Hotel Shanelo vs Villa Kapuru
Both are in Negombo, 290 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseEttukala
Hotel Shanelo
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 7.8
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
GuesthouseEttukala
Villa Kapuru
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.8
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 290 m apart.
Choose Hotel Shanelo if you want
- to be closer to the beach (120 m / 410 m)
Choose Villa Kapuru if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 8.4)
Why is Hotel Shanelo better than Villa Kapuru?
- 1290 m closer to the beach (120 m vs 410 m)−290 m
- 211 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+11
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2016 vs 2013)+3y
- 4Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 14:00)−3h
Why is Villa Kapuru better than Hotel Shanelo?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.4)+0.7
- 2270 m closer to public transport−270 m
- 3More guest reviews (331 vs 69), so the rating is more reliable×4.8
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Shanelo vs Villa Kapuru: which hotel is better? | Hotel Shanelo | Villa Kapuru |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 9.1 +0.7 |
| Location | 7.8 +1.0 | 6.8 |
| Facilities | 7.5 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.5 | – |
| Beach access | 9.9 +1.0 | 8.9 |
| Public transport | 7.6 | 9.0 +1.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 9.0 +0.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 9.1 +0.7 |
| Number of reviews | 69 | 331 +262 |
| Rank in Negombo | top 44% | top 2% +42% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.8 +1.0 | 6.8 |
| Distance to Ettukala centre | 670 m | 770 m |
| To the beach | 120 m −290 m | 410 m |
| To public transport | 590 m | 330 m −270 m |
| To the airport | 8.1 km | 8.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 46 +11 | 35 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.9 km | 1.6 km −270 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 10 | 8 |
| Floors | 4 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 +3y | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | 22 +13 | 9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 11:00 −3h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
290 m apart
Hotel Shanelo: city centre: 3.5 km, nearest station Kattuwa Railway Station: 590 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 8.1 km, beach: 120 m, 46 places to eat within 500 m.
Villa Kapuru: city centre: 3.5 km, nearest station Kattuwa Railway Station: 330 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 8.0 km, beach: 410 m, 35 places to eat within 500 m.
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Hotel Shanelo or Villa Kapuru: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Shanelo or Villa Kapuru?
They are evenly matched. Hotel Shanelo is stronger in location, beach access; Villa Kapuru is stronger in guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Shanelo or Villa Kapuru?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Hotel Shanelo is 120 m from the nearest beach; Villa Kapuru is 410 m.
How far apart are Hotel Shanelo and Villa Kapuru?
The two hotels are 290 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