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title: "Mama Beach vs ROEL REST: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Mama Beach. It leads in 2 of 4 categories. Mama Beach or ROEL REST in Negombo? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/mama-beach-negombo-vs-roel-rest-negombo/
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retrieved: 2026-10-14
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# Mama Beach vs ROEL REST

Both are in Negombo, 960 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Periyamulla
## [Mama Beach](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mama-beach-negombo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.7

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1816746/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · ★★ · Periyamulla
## [ROEL REST](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/roel-rest-negombo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 6.7

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2034647/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Mama Beach

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 960 m apart.

### Choose Mama Beach if you want

-   to be closer to the beach

### Choose ROEL REST if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep

### Why is Mama Beach better than ROEL REST?

1.  250 m closer to the beach (110 m vs 350 m) (−250 m)
2.  710 m closer to public transport (−710 m)
3.  Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 14:00) (−3h)

### Why is ROEL REST better than Mama Beach?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.3) (+0.5)
2.  18 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+18)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 42 vs 15) (+27)
4.  Has a gym
5.  Later check-out (13:00 vs 12:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Mama Beach | ROEL REST |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.8  (+0.5) |
| Location | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Families | 2.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | 10.0  (+0.9) | 9.1 |
| Public transport | 6.1  (+3.9) | 2.2 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.4  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.8  (+0.5) |
| Number of reviews | 41  (+28) | 13 |
| Rank in Negombo | top 51% | top 37%  (+14%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Distance to Periyamulla centre | 820 m | 650 m  (−170 m) |
| To the beach | 110 m  (−250 m) | 350 m |
| To public transport | 870 m  (−710 m) | 1.6 km |
| To the airport | 6.5 km | 6.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 19  (+18) |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★ |
| Rooms | 5 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2016 |
| Listed amenities | 15  (+5) | 10 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 11:00  (−3h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 13:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

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## Location

960 m apart

## Mama Beach or ROEL REST: common questions

### Which is better, Mama Beach or ROEL REST?

Mama Beach leads in 2 of 4 categories, including beach access, public transport. ROEL REST is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Mama Beach or ROEL REST?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

ROEL REST is closer: 650 m from the centre, against 820 m for Mama Beach.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Mama Beach is 110 m from the nearest beach; ROEL REST is 350 m.

### How far apart are Mama Beach and ROEL REST?

The two hotels are 960 m apart in a straight line.

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## 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/mama-beach-negombo-vs-roel-rest-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/