Amora Lagoon vs Marian Villa
Both are in Negombo, 2.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★½Liyanagemulla
Amora Lagoon
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 2.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
GuesthouseKatunayake
Marian Villa
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 2.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
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?
- 1More walkable surroundings (walk grade 25 vs 10)+15
- 2Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00)−1h
- 3Later check-out (14:30 vs 11:00)+4h
Why is Marian Villa better than Amora Lagoon?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.0)+0.9
- 22.5 km closer to the city centre−2.5 km
- 3Includes free breakfast
- 4680 m closer to public transport−680 m
- 5Offers an airport transfer
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Amora Lagoon vs Marian Villa: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
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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.
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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.
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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