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
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 6.6
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
Hotel★★★★Slave Island
The Ocean Front
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 5.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
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?
- 1410 m closer to the beach (1.0 km vs 1.4 km)−410 m
- 2460 m closer to the area centre−460 m
- 3More guest reviews (829 vs 199), so the rating is more reliable×4.2
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 65 vs 55)+10
- 5Newer or more recently renovated (2018 vs 2014)+4y
- 6A larger hotel with more facilities (90 vs 6 rooms)×15.0
Why is The Ocean Front better than Morven Hotel Colombo?
- 1Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 2Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
- 3A 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 vs The Ocean Front: which hotel is better? | 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 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| 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 56% | top 47% +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 |
| 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 | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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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.
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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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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