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

Both are in Colombo, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Slave Island
## [Hotel Nippon Colombo](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-nippon-colombo-colombo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.0 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.7

- **Score by category:** 4 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1603651/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Slave Island
## [Opulence Colombo](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/opulence-colombo-colombo/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.4 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 4.3

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1920284/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Hotel Nippon Colombo

It leads in 4 of 4 categories. 1.1 km apart.

### Choose Hotel Nippon Colombo if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.0 / 7.4)
-   to be closer to the beach (830 m / 1.9 km)

### Why is Hotel Nippon Colombo better than Opulence Colombo?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.0 vs 7.4) (+0.6)
2.  1.0 km closer to the beach (830 m vs 1.9 km) (−1.0 km)
3.  1.1 km closer to the area centre (−1.1 km)
4.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
5.  400 m closer to public transport (−400 m)
6.  More guest reviews (610 vs 77), so the rating is more reliable (×7.9)

### Why is Opulence Colombo better than Hotel Nippon Colombo?

1.  9 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+9)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Hotel Nippon Colombo | Opulence Colombo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.0  (+0.6) | 7.4 |
| Location | 5.7  (+1.4) | 4.3 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 7.5  (+3.6) | 3.9 |
| Public transport | 9.2  (+2.1) | 7.1 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.0  (+0.4) | 7.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.0  (+0.6) | 7.4 |
| Number of reviews | 610  (+533) | 77 |
| Rank in Colombo | bottom 39%  (+21%) | bottom 18% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.7  (+1.4) | 4.3 |
| Distance to Slave Island centre | 230 m  (−1.1 km) | 1.3 km |
| To the beach | 830 m  (−1.0 km) | 1.9 km |
| To public transport | 290 m  (−400 m) | 690 m |
| To the airport | 12 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 16 | 25  (+9) |
| To the nearest food shop | 380 m  (−210 m) | 580 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 49 | – |
| Listed amenities | 16  (+11) | 5 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | – |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

1.1 km apart

Hotel Nippon Colombo: city centre: 3.9 km, nearest station Slave Island Railway Station: 290 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 12 km, beach: 830 m, 16 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

Opulence Colombo: city centre: 3.6 km, nearest station Nawinna Railway Station: 690 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 12 km, beach: 1.9 km, 25 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Colombo

[Colombo weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/sri-lanka/western-province/colombo/weather)

## Hotel Nippon Colombo or Opulence Colombo: common questions

### Which is better, Hotel Nippon Colombo or Opulence Colombo?

Hotel Nippon Colombo leads in 4 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Hotel Nippon Colombo or Opulence Colombo?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hotel Nippon Colombo is closer: 230 m from the centre, against 1.3 km for Opulence Colombo.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Hotel Nippon Colombo is 830 m from the nearest beach; Opulence Colombo is 1.9 km.

### How far apart are Hotel Nippon Colombo and Opulence Colombo?

The two hotels are 1.1 km apart in a straight line.

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## 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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