Shangri-La Colombo vs The Steuart by Citrus
Both are in Colombo, 530 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Slave Island
Shangri-La Colombo
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.5
- Score by category
- 5 of 6
Hotel★★★★L B Gate
The Steuart by Citrus
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 7.6
- Score by category
- 0 of 6
The short answer
Pick Shangri-La Colombo
It leads in 5 of 6 categories. 530 m apart.
Choose Shangri-La Colombo if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 8.3)
- to be closer to the beach (130 m / 530 m)
- to walk to the sights (4.8 km / 5.3 km)
- a spa and wellness
Choose The Steuart by Citrus if you want
- free parking
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 50 / 541)
Why is Shangri-La Colombo better than The Steuart by Citrus?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.3)+0.9
- 2400 m closer to the beach (130 m vs 530 m)−400 m
- 3Has a spa
- 4Has a swimming pool
- 5Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 65 more listed amenities (23 vs 18)+5
- 7Has an on-site restaurant
Why is The Steuart by Citrus better than Shangri-La Colombo?
- 1More guest reviews (1,394 vs 271), so the rating is more reliable×5.1
- 2Offers an airport transfer
- 3Has free parking
- 4Has a gym
- 5A smaller, more intimate hotel (50 vs 541 rooms)−491
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Shangri-La Colombo vs The Steuart by Citrus: which hotel is better? | Shangri-La Colombo | The Steuart by Citrus |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.2 +0.9 | 8.3 |
| Location | 8.5 +0.9 | 7.6 |
| Facilities | 7.5 +1.7 | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 7.5 +6.0 | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 9.9 +1.4 | 8.5 |
| Public transport | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.1 +0.8 | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 9.2 +0.9 | 8.3 |
| Number of reviews | 271 | 1,394 +1,123 |
| Rank in Colombo | top 3% +36% | top 39% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.5 +0.9 | 7.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 4.8 km −520 m | 5.3 km |
| To the beach | 130 m −400 m | 530 m |
| To public transport | 430 m | 430 m |
| To the airport | 13 km | 13 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 80 | 79 |
| To the nearest food shop | 190 m −390 m | 570 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 7 | 7 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +1★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 541 | 50 |
| Floors | 28 | 8 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 +2y | 2015 |
| Listed amenities | 23 +5 | 18 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Shangri-La ColomboThe Steuart by Citrus
- The Steuart by Citrus is cheaper in 9 of 9 months
- Shangri-La Colombo: €131 a night on average · The Steuart by Citrus: €67 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Colombo by month
All months
| Month | Shangri-La Colombo | The Steuart by Citrus |
|---|---|---|
| December | €130 | €60 |
| January | €139 | €60 |
| February | €137 | €45 |
| March | €125 | €45 |
| April | €125 | €45 |
| May | €130 | – |
| June | €125 | €85 |
| July | €125 | – |
| August | €125 | – |
| September | €125 | €100 |
| October | €125 | €116 |
| November | €146 | €47 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
530 m apart
Shangri-La Colombo: city centre: 4.8 km, nearest station Secretariat Railway: 430 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 13 km, beach: 130 m, 80 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
The Steuart by Citrus: city centre: 5.3 km, nearest station Secretariat Railway: 430 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 13 km, beach: 530 m, 79 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
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Shangri-La Colombo or The Steuart by Citrus: common questions
Which is better, Shangri-La Colombo or The Steuart by Citrus?
Shangri-La Colombo leads in 5 of 6 categories, including guest rating, location, facilities.
Which is cheaper, Shangri-La Colombo or The Steuart by Citrus?
Over the year The Steuart by Citrus costs about €67 a night on average against €131 at Shangri-La Colombo, and it is cheaper in 9 of the 9 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Shangri-La Colombo is closer: 4.8 km from the centre, against 5.3 km for The Steuart by Citrus.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Shangri-La Colombo is 130 m from the nearest beach; The Steuart by Citrus is 530 m.
How far apart are Shangri-La Colombo and The Steuart by Citrus?
The two hotels are 530 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