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title: "Frangipani vs Hillstreet Villa: which hotel is better?"
description: "Frangipani or Hillstreet Villa in Colombo? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-08
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# Frangipani vs Hillstreet Villa

Both are in Colombo, 490 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · Dehiwala
## [Frangipani](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/frangipani-colombo/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 7.4

- **Score by category:** 5 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1424642/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Karagampitiya
## [Hillstreet Villa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hillstreet-villa-colombo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.1

- **Score by category:** 1 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1519779/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Frangipani

It leads in 5 of 6 categories. 490 m apart.

### Choose Frangipani if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 8.5)
-   to be closer to the beach (550 m / 1.0 km)

### Why is Frangipani better than Hillstreet Villa?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.5) (+0.9)
2.  470 m closer to the beach (550 m vs 1.0 km) (−470 m)
3.  490 m closer to public transport (−490 m)
4.  More guest reviews (108 vs 54), so the rating is more reliable (×2.0)
5.  9 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+9)
6.  Has 24-hour room service

### Why is Hillstreet Villa better than Frangipani?

1.  3 more sights within 1 km (+3)
2.  Has a gym
3.  Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 13:00) (−2h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Frangipani | Hillstreet Villa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.4  (+0.9) | 8.5 |
| Location | 7.4  (+1.3) | 6.1 |
| Facilities | 4.2  (+0.9) | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 1.5  (+1.5) |
| Beach access | 8.4  (+1.6) | 6.8 |
| Public transport | 8.0  (+2.7) | 5.3 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.1  (+0.8) | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 9.4  (+0.9) | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 108  (+54) | 54 |
| Rank in Colombo | top 2%  (+33%) | top 35% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.4  (+1.3) | 6.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 4.6 km | 4.6 km |
| To the beach | 550 m  (−470 m) | 1.0 km |
| To public transport | 530 m  (−490 m) | 1.0 km |
| To the airport | 3.9 km | 3.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 24  (+9) | 15 |
| To the nearest food shop | 890 m  (−190 m) | 1.1 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 4  (+3) | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 7  (+3) |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 3 | 2 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2011  (+1y) | 2010 |
| Listed amenities | 15  (+3) | 12 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:00 | 11:00  (−2h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| 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

490 m apart

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.

Hillstreet Villa: city centre: 4.6 km, nearest station Dehiwala Railway Station: 1.0 km, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 3.6 km, beach: 1.0 km, 15 places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Colombo

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

## Frangipani or Hillstreet Villa: common questions

### Which is better, Frangipani or Hillstreet Villa?

Frangipani leads in 5 of 6 categories, including guest rating, location, facilities. Hillstreet Villa is stronger in spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Frangipani or Hillstreet Villa?

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; Hillstreet Villa is 1.0 km.

### How far apart are Frangipani and Hillstreet Villa?

The two hotels are 490 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/frangipani-colombo-vs-hillstreet-villa-colombo/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/