Hotel Ferola vs Nil Diya Beach Resort
Both are in Matara, 950 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★★Polhena
Hotel Ferola
- Guest rating
- 9.7 Exceptional
- Location score
- 7.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Hotel★★★★Walgama
Nil Diya Beach Resort
- Guest rating
- 6.7 Okay
- Location score
- 7.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick Hotel Ferola
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 950 m apart.
Choose Hotel Ferola if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.7 / 6.7)
- to walk to the sights (1.0 km / 1.8 km)
Choose Nil Diya Beach Resort if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep (12 / 7)
Why is Hotel Ferola better than Nil Diya Beach Resort?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.7 vs 6.7)+3.0
- 2710 m closer to the city centre−710 m
Why is Nil Diya Beach Resort better than Hotel Ferola?
- 1440 m closer to public transport−440 m
- 2Later check-out (13:00 vs 12:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Ferola vs Nil Diya Beach Resort: which hotel is better? | Hotel Ferola | Nil Diya Beach Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.7 +3.0 | 6.7 |
| Location | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Facilities | – | 8.3 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 7.0 |
| Beach access | 10.0 +0.3 | 9.7 |
| Public transport | 3.7 | 6.0 +2.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 +1.1 | 7.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.7 +3.0 | 6.7 |
| Number of reviews | 24 +12 | 12 |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.0 km −710 m | 1.8 km |
| To the beach | 70 m −110 m | 190 m |
| To public transport | 1.3 km | 880 m −440 m |
| To the airport | 23 km | 22 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 7 | 12 +5 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 43 | 30 |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2025 | – |
| Listed amenities | – | 23 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 13:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
950 m apart
Hotel Ferola: city centre: 1.0 km, nearest station Walgama Railway Station: 1.3 km, Koggala Airport (KCT): 23 km, beach: 70 m, 7 places to eat within 500 m.
Nil Diya Beach Resort: city centre: 1.8 km, nearest station Walgama Railway Station: 880 m, Koggala Airport (KCT): 22 km, beach: 190 m, 12 places to eat within 500 m.
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Hotel Ferola or Nil Diya Beach Resort: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Ferola or Nil Diya Beach Resort?
Hotel Ferola leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, beach access. Nil Diya Beach Resort is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Ferola or Nil Diya Beach Resort?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hotel Ferola is closer: 1.0 km from the centre, against 1.8 km for Nil Diya Beach Resort.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Hotel Ferola is 70 m from the nearest beach; Nil Diya Beach Resort is 190 m.
How far apart are Hotel Ferola and Nil Diya Beach Resort?
The two hotels are 950 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