Villa Estuary vs Villa Thamburu
Both are in Bentota, 600 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseInduruwa
Villa Estuary
- Guest rating
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Location score
- 6.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Hotel★★★★★Induruwa
Villa Thamburu
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Pick Villa Thamburu
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 600 m apart.
Choose Villa Estuary if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (10.0 / 9.0)
- to walk to the sights (1.1 km / 1.7 km)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 8 / 15)
Choose Villa Thamburu if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 15 / 8)
Why is Villa Estuary better than Villa Thamburu?
- 1Higher guest rating (10.0 vs 9.0)+1.0
Why is Villa Thamburu better than Villa Estuary?
- 1540 m closer to public transport−540 m
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2018)+4y
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Villa Estuary vs Villa Thamburu: which hotel is better? | Villa Estuary | Villa Thamburu |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 10.0 +1.0 | 9.0 |
| Location | 6.7 | 7.0 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 9.7 | 10.0 +0.3 |
| Public transport | 5.1 | 8.0 +2.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 +0.2 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 10.0 +1.0 | 9.0 |
| Number of reviews | 7 +1 | 6 |
| Rank in Bentota | top 22% +25% | top 47% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.7 | 7.0 +0.3 |
| Distance to Induruwa centre | 2.5 km | 2.0 km −570 m |
| To the beach | 200 m | 60 m −140 m |
| To public transport | 1.1 km | 520 m −540 m |
| To the airport | 49 km | 49 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 4 | 4 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 8 | 15 |
| Floors | – | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 | 2022 +4y |
| Listed amenities | – | 13 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
600 m apart
Villa Estuary: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station Induruwa Railway Station: 1.1 km, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 49 km, beach: 200 m, 4 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
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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Villa Estuary or Villa Thamburu: common questions
Which is better, Villa Estuary or Villa Thamburu?
Villa Thamburu leads in 2 of 4 categories, including beach access, public transport. Villa Estuary is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Villa Estuary 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?
Villa Thamburu is closer: 2.0 km from the centre, against 2.5 km for Villa Estuary.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Villa Thamburu is 60 m from the nearest beach; Villa Estuary is 200 m.
How far apart are Villa Estuary and Villa Thamburu?
The two hotels are 600 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