Beacon Beach Hotel vs The Kingslayer Resort
Both are in Negombo, 580 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Poruthota
Beacon Beach Hotel
- Guest rating
- 6.8 Okay
- Location score
- 7.5
- Score by category
- 4 of 6
Resort★★★★★Daluwakotuwa
The Kingslayer Resort
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
The short answer
Pick Beacon Beach Hotel
It leads in 4 of 6 categories. 580 m apart.
Choose Beacon Beach Hotel if you want
- to be closer to the beach (30 m / 560 m)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (19 / 5)
Choose The Kingslayer Resort if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 6.8)
- breakfast included
Why is Beacon Beach Hotel better than The Kingslayer Resort?
- 1540 m closer to the beach (30 m vs 560 m)−540 m
- 2More guest reviews (189 vs 7), so the rating is more reliable×27
- 314 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+14
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 42 vs 25)+17
- 56 more listed amenities (22 vs 16)+6
- 6Has 24-hour room service
- 7Later check-out (13:00 vs 11:00)+2h
Why is The Kingslayer Resort better than Beacon Beach Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 6.8)+2.1
- 2Includes free breakfast
- 3Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 4390 m closer to public transport−390 m
- 5Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Beacon Beach Hotel vs The Kingslayer Resort: which hotel is better? | Beacon Beach Hotel | The Kingslayer Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 6.8 | 8.9 +2.1 |
| Location | 7.5 +2.3 | 5.2 |
| Facilities | 6.7 +1.7 | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.5 +2.0 | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 10.0 +1.6 | 8.4 |
| Public transport | 3.6 | 5.7 +2.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.0 | 8.3 +1.3 |
| Guest rating | 6.8 | 8.9 +2.1 |
| Number of reviews | 189 +182 | 7 |
| Rank in Negombo | bottom 3% | top 45% +52% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.5 +2.3 | 5.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 4.5 km | 4.1 km −370 m |
| To the beach | 30 m −540 m | 560 m |
| To public transport | 1.3 km | 940 m −390 m |
| To the airport | 9.0 km | 8.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 19 +14 | 5 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.5 km | 1.9 km −540 m |
| 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 +6 | 16 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 | 12:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 13:00 +2h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
580 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.
The Kingslayer Resort: city centre: 4.1 km, nearest station Kattuwa Railway Station: 940 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 8.5 km, beach: 560 m, 5 places to eat within 500 m.
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Beacon Beach Hotel or The Kingslayer Resort: common questions
Which is better, Beacon Beach Hotel or The Kingslayer Resort?
Beacon Beach Hotel leads in 4 of 6 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness. The Kingslayer Resort is stronger in guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Beacon Beach Hotel or The Kingslayer Resort?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Kingslayer Resort is closer: 4.1 km from the centre, against 4.5 km for Beacon Beach Hotel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Beacon Beach Hotel is 30 m from the nearest beach; The Kingslayer Resort is 560 m.
How far apart are Beacon Beach Hotel and The Kingslayer Resort?
The two hotels are 580 m 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