Pullman Colombo City Centre vs The Ocean Front
Both are in Colombo, 420 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Slave Island
Pullman Colombo City Centre
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 6.5
- 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 Pullman Colombo City Centre
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 420 m apart.
Choose Pullman Colombo City Centre if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose The Ocean Front if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Pullman Colombo City Centre better than The Ocean Front?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.2)+0.5
- 2270 m closer to the beach (1,000 m vs 1.3 km)−270 m
- 3380 m closer to the area centre−380 m
- 4Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 5More guest reviews (466 vs 199), so the rating is more reliable×2.3
- 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 66 vs 55)+11
- 7A larger hotel with more facilities (219 vs 6 rooms)×36.5
Why is The Ocean Front better than Pullman Colombo City Centre?
- 1Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
- 2A smaller, more intimate hotel (6 vs 219 rooms)−213
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Pullman Colombo City Centre vs The Ocean Front: which hotel is better? | Pullman Colombo City Centre | The Ocean Front |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 +0.5 | 8.2 |
| Location | 6.5 +0.8 | 5.7 |
| Facilities | 10.0 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 9.0 | – |
| Beach access | 6.9 +0.9 | 6.0 |
| Public transport | 9.3 | 9.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 +0.5 | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 +0.5 | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 466 +267 | 199 |
| Rank in Colombo | top 17% +30% | top 47% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.5 +0.8 | 5.7 |
| Distance to Slave Island centre | 1.4 km −380 m | 1.8 km |
| To the beach | 1,000 m −270 m | 1.3 km |
| To public transport | 280 m | 250 m |
| To the airport | 11 km | 10 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 57 +5 | 52 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 +2 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +1★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 219 | 6 |
| Floors | 24 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 +2y | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 25 +18 | 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 | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| 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
420 m apart
Pullman Colombo City Centre or The Ocean Front: common questions
Which is better, Pullman Colombo City Centre or The Ocean Front?
Pullman Colombo City Centre leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Pullman Colombo City Centre 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?
Pullman Colombo City Centre is closer: 1.4 km from the centre, against 1.8 km for The Ocean Front.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Pullman Colombo City Centre is 1,000 m from the nearest beach; The Ocean Front is 1.3 km.
How far apart are Pullman Colombo City Centre and The Ocean Front?
The two hotels are 420 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