Villa Capers vs 19 St Stephen's
Both are in Colombo, 1.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★★★Gothamipura
Villa Capers
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 3.5
- Score by category
- 5 of 14
Hotel★★★★Maadinnagoda
19 St Stephen's
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 2.3
- Score by category
- 3 of 14
The short answer
Pick Villa Capers
It comes out ahead on 5 of 14 compared facts. 1.5 km apart.
Choose Villa Capers if you want
- to walk to the sights
Why is Villa Capers better than 19 St Stephen's?
- 11.3 km closer to the city centre−1.3 km
- 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 36 vs 15)+21
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is 19 St Stephen's better than Villa Capers?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 8.1)+0.4
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Villa Capers vs 19 St Stephen's: which hotel is better? | Villa Capers | 19 St Stephen's |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.5 +0.4 |
| Location | 3.5 +1.2 | 2.3 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | 0.0 | – |
| Public transport | 3.5 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.2 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.5 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 30 +14 | 16 |
| Rank in Colombo | top 56% | top 44% +12% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.5 +1.2 | 2.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 3.0 km −1.3 km | 4.3 km |
| To public transport | 1.4 km | – |
| To the airport | 10 km | 11 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 8 +6 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 7 | 4 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2013 | – |
| Listed amenities | 14 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.5 km apart
Villa Capers or 19 St Stephen's: common questions
Which is better, Villa Capers or 19 St Stephen's?
Villa Capers leads in 5 of 14 categories, including number of reviews, location score, distance to the centre. 19 St Stephen's is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Colombo.
Which is cheaper, Villa Capers or 19 St Stephen's?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Villa Capers is closer: 3.0 km from the centre, against 4.3 km for 19 St Stephen's.
How far apart are Villa Capers and 19 St Stephen's?
The two hotels are 1.5 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