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title: "Clock Inn Colombo vs Palmyrah Residencies: which hotel is better?"
description: "Clock Inn Colombo or Palmyrah Residencies in Colombo? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/clock-inn-colombo-colombo-vs-palmyrah-residencies-colombo/
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retrieved: 2026-11-11
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# Clock Inn Colombo vs Palmyrah Residencies

Both are in Colombo, 170 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Polhengoda
## [Clock Inn Colombo](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/clock-inn-colombo-colombo/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 6.9

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1294196/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment
## [Palmyrah Residencies](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/palmyrah-residencies-colombo/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.9 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 6.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1937821/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 170 m apart.

### Choose Clock Inn Colombo if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 19 / 3)

### Choose Palmyrah Residencies if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 3 / 19)

### Why is Clock Inn Colombo better than Palmyrah Residencies?

1.  More guest reviews (1,111 vs 93), so the rating is more reliable (×12)
2.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is Palmyrah Residencies better than Clock Inn Colombo?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Clock Inn Colombo | Palmyrah Residencies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 7.9 |
| Location | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Public transport | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.8 | 8.0  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 7.9  (+0.1) |
| Number of reviews | 1,111  (+1,018) | 93 |
| Rank in Colombo | bottom 29% | bottom 35%  (+6%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.6 km  (−160 m) | 1.8 km |
| To the beach | 2.1 km | 2.1 km |
| To public transport | 440 m | 410 m |
| To the airport | 9.1 km | 9.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 82  (+8) | 74 |
| To the nearest food shop | 640 m | 630 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 6 | 6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 19 | 3 |
| Floors | – | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | 6 | 15  (+9) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:30  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Casino | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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

## Location

170 m apart

Clock Inn Colombo: city centre: 1.6 km, nearest station Bambalapitiya Railway Station: 440 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 9.1 km, beach: 2.1 km, 82 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

Palmyrah Residencies: city centre: 1.8 km, nearest station Bambalapitiya Railway Station: 410 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 9.1 km, beach: 2.1 km, 74 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Colombo

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

## Clock Inn Colombo or Palmyrah Residencies: common questions

### Which is cheaper, Clock Inn Colombo or Palmyrah Residencies?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Clock Inn Colombo is closer: 1.6 km from the centre, against 1.8 km for Palmyrah Residencies.

### How far apart are Clock Inn Colombo and Palmyrah Residencies?

The two hotels are 170 m apart in a straight line.

## 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/clock-inn-colombo-colombo-vs-palmyrah-residencies-colombo/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/