Hotel Sapphire vs Silvikris Villa
Both are in Colombo, 2.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Dehiwala
Hotel Sapphire
- Guest rating
- 7.6 Good
- Location score
- 6.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Guesthouse★★★Nugegoda
Silvikris Villa
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 5.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 2.2 km apart.
Choose Hotel Sapphire if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Silvikris Villa if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Hotel Sapphire better than Silvikris Villa?
- 12.2 km closer to the beach (460 m vs 2.6 km)−2.2 km
- 2More guest reviews (504 vs 8), so the rating is more reliable×63
- 318 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+18
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 56 vs 41)+15
- 5Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 6Later check-out (12:30 vs 11:00)+2h
Why is Silvikris Villa better than Hotel Sapphire?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.1 vs 7.6)+0.5
- 2390 m closer to public transport−390 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Sapphire vs Silvikris Villa: which hotel is better? | Hotel Sapphire | Silvikris Villa |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 8.1 +0.5 |
| Location | 6.6 +1.6 | 5.0 |
| Facilities | 7.5 | – |
| Families | 2.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | 8.8 +7.5 | 1.3 |
| Public transport | 7.0 | 9.2 +2.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.6 | 8.1 +0.5 |
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 8.1 +0.5 |
| Number of reviews | 504 +496 | 8 |
| Rank in Colombo | top 83% | top 56% +27% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.6 +1.6 | 5.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.4 km −280 m | 2.7 km |
| To the beach | 460 m −2.2 km | 2.6 km |
| To public transport | 700 m | 310 m −390 m |
| To the airport | 6.0 km | 5.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 36 +18 | 18 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 40 | 1 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Listed amenities | 18 +15 | 3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:30 +2h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
2.2 km apart
Hotel Sapphire: city centre: 2.4 km, nearest station Wellawatte Train Station: 700 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 6.0 km, beach: 460 m, 36 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
Silvikris Villa: city centre: 2.7 km, nearest station Panadura Railway Station: 310 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 5.6 km, beach: 2.6 km, 18 places to eat within 500 m.
Hotel Sapphire or Silvikris Villa: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Sapphire or Silvikris Villa?
They are evenly matched. Hotel Sapphire is stronger in location, beach access; Silvikris Villa is stronger in guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Sapphire or Silvikris Villa?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hotel Sapphire is closer: 2.4 km from the centre, against 2.7 km for Silvikris Villa.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Hotel Sapphire is 460 m from the nearest beach; Silvikris Villa is 2.6 km.
How far apart are Hotel Sapphire and Silvikris Villa?
The two hotels are 2.2 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