Palmyrah Residencies vs Wish Residence
Both are in Colombo, 430 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Apartment
Palmyrah Residencies
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 6.8
- Score by category
- 4 of 4
ApartmentSlave Island
Wish Residence
- Guest rating
- 6.8 Okay
- Location score
- 6.1
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Pick Palmyrah Residencies
It leads in 4 of 4 categories. 430 m apart.
Choose Palmyrah Residencies if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (7.9 / 6.8)
Why is Palmyrah Residencies better than Wish Residence?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.9 vs 6.8)+1.1
- 2410 m closer to public transport−410 m
- 3More guest reviews (93 vs 33), so the rating is more reliable×2.8
Why is Wish Residence better than Palmyrah Residencies?
- 1Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Palmyrah Residencies vs Wish Residence: which hotel is better? | Palmyrah Residencies | Wish Residence |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.9 +1.1 | 6.8 |
| Location | 6.8 +0.7 | 6.1 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 3.1 +1.0 | 2.1 |
| Public transport | 8.6 +2.2 | 6.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.0 +0.5 | 7.4 |
| Guest rating | 7.9 +1.1 | 6.8 |
| Number of reviews | 93 +60 | 33 |
| Rank in Colombo | bottom 35% +20% | bottom 15% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.8 +0.7 | 6.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.8 km | 1.8 km |
| To the beach | 2.1 km −290 m | 2.4 km |
| To public transport | 410 m −410 m | 810 m |
| To the airport | 9.1 km | 9.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 74 +3 | 71 |
| To the nearest food shop | 630 m | 260 m −370 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 6 | 6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 3 | 2 |
| Floors | 5 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2013 | – |
| Listed amenities | 15 +11 | 4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:30 −1h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Casino | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
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Location
430 m apart
Palmyrah Residencies: city centre: 1.8 km, nearest station Bambalapitiya Railway Station: 410 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 9.1 km, beach: 2.1 km, 74 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
Wish Residence: city centre: 1.8 km, nearest station Bambalapitiya Railway Station: 810 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 9.4 km, beach: 2.4 km, 71 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
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Palmyrah Residencies or Wish Residence: common questions
Which is better, Palmyrah Residencies or Wish Residence?
Palmyrah Residencies leads in 4 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Palmyrah Residencies or Wish Residence?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Palmyrah Residencies is 2.1 km from the nearest beach; Wish Residence is 2.4 km.
How far apart are Palmyrah Residencies and Wish Residence?
The two hotels are 430 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