The Steuart by Citrus vs Zest Metropole
Both are in Colombo, 210 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★L B Gate
The Steuart by Citrus
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 7.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 6
Hotel★★★L B Gate
Zest Metropole
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
The short answer
Pick Zest Metropole
It leads in 2 of 6 categories. 210 m apart.
Choose Zest Metropole if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 8.3)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2022 / 2015)
Why is The Steuart by Citrus better than Zest Metropole?
- 1Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 2Has 24-hour room service
Why is Zest Metropole better than The Steuart by Citrus?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.3)+0.5
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2015)+7y
- 3Has an on-site restaurant
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Steuart by Citrus vs Zest Metropole: which hotel is better? | The Steuart by Citrus | Zest Metropole |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.8 +0.5 |
| Location | 7.6 | 7.4 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 8.5 +0.4 | 8.1 |
| Public transport | 8.5 | 9.1 +0.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.8 +0.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.8 +0.5 |
| Number of reviews | 1,394 +554 | 840 |
| Rank in Colombo | top 39% | top 12% +27% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.6 | 7.4 |
| Distance to L B Gate centre | 630 m | 440 m −190 m |
| To the beach | 530 m −130 m | 660 m |
| To public transport | 430 m | 320 m −120 m |
| To the airport | 13 km | 13 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 79 | 89 +10 |
| To the nearest food shop | 570 m | 370 m −210 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 7 | 9 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 4 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 50 | 36 |
| Floors | 8 | 12 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | 2022 +7y |
| Listed amenities | 18 +3 | 15 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +0h | 11:50 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
The Steuart by CitrusZest Metropole
- Zest Metropole is cheaper in 9 of 9 months
- The Steuart by Citrus: €89 a night on average · Zest Metropole: €49 a night on average
Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.
Hotel prices in Colombo by month
All months
| Month | The Steuart by Citrus | Zest Metropole |
|---|---|---|
| December | €87 | €41 |
| January | €80 | €41 |
| February | €87 | €43 |
| March | €87 | €43 |
| April | €85 | €43 |
| May | – | €64 |
| June | €85 | €64 |
| July | – | €64 |
| August | – | €64 |
| September | €100 | €64 |
| October | €116 | €64 |
| November | €72 | €41 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
210 m apart
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.
Zest Metropole: city centre: 5.3 km, nearest station Secretariat Railway: 320 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 13 km, beach: 660 m, 89 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
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The Steuart by Citrus or Zest Metropole: common questions
Which is better, The Steuart by Citrus or Zest Metropole?
Zest Metropole leads in 2 of 6 categories, including guest rating, public transport. The Steuart by Citrus is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, The Steuart by Citrus or Zest Metropole?
Over the year Zest Metropole costs about €49 a night on average against €89 at The Steuart by Citrus, 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?
Zest Metropole is closer: 440 m from the centre, against 630 m for The Steuart by Citrus.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Steuart by Citrus is 530 m from the nearest beach; Zest Metropole is 660 m.
How far apart are The Steuart by Citrus and Zest Metropole?
The two hotels are 210 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