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title: "8Plus Motels vs Olanro Negombo Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "8Plus Motels or Olanro Negombo Hotel in Negombo? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# 8Plus Motels vs Olanro Negombo Hotel

Both are in Negombo, 80 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Motel · ★★★★ · Dalupotha
## [8Plus Motels](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/8plus-motels-negombo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.0

- **Score by category:** 3 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1089893/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Dalupotha
## [Olanro Negombo Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/olanro-negombo-hotel-negombo/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 5.8

- **Score by category:** 1 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1913941/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick 8Plus Motels

It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 80 m apart.

### Choose 8Plus Motels if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 7.8)
-   a spa and wellness
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 5 / 10)

### Choose Olanro Negombo Hotel if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 10 / 5)

### Why is 8Plus Motels better than Olanro Negombo Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.8) (+0.8)
2.  Has a spa
3.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)

### Why is Olanro Negombo Hotel better than 8Plus Motels?

1.  Has 24-hour room service
2.  Has an on-site restaurant

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | 8Plus Motels | Olanro Negombo Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+0.8) | 7.8 |
| Location | 6.0 | 5.8 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 7.5  (+2.5) |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5  (+4.0) | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Public transport | 3.2  (+0.4) | 2.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.7) | 7.8 |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+0.8) | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 376  (+128) | 248 |
| Rank in Negombo | top 18%  (+57%) | bottom 25% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.0  (+0.2) | 5.8 |
| Distance to Dalupotha centre | 790 m | 800 m |
| To the beach | 540 m | 550 m |
| To public transport | 1.4 km  (−80 m) | 1.5 km |
| To the airport | 6.8 km | 6.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 15  (+4) | 11 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.1 km | 990 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 5 | 10 |
| Floors | 3 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017  (+2y) | 2015 |
| Listed amenities | 18 | 17 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:30 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

80 m apart

8Plus Motels: city centre: 2.0 km, nearest station Kattuwa Railway Station: 1.4 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 6.8 km, beach: 540 m, 15 places to eat within 500 m.

Olanro Negombo Hotel: city centre: 2.0 km, nearest station Kattuwa Railway Station: 1.5 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 6.7 km, beach: 550 m, 11 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Negombo

[Negombo weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/sri-lanka/western-province/negombo/weather)

## 8Plus Motels or Olanro Negombo Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, 8Plus Motels or Olanro Negombo Hotel?

8Plus Motels leads in 3 of 6 categories, including guest rating, spa & wellness, public transport. Olanro Negombo Hotel is stronger in facilities.

### Which is cheaper, 8Plus Motels or Olanro Negombo Hotel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are 8Plus Motels and Olanro Negombo Hotel?

The two hotels are 80 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/8plus-motels-negombo-vs-olanro-negombo-hotel-negombo/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/