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title: "Rockside Beach Resort vs Temple Tree Resort & Spa: which hotel is better?"
description: "Rockside Beach Resort or Temple Tree Resort & Spa in Bentota? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Rockside Beach Resort vs Temple Tree Resort & Spa

Both are in Bentota, 1.7 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★½ · Induruwa
## [Rockside Beach Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/rockside-beach-resort-bentota/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.5 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 7.1

- **Score by category:** 0 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2033878/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★★ · Induruwa
## [Temple Tree Resort & Spa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/temple-tree-resort-spa-bentota/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.1

- **Score by category:** 3 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2182390/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Temple Tree Resort & Spa

It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 1.7 km apart.

### Choose Rockside Beach Resort if you want

-   to walk to the sights (1.3 km / 2.8 km)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 18 / 50)

### Choose Temple Tree Resort & Spa if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.1 / 7.5)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 50 / 18)

### Why is Rockside Beach Resort better than Temple Tree Resort & Spa?

1.  Offers an airport transfer

### Why is Temple Tree Resort & Spa better than Rockside Beach Resort?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.1 vs 7.5) (+0.6)
2.  1.7 km closer to the area centre (−1.7 km)
3.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★) (+0.5★)
4.  300 m closer to public transport (−300 m)
5.  More guest reviews (364 vs 54), so the rating is more reliable (×6.7)
6.  6 more listed amenities (28 vs 22) (+6)
7.  Has 24-hour room service

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Rockside Beach Resort | Temple Tree Resort & Spa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.5 | 8.1  (+0.6) |
| Location | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Facilities | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Spa & wellness | 7.0 | 9.0  (+2.0) |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Public transport | 5.3 | 6.9  (+1.6) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.1  (+0.3) |
| Guest rating | 7.5 | 8.1  (+0.6) |
| Number of reviews | 54 | 364  (+310) |
| Rank in Bentota | bottom 11% | bottom 24%  (+13%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Distance to Induruwa centre | 2.5 km | 780 m  (−1.7 km) |
| To the beach | 10 m | 0 m |
| To public transport | 1.0 km | 720 m  (−300 m) |
| To the airport | 49 km  (−1.7 km) | 51 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 5 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★½ | ★★★★  (+0.5★) |
| Rooms | 18 | 50 |
| Floors | 3 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015  (+1y) | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 22 | 28  (+6) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:30  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:30  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| 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

1.7 km apart

Rockside Beach Resort: city centre: 1.3 km, nearest station Induruwa Railway Station: 1.0 km, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 49 km, beach: 10 m, 3 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

Temple Tree Resort & Spa: city centre: 2.8 km, nearest station Induruwa Railway Station: 720 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 51 km, beach: 0 m, 5 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Bentota

[Bentota weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/sri-lanka/southern-province/bentota/weather)

## Rockside Beach Resort or Temple Tree Resort & Spa: common questions

### Which is better, Rockside Beach Resort or Temple Tree Resort & Spa?

Temple Tree Resort & Spa leads in 3 of 6 categories, including guest rating, spa & wellness, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Rockside Beach Resort or Temple Tree Resort & Spa?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Temple Tree Resort & Spa is closer: 780 m from the centre, against 2.5 km for Rockside Beach Resort.

### How far apart are Rockside Beach Resort and Temple Tree Resort & Spa?

The two hotels are 1.7 km apart in a straight line.

## 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/rockside-beach-resort-bentota-vs-temple-tree-resort-spa-bentota/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/