Hotel Dorset vs Nebula Residence
Both are in Negombo, 230 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Ettukala
Hotel Dorset
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 7.8
- Score by category
- 3 of 6
GuesthouseEttukala
Nebula Residence
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.2
- Score by category
- 3 of 6
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?
- 1180 m closer to the beach (180 m vs 360 m)−180 m
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2017)+8y
- 3Has a gym
- 4Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
Why is Nebula Residence better than Hotel Dorset?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.2)+0.7
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3230 m closer to public transport−230 m
- 4Offers an airport transfer
- 5Later 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 vs Nebula Residence: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
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
All months
| Month | Hotel Dorset | Nebula Residence |
|---|---|---|
| December | €27 | €22 |
| January | €27 | €21 |
| February | €27 | €21 |
| March | €27 | €21 |
| April | €27 | €21 |
| May | €28 | €22 |
| June | €28 | €22 |
| July | €28 | €22 |
| August | €28 | €22 |
| September | €39 | €22 |
| October | €39 | – |
| November | €27 | €21 |
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 monthNebula Residence prices by month
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.
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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.
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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