Hamilton House vs Roel Rest
Both are in Negombo, 1.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseTaladuwa
Hamilton House
- Guest rating
- 7.2 Good
- Location score
- 6.6
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
GuesthousePeriyamulla
Roel Rest
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Roel Rest
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.6 km apart.
Choose Hamilton House if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 8 / 3)
Choose Roel Rest if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 7.2)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 3 / 8)
Why is Hamilton House better than Roel Rest?
- 1More guest reviews (53 vs 13), so the rating is more reliable×4.1
- 2Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
Why is Roel Rest better than Hamilton House?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 7.2)+1.6
- 2Has a gym
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hamilton House vs Roel Rest: which hotel is better? | Hamilton House | Roel Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.2 | 8.8 +1.6 |
| Location | 6.6 | 6.7 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 8.7 | 9.1 +0.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.6 | 8.4 +0.8 |
| Guest rating | 7.2 | 8.8 +1.6 |
| Number of reviews | 53 +40 | 13 |
| Rank in Negombo | bottom 14% | top 36% +50% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.6 | 6.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.8 km −170 m | 1.9 km |
| To the beach | 470 m | 350 m −120 m |
| To the airport | 6.1 km | 6.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 15 | 19 +4 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.1 km | 820 m −250 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 +4 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 8 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | 2016 +2y |
| Listed amenities | 12 +2 | 10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −2h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:30 | 13:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.6 km apart
Hamilton House: city centre: 1.8 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 6.1 km, beach: 470 m, 15 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
Roel Rest: city centre: 1.9 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 6.7 km, beach: 350 m, 19 places to eat within 500 m.
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Hamilton House or Roel Rest: common questions
Which is better, Hamilton House or Roel Rest?
Roel Rest leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Hamilton House or Roel Rest?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hamilton House is closer: 1.8 km from the centre, against 1.9 km for Roel Rest.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Roel Rest is 350 m from the nearest beach; Hamilton House is 470 m.
How far apart are Hamilton House and Roel Rest?
The two hotels are 1.6 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