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title: "Courtyard by Marriott Colombo vs SkyLounge Apartment"
description: "Courtyard by Marriott Colombo or SkyLounge Apartment in Colombo? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Courtyard by Marriott Colombo vs SkyLounge Apartment

Both are in Colombo, 360 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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:** 3 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1316619/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment · Slave Island
## [SkyLounge Apartment](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/skylounge-apartment-colombo/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.5 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 5.3

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2107857/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Courtyard by Marriott Colombo

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 360 m apart.

### Choose Courtyard by Marriott Colombo if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 6.5)
-   to be closer to the beach (1.2 km / 1.5 km)

### Why is Courtyard by Marriott Colombo better than SkyLounge Apartment?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 6.5) (+2.4)
2.  More guest reviews (82 vs 8), so the rating is more reliable (×10)
3.  Has 24-hour room service
4.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 5:00) (+7h)

### Why is SkyLounge Apartment better than Courtyard by Marriott Colombo?

1.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Courtyard by Marriott Colombo | SkyLounge Apartment |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+2.4) | 6.5 |
| Location | 5.6 | 5.3 |
| Facilities | – | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 5.5 |
| Beach access | 6.1  (+1.0) | 5.1 |
| Public transport | 5.7  (+1.1) | 4.6 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7  (+0.9) | 7.8 |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+2.4) | 6.5 |
| Number of reviews | 82  (+74) | 8 |
| Rank in Colombo | top 17%  (+57%) | bottom 26% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.6  (+0.3) | 5.3 |
| Distance to Slave Island centre | 980 m  (−160 m) | 1.1 km |
| To the beach | 1.2 km  (−300 m) | 1.5 km |
| To public transport | 940 m  (−200 m) | 1.1 km |
| To the airport | 11 km | 11 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 63 | 67  (+4) |
| To the nearest food shop | 230 m | 160 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 5 | 8  (+3) |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 3 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★½ | – |
| Rooms | – | 1 |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022 | – |
| Listed amenities | 11 | 16  (+5) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+7h) | 5:00 |
| Amenities |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| 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.

## Location

360 m apart

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.

SkyLounge Apartment: city centre: 3.2 km, nearest station Slave Island Railway Station: 1.1 km, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 11 km, beach: 1.5 km, 67 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)

## Courtyard by Marriott Colombo or SkyLounge Apartment: common questions

### Which is better, Courtyard by Marriott Colombo or SkyLounge Apartment?

Courtyard by Marriott Colombo leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, beach access, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Courtyard by Marriott Colombo or SkyLounge Apartment?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Courtyard by Marriott Colombo is closer: 980 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for SkyLounge Apartment.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Courtyard by Marriott Colombo is 1.2 km from the nearest beach; SkyLounge Apartment is 1.5 km.

### How far apart are Courtyard by Marriott Colombo and SkyLounge Apartment?

The two hotels are 360 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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