--- title: "Hotel Dorset vs Nebula Residence: which hotel is better?" description: "Hotel Dorset or Nebula Residence in Negombo? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-dorset-negombo-vs-nebula-residence-negombo/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-08 --- # Hotel Dorset vs Nebula Residence Both are in Negombo, 230 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★ · Ettukala ## [Hotel Dorset](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-dorset-negombo/) - **Guest rating:** 8.2 · Very good - **Location score:** 7.8 - **Score by category:** 3 of 6 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1577995/agoda/?lang=en) Guesthouse · Ettukala ## [Nebula Residence](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nebula-residence-negombo/) - **Guest rating:** 8.9 · Excellent - **Location score:** 7.2 - **Score by category:** 3 of 6 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1887650/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Each hotel leads in 3 categories. Your priorities decide. 230 m apart. ### Choose Hotel Dorset if you want - to be closer to the beach (180 m / 360 m) - a newer or recently renovated building (2025 / 2017) ### Choose Nebula Residence if you want - the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.2) ### Why is Hotel Dorset better than Nebula Residence? 1. 180 m closer to the beach (180 m vs 360 m) (−180 m) 2. Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2017) (+8y) 3. Has a gym 4. Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h) ### Why is Nebula Residence better than Hotel Dorset? 1. Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.2) (+0.7) 2. Has a swimming pool 3. 230 m closer to public transport (−230 m) 4. Offers an airport transfer 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 Dorset | Nebula Residence | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.9 (+0.7) | | Location | 7.8 (+0.6) | 7.2 | | Facilities | 5.0 | 6.7 (+1.7) | | Spa & wellness | 5.5 (+1.0) | 4.5 | | Beach access | 9.7 (+0.6) | 9.1 | | Public transport | 6.4 | 7.6 (+1.2) | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.2 | 8.8 (+0.6) | | Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.9 (+0.7) | | Number of reviews | 106 | 115 (+9) | | Rank in Negombo | bottom 44% | top 7% (+49%) | | Location | | Location score | 7.8 (+0.6) | 7.2 | | Distance to Ettukala centre | 40 m (−190 m) | 230 m | | To the beach | 180 m (−180 m) | 360 m | | To public transport | 820 m | 600 m (−230 m) | | To the airport | 7.6 km | 7.6 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 46 | 44 | | To the nearest food shop | 1.8 km | 1.7 km (−180 m) | | Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 | | Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★ | – | | Rooms | 10 | 6 | | Floors | 3 | 3 | | Newest building or renovation | 2025 (+8y) | 2017 | | Listed amenities | 19 (+2) | 17 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 12:00 (−2h) | 14:00 | | Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 (+1h) | | Amenities | | Free parking | ✓ | ✓ | | Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ | | Car hire | ✓ | ✓ | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Breakfast | ✓ | – | | Bar | ✓ | ✓ | | Room service | ✓ | ✓ | | Spa | ✓ | ✓ | | Massage | ✓ | – | | Gym | ✓ | – | | Terrace | ✓ | ✓ | | Air conditioning | ✓ | – | | Balcony | ✓ | ✓ | | Minibar | ✓ | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – | | Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ | | Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ | | Airport transfer | – | ✓ | | Swimming pool | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | 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. ## Nightly price by month Hotel DorsetNebula Residence - Nebula Residence is cheaper in 11 of 11 months - Hotel Dorset: €28 a night on average · Nebula Residence: €22 a night on average Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. [Hotel prices in Negombo by month](https://stayversus.com/en/sri-lanka/negombo/prices/) 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 Dorset prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-dorset-negombo/prices/)[Nebula Residence prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nebula-residence-negombo/prices/) ## Location 230 m apart Hotel Dorset: city centre: 2.9 km, nearest station Kattuwa Railway Station: 820 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 7.6 km, beach: 180 m, 46 places to eat within 500 m. Nebula Residence: city centre: 3.0 km, nearest station Kattuwa Railway Station: 600 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 7.6 km, beach: 360 m, 44 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 Dorset or Nebula Residence: common questions ### Which is better, Hotel Dorset or Nebula Residence? They are evenly matched. Hotel Dorset is stronger in location, spa & wellness, beach access; Nebula Residence is stronger in guest rating, facilities, public transport. ### Which is cheaper, Hotel Dorset or Nebula Residence? Over the year Nebula Residence costs about €22 a night on average against €28 at Hotel Dorset, and it is cheaper in 11 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? Hotel Dorset is closer: 40 m from the centre, against 230 m for Nebula Residence. ### Which hotel is closer to the beach? Hotel Dorset is 180 m from the nearest beach; Nebula Residence is 360 m. ### How far apart are Hotel Dorset and Nebula Residence? The two hotels are 230 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/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-dorset-negombo-vs-nebula-residence-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/