Gypsea' Madiha vs Lakraj Heritage Hotel
Both are in Matara, 750 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Lakraj Heritage Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 3 of 7
The short answer
Pick Lakraj Heritage Hotel
It comes out ahead on 3 of 7 compared facts. 750 m apart.
Choose Gypsea' Madiha if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.6 / 8.3)
Choose Lakraj Heritage Hotel if you want
- to walk to the sights (1.1 km / 1.6 km)
Why is Gypsea' Madiha better than Lakraj Heritage Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.6 vs 8.3)+1.3
Why is Lakraj Heritage Hotel better than Gypsea' Madiha?
- 1450 m closer to the city centre−450 m
- 2More guest reviews (148 vs 5), so the rating is more reliable×30
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Gypsea' Madiha vs Lakraj Heritage Hotel: which hotel is better? | Gypsea' Madiha | Lakraj Heritage Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | – | 8.3 |
| Location | – | 7.3 |
| Facilities | – | 7.5 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 2.5 |
| Beach access | – | 10.0 |
| Public transport | – | 3.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 +0.2 | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 9.6 +1.3 | 8.3 |
| Number of reviews | 5 | 148 +143 |
| Location | ||
| Location score | – | 7.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.6 km | 1.1 km −450 m |
| To the beach | – | 10 m |
| To public transport | – | 1.3 km |
| To the airport | – | 23 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | – | 7 |
| Shops within 500 m | – | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | – | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 16 |
| Listed amenities | – | 22 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Private beach | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
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Location
750 m apart
Lakraj Heritage Hotel: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station Walgama Railway Station: 1.3 km, Koggala Airport (KCT): 23 km, beach: 10 m, 7 places to eat within 500 m.
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Gypsea' Madiha or Lakraj Heritage Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Gypsea' Madiha or Lakraj Heritage Hotel?
Lakraj Heritage Hotel leads in 3 of 7 categories, including number of reviews, distance to the centre, check-out until. Gypsea' Madiha is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Gypsea' Madiha or Lakraj Heritage Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Lakraj Heritage Hotel is closer: 1.1 km from the centre, against 1.6 km for Gypsea' Madiha.
How far apart are Gypsea' Madiha and Lakraj Heritage Hotel?
The two hotels are 750 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