Himo Guest Inn vs Lavinia Villa
Both are in Colombo, 2.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseBellanthara
Himo Guest Inn
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 2.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
GuesthouseDehiwala
Lavinia Villa
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Lavinia Villa
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 2.1 km apart.
Choose Himo Guest Inn if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.0 / 7.7)
- to walk to the sights (4.7 km / 5.3 km)
Choose Lavinia Villa if you want
- to be closer to the beach (330 m / 2.3 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (29 / 4)
Why is Himo Guest Inn better than Lavinia Villa?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.0 vs 7.7)+0.3
- 2Later check-out (14:00 vs 12:00)+2h
Why is Lavinia Villa better than Himo Guest Inn?
- 12.0 km closer to the beach (330 m vs 2.3 km)−2.0 km
- 2More guest reviews (187 vs 10), so the rating is more reliable×19
- 325 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+25
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 53 vs 22)+31
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Himo Guest Inn vs Lavinia Villa: which hotel is better? | Himo Guest Inn | Lavinia Villa |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 7.7 |
| Location | 2.7 | 7.3 +4.6 |
| Beach access | 2.4 | 9.2 +6.8 |
| Public transport | – | 6.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.1 +0.3 | 7.8 |
| Guest rating | 8.0 +0.3 | 7.7 |
| Number of reviews | 10 | 187 +177 |
| Rank in Colombo | bottom 46% +20% | bottom 26% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.7 | 7.3 +4.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 4.7 km −580 m | 5.3 km |
| To the beach | 2.3 km | 330 m −2.0 km |
| To public transport | – | 830 m |
| To the airport | 3.4 km | 3.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 4 | 29 +25 |
| To the nearest food shop | 650 m −240 m | 890 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 4 +3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 5 | 8 |
| Floors | 1 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 | – |
| Listed amenities | 11 | 10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 14:00 +2h | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
2.1 km apart
Himo Guest Inn: city centre: 4.7 km, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 3.4 km, beach: 2.3 km, 4 places to eat within 500 m.
Lavinia Villa: city centre: 5.3 km, nearest station Dehiwala Railway Station: 830 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 3.4 km, beach: 330 m, 29 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
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Himo Guest Inn or Lavinia Villa: common questions
Which is better, Himo Guest Inn or Lavinia Villa?
Lavinia Villa leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Himo Guest Inn or Lavinia Villa?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Himo Guest Inn is closer: 4.7 km from the centre, against 5.3 km for Lavinia Villa.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Lavinia Villa is 330 m from the nearest beach; Himo Guest Inn is 2.3 km.
How far apart are Himo Guest Inn and Lavinia Villa?
The two hotels are 2.1 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