Morven Hotel Colombo vs Sofia Colombo City Hotel
Both are in Colombo, 530 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Slave Island
Morven Hotel Colombo
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 6.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
Hotel★★★Slave Island
Sofia Colombo City Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 530 m apart.
Choose Morven Hotel Colombo if you want
- to be closer to the beach (1.0 km / 1.5 km)
- free parking
Choose Sofia Colombo City Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.1)
- to walk to the sights (2.6 km / 3.0 km)
Why is Morven Hotel Colombo better than Sofia Colombo City Hotel?
- 1520 m closer to the beach (1.0 km vs 1.5 km)−520 m
- 2500 m closer to the area centre−500 m
- 3Offers an airport transfer
- 4Has free parking
- 56 more listed amenities (19 vs 13)+6
Why is Sofia Colombo City Hotel better than Morven Hotel Colombo?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.1)+0.8
- 2Has a gym
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Morven Hotel Colombo vs Sofia Colombo City Hotel: which hotel is better? | Morven Hotel Colombo | Sofia Colombo City Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.9 +0.8 |
| Location | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Facilities | 6.7 +1.7 | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 3.0 +1.5 |
| Beach access | 6.9 +1.8 | 5.1 |
| Public transport | 9.8 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.9 +0.8 |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.9 +0.8 |
| Number of reviews | 829 +192 | 637 |
| Rank in Colombo | bottom 46% | top 9% +45% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Distance to Slave Island centre | 1.4 km −500 m | 1.9 km |
| To the beach | 1.0 km −520 m | 1.5 km |
| To public transport | 190 m | 120 m |
| To the airport | 11 km | 10 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 54 | 65 +11 |
| To the nearest food shop | 340 m | 250 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 9 | 10 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 90 | – |
| Floors | 7 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 | – |
| Listed amenities | 19 +6 | 13 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
530 m apart
Morven Hotel Colombo: city centre: 3.0 km, nearest station Kollupitiya Railway Station: 190 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 11 km, beach: 1.0 km, 54 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
Sofia Colombo City Hotel: city centre: 2.6 km, nearest station Expo Rail: 120 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 10 km, beach: 1.5 km, 65 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
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Morven Hotel Colombo or Sofia Colombo City Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Morven Hotel Colombo or Sofia Colombo City Hotel?
They are evenly matched. Morven Hotel Colombo is stronger in facilities, beach access; Sofia Colombo City Hotel is stronger in guest rating, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Morven Hotel Colombo or Sofia Colombo City Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Morven Hotel Colombo is closer: 1.4 km from the centre, against 1.9 km for Sofia Colombo City Hotel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Morven Hotel Colombo is 1.0 km from the nearest beach; Sofia Colombo City Hotel is 1.5 km.
How far apart are Morven Hotel Colombo and Sofia Colombo City Hotel?
The two hotels are 530 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