Dolce Casa vs Seconds Colombo
Both are in Colombo, 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★★Polhengoda
Dolce Casa
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 4.5
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Hostel★★Polhengoda
Seconds Colombo
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 5.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Pick Seconds Colombo
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 1.4 km apart.
Choose Dolce Casa if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Choose Seconds Colombo if you want
- a newer or recently renovated building
Why is Dolce Casa better than Seconds Colombo?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.6)+0.2
- 2810 m closer to the beach (1.2 km vs 2.0 km)−810 m
- 3Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 422 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+22
- 5Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
Why is Seconds Colombo better than Dolce Casa?
- 1960 m closer to the area centre−960 m
- 2420 m closer to public transport−420 m
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2017)+8y
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Dolce Casa vs Seconds Colombo: which hotel is better? | Dolce Casa | Seconds Colombo |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Location | 4.5 | 5.1 +0.6 |
| Beach access | 6.1 +2.8 | 3.3 |
| Public transport | 3.6 | 5.9 +2.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.4 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 +0.2 | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 14 | 41 +27 |
| Rank in Colombo | top 35% | top 30% +5% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.5 | 5.1 +0.6 |
| Distance to Polhengoda centre | 1.7 km | 770 m −960 m |
| To the beach | 1.2 km −810 m | 2.0 km |
| To public transport | 1.3 km | 920 m −420 m |
| To the airport | 7.6 km | 6.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 37 +22 | 15 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 2 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +1★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 5 | 6 |
| Floors | 3 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 | 2025 +8y |
| Listed amenities | 11 | 11 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 −1h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.4 km apart
Dolce Casa or Seconds Colombo: common questions
Which is better, Dolce Casa or Seconds Colombo?
Seconds Colombo leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, public transport. Dolce Casa is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, Dolce Casa or Seconds Colombo?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Seconds Colombo is closer: 770 m from the centre, against 1.7 km for Dolce Casa.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Dolce Casa is 1.2 km from the nearest beach; Seconds Colombo is 2.0 km.
How far apart are Dolce Casa and Seconds Colombo?
The two hotels are 1.4 km 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