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title: "hotel cloud nine vs Hotel Royal Castle: which hotel is better?"
description: "hotel cloud nine or Hotel Royal Castle in Negombo? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# hotel cloud nine vs Hotel Royal Castle

Both are in Negombo, 360 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Ettukala
## [hotel cloud nine](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-cloud-nine-negombo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.2 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.7

- **Score by category:** 2 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1573289/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Ettukala
## [Hotel Royal Castle](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-royal-castle-negombo/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.4 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 7.6

- **Score by category:** 4 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1621279/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Hotel Royal Castle

It leads in 4 of 6 categories. 360 m apart.

### Choose hotel cloud nine if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.2 / 7.4)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 10 / 20)

### Choose Hotel Royal Castle if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (120 m / 410 m)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 20 / 10)

### Why is hotel cloud nine better than Hotel Royal Castle?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.2 vs 7.4) (+0.8)
2.  More guest reviews (254 vs 71), so the rating is more reliable (×3.6)
3.  Newer or more recently renovated (2017 vs 2013) (+4y)
4.  Offers an airport transfer

### Why is Hotel Royal Castle better than hotel cloud nine?

1.  300 m closer to the beach (120 m vs 410 m) (−300 m)
2.  Has a swimming pool
3.  8 more listed amenities (20 vs 12) (+8)
4.  Has 24-hour room service
5.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | hotel cloud nine | Hotel Royal Castle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.2  (+0.8) | 7.4 |
| Location | 6.7 | 7.6  (+0.9) |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 6.7  (+1.7) |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 3.0  (+3.0) |
| Beach access | 8.9 | 9.9  (+1.0) |
| Public transport | 4.2  (+1.4) | 2.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.2  (+0.6) | 7.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.2  (+0.8) | 7.4 |
| Number of reviews | 254  (+183) | 71 |
| Rank in Negombo | bottom 44%  (+27%) | bottom 17% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.7 | 7.6  (+0.9) |
| Distance to Ettukala centre | 710 m | 800 m |
| To the beach | 410 m | 120 m  (−300 m) |
| To public transport | 1.2 km  (−260 m) | 1.5 km |
| To the airport | 7.0 km | 7.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 30 | 34  (+4) |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.3 km | 1.2 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 10 | 20 |
| Floors | 2 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017  (+4y) | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 20  (+8) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| 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.

[hotel cloud nine prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-cloud-nine-negombo/prices/)

## Location

360 m apart

hotel cloud nine: city centre: 2.3 km, nearest station Kattuwa Railway Station: 1.2 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 7.0 km, beach: 410 m, 30 places to eat within 500 m.

Hotel Royal Castle: city centre: 2.3 km, nearest station Kattuwa Railway Station: 1.5 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 7.1 km, beach: 120 m, 34 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Negombo

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

## hotel cloud nine or Hotel Royal Castle: common questions

### Which is better, hotel cloud nine or Hotel Royal Castle?

Hotel Royal Castle leads in 4 of 6 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness. hotel cloud nine is stronger in guest rating, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, hotel cloud nine or Hotel Royal Castle?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Hotel Royal Castle is 120 m from the nearest beach; hotel cloud nine is 410 m.

### How far apart are hotel cloud nine and Hotel Royal Castle?

The two hotels are 360 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/hotel-cloud-nine-negombo-vs-hotel-royal-castle-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/