Hotel Dorset vs The Suite 262
Both are in Negombo, 250 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
- 2 of 6
Hotel★★½Ettukala
The Suite 262
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 7.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 250 m apart.
Choose Hotel Dorset if you want
- a spa and wellness
Choose The Suite 262 if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 8.2)
Why is Hotel Dorset better than The Suite 262?
- 1Has a spa
- 2Higher star rating (3★ vs 2.5★)+0.5★
- 3Has a gym
Why is The Suite 262 better than Hotel Dorset?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.2)+0.5
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3Offers an airport transfer
- 4Has 24-hour room service
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Dorset vs The Suite 262: which hotel is better? | Hotel Dorset | The Suite 262 |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.7 +0.5 |
| Location | 7.8 | 7.7 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 6.7 +1.7 |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5 +4.0 | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Public transport | 6.4 +1.0 | 5.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 | 8.6 +0.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.7 +0.5 |
| Number of reviews | 106 | 130 +24 |
| Rank in Negombo | bottom 44% | top 15% +41% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.8 | 7.7 |
| Distance to Ettukala centre | 40 m −240 m | 280 m |
| To the beach | 180 m | 180 m |
| To public transport | 820 m −170 m | 990 m |
| To the airport | 7.6 km | 7.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 46 +6 | 40 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.8 km | 1.7 km −140 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +0.5★ | ★★½ |
| Rooms | 10 | 12 |
| Floors | 3 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2025 | 2025 |
| Listed amenities | 19 | 19 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| 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 DorsetThe Suite 262
- The Suite 262 is cheaper in 6 of 12 months
- Hotel Dorset: €29 a night on average · The Suite 262: €29 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 | The Suite 262 |
|---|---|---|
| December | €27 | €27 |
| January | €27 | €27 |
| February | €27 | €27 |
| March | €27 | €36 |
| April | €27 | €36 |
| May | €28 | €27 |
| June | €28 | €27 |
| July | €28 | €27 |
| August | €28 | €30 |
| September | €39 | €30 |
| October | €39 | €30 |
| November | €27 | €25 |
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.
Location
250 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.
The Suite 262: city centre: 2.7 km, nearest station Kattuwa Railway Station: 990 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 7.4 km, beach: 180 m, 40 places to eat within 500 m.
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Hotel Dorset or The Suite 262: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Dorset or The Suite 262?
They are evenly matched. Hotel Dorset is stronger in spa & wellness, public transport; The Suite 262 is stronger in guest rating, facilities.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Dorset or The Suite 262?
Over the year they cost about the same: €29 a night on average at Hotel Dorset, €29 at The Suite 262. 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 280 m for The Suite 262.
How far apart are Hotel Dorset and The Suite 262?
The two hotels are 250 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