ME Colombo vs The Ocean Colombo Hotel
Both are in Colombo, 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Polhengoda
ME Colombo
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 5.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 6
Hotel★★★★Polhengoda
The Ocean Colombo Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 5.8
- Score by category
- 3 of 6
The short answer
Pick The Ocean Colombo Hotel
It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 1.4 km apart.
Choose ME Colombo if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.3 / 8.0)
- to walk to the sights (720 m / 1.7 km)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 22 / 49)
Choose The Ocean Colombo Hotel if you want
- to be closer to the beach (610 m / 1.6 km)
- a spa and wellness
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 49 / 22)
Why is ME Colombo better than The Ocean Colombo Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 8.0)+0.3
- 21.4 km closer to the area centre−1.4 km
- 3Has a swimming pool
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 58 vs 48)+10
- 5Newer or more recently renovated (2018 vs 2014)+4y
- 6Has a gym
Why is The Ocean Colombo Hotel better than ME Colombo?
- 1940 m closer to the beach (610 m vs 1.6 km)−940 m
- 2Has a spa
- 3640 m closer to public transport−640 m
- 4More guest reviews (1,824 vs 496), so the rating is more reliable×3.7
- 5Offers an airport transfer
- 6Has 24-hour room service
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| ME Colombo vs The Ocean Colombo Hotel: which hotel is better? | ME Colombo | The Ocean Colombo Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.3 +0.3 | 8.0 |
| Location | 5.3 | 5.8 +0.5 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Beach access | 5.0 | 8.2 +3.2 |
| Public transport | 2.0 | 5.4 +3.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 +0.3 | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 8.3 +0.3 | 8.0 |
| Number of reviews | 496 | 1,824 +1,328 |
| Rank in Colombo | top 40% +21% | bottom 39% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.3 | 5.8 +0.5 |
| Distance to Polhengoda centre | 1.2 km −1.4 km | 2.6 km |
| To the beach | 1.6 km | 610 m −940 m |
| To public transport | 1.6 km | 1.0 km −640 m |
| To the airport | 7.3 km | 7.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 32 | 31 |
| To the nearest food shop | 570 m −510 m | 1.1 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 +3 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 +2 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 22 | 49 |
| Floors | 7 | 10 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 +4y | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 21 | 21 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
ME ColomboThe Ocean Colombo Hotel
- ME Colombo is cheaper in 8 of 8 months
- ME Colombo: €46 a night on average · The Ocean Colombo Hotel: €101 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Colombo by month
All months
| Month | ME Colombo | The Ocean Colombo Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| December | €44 | €119 |
| January | €44 | €128 |
| February | €45 | €138 |
| March | €45 | €94 |
| April | €49 | €79 |
| May | €45 | €78 |
| June | €48 | €78 |
| July | €45 | – |
| August | €45 | – |
| September | €45 | – |
| October | €46 | – |
| November | €44 | €93 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
1.4 km apart
ME Colombo: city centre: 720 m, nearest station Narahenpita Railway Station: 1.6 km, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 7.3 km, beach: 1.6 km, 32 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
The Ocean Colombo Hotel: city centre: 1.7 km, nearest station Wellawatte Train Station: 1.0 km, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 7.7 km, beach: 610 m, 31 places to eat within 500 m.
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ME Colombo or The Ocean Colombo Hotel: common questions
Which is better, ME Colombo or The Ocean Colombo Hotel?
The Ocean Colombo Hotel leads in 3 of 6 categories, including location, beach access, public transport. ME Colombo is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, ME Colombo or The Ocean Colombo Hotel?
Over the year ME Colombo costs about €46 a night on average against €101 at The Ocean Colombo Hotel, and it is cheaper in 8 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
ME Colombo is closer: 1.2 km from the centre, against 2.6 km for The Ocean Colombo Hotel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Ocean Colombo Hotel is 610 m from the nearest beach; ME Colombo is 1.6 km.
How far apart are ME Colombo and The Ocean Colombo Hotel?
The two hotels are 1.4 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