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
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 3.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Hotel★★★★Tissamaharama
The Rain Tree Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 4.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
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?
- 1Has a spa
- 2Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 3More guest reviews (157 vs 48), so the rating is more reliable×3.3
- 4Has a gym
Why is The Rain Tree Hotel better than Hotel Tamarind Tree?
- 11.6 km closer to the area centre−1.6 km
- 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 36 vs 24)+12
- 3Has 24-hour room service
- 4Earlier 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 vs The Rain Tree Hotel: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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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.
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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