Mazz Homestay vs Roel Rest
Both are in Negombo, 490 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthousePeriyamulla
Mazz Homestay
- Guest rating
- 7.1 Good
- Location score
- 5.6
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
GuesthousePeriyamulla
Roel Rest
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.7
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
The short answer
Pick Roel Rest
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 490 m apart.
Choose Mazz Homestay if you want
- to walk to the sights (1.4 km / 1.9 km)
Choose Roel Rest if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 7.1)
- to be closer to the beach (350 m / 720 m)
- free parking
Why is Mazz Homestay better than Roel Rest?
- 1480 m closer to the area centre−480 m
Why is Roel Rest better than Mazz Homestay?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 7.1)+1.7
- 2360 m closer to the beach (350 m vs 720 m)−360 m
- 3Has free parking
- 4Has a gym
- 5Later 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.
| Mazz Homestay vs Roel Rest: which hotel is better? | Mazz Homestay | Roel Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.1 | 8.8 +1.7 |
| Location | 5.6 | 6.7 +1.1 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.5 | – |
| Beach access | 7.9 | 9.1 +1.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.5 | 8.4 +0.9 |
| Guest rating | 7.1 | 8.8 +1.7 |
| Number of reviews | 46 +33 | 13 |
| Rank in Negombo | bottom 13% | top 36% +51% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.6 | 6.7 +1.1 |
| Distance to Periyamulla centre | 160 m −480 m | 650 m |
| To the beach | 720 m | 350 m −360 m |
| To the airport | 6.2 km | 6.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 14 | 19 +5 |
| To the nearest food shop | 350 m −480 m | 820 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 5 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2016 |
| Listed amenities | 12 +2 | 10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 13:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
490 m apart
Mazz Homestay: city centre: 1.4 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 6.2 km, beach: 720 m, 14 places to eat within 500 m.
Roel Rest: city centre: 1.9 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 6.7 km, beach: 350 m, 19 places to eat within 500 m.
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Mazz Homestay or Roel Rest: common questions
Which is better, Mazz Homestay or Roel Rest?
Roel Rest leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Mazz Homestay 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?
Mazz Homestay is closer: 160 m from the centre, against 650 m for Roel Rest.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Roel Rest is 350 m from the nearest beach; Mazz Homestay is 720 m.
How far apart are Mazz Homestay and Roel Rest?
The two hotels are 490 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