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
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 7.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
Hotel★★★★★Induruwa
Villa Thamburu
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
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?
- 11.2 km closer to the area centre−1.2 km
- 2Has a spa
- 3More guest reviews (364 vs 6), so the rating is more reliable×61
- 415 more listed amenities (28 vs 13)+15
- 5Has 24-hour room service
Why is Villa Thamburu better than Temple Tree Resort & Spa?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.1)+0.9
- 2Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 3200 m closer to public transport−200 m
- 4Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2014)+8y
- 5Has 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 vs Villa Thamburu: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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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.
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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.
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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