Clock Inn Dehiwala vs Frangipani
Both are in Colombo, 100 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelDehiwala
Clock Inn Dehiwala
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 0 of 6
ApartmentDehiwala
Frangipani
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 7.4
- Score by category
- 3 of 6
The short answer
Pick Frangipani
It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 100 m apart.
Choose Clock Inn Dehiwala if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 16 / 3)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2016 / 2011)
Choose Frangipani if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 8.6)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 3 / 16)
Why is Clock Inn Dehiwala better than Frangipani?
- 1More guest reviews (429 vs 108), so the rating is more reliable×4.0
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2016 vs 2011)+5y
- 3Offers an airport transfer
- 43 more sights within 1 km+3
Why is Frangipani better than Clock Inn Dehiwala?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.6)+0.8
- 2Has 24-hour room service
- 3Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Clock Inn Dehiwala vs Frangipani: which hotel is better? | Clock Inn Dehiwala | Frangipani |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.4 +0.8 |
| Location | 7.3 | 7.4 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 8.1 | 8.4 +0.3 |
| Public transport | 7.4 | 8.0 +0.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 9.1 +0.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.4 +0.8 |
| Number of reviews | 429 +321 | 108 |
| Rank in Colombo | top 24% | top 2% +22% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.3 | 7.4 |
| Distance to Dehiwala centre | 200 m | 110 m |
| To the beach | 650 m | 550 m −100 m |
| To public transport | 630 m | 530 m −100 m |
| To the airport | 3.8 km | 3.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 24 | 24 |
| To the nearest food shop | 910 m | 890 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 7 +3 | 4 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 16 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 +5y | 2011 |
| Listed amenities | 14 | 15 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | – | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
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Location
100 m apart
Clock Inn Dehiwala: city centre: 4.6 km, nearest station Dehiwala Railway Station: 630 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 3.8 km, beach: 650 m, 24 places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.
Frangipani: city centre: 4.6 km, nearest station Dehiwala Railway Station: 530 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 3.9 km, beach: 550 m, 24 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
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Clock Inn Dehiwala or Frangipani: common questions
Which is better, Clock Inn Dehiwala or Frangipani?
Frangipani leads in 3 of 6 categories, including guest rating, beach access, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Clock Inn Dehiwala or Frangipani?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Frangipani is 550 m from the nearest beach; Clock Inn Dehiwala is 650 m.
How far apart are Clock Inn Dehiwala and Frangipani?
The two hotels are 100 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