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title: "Amora Lagoon vs Murphy's Villa: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Murphy's Villa. It leads in 3 of 3 categories. Amora Lagoon or Murphy's Villa in Negombo? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices…"
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# Amora Lagoon vs Murphy's Villa

Both are in Negombo, 1.7 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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

- **Guest rating:** 8.0 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.6

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

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

Guesthouse · ★★★★★ · Katunayake
## [Murphy's Villa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/murphy-s-villa-negombo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.0

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1873931/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Murphy's Villa

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 1.7 km apart.

### Choose Amora Lagoon if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose Murphy's Villa if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   to walk to the sights
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is Amora Lagoon better than Murphy's Villa?

No clear advantages in our data.

### Why is Murphy's Villa better than Amora Lagoon?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.0) (+0.7)
2.  1.4 km closer to the city centre (−1.4 km)
3.  890 m closer to public transport (−890 m)
4.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4.5★) (+0.5★)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Amora Lagoon | Murphy's Villa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.7  (+0.7) |
| Location | 2.6 | 3.0  (+0.4) |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5 | – |
| Beach access | 0.0 | – |
| Public transport | 4.0 | 8.8  (+4.8) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.6  (+0.5) |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.7  (+0.7) |
| Number of reviews | 65 | 122  (+57) |
| Rank in Negombo | top 67% | top 15%  (+52%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.6 | 3.0  (+0.4) |
| Distance to the centre | 7.9 km | 6.6 km  (−1.4 km) |
| To public transport | 1.3 km | 370 m  (−890 m) |
| To the airport | 4.7 km | 3.0 km  (−1.7 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5 | 5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★  (+0.5★) |
| Rooms | 28 | 1 |
| Listed amenities | 20  (+12) | 8 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 14:30 | – |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

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## Location

1.7 km apart

## Amora Lagoon or Murphy's Villa: common questions

### Which is better, Amora Lagoon or Murphy's Villa?

Murphy's Villa leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Amora Lagoon or Murphy's Villa?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Murphy's Villa is closer: 6.6 km from the centre, against 7.9 km for Amora Lagoon.

### How far apart are Amora Lagoon and Murphy's Villa?

The two hotels are 1.7 km 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/amora-lagoon-negombo-vs-murphy-s-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/