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
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 6.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Hotel★★★★½Slave Island
Courtyard by Marriott Colombo
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
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?
- 1370 m closer to public transport−370 m
- 2More guest reviews (3,207 vs 82), so the rating is more reliable×39
- 3Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Courtyard by Marriott Colombo better than Cinnamon Red Colombo?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.7)+0.2
- 2540 m closer to the area centre−540 m
- 3Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★)+0.5★
- 4Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2014)+8y
- 5Has 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 vs Courtyard by Marriott Colombo: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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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
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Hotel prices in Colombo by month
All months
| Month | Cinnamon Red Colombo | Courtyard by Marriott Colombo |
|---|---|---|
| November | €56 | €84 |
| December | €71 | €101 |
| January | €61 | €101 |
| February | €71 | €106 |
| March | €67 | €106 |
| April | €63 | €106 |
| May | €65 | €106 |
| June | €63 | – |
| July | €69 | – |
| August | €92 | – |
| September | €71 | €115 |
| October | €69 | – |
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.
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.
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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?
The two hotels are 700 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