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

Both are in Bentota, 1.2 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:** 2 of 6

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

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Induruwa
## [Villa Thamburu](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/villa-thamburu-bentota/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.0

- **Score by category:** 2 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2294671/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.2 km apart.

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

-   a spa and wellness
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 50 / 15)

### Choose Villa Thamburu if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.1)
-   to walk to the sights (1.7 km / 2.8 km)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 15 / 50)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2022 / 2014)

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

1.  1.2 km closer to the area centre (−1.2 km)
2.  Has a spa
3.  More guest reviews (364 vs 6), so the rating is more reliable (×61)
4.  15 more listed amenities (28 vs 13) (+15)
5.  Has 24-hour room service

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

1.  Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.1) (+0.9)
2.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)
3.  200 m closer to public transport (−200 m)
4.  Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2014) (+8y)
5.  Has an on-site restaurant

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Temple Tree Resort & Spa | Villa Thamburu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 9.0  (+0.9) |
| Location | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Facilities | 8.3  (+3.3) | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 9.0  (+7.5) | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Public transport | 6.9 | 8.0  (+1.1) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.6  (+0.4) |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 9.0  (+0.9) |
| Number of reviews | 364  (+358) | 6 |
| Rank in Bentota | bottom 24% | top 47%  (+29%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Distance to Induruwa centre | 780 m  (−1.2 km) | 2.0 km |
| To the beach | 0 m | 60 m |
| To public transport | 720 m | 520 m  (−200 m) |
| To the airport | 51 km | 49 km  (−1.2 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5 | 4 |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 50 | 15 |
| Floors | 3 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | 2022  (+8y) |
| Listed amenities | 28  (+15) | 13 |
| 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 | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| 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

1.2 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 Thamburu: city centre: 1.7 km, nearest station Induruwa Railway Station: 520 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 49 km, beach: 60 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 Thamburu: common questions

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

They are evenly matched. Temple Tree Resort & Spa is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness; Villa Thamburu is stronger in guest rating, public transport.

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

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 2.0 km for Villa Thamburu.

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

The two hotels are 1.2 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-thamburu-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/