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title: "Morven Hotel Colombo vs The Ocean Front: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Morven Hotel Colombo. It leads in 3 of 4 categories. Morven Hotel Colombo or The Ocean Front in Colombo? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities…"
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# Morven Hotel Colombo vs The Ocean Front

Both are in Colombo, 460 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Slave Island
## [Morven Hotel Colombo](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/morven-hotel-colombo-colombo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.6

- **Score by category:** 3 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1864982/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Slave Island
## [The Ocean Front](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-ocean-front-colombo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.2 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.7

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2209354/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Morven Hotel Colombo

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 460 m apart.

### Choose Morven Hotel Colombo if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (1.0 km / 1.4 km)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 90 / 6)

### Choose The Ocean Front if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 6 / 90)

### Why is Morven Hotel Colombo better than The Ocean Front?

1.  410 m closer to the beach (1.0 km vs 1.4 km) (−410 m)
2.  460 m closer to the area centre (−460 m)
3.  More guest reviews (829 vs 199), so the rating is more reliable (×4.2)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 65 vs 55) (+10)
5.  Newer or more recently renovated (2018 vs 2014) (+4y)
6.  A larger hotel with more facilities (90 vs 6 rooms) (×15.0)

### Why is The Ocean Front better than Morven Hotel Colombo?

1.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
2.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00) (−1h)
3.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (6 vs 90 rooms) (−84)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Morven Hotel Colombo | The Ocean Front |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Location | 6.6  (+0.9) | 5.7 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | 6.9  (+1.4) | 5.5 |
| Public transport | 9.8  (+0.3) | 9.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.2  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.2  (+0.1) |
| Number of reviews | 829  (+630) | 199 |
| Rank in Colombo | top 54% | top 45%  (+9%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.6  (+0.9) | 5.7 |
| Distance to Slave Island centre | 1.4 km  (−460 m) | 1.8 km |
| To the beach | 1.0 km  (−410 m) | 1.4 km |
| To public transport | 190 m | 250 m |
| To the airport | 11 km | 10 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 54 | 52 |
| To the nearest food shop | 340 m | 390 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 9 | 9 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2  (+2) | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 90 | 6 |
| Floors | 7 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018  (+4y) | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 19  (+12) | 7 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 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 | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| 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.

## Location

460 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.

The Ocean Front: city centre: 2.8 km, nearest station Expo Rail: 250 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 10 km, beach: 1.4 km, 52 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Colombo

[Colombo weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/sri-lanka/western-province/colombo/weather)

## Morven Hotel Colombo or The Ocean Front: common questions

### Which is better, Morven Hotel Colombo or The Ocean Front?

Morven Hotel Colombo leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, beach access, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Morven Hotel Colombo or The Ocean Front?

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 1.8 km for The Ocean Front.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Morven Hotel Colombo is 1.0 km from the nearest beach; The Ocean Front is 1.4 km.

### How far apart are Morven Hotel Colombo and The Ocean Front?

The two hotels are 460 m apart in a straight line.

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## 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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