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title: "Earl's Red Colombo vs Zylan Colombo: which hotel is better?"
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# Earl's Red Colombo vs Zylan Colombo

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

Hotel · ★★★ · Maligakanda
## [Earl's Red Colombo](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/earl-s-red-colombo-colombo/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.0 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 4.4

- **Score by category:** 1 of 7

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1372501/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Gothamipura
## [Zylan Colombo](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/zylan-colombo-colombo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.4

- **Score by category:** 3 of 7

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2400693/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Zylan Colombo

It leads in 3 of 7 categories. 1.6 km apart.

### Choose Earl's Red Colombo if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 19 / 10)

### Choose Zylan Colombo if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 7.0)
-   to walk to the sights (2.5 km / 4.2 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (32 / 12)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 10 / 19)

### Why is Earl's Red Colombo better than Zylan Colombo?

1.  1.2 km closer to public transport (−1.2 km)
2.  Newer or more recently renovated (2018 vs 2015) (+3y)
3.  Has an on-site restaurant

### Why is Zylan Colombo better than Earl's Red Colombo?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.0) (+1.6)
2.  1.6 km closer to the city centre (−1.6 km)
3.  470 m closer to the beach (3.2 km vs 3.7 km) (−470 m)
4.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
5.  More guest reviews (604 vs 78), so the rating is more reliable (×7.7)
6.  20 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+20)
7.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 54 vs 36) (+18)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Earl's Red Colombo | Zylan Colombo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.0 | 8.6  (+1.6) |
| Location | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 5.8  (+0.8) |
| Families | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 2.5  (+1.0) |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 9.6  (+6.5) | 3.1 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.3 | 8.6  (+1.3) |
| Guest rating | 7.0 | 8.6  (+1.6) |
| Number of reviews | 78 | 604  (+526) |
| Rank in Colombo | top 89% | top 21%  (+68%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 4.2 km | 2.5 km  (−1.6 km) |
| To public transport | 220 m  (−1.2 km) | 1.4 km |
| To the airport | 12 km | 10 km  (−1.5 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 12 | 32  (+20) |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 19 | 10 |
| Floors | 4 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018  (+3y) | 2015 |
| Listed amenities | 19 | 22  (+3) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00  (−2h) |
| 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 | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## 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.

Zylan Colombo: city centre: 2.5 km, nearest station Baseline Road Railway Station: 1.4 km, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 10 km, 32 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Colombo

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

## Earl's Red Colombo or Zylan Colombo: common questions

### Which is better, Earl's Red Colombo or Zylan Colombo?

Zylan Colombo leads in 3 of 7 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Earl's Red Colombo is stronger in public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Earl's Red Colombo or Zylan Colombo?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Zylan Colombo is closer: 2.5 km from the centre, against 4.2 km for Earl's Red Colombo.

### How far apart are Earl's Red Colombo and Zylan Colombo?

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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