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

Both are in Colombo, 1.8 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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:** 2 of 6

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

Guesthouse · Watarappola
## [Sithila Villa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sithila-villa-colombo/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 4.1

- **Score by category:** 2 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2104724/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.8 km apart.

### Choose Hillstreet Villa if you want

-   to walk to the sights (4.6 km / 6.5 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (15 / 3)

### Choose Sithila Villa if you want

-   a newer or recently renovated building (2016 / 2010)

### Why is Hillstreet Villa better than Sithila Villa?

1.  1.8 km closer to the city centre (−1.8 km)
2.  More guest reviews (54 vs 9), so the rating is more reliable (×6.0)
3.  12 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+12)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 55 vs 19) (+36)
5.  7 more sights within 1 km (+7)
6.  Has a gym
7.  Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 12:00) (−1h)

### Why is Sithila Villa better than Hillstreet Villa?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.5) (+0.6)
2.  Newer or more recently renovated (2016 vs 2010) (+6y)
3.  Offers an airport transfer

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Hillstreet Villa | Sithila Villa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.1  (+0.6) |
| Location | 6.1  (+2.0) | 4.1 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 4.2  (+0.9) |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5  (+1.5) | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Public transport | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.1  (+0.6) |
| Number of reviews | 54  (+45) | 9 |
| Rank in Colombo | top 35% | top 36% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.1  (+2.0) | 4.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 4.6 km  (−1.8 km) | 6.5 km |
| To the beach | 1.0 km | 990 m |
| To public transport | 1.0 km | 1.0 km |
| To the airport | 3.6 km | 2.1 km  (−1.5 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 15  (+12) | 3 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.1 km | 600 m  (−470 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 7  (+7) | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 2 | 3 |
| Floors | 2 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2010 | 2016  (+6y) |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 14  (+2) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 11:00  (−1h) | 12:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| 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

1.8 km apart

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.

Sithila Villa: city centre: 6.5 km, nearest station Mount Lavinia: 1.0 km, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 2.1 km, beach: 990 m, 3 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Colombo

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## Hillstreet Villa or Sithila Villa: common questions

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

They are evenly matched. Hillstreet Villa is stronger in location, spa & wellness; Sithila Villa is stronger in guest rating, facilities.

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

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hillstreet Villa is closer: 4.6 km from the centre, against 6.5 km for Sithila Villa.

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

The two hotels are 1.8 km 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/hillstreet-villa-colombo-vs-sithila-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/