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title: "Temple Tree Resort & Spa vs Villa Estuary: which hotel is better?"
description: "Temple Tree Resort & Spa or Villa Estuary in Bentota? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-09
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# Temple Tree Resort & Spa vs Villa Estuary

Both are in Bentota, 1.8 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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 4

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

Guesthouse · Induruwa
## [Villa Estuary](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/villa-estuary-bentota/)

- **Guest rating:** 10.0 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 6.7

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2283122/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Temple Tree Resort & Spa

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 1.8 km apart.

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

-   to be closer to the beach (0 m / 200 m)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 50 / 8)

### Choose Villa Estuary if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (10.0 / 8.1)
-   to walk to the sights (1.1 km / 2.8 km)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 8 / 50)

### Why is Temple Tree Resort & Spa better than Villa Estuary?

1.  1.8 km closer to the area centre (−1.8 km)
2.  200 m closer to the beach (0 m vs 200 m) (−200 m)
3.  340 m closer to public transport (−340 m)
4.  More guest reviews (364 vs 7), so the rating is more reliable (×52)

### Why is Villa Estuary better than Temple Tree Resort & Spa?

1.  Higher guest rating (10.0 vs 8.1) (+1.9)
2.  Newer or more recently renovated (2018 vs 2014) (+4y)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Temple Tree Resort & Spa | Villa Estuary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 10.0  (+1.9) |
| Location | 7.1  (+0.4) | 6.7 |
| Facilities | 8.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 9.0 | – |
| Beach access | 10.0  (+0.3) | 9.7 |
| Public transport | 6.9  (+1.8) | 5.1 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.8  (+0.6) |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 10.0  (+1.9) |
| Number of reviews | 364  (+357) | 7 |
| Rank in Bentota | bottom 24% | top 22%  (+54%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.1  (+0.4) | 6.7 |
| Distance to Induruwa centre | 780 m  (−1.8 km) | 2.5 km |
| To the beach | 0 m  (−200 m) | 200 m |
| To public transport | 720 m  (−340 m) | 1.1 km |
| To the airport | 51 km | 49 km  (−1.8 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5 | 4 |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 50 | 8 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | 2018  (+4y) |
| Listed amenities | 28 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:30  (−1h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:30  (+1h) | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

1.8 km apart

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.

Villa Estuary: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station Induruwa Railway Station: 1.1 km, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 49 km, beach: 200 m, 4 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Bentota

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

## Temple Tree Resort & Spa or Villa Estuary: common questions

### Which is better, Temple Tree Resort & Spa or Villa Estuary?

Temple Tree Resort & Spa leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, beach access, public transport. Villa Estuary is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Temple Tree Resort & Spa or Villa Estuary?

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 Villa Estuary.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Temple Tree Resort & Spa is 0 m from the nearest beach; Villa Estuary is 200 m.

### How far apart are Temple Tree Resort & Spa and Villa Estuary?

The two hotels are 1.8 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/temple-tree-resort-spa-bentota-vs-villa-estuary-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/