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

Both are in Negombo, 230 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Poruthota
## [Beacon Beach Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/beacon-beach-hotel-negombo/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.8 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 7.5

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1193309/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★★★ · Poruthota
## [D Plus Resort Negombo](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/d-plus-resort-negombo-negombo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.3

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1332945/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 230 m apart.

### Choose D Plus Resort Negombo if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.1 / 6.8)

### Why is Beacon Beach Hotel better than D Plus Resort Negombo?

1.  More guest reviews (189 vs 16), so the rating is more reliable (×12)
2.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00) (−1h)
3.  Later check-out (13:00 vs 11:00) (+2h)

### Why is D Plus Resort Negombo better than Beacon Beach Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.1 vs 6.8) (+1.3)
2.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Beacon Beach Hotel | D Plus Resort Negombo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 6.8 | 8.1  (+1.3) |
| Location | 7.5 | 7.3 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.5 | – |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Public transport | 3.6  (+1.0) | 2.6 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.0 | 8.2  (+1.2) |
| Guest rating | 6.8 | 8.1  (+1.3) |
| Number of reviews | 189  (+173) | 16 |
| Rank in Negombo | bottom 3% | bottom 43%  (+40%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.5  (+0.2) | 7.3 |
| Distance to Poruthota centre | 1.2 km | 1.0 km  (−220 m) |
| To the beach | 30 m | 70 m |
| To public transport | 1.3 km  (−180 m) | 1.5 km |
| To the airport | 9.0 km | 9.2 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 19  (+3) | 16 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.5 km  (−120 m) | 2.6 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 44 | – |
| Floors | 8 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 | – |
| Listed amenities | 22  (+17) | 5 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:00  (−1h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 13:00  (+2h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

230 m apart

Beacon Beach Hotel: city centre: 4.5 km, nearest station Kattuwa Railway Station: 1.3 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 9.0 km, beach: 30 m, 19 places to eat within 500 m.

D Plus Resort Negombo: city centre: 4.7 km, nearest station Kattuwa Railway Station: 1.5 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 9.2 km, beach: 70 m, 16 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Negombo

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

## Beacon Beach Hotel or D Plus Resort Negombo: common questions

### Which is better, Beacon Beach Hotel or D Plus Resort Negombo?

They are evenly matched. Beacon Beach Hotel is stronger in public transport; D Plus Resort Negombo is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Beacon Beach Hotel or D Plus Resort Negombo?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

D Plus Resort Negombo is closer: 1.0 km from the centre, against 1.2 km for Beacon Beach Hotel.

### How far apart are Beacon Beach Hotel and D Plus Resort Negombo?

The two hotels are 230 m 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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