Sithila Villa vs Tropic Inn
Both are in Colombo, 920 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★Watarappola
Sithila Villa
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 4.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 7
Inn★★Kawdana
Tropic Inn
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 7.2
- Score by category
- 5 of 7
The short answer
Pick Tropic Inn
It leads in 5 of 7 categories. 920 m apart.
Choose Sithila Villa if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
- a newer or recently renovated building
Choose Tropic Inn if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Sithila Villa better than Tropic Inn?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.3)+0.8
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2016 vs 2011)+5y
- 3Offers an airport transfer
Why is Tropic Inn better than Sithila Villa?
- 1770 m closer to the beach (220 m vs 990 m)−770 m
- 2540 m closer to the city centre−540 m
- 3Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★)+1★
- 4210 m closer to public transport−210 m
- 538 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+38
- 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 52 vs 19)+33
- 7Has 24-hour room service
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Sithila Villa vs Tropic Inn: which hotel is better? | Sithila Villa | Tropic Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.1 +0.8 | 8.3 |
| Location | 4.1 | 7.2 +3.1 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 5.0 +0.8 |
| Families | 0.0 | 1.0 +1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 6.9 | 9.6 +2.7 |
| Public transport | 5.2 | 6.4 +1.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 +0.1 | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 9.1 +0.8 | 8.3 |
| Number of reviews | 9 | 46 +37 |
| Rank in Colombo | top 34% +11% | top 45% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.1 | 7.2 +3.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 6.5 km | 5.9 km −540 m |
| To the beach | 990 m | 220 m −770 m |
| To public transport | 1.0 km | 820 m −210 m |
| To the airport | 2.1 km | 3.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 41 +38 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★ | ★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 3 | 16 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 +5y | 2011 |
| Listed amenities | 14 +2 | 12 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 | 11:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
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Sithila Villa or Tropic Inn: common questions
Which is better, Sithila Villa or Tropic Inn?
Tropic Inn leads in 5 of 7 categories, including location, facilities, families. Sithila Villa is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Sithila Villa or Tropic Inn?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Tropic Inn is closer: 5.9 km from the centre, against 6.5 km for Sithila Villa.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Tropic Inn is 220 m from the nearest beach; Sithila Villa is 990 m.
How far apart are Sithila Villa and Tropic Inn?
The two hotels are 920 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