Marian Villa vs Ared Villa
Both are in Negombo, 1.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★★★Katunayake
Marian Villa
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 2.3
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★★★★★Katunayake
Ared Villa
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 2.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick Ared Villa
It leads in 1 of 3 categories. 1.5 km apart.
Choose Marian Villa if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to walk to the sights
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Ared Villa if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Marian Villa better than Ared Villa?
- 1Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
Why is Ared Villa better than Marian Villa?
- 1380 m closer to the area centre−380 m
- 2Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 22 vs 10)+12
- 4Later 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.
| Marian Villa vs Ared Villa: which hotel is better? | Marian Villa | Ared Villa |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Location | 2.3 | 2.6 +0.3 |
| Public transport | 7.7 | 7.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +0.2 | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Number of reviews | 47 +33 | 14 |
| Rank in Negombo | top 13% +19% | top 32% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.3 | 2.6 +0.3 |
| Distance to Katunayake centre | 920 m | 540 m −380 m |
| To public transport | 580 m | 630 m |
| To the airport | 2.6 km | 3.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 4 +3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 4 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2022 |
| Listed amenities | 6 | 11 +5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 −1h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.5 km apart
Marian Villa or Ared Villa: common questions
Which is better, Marian Villa or Ared Villa?
Ared Villa leads in 1 of 3 categories, including location.
Which is cheaper, Marian Villa or Ared Villa?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Ared Villa is closer: 540 m from the centre, against 920 m for Marian Villa.
How far apart are Marian Villa and Ared Villa?
The two hotels are 1.5 km 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