Seconds Colombo vs Clock Inn Colombo
Both are in Colombo, 2.9 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★Polhengoda
Seconds Colombo
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 5.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Hostel★★Polhengoda
Clock Inn Colombo
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 6.9
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Pick Clock Inn Colombo
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 2.9 km apart.
Choose Seconds Colombo if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Clock Inn Colombo if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Seconds Colombo better than Clock Inn Colombo?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.8)+0.8
- 22.2 km closer to the area centre−2.2 km
Why is Clock Inn Colombo better than Seconds Colombo?
- 1480 m closer to public transport−480 m
- 2More guest reviews (1,111 vs 41), so the rating is more reliable×27
- 367 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+67
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 71 vs 48)+23
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Seconds Colombo vs Clock Inn Colombo: which hotel is better? | Seconds Colombo | Clock Inn Colombo |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 +0.8 | 7.8 |
| Location | 5.1 | 6.9 +1.8 |
| Beach access | 3.3 | 3.1 |
| Public transport | 5.9 | 8.5 +2.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 +0.6 | 7.8 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 +0.8 | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 41 | 1,111 +1,070 |
| Rank in Colombo | top 30% +43% | top 73% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.1 | 6.9 +1.8 |
| Distance to Polhengoda centre | 770 m −2.2 km | 3.0 km |
| To the beach | 2.0 km | 2.1 km |
| To public transport | 920 m | 440 m −480 m |
| To the airport | 6.7 km −2.4 km | 9.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 15 | 82 +67 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 6 | 19 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2025 | – |
| Listed amenities | 11 +5 | 6 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| 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
2.9 km apart
Seconds Colombo or Clock Inn Colombo: common questions
Which is better, Seconds Colombo or Clock Inn Colombo?
Clock Inn Colombo leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, public transport. Seconds Colombo is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Seconds Colombo or Clock Inn Colombo?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Seconds Colombo is closer: 770 m from the centre, against 3.0 km for Clock Inn Colombo.
How far apart are Seconds Colombo and Clock Inn Colombo?
The two hotels are 2.9 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