Colombo It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 700 m apart. ### Choose Cinnamon Red Colombo if you want - to walk to the sights (2.6 km / 3.2 km) ### Choose Courtyard by Marriott Colombo if you want - to be closer to the beach (1.2 km / 1.5 km) - a newer or recently renovated building (2022 / 2014) ### Why is Cinnamon Red Colombo better than Courtyard by Marriott Colombo? 1. 370 m closer to public transport (−370 m) 2. More guest reviews (3,207 vs 82), so the rating is more reliable (×39) 3. Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h) ### Why is Courtyard by Marriott Colombo better than Cinnamon Red Colombo? 1. Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.7) (+0.2) 2. 540 m closer to the area centre (−540 m) 3. Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★) (+0.5★) 4. Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2014) (+8y) 5. Has 24-hour room service ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Cinnamon Red Colombo | Courtyard by Marriott Colombo | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.9 | | Location | 6.4 (+0.8) | 5.6 | | Facilities | 7.5 | – | | Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – | | Beach access | 5.3 | 6.1 (+0.8) | | Public transport | 7.7 (+2.0) | 5.7 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.7 | 8.7 | | Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.9 (+0.2) | | Number of reviews | 3,207 (+3,125) | 82 | | Rank in Colombo | top 17% | top 17% | | Location | | Location score | 6.4 (+0.8) | 5.6 | | Distance to Slave Island centre | 1.5 km | 980 m (−540 m) | | To the beach | 1.5 km | 1.2 km (−240 m) | | To public transport | 570 m (−370 m) | 940 m | | To the airport | 11 km | 11 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 58 | 63 (+5) | | To the nearest food shop | 410 m | 230 m (−170 m) | | Shops within 500 m | 7 | 5 | | Sights within 1 km | 3 | 3 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★½ (+0.5★) | | Rooms | 243 | – | | Floors | 26 | 1 | | Newest building or renovation | 2014 | 2022 (+8y) | | Listed amenities | 20 (+9) | 11 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 14:00 (−1h) | 15:00 | | Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – | | Free parking | ✓ | – | | Airport transfer | ✓ | – | | Car hire | ✓ | – | | Concierge | ✓ | ✓ | | Laundry | ✓ | – | | Luggage storage | ✓ | – | | Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ | | Restaurant | ✓ | – | | Bar | ✓ | ✓ | | Swimming pool | ✓ | – | | Gym | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Minibar | ✓ | ✓ | | In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ | | Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ | | 24-hour room service | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | ✓ | – | | Beach holidays | – | ✓ | | Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – | | Business trips | ✓ | – | | Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Nightly price by month Cinnamon Red ColomboCourtyard by Marriott Colombo - Cinnamon Red Colombo is cheaper in 8 of 8 months - Cinnamon Red Colombo: €66 a night on average · Courtyard by Marriott Colombo: €103 a night on average Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. [Hotel prices in Colombo by month](https://stayversus.com/en/sri-lanka/colombo/prices/) 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 Red Colombo prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/cinnamon-red-colombo-colombo/prices/) ## Location 700 m apart Cinnamon Red Colombo: city centre: 2.6 km, nearest station Expo Rail: 570 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 11 km, beach: 1.5 km, 58 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km. Courtyard by Marriott Colombo: city centre: 3.2 km, nearest station Slave Island Railway Station: 940 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 11 km, beach: 1.2 km, 63 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km. ## Weather in Colombo [Colombo weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/sri-lanka/western-province/colombo/weather) ## Cinnamon Red Colombo or Courtyard by Marriott Colombo: common questions ### Which is better, Cinnamon Red Colombo or Courtyard by Marriott Colombo? Cinnamon Red Colombo leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, public transport. Courtyard by Marriott Colombo is stronger in beach access. ### Which is cheaper, Cinnamon Red Colombo or Courtyard by Marriott Colombo? Over the year Cinnamon Red Colombo costs about €66 a night on average against €103 at Courtyard by Marriott Colombo, and it is cheaper in 8 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? Courtyard by Marriott Colombo is closer: 980 m from the centre, against 1.5 km for Cinnamon Red Colombo. ### Which hotel is closer to the beach? Courtyard by Marriott Colombo is 1.2 km from the nearest beach; Cinnamon Red Colombo is 1.5 km. ### How far apart are Cinnamon Red Colombo and Courtyard by Marriott Colombo? 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