Hotel 198 Negombo vs Maple Leaf Hotel
Both are in Negombo, 290 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Poruthota
Hotel 198 Negombo
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
GuesthousePoruthota
Maple Leaf Hotel
- Guest rating
- 7.0 Good
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 6
The short answer
Pick Hotel 198 Negombo
It leads in 2 of 6 categories. 290 m apart.
Choose Hotel 198 Negombo if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 7.0)
Choose Maple Leaf Hotel if you want
- free parking
Why is Hotel 198 Negombo better than Maple Leaf Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 7.0)+1.5
- 2Has a gym
- 3Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
Why is Maple Leaf Hotel better than Hotel 198 Negombo?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2Has free parking
- 35 more listed amenities (17 vs 12)+5
- 4Has 24-hour room service
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel 198 Negombo vs Maple Leaf Hotel: which hotel is better? | Hotel 198 Negombo | Maple Leaf Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 +1.5 | 7.0 |
| Location | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Facilities | 2.5 | 5.8 +3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Public transport | 4.5 +1.3 | 3.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 +0.9 | 7.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 +1.5 | 7.0 |
| Number of reviews | 39 | 48 +9 |
| Rank in Negombo | top 37% +52% | bottom 11% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Distance to Poruthota centre | 1.4 km | 1.1 km −290 m |
| To the beach | 60 m | 70 m |
| To public transport | 1.2 km −250 m | 1.4 km |
| To the airport | 8.8 km | 9.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 20 +3 | 17 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.3 km −180 m | 2.5 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 12 | 10 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2012 |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 17 +5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −2h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Hotel 198 NegomboMaple Leaf Hotel
- Hotel 198 Negombo is cheaper in 10 of 10 months
- Hotel 198 Negombo: €14 a night on average · Maple Leaf Hotel: €21 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Negombo by month
All months
| Month | Hotel 198 Negombo | Maple Leaf Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| November | €20 | €21 |
| December | €20 | €21 |
| January | €13 | €21 |
| February | €13 | €22 |
| March | €13 | €22 |
| April | €13 | €22 |
| May | €13 | €21 |
| June | €13 | €21 |
| July | €13 | €21 |
| August | €13 | €21 |
| September | €13 | – |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Hotel 198 Negombo prices by monthMaple Leaf Hotel prices by month
Location
290 m apart
Hotel 198 Negombo: city centre: 4.3 km, nearest station Kattuwa Railway Station: 1.2 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 8.8 km, beach: 60 m, 20 places to eat within 500 m.
Maple Leaf Hotel: city centre: 4.6 km, nearest station Kattuwa Railway Station: 1.4 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 9.1 km, beach: 70 m, 17 places to eat within 500 m.
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Hotel 198 Negombo or Maple Leaf Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Hotel 198 Negombo or Maple Leaf Hotel?
Hotel 198 Negombo leads in 2 of 6 categories, including guest rating, public transport. Maple Leaf Hotel is stronger in facilities.
Which is cheaper, Hotel 198 Negombo or Maple Leaf Hotel?
Over the year Hotel 198 Negombo costs about €14 a night on average against €21 at Maple Leaf Hotel, and it is cheaper in 10 of the 10 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Maple Leaf Hotel is closer: 1.1 km from the centre, against 1.4 km for Hotel 198 Negombo.
How far apart are Hotel 198 Negombo and Maple Leaf Hotel?
The two hotels are 290 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