Ishq Colombo vs Marino Beach Colombo
Both are in Colombo, 520 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Slave Island
Ishq Colombo
- Guest rating
- 9.9 Exceptional
- Location score
- 5.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Hotel★★★★★Slave Island
Marino Beach Colombo
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 6.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 520 m apart.
Choose Marino Beach Colombo if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 9.9)
Why is Ishq Colombo better than Marino Beach Colombo?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.9 vs 9.3)+0.6
Why is Marino Beach Colombo better than Ishq Colombo?
- 1More guest reviews (4,678 vs 24), so the rating is more reliable×195
- 2Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Ishq Colombo vs Marino Beach Colombo: which hotel is better? | Ishq Colombo | Marino Beach Colombo |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.9 +0.6 | 9.3 |
| Location | 5.9 | 6.0 |
| Facilities | – | 10.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 8.0 |
| Beach access | 2.4 | 2.1 |
| Public transport | 6.1 | 6.8 +0.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 | 9.3 +0.4 |
| Guest rating | 9.9 +0.6 | 9.3 |
| Number of reviews | 24 | 4,678 +4,654 |
| Rank in Colombo | top 6% | top 1% +5% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.9 | 6.0 |
| Distance to Slave Island centre | 2.5 km −210 m | 2.7 km |
| To the beach | 2.3 km −90 m | 2.4 km |
| To public transport | 860 m | 740 m −130 m |
| To the airport | 9.5 km | 9.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 55 | 55 |
| To the nearest food shop | 260 m | 340 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 6 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 289 |
| Floors | 3 | 10 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2019 +1y | 2018 |
| Listed amenities | 11 | 26 +15 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Ishq ColomboMarino Beach Colombo
- Marino Beach Colombo is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
- Ishq Colombo: €304 a night on average · Marino Beach Colombo: €74 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Colombo by month
All months
| Month | Ishq Colombo | Marino Beach Colombo |
|---|---|---|
| December | €332 | €72 |
| January | €369 | €85 |
| February | €369 | €85 |
| March | €259 | €76 |
| April | €296 | €76 |
| May | €275 | €67 |
| June | €292 | €67 |
| July | €292 | €76 |
| August | €292 | €76 |
| September | €292 | €67 |
| October | €292 | €67 |
| November | €292 | €74 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 12 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
520 m apart
Ishq Colombo: city centre: 1.8 km, nearest station Expo Rail: 860 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 9.5 km, beach: 2.3 km, 55 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
Marino Beach Colombo: city centre: 2.0 km, nearest station Bambalapitiya Railway Station: 740 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 9.4 km, beach: 2.4 km, 55 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
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Ishq Colombo or Marino Beach Colombo: common questions
Which is better, Ishq Colombo or Marino Beach Colombo?
They are evenly matched. Ishq Colombo is stronger in guest rating; Marino Beach Colombo is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, Ishq Colombo or Marino Beach Colombo?
Over the year Marino Beach Colombo costs about €74 a night on average against €304 at Ishq Colombo, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Ishq Colombo is closer: 2.5 km from the centre, against 2.7 km for Marino Beach Colombo.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Ishq Colombo is 2.3 km from the nearest beach; Marino Beach Colombo is 2.4 km.
How far apart are Ishq Colombo and Marino Beach Colombo?
The two hotels are 520 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