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title: "Hotel Tamarind Tree vs The Rain Tree Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hotel Tamarind Tree or The Rain Tree Hotel in Yala? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-08
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# Hotel Tamarind Tree vs The Rain Tree Hotel

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

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Tissamaharama
## [Hotel Tamarind Tree](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-tamarind-tree-yala/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.6

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1630757/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Tissamaharama
## [The Rain Tree Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-rain-tree-hotel-yala/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.0

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2213430/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Hotel Tamarind Tree

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 1.8 km apart.

### Choose Hotel Tamarind Tree if you want

-   to walk to the sights (1.2 km / 1.7 km)
-   a spa and wellness

### Why is Hotel Tamarind Tree better than The Rain Tree Hotel?

1.  Has a spa
2.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)
3.  More guest reviews (157 vs 48), so the rating is more reliable (×3.3)
4.  Has a gym

### Why is The Rain Tree Hotel better than Hotel Tamarind Tree?

1.  1.6 km closer to the area centre (−1.6 km)
2.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 36 vs 24) (+12)
3.  Has 24-hour room service
4.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Hotel Tamarind Tree | The Rain Tree Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Location | 3.6 | 4.0  (+0.4) |
| Facilities | 9.2  (+1.7) | 7.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 8.5  (+7.0) | 1.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Number of reviews | 157  (+109) | 48 |
| Rank in Yala | bottom 47% | bottom 47% |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.6 | 4.0  (+0.4) |
| Distance to Tissamaharama centre | 1.9 km | 290 m  (−1.6 km) |
| To the airport | 19 km | 18 km  (−1.0 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 2 | 6  (+4) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 20 | 22 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | – |
| Listed amenities | 24  (+3) | 21 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| 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.

[Hotel Tamarind Tree prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-tamarind-tree-yala/prices/)

## Location

1.8 km apart

Hotel Tamarind Tree: city centre: 1.2 km, Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI): 19 km, 2 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

The Rain Tree Hotel: city centre: 1.7 km, Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI): 18 km, 6 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

## Hotel Tamarind Tree or The Rain Tree Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, Hotel Tamarind Tree or The Rain Tree Hotel?

Hotel Tamarind Tree leads in 2 of 4 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness. The Rain Tree Hotel is stronger in location.

### Which is cheaper, Hotel Tamarind Tree or The Rain Tree Hotel?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Rain Tree Hotel is closer: 290 m from the centre, against 1.9 km for Hotel Tamarind Tree.

### How far apart are Hotel Tamarind Tree and The Rain Tree Hotel?

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/hotel-tamarind-tree-yala-vs-the-rain-tree-hotel-yala/. 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/