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title: "Christima Residence vs Panorama Residencies: which hotel is better?"
description: "Christima Residence or Panorama Residencies in Negombo? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/christima-residence-negombo-vs-panorama-residencies-negombo/
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retrieved: 2026-11-13
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# Christima Residence vs Panorama Residencies

Both are in Negombo, 20 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Ettukala
## [Christima Residence](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/christima-residence-negombo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.6

- **Score by category:** 1 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1283092/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Ettukala
## [Panorama Residencies](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/panorama-residencies-negombo/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 7.7

- **Score by category:** 1 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1939334/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 20 m apart.

### Choose Christima Residence if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 7.8)
-   breakfast included
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 4 / 8)

### Choose Panorama Residencies if you want

-   free parking
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 8 / 4)

### Why is Christima Residence better than Panorama Residencies?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 7.8) (+1.1)
2.  Includes free breakfast

### Why is Panorama Residencies better than Christima Residence?

1.  Has free parking
2.  Earlier check-in (10:00 vs 11:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Christima Residence | Panorama Residencies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+1.1) | 7.8 |
| Location | 7.6 | 7.7 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 4.2  (+0.9) |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Public transport | 6.4 | 6.3 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7  (+0.8) | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+1.1) | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 88  (+42) | 46 |
| Rank in Negombo | top 8%  (+60%) | bottom 32% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.6 | 7.7 |
| Distance to Ettukala centre | 100 m | 80 m |
| To the beach | 230 m | 200 m |
| To public transport | 820 m | 830 m |
| To the airport | 7.5 km | 7.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 45 | 45 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.8 km | 1.8 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 4 | 8 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022 | – |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 13 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 11:00 | 10:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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

[Panorama Residencies prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/panorama-residencies-negombo/prices/)

## Location

20 m apart

Christima Residence: city centre: 2.9 km, nearest station Kattuwa Railway Station: 820 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 7.5 km, beach: 230 m, 45 places to eat within 500 m.

Panorama Residencies: city centre: 2.9 km, nearest station Kattuwa Railway Station: 830 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 7.6 km, beach: 200 m, 45 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Negombo

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

## Christima Residence or Panorama Residencies: common questions

### Which is better, Christima Residence or Panorama Residencies?

They are evenly matched. Christima Residence is stronger in guest rating; Panorama Residencies is stronger in facilities.

### Which is cheaper, Christima Residence or Panorama Residencies?

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

### How far apart are Christima Residence and Panorama Residencies?

The two hotels are 20 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/christima-residence-negombo-vs-panorama-residencies-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/