Galadari Hotel vs Hilton Colombo
Both are in Colombo, 260 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★L B Gate
Galadari Hotel
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 8.0
- Score by category
- 3 of 6
Hotel★★★★★L B Gate
Hilton Colombo
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 7.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
The short answer
Pick Galadari Hotel
It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 260 m apart.
Choose Galadari Hotel if you want
- to be closer to the beach (370 m / 530 m)
- free parking
Choose Hilton Colombo if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.4 / 7.7)
Why is Galadari Hotel better than Hilton Colombo?
- 1160 m closer to the beach (370 m vs 530 m)−160 m
- 2More guest reviews (1,353 vs 617), so the rating is more reliable×2.2
- 3Has free parking
- 46 more listed amenities (24 vs 18)+6
- 5Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 15:00)−2h
Why is Hilton Colombo better than Galadari Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 7.7)+0.7
- 2220 m closer to public transport−220 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Galadari Hotel vs Hilton Colombo: which hotel is better? | Galadari Hotel | Hilton Colombo |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 8.4 +0.7 |
| Location | 8.0 | 7.7 |
| Facilities | 7.5 +2.5 | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5 +1.5 | 4.0 |
| Beach access | 9.1 +0.6 | 8.5 |
| Public transport | 8.7 | 9.9 +1.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.7 | 8.4 +0.7 |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 8.4 +0.7 |
| Number of reviews | 1,353 +736 | 617 |
| Rank in Colombo | bottom 22% | top 31% +47% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.0 +0.3 | 7.7 |
| Distance to L B Gate centre | 760 m | 560 m −200 m |
| To the beach | 370 m −160 m | 530 m |
| To public transport | 390 m | 170 m −220 m |
| To the airport | 13 km | 13 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 90 | 98 +8 |
| To the nearest food shop | 540 m | 440 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 9 +5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 4 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 80 | – |
| Floors | – | 19 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 1987 |
| Listed amenities | 24 +6 | 18 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 −2h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Casino | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
260 m apart
Galadari Hotel: city centre: 5.2 km, nearest station Secretariat Railway: 390 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 13 km, beach: 370 m, 90 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
Hilton Colombo: city centre: 5.2 km, nearest station Secretariat Railway: 170 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 13 km, beach: 530 m, 98 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
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Galadari Hotel or Hilton Colombo: common questions
Which is better, Galadari Hotel or Hilton Colombo?
Galadari Hotel leads in 3 of 6 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness, beach access. Hilton Colombo is stronger in guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Galadari Hotel or Hilton Colombo?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hilton Colombo is closer: 560 m from the centre, against 760 m for Galadari Hotel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Galadari Hotel is 370 m from the nearest beach; Hilton Colombo is 530 m.
How far apart are Galadari Hotel and Hilton Colombo?
The two hotels are 260 m 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