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Villa Araliya vs Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Villa Araliya and Cinnamon Grand Colombo are both highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Cinnamon Grand Colombo scores marginally higher than Villa Araliya. Cinnamon Grand Colombo ranks #24 in Sri Lanka with accolades from 2 sources including Lonely Planet, Oyster.

Villa Araliya
Villa Araliya
7 / 10
154/10 Poruthota Road, Kochchikade, Negombo, Sri Lanka
From $32 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
  • Free Parking
  • Air Conditioning
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Oyster Oyster
Budget
"The lower-middle-range, 14-room Villa Araliya is a quiet property that's just a five-minute walk from Negombo's public beach." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This standout choice has a variety of modern rooms – some dashed up in multihued colours and others with exposed red-brick walls." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Set in back of luxuriant gardens are two bungalows decorated with vintage furniture, including lovely carved wardrobes." Full review
Cinnamon Grand Colombo
Cinnamon Grand Colombo
7 / 10
P.O. Box 252, 77 Galle Road, Colombo, Sri Lanka
From $101 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The 501-room, upscale Cinnamon Grand is a Colombo institution; it is a popular place for weddings and conferences, and has an air of importance and activity." Full review
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Late check-out requests are rarely granted, and beware that taxis through the hotel have higher fares than those on the street.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Colombo’s best large hotel has a central location well back from Galle Rd." Full review