Marian Villa vs Murphy's Villa
Both are in Negombo, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseKatunayake
Marian Villa
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 2.3
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
GuesthouseKatunayake
Murphy's Villa
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 3.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Murphy's Villa
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.2 km apart.
Choose Marian Villa if you want
- to walk to the sights (5.4 km / 6.6 km)
Why is Marian Villa better than Murphy's Villa?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.7)+0.2
Why is Murphy's Villa better than Marian Villa?
- 1660 m closer to the area centre−660 m
- 2210 m closer to public transport−210 m
- 3More guest reviews (122 vs 47), so the rating is more reliable×2.6
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 25 vs 10)+15
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Marian Villa vs Murphy's Villa: which hotel is better? | Marian Villa | Murphy's Villa |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Location | 2.3 | 3.0 +0.7 |
| Public transport | 7.7 | 8.8 +1.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 +0.2 | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 47 | 122 +75 |
| Rank in Negombo | top 13% +3% | top 16% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.3 | 3.0 +0.7 |
| Distance to Katunayake centre | 920 m | 260 m −660 m |
| To public transport | 580 m | 370 m −210 m |
| To the airport | 2.6 km | 3.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 5 +4 |
| To the nearest food shop | – | 2.7 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 1 | 1 |
| Listed amenities | 6 | 8 +2 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
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Location
1.2 km apart
Marian Villa: city centre: 5.4 km, nearest station Katunayaka Train Station: 580 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 2.6 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m.
Murphy's Villa: city centre: 6.6 km, nearest station Katunayake Railway Station (EPZ): 370 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 3.0 km, 5 places to eat within 500 m.
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Marian Villa or Murphy's Villa: common questions
Which is better, Marian Villa or Murphy's Villa?
Murphy's Villa leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Marian Villa or Murphy's Villa?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Murphy's Villa is closer: 260 m from the centre, against 920 m for Marian Villa.
How far apart are Marian Villa and Murphy's Villa?
The two hotels are 1.2 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