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

Both are in Negombo, 300 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:** 4 of 6

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

Hotel · ★★★ · Dalupotha
## [Olanro Negombo Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/olanro-negombo-hotel-negombo/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 5.8

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1913941/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick hotel cloud nine

It leads in 4 of 6 categories. 300 m apart.

### Choose hotel cloud nine if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.2 / 7.8)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (30 / 11)

### Why is hotel cloud nine better than Olanro Negombo Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.2 vs 7.8) (+0.4)
2.  19 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+19)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 48 vs 35) (+13)
4.  Offers an airport transfer

### Why is Olanro Negombo Hotel better than hotel cloud nine?

1.  Has a swimming pool
2.  5 more listed amenities (17 vs 12) (+5)
3.  Has 24-hour room service
4.  Has an on-site restaurant
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 | Olanro Negombo Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.2  (+0.4) | 7.8 |
| Location | 6.7  (+0.9) | 5.8 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 7.5  (+2.5) |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 1.5  (+1.5) |
| Beach access | 8.9  (+0.5) | 8.4 |
| Public transport | 4.2  (+1.4) | 2.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.2  (+0.4) | 7.8 |
| Guest rating | 8.2  (+0.4) | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 254  (+6) | 248 |
| Rank in Negombo | bottom 44%  (+19%) | bottom 25% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.7  (+0.9) | 5.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.3 km | 2.0 km  (−290 m) |
| To the beach | 410 m  (−140 m) | 550 m |
| To public transport | 1.2 km  (−260 m) | 1.5 km |
| To the airport | 7.0 km | 6.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 30  (+19) | 11 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.3 km | 990 m  (−300 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 10 | 10 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017  (+2y) | 2015 |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 17  (+5) |
| 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 | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| 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

300 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.

Olanro Negombo Hotel: city centre: 2.0 km, nearest station Kattuwa Railway Station: 1.5 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 6.7 km, beach: 550 m, 11 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 Olanro Negombo Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, hotel cloud nine or Olanro Negombo Hotel?

hotel cloud nine leads in 4 of 6 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access. Olanro Negombo Hotel is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, hotel cloud nine or Olanro Negombo Hotel?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Olanro Negombo Hotel is closer: 2.0 km from the centre, against 2.3 km for hotel cloud nine.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

hotel cloud nine is 410 m from the nearest beach; Olanro Negombo Hotel is 550 m.

### How far apart are hotel cloud nine and Olanro Negombo Hotel?

The two hotels are 300 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-olanro-negombo-hotel-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/