Gypsea' Madiha vs Polhena Reef Garden
Both are in Matara, 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Polhena
Polhena Reef Garden
- Guest rating
- 7.3 Good
- Location score
- 4.9
- Score by category
- 5 of 7
The short answer
Pick Polhena Reef Garden
It comes out ahead on 5 of 7 compared facts. 1.4 km apart.
Choose Gypsea' Madiha if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.6 / 7.3)
Choose Polhena Reef Garden if you want
- to walk to the sights (620 m / 1.6 km)
Why is Gypsea' Madiha better than Polhena Reef Garden?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.6 vs 7.3)+2.3
Why is Polhena Reef Garden better than Gypsea' Madiha?
- 1940 m closer to the city centre−940 m
- 2Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 3Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
- 4Later check-out (14:30 vs 11:00)+4h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Gypsea' Madiha vs Polhena Reef Garden: which hotel is better? | Gypsea' Madiha | Polhena Reef Garden |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | – | 7.3 |
| Location | – | 4.9 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | – | 7.9 |
| Public transport | – | 1.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 +0.4 | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 9.6 +2.3 | 7.3 |
| Number of reviews | 5 | 6 +1 |
| Location | ||
| Location score | – | 4.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.6 km | 620 m −940 m |
| To the beach | – | 720 m |
| To public transport | – | 1.7 km |
| To the airport | – | 24 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | – | 3 |
| To the nearest food shop | – | 2.5 km |
| Shops within 500 m | – | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | – | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | – | 18 |
| Floors | – | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2023 |
| Listed amenities | – | 15 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00 −2h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 14:30 +4h |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Garden | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
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Location
1.4 km apart
Polhena Reef Garden: city centre: 620 m, nearest station Walgama Railway Station: 1.7 km, Koggala Airport (KCT): 24 km, beach: 720 m, 3 places to eat within 500 m.
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Gypsea' Madiha or Polhena Reef Garden: common questions
Which is better, Gypsea' Madiha or Polhena Reef Garden?
Polhena Reef Garden leads in 5 of 7 categories, including number of reviews, distance to the centre, star rating. Gypsea' Madiha is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Gypsea' Madiha or Polhena Reef Garden?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Polhena Reef Garden is closer: 620 m from the centre, against 1.6 km for Gypsea' Madiha.
How far apart are Gypsea' Madiha and Polhena Reef Garden?
The two hotels are 1.4 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