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title: "Amora Lagoon vs Marian Villa: which hotel is better?"
description: "Amora Lagoon or Marian Villa in Negombo? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-06
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# Amora Lagoon vs Marian Villa

Both are in Negombo, 2.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★½ · Liyanagemulla
## [Amora Lagoon](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/amora-lagoon-negombo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.0 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.6

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1122639/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Katunayake
## [Marian Villa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/marian-villa-negombo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 2.3

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1824525/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Marian Villa

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 2.6 km apart.

### Choose Amora Lagoon if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 28 / 1)

### Choose Marian Villa if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.0)
-   to walk to the sights (5.4 km / 7.9 km)
-   breakfast included
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 28)

### Why is Amora Lagoon better than Marian Villa?

1.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 25 vs 10) (+15)
2.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00) (−1h)
3.  Later check-out (14:30 vs 11:00) (+4h)

### Why is Marian Villa better than Amora Lagoon?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.0) (+0.9)
2.  2.5 km closer to the city centre (−2.5 km)
3.  Includes free breakfast
4.  680 m closer to public transport (−680 m)
5.  Offers an airport transfer

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Amora Lagoon | Marian Villa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.9  (+0.9) |
| Location | 2.6  (+0.3) | 2.3 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5 | – |
| Public transport | 4.0 | 7.7  (+3.7) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.6  (+0.6) |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.9  (+0.9) |
| Number of reviews | 65  (+18) | 47 |
| Rank in Negombo | bottom 38% | top 13%  (+49%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.6  (+0.3) | 2.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 7.9 km | 5.4 km  (−2.5 km) |
| To public transport | 1.3 km | 580 m  (−680 m) |
| To the airport | 4.7 km | 2.6 km  (−2.1 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5  (+4) | 1 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.4 km | – |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★½ | – |
| Rooms | 28 | 1 |
| Listed amenities | 20  (+14) | 6 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−1h) | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 14:30  (+4h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

2.6 km apart

Amora Lagoon: city centre: 7.9 km, nearest station Liyanagemulla Railway Station: 1.3 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 4.7 km, 5 places to eat within 500 m.

Marian Villa: city centre: 5.4 km, nearest station Katunayaka Train Station: 580 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 2.6 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Negombo

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

## Amora Lagoon or Marian Villa: common questions

### Which is better, Amora Lagoon or Marian Villa?

Marian Villa leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport. Amora Lagoon is stronger in location.

### Which is cheaper, Amora Lagoon or Marian Villa?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Marian Villa is closer: 5.4 km from the centre, against 7.9 km for Amora Lagoon.

### How far apart are Amora Lagoon and Marian Villa?

The two hotels are 2.6 km apart in a straight line.

## 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/amora-lagoon-negombo-vs-marian-villa-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/