Nilaveli Crystal Blue Hotel vs Sunstar
Both are in Trincomalee, 1.8 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Nilaveli Crystal Blue Hotel
- Guest rating
- 5.8 Below average
- Location score
- 5.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Nilaveli Crystal Blue Hotel
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.8 km apart.
Choose Nilaveli Crystal Blue Hotel if you want
- to be closer to the beach (110 m / 690 m)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2023 / 2018)
Choose Sunstar if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (7.2 / 5.8)
- to walk to the sights (8.9 km / 11 km)
Why is Nilaveli Crystal Blue Hotel better than Sunstar?
- 1580 m closer to the beach (110 m vs 690 m)−580 m
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2018)+5y
- 3Earlier check-in (8:00 vs 12:00)−4h
- 4Later check-out (14:00 vs 12:00)+2h
Why is Sunstar better than Nilaveli Crystal Blue Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.2 vs 5.8)+1.4
- 2Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 31 vs 10)+21
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Nilaveli Crystal Blue Hotel vs Sunstar: which hotel is better? | Nilaveli Crystal Blue Hotel | Sunstar |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 5.8 | 7.2 +1.4 |
| Location | 5.6 +0.4 | 5.2 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 7.0 | – |
| Beach access | 10.0 +2.0 | 8.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.0 | 7.6 +0.6 |
| Guest rating | 5.8 | 7.2 +1.4 |
| Number of reviews | 22 | 23 +1 |
| Rank in Trincomalee | bottom 1% | bottom 21% +21% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.6 +0.4 | 5.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 11 km | 8.9 km −1.8 km |
| To the beach | 110 m −580 m | 690 m |
| To the airport | 18 km | 17 km −1.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 8 +7 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 10 | 10 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 +5y | 2018 |
| Listed amenities | 18 +9 | 9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 8:00 −4h | 12:00 |
| Check-out until | 14:00 +2h | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.8 km apart
Nilaveli Crystal Blue Hotel: city centre: 11 km, China Bay Airport (TRR): 18 km, beach: 110 m, 1 places to eat within 500 m.
Sunstar: city centre: 8.9 km, China Bay Airport (TRR): 17 km, beach: 690 m, 8 places to eat within 500 m.
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Nilaveli Crystal Blue Hotel or Sunstar: common questions
Which is better, Nilaveli Crystal Blue Hotel or Sunstar?
Nilaveli Crystal Blue Hotel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Sunstar is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Nilaveli Crystal Blue Hotel or Sunstar?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Sunstar is closer: 8.9 km from the centre, against 11 km for Nilaveli Crystal Blue Hotel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Nilaveli Crystal Blue Hotel is 110 m from the nearest beach; Sunstar is 690 m.
How far apart are Nilaveli Crystal Blue Hotel and Sunstar?
The two hotels are 1.8 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