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Earl's Red Colombo vs Villa Capers

Both are in Colombo, 1.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel★★★Maligakanda

Earl's Red Colombo

Guest rating
7.0 Good
Location score
4.4
Score by category
2 of 7
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Guesthouse★★★★Gothamipura

Villa Capers

Guest rating
8.1 Very good
Location score
3.5
Score by category
2 of 7
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The short answer

Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.6 km apart.

Choose Earl's Red Colombo if you want

  • a big hotel with more facilities
  • a newer or recently renovated building

Choose Villa Capers if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • to walk to the sights
  • a smaller, quieter hotel

Why is Earl's Red Colombo better than Villa Capers?

  1. 1490 m closer to the beach (3.7 km vs 4.2 km)−490 m
  2. 21.1 km closer to public transport−1.1 km
  3. 3More guest reviews (78 vs 30), so the rating is more reliable×2.6
  4. 4Newer or more recently renovated (2018 vs 2013)+5y

Why is Villa Capers better than Earl's Red Colombo?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (8.1 vs 7.0)+1.1
  2. 21.1 km closer to the city centre−1.1 km
  3. 3Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
  4. 4Offers an airport transfer

All compared facts

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

Earl's Red ColomboVilla Capers
Score by category
Guest rating 7.0 8.1 +1.1
Location 4.4 +0.9 3.5
Facilities 5.0 7.5 +2.5
Families 1.0 1.0
Spa & wellness 1.5 1.5
Beach access 0.0 0.0
Public transport 9.6 +6.1 3.5
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 7.3 8.1 +0.8
Guest rating 7.0 8.1 +1.1
Number of reviews 78 +48 30
Rank in Colombo top 89% top 56% +33%
Location
Location score 4.4 +0.9 3.5
Distance to the centre 4.2 km 3.0 km −1.1 km
To public transport 220 m −1.1 km 1.4 km
To the airport 12 km 10 km −1.5 km
Restaurants within 500 m 12 +4 8
Sights within 1 km 0 1
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★ ★★★★ +1★
Rooms 19 7
Floors 4 2
Newest building or renovation 2018 +5y 2013
Listed amenities 19 +2 17
Policies
Check-in from 14:00 14:00
Check-out until 12:00 12:00
Amenities
Free parking ✓ ✓
Shuttle ✓ –
Car hire ✓ ✓
Concierge ✓ ✓
Laundry ✓ ✓
Luggage storage ✓ ✓
Breakfast ✓ ✓
Restaurant ✓ ✓
Bar ✓ ✓
Room service ✓ ✓
Swimming pool ✓ ✓
Air conditioning ✓ ✓
Kitchen ✓ –
Minibar ✓ –
In-room safe ✓ –
Coffee or tea maker ✓ –
Blackout curtains ✓ –
Free Wi-Fi – ✓
Airport transfer – ✓
Terrace – ✓
Balcony – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ ✓
Couples ✓ ✓
Beach holidays ✓ ✓
Sightseeing on foot ✓ –
Business trips ✓ ✓
Spa & relaxation ✓ ✓

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      Location

      1.6 km apart

      Earl's Red Colombo: city centre: 4.2 km, nearest station Baseline Road Railway Station: 220 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 12 km, 12 places to eat within 500 m.

      Villa Capers: city centre: 3.0 km, nearest station Baseline Road Railway Station: 1.4 km, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 10 km, 8 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

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      Earl's Red Colombo or Villa Capers: common questions

      Which is better, Earl's Red Colombo or Villa Capers?

      They are evenly matched. Earl's Red Colombo is stronger in location, public transport; Villa Capers is stronger in guest rating, facilities.

      Which is cheaper, Earl's Red Colombo or Villa Capers?

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

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Villa Capers is closer: 3.0 km from the centre, against 4.2 km for Earl's Red Colombo.

      How far apart are Earl's Red Colombo and Villa Capers?

      The two hotels are 1.6 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